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- Yahoo
The world's tallest teen, 7-foot-9 centre Olivier Rioux, gives football a try at Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The world's tallest teenager is trying his hand — his reach, really — at football. Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 centre who played for the Under-19 Canadian national team this summer, recently worked out for the Gators' football team. Rioux, from Terrebonne, Que., donned an orange helmet and took snaps on special teams, with Florida assistant coaches hoping his massive wingspan might be a difference maker when it comes to blocking field goals and extra points. 'I like the idea," Gators basketball coach Todd Golden said during a booster event Thursday evening. 'I give them credit for trying it.' There was one issue: The 305-pound Rioux has an 11-inch vertical, so even with his extra-long reach, he was unable to block any kicks during the workout. 'They were a little disappointed,' Golden said. No worries. Rioux can simply stick to his full-time gig with the hoops team. After redshirting as a true freshman last season, he's expected to get on the court in limited capacity this fall. He's unlikely to play much considering the defending national champions return their entire frontcourt, but he should at least get on the court in garbage time. Golden already has considered using him to guard inbound passes, something Rioux did to perfection just before halftime against the United States in the FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland earlier this month. Rioux forced an errant pass that led to a turnover and a 3-pointer just before halftime. Rioux's unusual height landed him in the Guinness World Records a few years ago, and he has become a walking viral video at Florida. While coaches and teammates climbed a ladder to cut pieces of the nets after the Gators won the Southeastern Conference Tournament, Rioux was able to do it while standing flat-footed. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and Mark Long, The Associated Press
USA Today
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- USA Today
Nebraska football still pushing for top ranked class of 2027 tight end Ahmad Hudson
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are still in the mix for class of 2027 tight end Ahmad Hudson. The playmaker indicated that Nebraska, Florida, LSU, and Texas A&M have been recruiting him the hardest, according to Sam Spiegelman. Hudson is the No. 17 overall player in the 2027 class, the fourth overall player in the state of Louisiana, and the top tight end in the class per Rivals rankings. As a sophomore, he caught 41 passes for 718 yards and six touchdowns. He's also an accomplished basketball player, averaging 21 points and 14 rebounds per game last season. The Huskers first offered him a scholarship on January 30, and he visited Lincoln on June 6 for the Battle of the Boneyard tournament. It will certainly be interesting to see how this recruitment progresses. He is a dynamic athlete, standing at 6-foot-8 and weighing 230 pounds. He would bring an immediate playmaker to the Nebraska offense and give future quarterbacks a dynamic target. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Epoch Times
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- Epoch Times
US Embassy Issues Travel Alert to Americans as Clashes Between Thai and Cambodian Forces Continue
The U.S. Embassy in Thailand issued an alert on Friday warning U.S. nationals to stay away from a contested border area between Thailand and Cambodia after military clashes erupted between the two nations. Americans are being 'advised to avoid all travel to the area within 50 kilometers (31 miles) of the Thailand-Cambodia border due to ongoing military conflict in the region,' the embassy statement said, noting that the Thai government has shut down border crossings 'in both Chanthaburi and Trat provinces, including both land and maritime routes.'
