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American Airlines flight aborts Miami takeoff after business jet enters runway
An American Airlines flight bound for Bermuda aborted takeoff at Miami International Airport on Friday after a business jet crossed the active runway, bringing the planes within about a third of a mile of each other.
While traffic on the runways was moving by air traffic controller (ATC) commands, a catastrophic accident was averted by alert pilots using visual confirmation in the AA cockpit and not relying on instrumentation.
"After receiving clearance, American Airlines flight 308 discontinued its takeoff when the crew observed another aircraft on the runway," American Airlines said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "We appreciate the quick actions of our crew members and thank our customers for their understanding."
The Federal Aviation Administration told Fox News Digital in a statement that the other aircraft had been crossing "without authorization," and that they are investigating the incident.
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ATC audio captured the near tragedy.
"You just crossed an active runway," an ATC agent told the business jet pilot after the incident around 6 p.m. ET.
"You just told me to cross the runway, sir," the pilot replied.
"No, we said Amerijet 461," the controller responded.
ATC audio confirms the American Airlines flight was cleared for takeoff on runway eight in Miami, while the business jet, NetJets Flight EJA434, reportedly being operated by a third-party maintenance vendor, mistakenly believed clearance from ATC was intended for it.
"RNAV Jamba clear for takeoff 8R, American 308," one air traffic controller instructed.
"Amerijet 461, cross runway eight left, hold short of runway eight right," another said.
"Four Quebec Sierra, you just crossed an active runway: Hold short of runway eight left," another urged.
A NetJets spokesperson told Fox News Digital that "EJA434 was not under NetJets' operational control at the time of the encounter."
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The American Airlines flight 308 later departed Miami for Bermuda, arriving around two hours late, according to FlightAware tracking data.
The scare comes as airports prepare for heavy July 4 travel and follows a series of recent close calls involving commercial aircraft and runway traffic.
In March, an Air Canada flight crash-landed after an emergency truck mistakenly crossed an active runway, with ATC urging it to "stop, stop, stop," leaving two pilots dead and 42 injured in a fiery crash.
A United Airlines flight reported a near miss with a drone Friday while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport. The pilot said the aircraft "almost hit a drone," which was about 100 feet below the plane, according to reports. United's flight landed safely and passengers deplaned normally.
Last week, an American Airlines plane and a Delta jet were involved in a near miss at Boston Logan International Airport. Aviation experts estimated the two aircraft came within about 300 feet of each other, according to the New York Post.
Rhaenyra's return to King's Landing in 'House of the Dragon' season three has fans calling it peak television
The internet is buzzing after the latest episode of "House of the Dragon."
The hit "Game of Thrones" prequel is currently airing its third season on HBO, and excitement has been off the charts.
Season three started with a bang when it premiered on June 21st, and episode two of the new season took things to a new level.
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Episode two of season three saw Rhaenyra Targaryen finally return to King's Landing to take the Iron Throne.
It's been a long time coming. Fans have been eager to finally see how Rhaenyra would take what she believes is rightfully hers.
When the opening finally presented itself, the face of the Targaryens acted with blitzkrieg speed to take King's Landing without much combat.
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Without getting into all the spoilers, there is a death at the end of the episode.......that is grisly, to put it politely.
It didn't take long at all for reactions to pour in on Reddit following the episode airing. Check out what fans are saying below:
Clearly, the throne scene was very moving for viewers, and it feels like the pressure and chaos will only increase from here. I can't wait to see what comes next. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt dumps out World Cup content, Sophie Cunningham loves her finger point & fast food
It's Monday, I'm toeing the rubber for my second Screencaps relief appearance of this latest call to the bullpen, which runs through Thursday, and we have Kansas City Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt performing her duties as a World Cup hospitality captain.
She didn't get the call to assist the World Cup coverage based solely on her work in the NFL as the face of the front office of one of the league's most successful franchises. She played soccer all the way up until she went to college.
The Hunt family owns FC Dallas of the MLS. Gracie gets the game. She also gets content and when she's covering the World Cup, she's looking to capture five things: The arrival. The atmosphere. Her outfit. The cultural details and the emotional impact.
That's what she's looking for as a hospitality captain who is out at the stadium day in and day out. She calls it her "FIFA World Cup content system."
If Gracie didn’t spend her time and energy focusing on the five pillars of her content system, there would not be a lot of content. Except, of course, a field full of guys exercising.
The Chiefs heiress said it best, and it applies more to soccer than it does most other sports. She wrote, "Because the best sports content is never just about what happened on the field."
Thank you, Gracie for your coverage of the World Cup and for being honest about where you can find most of the action during the tournament.
- Jon writes:
Sean,
We live in East TN and our church has at least 1 police officer in uniform every Sunday and 2 around the holidays. In addition, typically have a couple volunteer law enforcement types assisting. Church security is managed by a retired CIA officer. Had a conversation with him one morning and he dropped this nugget. "People think I’m friendly. Always coming up, greeting, and hugging newcomers. Nah, just gives me a chance for a quick pat down to see if they are carrying." Unfortunately just the world we live in.
- Jim T in San Diego writes:
While Saturday was only the second dark day of Screencaps history, I decided to take that time window I had available due to no SC and do the kind of in-depth research that Joe and SeanJoe would be proud of - the kind of deep dive investigative story that the legacy media is too self-important to cover but that Screencaps Nation stands ready to take upon ourselves.
That’s right - I went and tried the legacy deep fried apple pies at McDonald’s and the enchiritos at Taco Bell, and am here to report my findings.
The apple pies now come in a box rather than a sleeve. But other than that, it was just as I remembered: Sweet and tart at the same time, with a fine crunch to the crust. There was still, as I’m guessing most of Screencaps Nation will also experience, a bit of muscle memory anxiety when I swallowed - the roof of my mouth and my throat still not ready to fully forgive nor trust me after being literally burned in this manner so many times in the past.
With age comes wisdom - we let them cool before eating them.
I’d also note that when I ordered my pies at the drive-through, the cashier said, "Let me make sure we have some ready - otherwise it’s a six-minute waite to cook new ones." I was prepared to pull off to teh side and wait in the interests of scientific research, but apparently I got the last of the previous batch. So be prepared to wait - and rest assured it’s worth it. (Just don't allow your impatience and anticipation allow you to skip the cooling off part!)
We then made a run for the border to get the reconstituted enchirito.
It too, tasted pretty spot on to what I remembered, with a couple noticeable differences. First, where were my black olives on top? Taco Bell management: If you’re reading this (and somebody at Taco Bell surely is an Outkick fan and reader), get Costco Business Center HQ on the line, and have large cans of sliced black olives delivered to every restaurant in the country ASAP!
The other difference is just a sign of the times, I suppose: the enchirito now comes in a standard plastic tray. Back in the day, though, it came in an aluminum tray - which lent the classic enchirito a certain metallic tang that only added to its charm.
I can also report that Arby’s brought back their potato cakes earlier this year, after a trial run last year. It’s like a deep-fried hash brown - but in a large triangle. When cooked right, it’s heaven: Crispy, crunchy, and just ready for two packets of Arbys sauce to be slathered over it. But when undercooked, it’s a soggy blob of lead that sticks in your stomach all day.
BTW, I’d counter Joe’s longstanding prediction that Wendy’s is destined for a death spiral by pointing out that the Burger Kings in the San Diego region are far scarier, dirtier and less appealing than our local Wendy’s. I realize Wendy’s is born and bred in my native Ohio, and absolutely trust Joe’s observations of the franchises in northwest Ohio, but the Wendy’s out San Diego way are consistently clean, well-lit and professionally staffed. Over the past 3, 4 years, I’ve been pleasantly surprised at every Wendy’s visit (not sponsored!). Burger King, on the other hand, is increasingly a hit or miss affair. Frankly, Carl's Jr. (Hardees east of the Rockies) is a better bet than BK.
SeanJo
Now this is a fast food report. Thanks for sending this my way, Jim T. I'm not much of an apple pie guy in general. Not because I hate it or anything, but I think there are superior desserts and I will grab those before I get to the apple pie.
I'm glad McD's delivered a version that you remember. I hate when something is brought back and whoever brings it back tries to get too cute with it. Stick to what works. Not everything needs an "upgrade."
As far as the enchirito goes, I don't recall ever having one before. I may have to get out and grab one of those.
I can report that around here, Wendy's is alive and well. It is, however, hit or miss depending on the location as to the service you can expect. Burger King, and it breaks my heart to say this, is down in numbers and is not the crown-wearing memory maker of my youth.
- Sam writes:
Claiborne county Tennessee, North of Knoxville
- CF, a Cornhusker in Kansas, writes:
Sean,
Hotdog cookies sound like something you'd find at a state fair. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should, although there are people out there who will try anything once. If you're looking for something different try this: Wrap a cooked hot dog in a corn tortilla with a slice of American cheese and microwave for 15 seconds to melt the cheese and warm the tortilla. It's actually pretty tasty if I do say so myself!! Because I have celiac disease I can't eat regular hot dog buns and gluten free buns just don't cut it. On another note, here's a weird combination for you. Back when I was in elementary school, I opened up my lunch box one day to find my mom had made me a peanut butter and velveeta cheese sandwich 😝. She swears she never did... unless...I do have two brothers...
SeanJo
I wouldn’t be properly doing my job if I didn’t ask, did you eat any or all of the peanut butter and Velveeta cheese sandwich? Please report back. We need to know if it's something to add to the list of food we need to try.
- Cody in OK writes:
1 - Your selection of Instagram babes is the best.
2 - Your World Cup (and US Soccer) take is so dead on.
Thank you
SeanJo
Thank you, Cody for both the email and for the support. I hope I can continue to deliver during my relief appearances this week.
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That's it for Monday. Counting Friday's relief appearance, we're two days in. I have a couple of emails that came in later in the afternoon yesterday that will be included tomorrow.
Keep the emails coming sean.joseph@outkick.com. You can also follow me on Twitter and over on Instagram if you'd like. Feel free to slide into the DMs.
Trump plan for foreign shipbuilders could create 540,000 jobs and expand US fleet
President Trump is eyeing foreign shipbuilders to establish operations in the United States as part of an effort to rapidly expand the Navy's fleet, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said Sunday, arguing the move could create roughly 540,000 American jobs while bolstering the nation's defense.
"Right now, we're held with two manufacturers in the United States that are building ships, so what the president wants to do is look at other builders," Cao told "The Big Weekend Show."
"We're not building foreign ships. What we're doing is having them invest in the United States," he said.
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"Toyotas and Nissans are made here in the U.S., so why can't they bring that capability over here? And maybe some of their processes are more efficient than ours also. We're gonna create 540,000 jobs when they do that."
Cao said the proposal is driven by a simple reality: the Navy does not have enough ships to meet today's global demands. This comes as tensions simmer in the Middle East and China continues expanding its military presence in the Indo-Pacific.
"We need 350 ships," Cao explained, noting that aircraft carriers such as the USS Gerald R. Ford have seen extended deployments because there are not enough vessels to rotate into service.
"That's exactly why [the] president is pushing for this $1.5 trillion dollar budget so we can build the ships we need," he added.
Cao said his priority is ensuring the Navy has the ships, aircraft and submarines necessary to deter adversaries around the globe.
"Don't forget there's a [32-year-old] submarine out there, [the] USS Charlotte that was out there for [the] longest time, and they didn't know where it was, and they were launching missiles from right on the coastline," he added.
Charlotte sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off the coast of Sri Lanka in March, becoming the first U.S. Navy submarine to sink an enemy vessel in combat since World War II.
Luigi Mangione returns to court for jury selection hearing after reported plea deal falls apart
Accused UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin Luigi Mangione returns to court Monday for a hearing on jury selection in his upcoming federal trial — days after reports that a potential plea deal had fallen apart.
The 28-year-old former Ivy Leaguer is also facing a separate state-level murder case in the December 2024 shooting of Brian Thompson, 50.
Since April, Justice Department prosecutors and Mangione's defense team have been working on the jury questionnaire for his federal trial.
The proposed jury questionnaires have not been made public, but the sides have argued about them in court filings. Prosecutors filed a letter with the court in May listing their objections to some of the defense's proposed questions, calling some overly intrusive or duplicative.
Some things the defense is looking to learn about prospective jurors includes their living situations, including whether they own or rent a home, their employment status, and if they have worked toward a goal as a part of a group, whether they have children and background information on their children, and details about their faith.
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The defense also seeks to ask jurors about their background in the context of jails, firearms and law enforcement, the type of television shows they watch, and any prejudices with the criminal justice system. The defense wants to know if a juror regularly stays at the Hilton on 6th Avenue, the scene of the crime — and whether the potential juror works for or holds stock in UnitedHealthcare.
Last week, reports citing anonymous sources claimed that Mangione's attorneys and federal prosecutors were having discussions about a plea deal but were unable to come to an agreement.
In a statement to Fox, Mangione lawyer Karen Friedman Agnifilo called information attributed to anonymous sources, "a troubling, deliberate pattern by prosecutors and law enforcement to prejudice Luigi." A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York declined to comment on the reported plea negotiations.
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Separately, Mangione's lawyers floated and then withdrew a potential psychiatric defense in the state case.
They sent a one-sentence letter to the court, telling Judge Gregory Carro that they were withdrawing a notice made public just a day earlier that signaled plans to pursue an extreme emotional disturbance defense in his state case.
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The move would have required Mangione to concede that he shot Thompson, a father of two, at his state trial. If he were later convicted under New York's extreme emotional disturbance law, the murder charge would be reduced to manslaughter, and the potential sentence would be reduced from 25 years to life in prison to five to 25 years.
With his federal trial not scheduled to begin until early next year, it's unclear how such a defense in the state case would have impacted that one. The federal case carries stiffer potential sentences, and there is no federal equivalent to New York's emotional disturbance law.
Mangione is accused of plotting the murder, traveling across state lines to New York City ahead of a UnitedHealthcare business conference and shooting Thompson in the back outside the venue.
Prosecutors have alleged he had used a fake name to check into a Manhattan hostel and then fled to Altoona, Pennsylvania, where police arrested him at a McDonald's restaurant.
Biden's illegal immigration surge caused higher rent and home prices, Fed study finds
A new Federal Reserve working paper found the record surge in illegal immigration during the Biden administration came at a cost to one of the nation's fiercest political debates: higher home prices and rent rates.
The findings arrive as immigration remains a defining political issue, with Republicans arguing former President Joe Biden's border policies strained housing and public resources while Democrats have pointed to immigration as helping ease labor shortages and support economic growth.
The new report, published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas by compiling individual immigration court records and government administrative data, is among the first comprehensive efforts to measure how the unprecedented wave of illegal migration between 2021 and 2024 impacted local economies and affected local labor markets.
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The authors cautioned that the paper is a preliminary draft circulated for professional comment and that its findings do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas or the Federal Reserve System.
Researchers found the influx of illegal immigrants boosted local employment with little measurable effect on wages, but came with a trade-off of increasing housing demand enough to drive up home prices and rents.
The researchers found that illegal immigrant worker inflows increased local employment "approximately one-for-one," meaning a 1% increase in unauthorized workers relative to a local area's workforce corresponded with roughly a 1% increase in overall employment. The study found no evidence that the immigration surge lowered average wages.
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That 1% increase in illegal immigrant worker flow, however, raised local home prices by about 2.2% and rents by roughly 1.4%, while finding little evidence that new housing construction expanded enough to absorb the increased demand, according to the study. So while wages remained relatively stable due to the influx of illegal immigration, housing prices and rent surged and left American workers struggling to keep up.
The housing crisis has heavily impacted affordability in the U.S. and is a key midterm issue for many voters on both sides of the political aisle.
Researchers concluded the influx of illegal immigrant workers acted as a housing demand shock in markets where supply remained relatively constrained.
The authors argued the increase in housing demand outpaced homebuilding in many areas, amplifying price pressures where housing supply was already limited.
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The economists estimate illegal immigrant worker flows accounted for roughly 30% of employment growth in the average local labor market between March 2021 and March 2024.
They also estimate those inflows explained about 30% of home-price growth and roughly 20% of rent growth in the average metropolitan area over the same period.
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The findings suggest the recent immigration surge had different effects across sectors—expanding the labor force without significantly affecting wages while increasing demand in housing markets where supply struggled to keep pace. The estimates refer to the average metropolitan area in the study and do not suggest immigration was the sole driver of rising housing costs nationwide.
The paper describes the years between 2021 and 2024 as an "unprecedented boom" in illegal immigration. Citing Congressional Budget Office estimates, the authors said net unauthorized immigration added roughly 7 million people to the U.S. population during that period before slowing sharply beginning in mid-2024.
The researchers also examined government spending and found areas with larger increases in unauthorized immigrant workers experienced declines in government transfer payments.
They suggested the finding could reflect stronger employment and lower use of safety-net programs among working-age immigrants, while acknowledging the result differs from some previous survey-based research.
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Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Chris Johnson was a dominant running back at one point in his NFL career.
He ran for 2,000 yards in his second season with the Tennessee Titans in 2009 on his way to three consecutive Pro Bowl appearances. He was named the 2009 Offensive Player of the Year and made the Pro Bowl in 2009 thanks to his statistical prowess that season.
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Johnson, 40, on Monday announced a new and harrowing battle. He said he was diagnosed with ALS.
"T here's no history of ALS in my family," he said on ABC’s "Good Morning America." "My doctors believe my case is what's called sporadic ALS, which is actually how the vast majority of ALS cases happen.
"That's one of the reasons this disease can be so shocking. It can happen to someone who never expected it."
Johnson said he started to notice a weakness in his right hand and that his grip hadn’t been as strong as it previously was.
"It's continued to progress much faster than I ever imagined. I want people to understand just how quickly ALS can attack your body," Johnson said. "Just over a year ago, I was picking up my 7-year-old daughter so she'd make a wish with her birthday cake. Today, I couldn't do that."
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There is no known cure for ALS – known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It’s a progressive disease in which the brain loses connection with the muscles, according to the ALS Association. The afflicted slowly lose their ability to walk, talk, eat, dress, write, swallow and, eventually, breathe.
Johnson credited his family, including his wife Brittany, with giving him a "reason to keep going."
The former running back played in the NFL from 2008 to 2017 with the Titans, New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals.
Fox News’ Angelica Stabile contributed to this report.
Emmanuel Acho argues the WNBA would be 'better off' without Caitlin Clark despite her record impact
Apparently, Caitlin Clark's services are no longer required.
At least that's the conclusion Emmanuel Acho reached this week when he argued that the WNBA would actually be "better off" without her — despite repeatedly acknowledging that Clark is the primary reason the league is enjoying record popularity and unprecedented financial success in the first place.
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The former NFL player made the comments on his "Speakeasy" podcast while discussing the ongoing controversy surrounding Clark's treatment by opponents, most recently the incident involving Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas.
"The W, at this junction in time, would be better off without Caitlin Clark because she is a bigger distraction than she is an additive," Acho said.
He continued:
"Caitlin Clark has gotten the WNBA over the necessary threshold they needed. Now, people are watching. Now, we realize there's talent in the W that's actually even greater than Caitlin Clark…
"Caitlin got the necessary eyes there, but now that the eyes are there, we don't necessarily need her anymore."
And then came perhaps the most astonishing part of the argument:
"Caitlin Clark has gotten the WNBA players past the proverbial Red Sea. Chartered planes, new CBA, new max contracts. With all due respect, if Caitlin disappeared from the W, she wouldn't be missed."
That's certainly one way to thank the person largely responsible for increasing your visibility, television ratings and revenue.
His argument essentially boils down to this: Caitlin Clark served her purpose, helped the league and its players make a lot of money, and now she should kindly f--- off.
That seems not only rude and ungrateful, but wildly disconnected from reality.
Clark's arrival in 2024 transformed the WNBA. Attendance exploded. Television ratings shattered records. Merchandise sales surged. The league signed a media-rights agreement worth more than $3 billion. Revenue grew enough to trigger revenue sharing with players. Charter flights became permanent. Under the new collective bargaining agreement, average player salaries are up more than 450%, and the league’s top stars are making upwards of $1.5 million a year.
And none of that is happening without Caitlin Clark.
Does that mean other stars don't matter? Of course not.
But pretending the league has somehow outgrown its biggest draw less than three years after she arrived is absurd.
The conversation came in the wake of another controversy involving Clark. Last week, the Mercury's Alyssa Thomas was suspended one game and fined $1,000 following an incident in which Thomas essentially throat-punched Clark during a loose-ball scramble.
The play reignited a familiar debate: Is Clark being targeted?
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham certainly thinks so.
"You see the videos of literally kneeing and cheapshotting [Clark] in the throat... they're definitely targeting her and the league and the refs do nothing to protect her," Cunningham said on her podcast.
Whether you agree with Cunningham or not, it’s indisputable that the WNBA's current level of success is directly tied to Caitlin Clark's arrival.
You can argue that she doesn't deserve special treatment. You can argue that officials shouldn't officiate games differently on her account.
What you cannot reasonably argue is that the WNBA would somehow be "better off" without the player who has generated more interest, more money and more attention than anyone in league history.
The WNBA may not want to admit how much it needs Caitlin Clark.
But the numbers certainly do.
Thekla embarrasses Stardom's Starlight Kid after retaining AEW World Women's Championship at Forbidden Door
Thekla has had every reason to talk as much trash as she’s done.
She made her debut in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) last year and quickly moved up the ladder to win the AEW Women’s World Championship in a strap match against Kris Statlander in February. She’s continued to hold the title even when three opponents were thrown her way at Double or Nothing.
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Thekla declared war on Stardom and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in the buildup to Forbidden Door. She demanded that Stardom send its best to challenge her at Forbidden Door, and they obliged. Starlight Kid stepped up against the "Toxic Spider" and the two put on a great match in front of the pro wrestling audience at the SAP Center in San Jose, California.
Thekla taunted Starlight Kid throughout the match and it appeared she got more than she bargained for at points during the match.
Starlight Kid wouldn’t stay down and gave every effort to bring the AEW Women’s World Championship back to Japan with her. Starlight Kid worked on Thekla’s knee toward the end of the match. But the champion would not quit.
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Thekla got out of the submission hold and avoided being pinned by mere seconds. Thekla was put to the test more than any other opponent she’s faced since becoming the champion.
The "Toxic Spider" hit two stomps and finally put away Starlight Kid to retain the title.
With Stardom president Taro Okada in attendance, Thekla continued her assault against Starlight Kid. Skye Blue and Julia Hart came out to support Thekla. Hart handed Thekla a pair of scissors and the champion ripped the mask off Starlight Kid’s head and spit in it.
Thekla taunted Okada with the mask and hit the wrestling executive with it.
Thekla stayed the champion and added a trophy to her mantel.
NASCAR star says quiet part out loud about Europe, punches nearly thrown & get these 's---boxes' off the track
Well, it was nice while it lasted.
I thought we had finally broken the Shane Van Gisbergen spell when someone else won on a road course last week, only for him to absolutely mop the floor with us Sunday at Sonoma.
Sure, Chase Briscoe tried to make things interesting at the end, but come on ... we all knew SVG was winning that race. You could've put Jeff Gordon in the field and SVG still would've dominated Sears Point.
Side note: Remember when it used to be called "Sears Point?" Simpler times. Back when we were a proper country. Oh well. Sad.
Speaking of Jeff, SVG's latest win puts him one shy of Gordon for most road courses in NASCAR history. Gordon currently leads with nine. I assume Shane will get there before Halloween.
Anyway, that's enough film breakdown. I'm not here to talk SVG all day. Lord knows y'all don't want that. What else should we discuss?
How about Noah Gragson saying he was about to pummel Kevin Magnussen last week, only to be told he'd basically be canned if he did? Wait till you hear this soundbite.
I've also got Denny Hamlin vs. Carson Hocevar, SVG vs. F1 and the "s---boxes," and Hooters Gianna continues her comeback tour in wine country.
Summer is heating up, and so is Gianna. Good to have her back.
Four tires, enough fuel to get us to from Sears Point to Chicago, and maybe a belt for SVG so he can properly use it on the rest of the garage ... Monday Morning Pit-Stop — the 'Another Aussie 'Whippin' edition — is LIVE!
Look, we didn't get a great race yesterday. I'll just be honest with you. I'm nothing if not a man of integrity. I'm not gonna sit here and try to make lemonade when all Sunday gave me was a couple limes.
(No CLUE if that analogy works, but I just sort of typed it out by accident and I've decided to stick with it).
So, before we dive into Sonoma, I'd like to first continue our discussion from last week. For those who missed class, Noah Gragson and F1 driver Kevin Magnussen got into it after the Naval Base race, with Gragson berating the European with what I would imagine was some of the most vulgar language he'd ever heard on a race track.
This is America, baby!
"What's your f---ing problem?" Gragson said ... over, and over, and over, and OVER again after Kevin wrecked him.
"Get out of my face," he calmly said back.
Magnussen also had the balls to mock NASCAR in a separate interview, basically turning up his Danish know at us.
"I’ve watched NASCAR before, so I know that’s how you guys play it," he said.
P--s off, Kevin. You attack one of us, you attack all of us. I will be damned if we get lectured by the Europeans on our own soil.
Not on my watch. Not on the eve of our 250th birthday. Kick rocks!
Anyway, we all caught up now? Good! Now, let's check in with Noah to see what really happened during that post-race interaction:
"You're in our our ball field and our ballpark, and to come in here on lap 3 and be jamming it up the inside and running into guys and driving into their doors, it's it's frustrating," Gragson started before really saying the quiet part out loud.
"You see it a lot with guys in the past ... I think they see how much rougher and how much more contact there is (in NASCAR). F1, they kind of have a zero-touching policy. So, I really wanted to go fight and I was about to to throw a punch and I got told right before I got over there that there would be be long-term consequences with my job if that was the case."
Yes! Any time we can start our work week by dumping on F1, I'm taking it. It's the best. Noah's right, by the way. I know folks don't love him as a NASCAR driver for multiple reasons — mainly that he just hasn't been very good in the Cup Series — but he's right.
These Europeans come over and stick their noses up at us an act like they come from some holier-than-thou form of racing. Hogwash. Don't come over here and wreck a series regular. That's a step too far.
Could you imagine, just for a second, if Kevin had wrecked the late Kyle Busch? Kyle despised F1. He hated it. He dumped on it all the time.
God, I miss him.
Anyway, I know I said we'd be done with him, but ... let's get SVG's thoughts on it:
"Our sport is really awesome because you don’t know who is going to win, whereas you watch F1 and there’s three guys who are going to win."
I mean, yes, SVG is correct here. Absolutely no argument from me, obviously. I just crapped on F1 for 500 words. Clearly I agree.
That being said ... SVG has won eight (!!!) road course races the past three years. Eight. He won five times last season and has won seven of the last nine races on a road/street course.
It's SVG's world on a road course, and we're all just a bunch of "sh-tboxes" living in it!
Amazing. Yeah, I might be coming around on SVG after yesterday. He's annoyed me for a while, mainly because he's just completely ruined road racing, but Lordy, he's speaking my language right now.
First he craps on F1, and then he calls lap cars a bunch of "s---boxes" after absolutely embarrassing the rest of the field? He's turning into an American quite nicely!
OK, couple quickies on the way out. First? Did Carson Hocevar add another victim to his list yesterday?
Yeah, I'm gonna give Carson a heavy pass here. Everyone is up in arms about this today and quick to blame Hocevar, but that's just a product of road racing. I've seen that a million times. As DW would say, "it's just one of them racin' deals."
Everyone is bottled up and turning left and right and left again. People are pushing and shoving and knocking the hell out of bumpers. Sometimes, you just get caught in the middle. That's life at a road course.
Denny ... thoughts?
Let's ask him ONE MORE TIME if he's p---ed, guys. He only told you 47 times that he hasn't watched it yet and he'll need to do that before placing blame. But, yeah, let's ask just one more time to see if we can get Denny Hamlin pissed.
Lordy.
"I haven't seen it, Jeff. I know you want a reaction, but I haven't seen it. When I see it, I'll react to it."
In other words: Tune into the podcast this week!
OK, that's it for today — and this week. Not the greatest race in the world, but we did out best. A quick PSA on the way out ...
We've got three straight night races coming up, starting this week at Chicago. The fellas will head to Atlanta after, followed by North Wilkesboro. Green flags for all three are set for after 6 p.m.
No more Sunday afternoon naps for a while!
Take us home, Gianna Blaney. Good to have you back.