The Washington Nationals demoted All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to the minor leagues after he stayed out all evening at a Chicago-area on line casino, leaving solely hours earlier than a Friday day sport in opposition to the Chicago Cubs, sources advised ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.

Abrams, 23, led off for the Nationals and went 0-for-3 with a stroll and strikeout in Friday’s sport, which began at 1 p.m. CT.

He will probably be despatched to West Palm Seaside, Florida, house of the Nationals’ minor league complicated.

Nationals supervisor Dave Martinez confirmed the demotion however termed it an inside matter. Martinez stated he spoke with Abrams for a big time Friday and known as it an emotional dialog, throughout which the 2 wept collectively. Martinez repeatedly emphasised his assist of Abrams.

“For me, it is about taking good care of the particular person first, and never the participant, and I’ll do all the pieces I can to assist him,” Martinez stated after the Nationals’ 5-1 victory over the Cubs. “I like the child. He is an excellent child. He’ll be again.”

As a result of Abrams has been with Washington for the whole thing of the season, the demotion is not going to have an effect on his service time. Gamers earn a full yr of service with 172 days on the foremost league roster, and Abrams already has exceeded that threshold.

Abrams may, nonetheless, file a grievance by way of the Main League Baseball Gamers Affiliation to battle for misplaced pay if he believes the demotion is unjust. He would lose round $30,000 of his $752,000 wage for lacking the season’s closing week. Abrams will probably be arbitration-eligible this winter, coming into the system for the primary of 4 occasions as a Tremendous 2.

MacKenzie Gore, who threw seven sharp innings in Saturday’s win over the Cubs, struggled to seek out the phrases to speak about Abrams. The 2 are shut, and each got here to Washington collectively from the Padres.

“CJ’s household — we have performed collectively our entire huge league careers,” Gore stated. “It is a powerful scenario for me, and I am at all times going to be for CJ there on this scenario. It is fascinating. It is a powerful day listening to that, and also you care about him. So it was powerful, as a result of we’re shut, he is household and also you lose your greatest participant.”

Martinez supplied the scenario as a possibility for progress for Abrams.

“I am hoping that he understands and that he turns into a greater particular person and understands what his job means right here for us, the Nats household,” Martinez stated. “We will get it proper, and he will assist us win video games.”

Acquired as one of many centerpieces of the Juan Soto commerce two years in the past, Abrams parlayed a breakout first half into an All-Star choice after hitting .268/.343/.489 with 15 house runs and 15 stolen bases over the Nationals’ first 89 video games. He struggled considerably within the second half, slashing .203/.260/.326, and his protection has been a weak point all through the season.

Nonetheless, the Nationals didn’t intend to ship him to the minor leagues till they realized of his time spent on the on line casino, which was first reported Friday by CHGO.

The Related Press contributed to this report.

Marvel followers have been left stunned by an surprising element within the first trailer for Thunderbolts*.

The trailer for the forthcoming film, which can see The Apprentice actor Sebastian Stan return as Bucky Barnes, was launched on Wednesday (23 September).

Followers have been praising the footage, with many highlighting the chemistry between Barnes and the movie’s different characters, Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) and Pink Guardian (David Harbour).

“Everybody right here has performed dangerous issues. Shadow ops, robbing authorities labs, contract kills,” Pugh’s character Yelena Belova says within the trailer as we see reformed Marvel villains introduced collectively to go on missions for the federal government.

That is additionally teased by returning Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) character Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, performed by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who says: “We’re introduced up with this perception that there are good guys and there are dangerous guys. However ultimately you come to grasp that there are dangerous guys and there are worse guys. And nothing else.”

Nonetheless, the “surprising” second from the trailer that everybody is speaking about revolves round a domesticated Bucky, who may be seen cleansing the Vibranium arm he was given within the fictional world of Wakanda – in a dishwasher.

“Bucky pulling his arm out of the dishwasher is sending me,” one fan wrote, with one other including: “I’m CACKLING about Bucky washing his arm within the f***in’ dishwasher.”

Others mentioned they had been glad to know that “Vibranium is dishwasher secure”, with one individual including on X/Twitter: “Perhaps a Vibranium arm prosthesis is rust-resistant and simply disinfected with dish cleaning soap? I imply, I wouldn’t put it previous Wakandan scientists. Gotta get the blood, sweat, and grime out in some way…”

One other response to the trailer noticed one fan declare: “I’m sorry however Bucky placing his steel arm within the dishwasher is hilarious.”

Stan beforehand defended Marvel movies from criticism, stating: “It’s turn out to be actually handy to choose on [Marvel films]. And that’s effective. Everybody’s acquired an opinion. However they’re an enormous a part of what contributes to this enterprise and permits us to have smaller motion pictures as nicely.

“That is an artery travelling by means of the system of this whole equipment that’s Hollywood. It feeds in so many extra methods than folks acknowledge.”

Thunderbolts* might be launched in cinemas on 2 Could 2025.

Pugh, who was nominated for a finest supporting actress Oscar for Little Ladies, will return to taking part in Yelena Belova within the 2025 movie about antiheroes following her appearances in Black Widow and Hawkeye because the Russian murderer character.

She is going to star alongside different reformed supervillains together with Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes, performed by Sebastian Stan, Alexei Shostakov/Crimson Guardian, performed by David Harbour, and Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster.

The teaser sees Yelena visiting Alexei, who’s a father-figure to her, and Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, performed by Scarlett Johansson, at dwelling in his run-down house the place she asks if he’s “fulfilled”.

When questioned why she is questioning, Yelena responds saying: “There’s one thing mistaken with me, an vacancy, I’m simply drifting and I don’t have goal.”

She then arrives in an empty constructing, stuffed with what seems like workplace gear.

There she is shot at by John Walker/US Agent (Wyatt Russell), who appeared in The Falcon And The Winter Soldier sequence alongside Bucky, whereas a personality known as Bob (Lewis Pullman), who will reportedly play Sentry, holds his hands-up.

The doorways then come down on the group, whereas Yelena ponders that somebody is attempting to kill them for all of the crimes they’ve dedicated as a timer approaches zero.

Throughout a swirl of motion sequences, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Central Intelligence Company (CIA) director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine offers a voice-over, saying that “there are unhealthy guys, and there are worse guys”, seeming to level in direction of a team-up.

She additionally tells the group together with Bucky, Yelena, and Ant-Man And The Wasp character Ava Starr/Ghost, performed by Hannah John-Kamen, and Alexei, they’re “so lovable”.

The ultimate sequence exhibits them being attacked, whereas driving, after which showing to be shot at by Bucky, who had beforehand been an antagonist when he was brainwashed by Hydra throughout Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Within the Marvel Comics, the Thunderbolts group has been made-up of Hawkeye, Inexperienced Goblin, Black Widow, Ant-Man, Elektra, Deadpool, Alexei, and Punisher.

The movie, directed by Jake Schreier, is ready for a Could 2025 launch.

Launched: August 16

Because the premature loss of life of guitarist Mark Sheehan in April 2023, life for The Script has been a rollercoaster experience of grief, uncertainty and banding collectively to proceed the legacy he and frontman Danny O’Donoghue began 25 years in the past. 

If their 2022 ‘Biggest Hits’ LP marked the closing of the band’s first chapter, ‘Satellites’ is the dawning of a brand new period that sees the singer-songwriter and drummer Glen Energy joined by Benjamin Sargent (bass) and Ben Weaver (guitar) in a brand new look line-up that lays the foundations for the long run. 

Lead single Higher Days upheld that viewpoint, with a lyric that celebrates dwelling within the right here and now, and making reminiscences for one’s future self, with the stadium-sized anthem signposting a band that has no intention of slowing down. 

This time round, the group let free within the studio and experimented in quite a lot of methods, utilizing 808s and taking part in with R&B-inspired sounds, with a deal with upbeats sonics that introduced out the pop thread that’s all the time been a constant undercurrent in The Script’s materials. 

The handclap-heavy Unsaid has echoes of Justin Timberlake, whereas Falling Flying is evocative of driving down the freeway with the highest down and Run Run Run a pop-punk ode to the group’s collective historical past and shared experiences collectively. 

With an overarching sense of optimism, ‘Satellites’ is underpinned by a deep private thread that cuts via O’Donoghue’s lyrics and faucets into the core of the artist as he finds himself in the present day. There are, in fact, nods to Sheehan; most notably on Gone, he sings of in the future reuniting together with his late good friend: ‘I wish to assume you lastly discovered some peace / And wherever you might be simply save a sеat for me’.

The introspective Inside Out sees him mirror on his psychological well being and struggles with ‘despair and anxieties’, whereas musing on cultural and political points that body on a regular basis life: ‘Unhealthy information in social media that triggers OCD / Can’t consider something, my coronary heart’s ADHD’. In the meantime, the slow-burning soft-rock single At Your Ft is an early spotlight on the LP that’s paying homage to their best-loved materials and captures the essence of the band’s early data. 

Notable is the dichotomy between the ‘new Script’-style manufacturing that options throughout a lot of the document and the extra stripped-back moments on ‘Satellites’ that invariably see O’Donoghue navigating the place by which he discovered himself whereas writing and recording the album. It’s a placing strategy that sees the group working in direction of a brand new future whereas protecting one foot up to now and Sheehan on the coronary heart of the mission. 

Rewind 12 months and, for a short second, it appeared like The Script may very well be over without end, so it’s a testomony to each founders and their dedication and fervour for music that they continued ahead with this document. What’s a fair larger achievement is that O’Donoghue and co. have channeled a plethora of feelings right into a physique of labor that represents not solely The Script’s shared historical past, however the ideas, emotions and feelings of the group as they have a good time the previous and step into a brand new future.

The Irish chart toppers are the primary act to be introduced to headline Stay at Llangollen Pavilion in 2025 and can carry out on the venue on Thursday, July 3. They are going to be joined on the night time by very particular visitor Tom Walker.

Tickets go on sale at 10am Saturday, September 28 on the web site.

The Script – made up of Danny O’Donoghue (vocals), Glen Energy (drums), Ben Sargeant (bass) and Ben Weaver (guitar) – first rose to fame in 2008 with the discharge of their self-titled debut album, which featured hit singles The Man Who Cannot Be Moved and Breakeven.

Since then, the band has loved a hit-filled profession together with six primary albums.

With their infectious vitality, The Script current a memorable night time of latest music and fan-favourites, which is bound to be successful as they make their Llangollen debut.

Tom Walker (Picture: Cuffe and Taylor)

BRIT Award winner Tom Walker is a British singer-songwriter who burst onto the scene along with his hit single Depart a Gentle On. His debut album What a Time to Be Alive, topped the UK Albums Chart and showcased his distinctive sound. Tom’s efficiency is ready so as to add an additional layer of pleasure to what guarantees to be an unforgettable night time in Llangollen.

The announcement is a part of an ongoing partnership with Llangollen Worldwide Musical Eisteddfod and Stay Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor.

This 12 months noticed Cuffe and Taylor – one of many UK’s main promoters of dwell music, theatre, and occasions – accomplice with the Worldwide Eisteddfod for the primary time, presenting 11 headline concert events at the side of the world-famous competition.

Cuffe and Taylor co-founder Peter Taylor stated: “After the unbelievable success of our first 12 months working with the Llangollen Worldwide Musical Eisteddfod workforce, we’re delighted to proceed our partnership for 2025.

“A headline present with The Script is a superb first announcement and we will likely be revealing much more big-name artists very quickly. We’ve had the pleasure of working with the band earlier than they usually definitely placed on a spectacular present. I’m positive our Llangollen viewers could have an unforgettable night with this unbelievable artist.”

Creative Director of the Llangollen Worldwide Musical Eisteddfod Dave Danford added: “2024 was an incredible 12 months for us, and we’re actually enthusiastic about all the artists we’re planning to convey to North East Wales in 2025.

“The Script are massively common, they usually’re the right selection for our first summer time announcement, together with the good Tom Walker as a particular visitor.

“We will’t wait to welcome all of them to Llangollen on 3 July.”

For extra data and to buy tickets go to llangollen.web and www.ticketmaster.co.uk

 

CLEMSON DEFEATS NC STATE, 59-35, WINS 800TH GAME

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CLEMSON, S.C. – An explosive offense and opportunistic protection helped Clemson change into the 14th FBS program and first within the ACC to win 800 video games with a 59-35 victory over NC State (2-2, 0-1 ACC) in a sold-out Memorial Stadium within the 92nd installment of the Textile Bowl. Junior quarterback Cade Klubnik continued his sturdy play, main the Tigers (2-1, 1-0  ACC) to touchdowns on seven of his 9 drives, accounting for 4 of them in serving to Clemson end with 254 passing yards and 269 yards on the bottom.

The Tiger protection pressured two first-quarter turnovers and the offense was capable of capitalize, leaping out to a 28-0 lead after the primary quarter and a 45-7 halftime lead.

Klubnik completed 16-for-24 for 209 yards and three scores by means of the air and ran for 70 yards on 4 carries, together with a career-long 55-yard landing. Klubnik has led Clemson to touchdowns on 15 of his previous 17 drives and accounted for 11 touchdowns (eight passing, three dashing) in that span.

Working again Phil Mafah rushed for 107 yards on seven carries, together with a 38-yard landing run. On the landing run, Mafah (2,056) turned the twenty second participant at school historical past to succeed in 2,000 profession dashing yards.

Defensively, the Tigers pressured two first-quarter fumbles deep in NC State territory and cornerback Ashton Hampton added a 53-yard interception for a landing late within the third quarter. The Tigers completed with eight tackles for loss, together with 4 from freshman linebacker Sammy Brown and two from sophomore defensive finish T.J. Parker, who additionally pressured a fumble on his sack within the first quarter. Brown’s 4.0 tackles for loss have been essentially the most by a Tiger since Jake Venables additionally had 4.0 towards Wofford in 2019.

Klubnik opened the scoring with a career-long 55-yard landing run on the fourth play from scrimmage, opting to maintain the ball and bursting up the center untouched. It marked the longest run by a Clemson quarterback since Trevor Lawrence’s 67-yard landing run towards Ohio State within the 2019 Fiesta Bowl.

Following a scoreless drive by the Wolfpack and pinned again on the 9-yard line, Mafah acquired the drive transferring with a 34-yard rush. Three performs later, Klubnik accomplished a 31-yard cross to Antonio Williams whereas on the run for a landing. The scoring drive lined 91 yards in just one:34 in elapsed recreation time, giving Clemson a 14-0 lead early within the first quarter.

Cade Denhoff recovered a fumble pressured by Parker on the NC State 18-yard line through the Wolfpack’s ensuing drive. Arrange within the crimson zone, the Klubnik and Williams duo linked once more, scoring one other two-yard passing landing which made the rating 21-0, marking Williams’ second multi-touchdown recreation of his profession.

The Tiger protection continued to stress the Wolfpack as Avieon Terrell pressured and recovered one other NC State fumble. On the following play, Mafah scored Clemson’s fourth landing of the day on its fourth offensive drive with a 38-yard run, extending the Tigers’ result in 28-0 with 2:08 left within the first quarter.

After Clemson’s first scoreless drive of the sport, the Wolfpack earned their first factors of the sport when Jordan Waters ran for a five-yard landing. Clemson responded as vast receiver Cole Turner scored his first profession landing of any variety on an 18-yard run to make the rating 35-7. The landing run by Turner was the primary dashing rating by a Clemson receiver since Will Swinney scored on a pretend area aim towards UConn in 2021.

Jay Haynes later capped a nine-play, 89-yard drive with a 19-yard landing run, his first of the season. As time ran out within the first half, Nolan Hauser made a 20-yard area aim for the Tigers, giving Clemson a 45-7 lead headed into the break.

Rolling into the second half, Klubnik linked with Adam Randall for a four-yard landing reception on Clemson’s first possession out of halftime, his third landing cross of the sport. NC State responded on the following drive with a 10-yard dashing landing by Kendrick Raphael.

Each Clemson and NC State went on to punt on the following three possessions. The 6:07-long scoring drought was snapped when Hampton intercepted a C.J. Bailey cross and sprinted 53 yards down the best sideline for a landing, extending the result in 59-14.

NC State scored back-to-back touchdowns to begin the fourth quarter and added one other with 5 seconds left within the recreation to drag the ultimate margin to 24 factors.

Clemson will play the third leg of its present three-game homestand on Saturday, Sept. 28 when the Tigers face Stanford on Homecoming. That recreation is slated for a 7 p.m. kickoff on ESPN; ticket packages for video games at Memorial Stadium can be found right here.

John Stones’ injury-time equaliser sparked a sequence of confrontations on the finish of an already-controversial encounter that evoked recollections of a few of Arsenal’s earlier clashes throughout town at Outdated Trafford twenty years in the past.

Former Gunners striker Wright didn’t maintain again along with his criticism of Haaland, who celebrated Stones’ leveller within the eighth minute of added time by throwing the ball in the back of defender Gabriel’s head.

The Brazil worldwide had his shirt pulled over his head in disappointment on the time and Wright, talking by way of a video message on his Instagram account, stated: “You already know what correct boiled me up, was Haaland’s coward’s transfer.

“Throwing the ball in Gaby’s head when he’s not trying, when Gaby’s again’s turned to him, an actual coward’s transfer.

“That’s what bothered me greater than the rest. I assumed you (Haaland) have been larger than that.”

The Soccer Affiliation confirmed that Haaland will face no additional motion over the incident. The FA is powerless to intervene as a result of it was reviewed by way of VAR on the time, and never deemed to be a purple card offence.

Haaland had opened the scoring along with his one hundredth Metropolis objective, matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s report of reaching three figures in simply 105 video games for a serious European membership.

Riccardo Calafiori curled residence the equaliser in his first Gunners begin and Gabriel put the guests forward however they have been pressured to play the second half with 10 males after Leandro Trossard was despatched off on the stroke of half-time for kicking the ball away.

The controversy continued after the ultimate whistle as Haaland was overhead calling former Metropolis striker Gabriel Jesus a “f***ing clown” earlier than a tension-filled handshake with Mikel Arteta, with Haaland telling the Gunners boss to “keep humble”.

The N.C. State Wolfpack soccer crew misplaced 59-35 within the ACC opener at Clemson on Saturday.

N.C. State (2-2, 0-1 ACC) hasn’t gained at Clemson since 2002, dropping 10 in a row throughout that stretch. The Tigers (2-1, 1-0) began with a bang, scoring 28 factors within the first quarter to take command the remainder of the way in which.

Listed below are the highlights from N.C. State vs. Clemson at Memorial Stadium.

NC State vs Clemson rating updates

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Clemson 59, NC State 35: Ultimate rating

N.C. State misplaced 59-35 at Clemson.

NC State speeding touchdowns in fourth quarter

The Wolfpack trimmed its deficit to 31 factors within the fourth quarter after a pair of speeding touchdowns. Clemson led 59-28 late within the second half.

Clemson 59, NC State 14: finish of third quarter

Following a pick-six, Clemson carries a 59-14 lead into the fourth quarter.

Clemson reaches 50 factors early in third quarter vs NC State

Clemson hasn’t let off the gasoline, pushing its result in 51-7 towards N.C. State.

Clemson 45, NC State 7: Halftime

N.C. State is down 45-7 to Clemson at halftime

Clemson up 42-7 in second quarter vs NC State

Clemson has a 42-7 lead towards N.C. State late within the second quarter.

Cole Turner landing run extends Clemson lead vs NC State

Following a landing run by Cole Turner, Clemson led 35-7 towards N.C. State.

Jordan Waters catches landing cross from CJ Bailey to present NC State its first factors

Jordan Waters caught a brief landing cross from CJ Bailey to present N.C. State its first factors at Clemson. The Wolfpack trails 28-7 within the second quarter.

Clemson 28, NC State 0: finish of first quarter

The Tigers are dominating N.C. State in Demise Valley.

Phil Mafah landing run offers Clemson 28-0 lead vs NC State

Clemson added to its lead on a protracted landing run by Phil Mafah. N.C. State trails 28-0.

KC Concepcion fumble results in NC State’s second turnover

Issues went from dangerous to worse for N.C. State within the first quarter when KC Concepcion had the Wolfpack’s seconds fumble.

Cade Klubnik to Antonio Williams for second landing cross towards NC State

Following the N.C. State turnover, Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik linked with Antonio Williams for a second TD. The Tigers have a 21-0 lead.

NC State turnover on QB CJ Bailey fumble, recovered by Clemson

Issues bought worse within the first quarter for N.C. State, which had a fumble recovered by the Tigers.

Antonio Williams landing cross from Cade Klubnik extends Clemson lead vs NC State

Clemson went up 14-0 after a 31-yard landing cross from Cade Klubnik to Antonio Williams. N.C. State is in an early gap that’ll be exhausting to dig out of in Demise Valley.

Cade Klubnik offers Clemson early lead vs NC State

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik bought unfastened on a 55-yard landing run to present the Tigers a 7-0 lead with 13:29 left within the first quarter.

NC State vs. Clemson time at the moment

Date: Saturday, September 21

Begin time: Midday

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The N.C. State vs. Clemson recreation begins at Midday from Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

What channel is NC State vs Clemson on at the moment?

TV Channel: ABC

Livestream: Fubo (free trial), ESPN+

N.C. State vs. Clemson might be broadcast nationally on ABC in Week 4 of the 2024 faculty soccer season. Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy will name the sport from the sales space at Memorial Stadium, with Molly McGrath reporting from the sidelines. Streaming choices for the sport embody FUBO, which provides a free trial to new subscribers. Matt Chazanow, Johnny Evans and Tony Haynes could have the radio name on the Wolfpack Sports activities Community.

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NC State vs. Clemson historical past

Sequence document: Clemson 60-30-1

NC State’s final win: 2023 (24-17)

Clemson’s final win: 2022 (30-20)

NC State vs. Clemson prediction

Clemson 29, N.C. State 17: The Wolfpack’s protection will maintain issues shut for a bit, however Clemson will widen the hole within the fourth quarter to make it 10 in a row towards N.C. State in Demise Valley. 

NC State vs Clemson prediction, preview

NC State vs. Clemson betting odds

Sport strains and odds from BetMGM might be posted as they change into obtainable.

Unfold: NC State by 18.5 factors

Over/underneath: 44.5 factors

Moneyline: N.C. State (+650), Clemson (-1000)

Clemson vs. NC State harm updates

The newest harm updates might be supplied within the pregame.

NC State vs. Clemson climate replace

The excessive for Saturday is 87 levels, however temperatures at kickoff are anticipated to be round 82 levels underneath sunny skies in Clemson. Wind speeds might be 1-4 mph, with gusts as much as 9.

NC State schedule 2024

• Aug. 29: Western Carolina (W, 38-21)
• Sept. 7: Tennessee (L, 51-10)
• Sept. 14: Louisiana Tech (W, 30-20)
• Sept. 21: at Clemson
• Sept. 28: Northern Illinois
• Oct. 5: Wake Forest
• Oct. 12: Syracuse
• Oct. 19: at Cal
• Oct. 26: OPEN
• Nov. 2: Stanford
• Nov. 9: Duke
• Nov. 16: OPEN
• Nov. 21: at Georgia Tech (Thursday)
• Nov. 30: at UNC

Clemson schedule 2024

• Aug. 31: vs. Georgia (L, 34-3)
• Sept. 7: Appalachian State (W, 66-20)
• Sept. 14: OPEN
• Sept. 21: NC State
• Sept. 28: Stanford
• Oct. 5: at Florida State
• Oct. 12: at Wake Forest
• Oct. 19: Virginia
• Oct. 26: OPEN
• Nov. 2: Louisville
• Nov. 9: at Virginia Tech
• Nov. 16: at Pitt
• Nov. 23: The Citadel
• Nov. 30: South Carolina

NC State soccer information

Workers author Rodd Baxley could be reached at rbaxley@fayobserver.com or @RoddBaxley on X/Twitter.

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