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Toronto Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Richards returns to Argonauts after being drafted 1st overall in 2019
Published Jul 21, 2025 • 1 minute read Oklahoma State offensive lineman Shane Richards (67) during an NCAA college football media day in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018. Photo by Sue Ogrocki / THE CANADIAN PRESS The Argonauts have signed offensive lineman Shane Richards, who Toronto selected first overall in the 2019 CFL draft. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Richards played 16 games with Edmonton last year, making 12 starts at right guard. He became a free agent after the season. Before signing with Edmonton, Richards played in 42 games over four seasons with Toronto and won a Grey Cup with the Argonauts in 2022. Read More The 6-foot-8, 325-pound lineman was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and grew up in Calgary. He attended New Mexico Military Institute in 2015 before finishing his collegiate career at Oklahoma State. The Argonauts also added American running back Jyran Mitchell and defensive lineman Ricky Correia to the practice roster. The Argonauts (1-5) host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-2) on Saturday in a rematch of the 2024 Grey Cup game. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Canada Columnists Celebrity Columnists Celebrity
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Penn State football coaching staff breakdown
As Penn State gears up for one of its most important seasons in recent memory, the spotlight isn't just on Drew Allar or the returning stars on the field. A lot of what happens in 2025 will come down to the guys wearing headsets on the sideline. This year's coaching staff has a blend of new energy and veteran leadership — and that mix could be the key to a College Football Playoff run. Let's start with the offense. Andy Kotelnicki enters his second season as offensive coordinator. Kotelnicki brought a whole new level of creativity. His offense is built on motion, misdirection, and making defenses second-guess every snap. He gets a second season to work with a veteran group with Allar, Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen, and a loaded tight end room, and it's up to him to unlock their full potential. On the defensive side, Jim Knowles enters year one in Happy Valley after stints at Oklahoma State and Ohio State. The guy knows how to build elite defenses, and with the talent Penn State already has, especially in the secondary. Knowles is expected to keep the defense fast, aggressive, and disruptive. He's got a reputation for blitz-heavy schemes and confusing quarterbacks, which could elevate this already strong unit. Position coach-wise, Ty Howle continues to be a key voice for the offensive line. Continuity is important up front, and Howle's development of guys like Landon Tengwall and Drew Shelton is proof he knows how to build a wall. Meanwhile, Ja'Juan Seider, the longtime running backs coach, might be the most respected recruiter on staff. His work with Singleton and Allen speaks for itself. One name flying under the radar? Terry Smith, the associate head coach and cornerbacks coach. Smith's fingerprints are all over the DB room and the recruiting trail. He's a glue guy behind the scenes, and one of the few constants in the program's evolution over the last decade. Don't be shocked if he's in line for a bigger job soon. As for the future, this staff has more than a few guys with head coaching potential. Kotelnicki and Knowles are obvious, but Smith, Seider, and even special teams coordinator Stacy Collins are all viewed as rising names in the coaching world. If Penn State puts together a 10- or 11-win season with a playoff appearance, don't be surprised if this staff gets poached hard next offseason. At the end of the day, players win games — but coaching wins championships. And right now, James Franklin's assembled a group that looks ready to do both. This staff has the tools, the experience, and the hunger. Now it's time to show it.
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
FOX Nation to stream Real American Freestyle wrestling events
FOX Nation announced Monday that it will be the streaming partner for Real American Freestyle wrestling. The first event, called RAF 01, is scheduled for August 30 at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland . FOX Nation also will stream a second event in the fall at a date to be determined. 'Real American Freestyle is creating something that's never been done before, and we needed a partner that understood that and could build with us,' Hulk Hogan, Real American Freestyle commissioner, said of the direct-to-consumer, on-demand service. 'FOX Nation is synergistic with our brand, they appreciate the importance of bringing this sport to the masses, and they believe in our goal.' The collaboration is the latest of several big moves for RAF. The company has added American Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle to its broadcast team to join mixed martial arts stars Chael Sonnen and Bubba Jenkins. Angle likes the idea of RAF providing wrestlers a new opportunity to make money. 'I grew up freestyle wrestling and achieved the highest level of success in the sport,' Angle said. 'I couldn't be prouder to support athletes at all levels of their careers and partner with Real American Freestyle to make it happen. Chael and Bubba will bring a unique aspect to their analysis given their own backgrounds in combat sports, and I'm excited to join them for RAF 01 to bring freestyle wrestling to audiences around the world.' The company has announced most of the matchups for the first event. Men's matches scheduled are Bo Nickal vs. Jacob Cardenas, Yianni Diakomihalis vs. Bajrang Punia, Darrion Caldwell vs. Real Woods and Austin Gomez vs. Lance Palmer. Women's matches scheduled are Kennedy Blades vs. Alejandra Rivera and Sarah Hildebrandt vs. Zeltzin Hernandez. Wyatt Hendrickson, the Oklahoma State star who upset Minnesota's Gable Steveson in the NCAA Division I heavyweight final this year, has signed. His opponent for RAF 01 has not been determined. 'We're thrilled to partner with the Real American Freestyle team as they build a visionary brand that redefines the future of wrestling,' Fox Nation president Lauren Petterson said. 'Fusing elite athleticism with unmatched entertainment, it's an honor to be part of the new era of the world's oldest and most iconic sport.' ___ AP sports:
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
FOX Nation to stream Real American Freestyle wrestling events
FOX Nation announced Monday that it will be the streaming partner for Real American Freestyle wrestling. The first event, called RAF 01, is scheduled for August 30 at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. FOX Nation also will stream a second event in the fall at a date to be determined. 'Real American Freestyle is creating something that's never been done before, and we needed a partner that understood that and could build with us,' Hulk Hogan, Real American Freestyle commissioner, said of the direct-to-consumer, on-demand service. 'FOX Nation is synergistic with our brand, they appreciate the importance of bringing this sport to the masses, and they believe in our goal.' The collaboration is the latest of several big moves for RAF. The company has added American Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle to its broadcast team to join mixed martial arts stars Chael Sonnen and Bubba Jenkins. Angle likes the idea of RAF providing wrestlers a new opportunity to make money. 'I grew up freestyle wrestling and achieved the highest level of success in the sport,' Angle said. 'I couldn't be prouder to support athletes at all levels of their careers and partner with Real American Freestyle to make it happen. Chael and Bubba will bring a unique aspect to their analysis given their own backgrounds in combat sports, and I'm excited to join them for RAF 01 to bring freestyle wrestling to audiences around the world.' The company has announced most of the matchups for the first event. Men's matches scheduled are Bo Nickal vs. Jacob Cardenas, Yianni Diakomihalis vs. Bajrang Punia, Darrion Caldwell vs. Real Woods and Austin Gomez vs. Lance Palmer. Women's matches scheduled are Kennedy Blades vs. Alejandra Rivera and Sarah Hildebrandt vs. Zeltzin Hernandez. Wyatt Hendrickson, the Oklahoma State star who upset Minnesota's Gable Steveson in the NCAA Division I heavyweight final this year, has signed. His opponent for RAF 01 has not been determined. 'We're thrilled to partner with the Real American Freestyle team as they build a visionary brand that redefines the future of wrestling,' Fox Nation president Lauren Petterson said. 'Fusing elite athleticism with unmatched entertainment, it's an honor to be part of the new era of the world's oldest and most iconic sport.' ___ AP sports:
Fox Sports
6 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Top Performances Joel Klatt has called: Baker Mayfield shows out in Bedlam
The college football offseason is not only a great time to look ahead, but it's also a great time to do some reflection. In the latest episode of my podcast, I did a little reflection thanks to a mailbag question. A fan named Roy L asked me which player had the best performance in a game that I've called. Honestly, that's such a difficult question to answer. I can't pick just one because there have been so many incredible performances. So, I'm going to share my top five individual performances I've ever called instead. Throughout this week, I'll go one by one through my top five, in descending order. I have a pair of honorable mentions that I want to give shout-outs to. Kyler Murray in the 2018 Red River Showdown was phenomenal. Texas won that game, but the former Oklahoma quarterback had a run down the sideline in that game that's still probably the singular best play I've ever seen. The other honorable mention I had was Ohio State quarterback JT Barrett's comeback performance against Penn State in 2017. If you remember, Saquon Barkley took the opening kickoff for a touchdown, but Barrett was incredible in that game. I just couldn't find a spot for him on that list. Here's the full list to this point: 5. Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. & Edge JT Tuimoloau @ Penn State (2022) 4. Michigan edge Aidan Hutchinson vs. Ohio State (2021) No. 3 on this list features another performance in one of college football's best rivalries. 3. Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield vs. Oklahoma State (2017) This was an incredible game in an incredible environment. Really, it's one of my favorite games I've ever called. Oklahoma and Oklahoma State traded absolute haymakers for 60 minutes in the 2017 Bedlam matchup in Stillwater. It was a wild offensive game, with Oklahoma winning, 62-52. And for the first time, I remember experiencing the Baker Mayfield swag. It didn't matter what Oklahoma State did in that game. Mayfield rolled out there and practically did the Conor McGregor strut, owning Oklahoma State's defense. He wasn't picking Oklahoma State's defense apart. He was torching them on deep passes. Mayfield's stat line was incredible, too. He completed 24 of 36 passes for 598 yards to go with six total touchdowns. As Mayfield nearly threw for 600 yards, he averaged just under 25 yards per completion (24.9). I've never seen someone throw for a higher yards-per-completion in my life. Also, if I'm not mistaken, I believe this was the game that my partner, Gus Johnson, gave Marquise Brown the "Hollywood" nickname. He had nine receptions for 265 yards and two touchdowns in that game. But Mayfield was dropping dimes. In almost every offensive series for Oklahoma, I remember watching Mayfield drop back and putting my hands on my head in amazement because I couldn't say anything while Gus was calling the game. At one point, I had to hit my mute button because I was uttering "no way!" at one of Mayfield's throws. Gus went wild, nicknames were born, and major numbers were put up. That's what helps make this one of the great performances I've called. A month after Oklahoma's win over Oklahoma State, Mayfield was named the Heisman winner. He also helped the Sooners reach the College Football Playoff. Joel Klatt is FOX Sports' lead college football game analyst and the host of the podcast " The Joel Klatt Show. " Follow him at @joelklatt and subscribe to the "Joel Klatt Show" on YouTube . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
