Laughter turns to screams after man dives into water, gets blindsided

A tourist in Puerto Rico dove into the water to cool off and, in a moment of terror, was blindsided by what shot out at him from behind like a torpedo.

A tourist in Puerto Rico dove into the water to cool off and was blindsided by what shot out at him from behind like a torpedo in a moment of terror off Cayo Icacos Island.

Laughter turned into loud screams as witnesses for an instant probably thought a shark was attacking him.

Maggie Clark was videotaping him and reported on TikTok that it was a barracuda, and that it did not injure the man only bumped him.

@maggieclark719 No barracudas were harmed in the making of this video. @Pescado1993 @emily_c15 #puertorico #barracuda #cayoicacos ♬ original sound – Maggie Clark

“I would have had a heart attack,” one commenter wrote.

“This is all so hilarious and scary at the same time,” another wrote. “The fact it didn’t bite him makes me lol.”

As soon as the barracuda made a U-turn and all breathed normally again, the laughter surely returned.

“No barracudas were harmed in the making of this video,” Clark wrote.

Steve Kerr’s Team USA cruises past Puerto Rico, 117-74, in pre-FIBA World Cup showcase

Steve Kerr helped coach Team USA to a dominant 117-74 win over Puerto Rico in Las Vegas before the FIBA World Cup.

Steve Kerr was back on the sideline on Monday evening in Las Vegas with Team USA as they get ready for the upcoming FIBA World Cup.

Before heading to the Philippines for the FIBA World Cup, Kerr is coaching Team USA in five showcase games. The first came on Monday against Puerto Rico.

After leading by seven at halftime, Team USA came out swinging in the second half, outscoring Puerto Rico, 34-18, in the third quarter. Team USA locked down defensively in the final frame, allowing 13 points in the fourth quarter on their way to a dominant 117-74 win in Sin City.

Via @usabasketball on Twitter:

Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards and Broolyn’s Cam Johnson each tallied 15 points to lead Team USA. Five other members of Team USA registered double-figure scoring efforts. New York’s Jalen Brunson secured a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds in 22 minutes.

Next up for Kerr and Team USA will be Luka Doncic and Slovenia in another pre-FIBA World Cup showcase game on Aug. 12 in Spain.

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Each country’s hat at the 2023 World Baseball Classic

A tip of the cap to all teams competing at the 2023 World Baseball Classic

Baseball is back, but not the Major Leagues just yet.

The World Baseball Classic began on March 7. Players from across MLB and the globe will represent their countries, vying a spot in the final in Miami.

There’s no better way to support your country in the WBC than with an appropriate cap.

New Era designed and created all the looks for every team while Fanatics is bringing it to the fans.

The full line of World Baseball Classic hats can be found below via Fanatics, who are offering free shipping on each purchase at the start of the tournament.

Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira, who finished runner-up last year, leads Latin America Amateur Championship in record-setting fashion with 18 holes to play

Fernandez de Oliveira’s 18-under total is a 54-hole LAAC record.

It’s safe to say Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira doesn’t want to leave any doubt.

Last year, the senior at Arkansas finished runner-up at the Latin America Amateur Championship. He barely missed out on an invitation to two majors, including the Masters.

This year, the Argentinian has taken command with 18 holes to play. Fernandez de Oliveira went low on moving day, sparked by a stretch of five birdies in as many holes on the back nine to shoot 9-under 63 and take a four-shot advantage to Sunday’s final round at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Puerto Rico. He sits at 18 under for the tournament, leading second-round leader Luis Carrera, who hails from Mexico and is a fifth-year senior at UCF.

Fernandez de Oliveira’s 18-under total is a 54-hole LAAC record. Additionally, his 9-under mark in the third round ties the tournament record set by Joaquin Niemann.

Fellow Razorback teammate Julian Perico is tied for third at 13 under. Perico fired a 5-under 67 during the third round. He’s tied with Vicente Marzillo, who shot 6 under on Saturday.

Fernandez de Oliveira had the best round of the day by two shots, but the highlight came when he birdied Nos. 11-15 to pull into the lead. He finished on a high note, too, birdieing the par-4 18th to cap his bogey-free round.

The winner will receive numerous exemptions, including to the 2023 Masters, the Open Championship and the U.S. Open for the first time. In addition, they will also be fully exempt into the 128th Amateur Championship, the U.S. Amateur Championship and any other USGA amateur championship for which he is eligible.

The runner(s)-up is exempt into the final stages of qualifying for the U.S. Open and Open Championship.

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Miami Dolphins fan cruise set to sail in April

A chance to enjoy the Caribbean with a number of former Dolphins.

In the same year that the franchise celebrates the 50th anniversary of their 1972 perfect season, the party extends to sea in a memorable experience waiting for Miami Dolphins fans of all ages.

Not only will the cruise allow you to embark from Miami, but you will also be welcomed on the industry’s newest ship the MSC Seascape! In addition to some amazing amenities, ship features and activities, onboard will be a slew of 1972 Dolphins from the 17-0 “Perfectville” team.

Of course, when you see that word, you know the mayor of that town, Mercury Morris, will be on the cruise. The running back will be joined by his backfield-mate, the great Hall-of-Fame fullback Larry Csonka. Fellow champion Larry Little, another Dolphins Hall of Famer, will be on the Seascape as well.

In addition to the 1972 team, the most prolific Dolphin of them all, Dan Marino, will be there, as well as his top four all-time targets. The Marks Brothers, Clayton and Duper, as well as O.J. McDuffie and Nat Moore will all represent the aqua and orange on board. And, just in case anyone tries to get too, too close to No. 13, Richmond Webb and Dwight Stephenson will be there, so you know he’ll be protected from more than the sun.

If you’re of a certain age, and your Dolphins clock started in the 1990s, you’ll be thrilled to know that players like Louis Oliver, Terry Kirby, Shawn Wooden and Troy Drayton will be joining in the experience.

Fan favorites like special-teamer Larry Seiple and an original swiss-army-knife type in Jim “Crash” Jensen are among the 35 Miami Dolphin legends scheduled to be on the seven-night cruise. There will even be a Wildcat sighting with Ronnie Brown joining the fun.

Remember the famous “hook-and-lateral” play against the San Diego Chargers in 1981? You can watch Tony Nathan score in highlights, or you can get a chance to talk to him about it directly.

With outstanding food onboard, the culinary critics will be there making sure of it, as restauranteurs, Kim Bokamper and Bob Baumhower will be approving the menus. Bokamper and Baumhower are a few of the “Killer Bee” defensive players from the Dolphins’ 1980s teams, and throw in Bob Brudzinski, yet another owner of a sports restaurant, who’ll be taste-testing from deck to deck.

With the number of exclusive activities scheduled for the Dolphins Fan Cruise guests, on-ship and at certain destinations, you’ll have the opportunity to talk and vacation with heroes from players across the history of the Miami franchise that has seen five Super Bowls and two Lombardi Trophies.

Certainly, a likely pair to document parts of this trip will be Dolphin players turned broadcasters, Jimmy Cefalo and Joe Rose. Both were former receivers for Miami and are now popular media figures in South Florida. Rose is the host of “The Joe Rose Show” on WQAM 560 as well as the color man next to Cefalo, who’s the Dolphins’ play-by-play man on the radio. Bokamper is also part of the Dolphins broadcast team.

The cruise sails April 2-9, and, throughout the week, there will be countless activities, events and competitions with fellow fans and the Dolphins as you sail the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. The ticket price includes all the special events with the Dolphins players, activities and competitions.

Some of the features include a welcome aboard party, player introductions and highlight reels, photo opportunities, basketball shootouts, quarterback competition, karaoke competition, trivia contests, a Talent show, and more. There’s even an ambassador program that can gain you access to super-VIP events with exclusive time and access to the players.

With a private island stop at MSC’s exclusive Ocean Cay beach in the Bahamas, as well as a private beach party with the Dolphins at another port-of-call in Nassau, you’ll also have destinations to look forward to in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

More legends are set to be announced in the coming days, so check the Dolphins’ website for the latest information.

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Jimmer Fredette, Team USA win FIBA’s 3×3 AmeriCup gold medal

Jimmer Fredette now knows what it’s like to win a 3×3 gold medal with USA Basketball. He’s hoping it’s the first of many. Fredette’s 2-pointer – that’s what beyond-the-arc shots are worth in the 3-on-3 game – with 1:07 remaining was the clinching …

Jimmer Fredette now knows what it’s like to win a 3×3 gold medal with USA Basketball. He’s hoping it’s the first of many. Fredette’s 2-pointer — that’s what beyond-the-arc shots are worth in the 3-on-3 game — with 1:07 remaining was the clinching basket in a 21-18 win over Puerto Rico in the title game of the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup on Sunday night. “It’s amazing,” Fredette said. “How fun is that, to be able to win gold and bring it home for the U.S. against some really good competition, some really stout teams. These guys are good. They play well. They play hard. We had to play against some really good basketball teams. It was great to be able to come away with a victory.”

Source: Associated Press @ ESPN

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“We found a way to win,” Fredette said. “That’s what good teams do.” Fredette has played for five NBA teams, was The Associated Press college player of the year in 2011 as a senior at BYU and played internationally in Greece and China. He’s giving 3×3 a shot with the 2024 Paris Olympics in mind, and got quite the education on Sunday about how different the outdoor game is. -via ESPN / November 7, 2022
Then he dropped a bombshell and talked about the potential of the 2024 Olympics — not as part of the latest U.S. Dream Team — but as a member of the 3-on-3 team, a new Olympic sport that began in 2020. “I am doing some 3-on-3 basketball. Team USA asked me to come and see if it’s something I may be interested in, maybe looking to qualify for an Olympic run in the 2024 Olympics,” he said. “It’s been fun.” -via Glens Falls Post Star / October 28, 2022
Jimmer Fredette said he has had numerous offers to play “all over thew world,” but he plans to be home through the holidays and then he’ll decide if there is an option somewhere that makes sense — one that doesn’t keep him away from home for too long. “It’s more about lifestyle now than about the money,” he said. Then he dropped a bombshell and talked about the potential of the 2024 Olympics — not as part of the latest U.S. Dream Team — but as a member of the 3-on-3 team, a new Olympic sport that began in 2020. -via Glens Falls Post Star / October 16, 2022

Jose Alvarado was included on the …

Jose Alvarado was included on the Pelicans’ Summer League roster, but the team held him out of Saturday’s game. Alvarado has been playing with the Puerto Rican national team this summer, so the Pelicans felt he deserved a night off. Alvarado joined the Puerto Rican national team in April. Long-time NBA point guard Carlos Arroyo, Puerto Rico’s general manager, recruited him.