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Peloton launching resale market for used bikes, treadmills

Peloton on Tuesday launched its own marketplace for reselling used equipment and gear as the company looks to capitalize on the many bikes and treadmills collecting dust in people’s homes.

The platform, dubbed Repowered, will allow members to post listings for their used Peloton equipment and gear and set a price with help from a generative AI tool, the company said.

Sellers have the final say on how much to list the item for, but the AI tool will suggest a price based on information about the product, such as its age, Peloton said.

It said sellers will get 70% of the sales price, while the rest will be shared between Peloton and its platform provider, Archive. Sellers will get a discount toward new equipment, while buyers will see the activation fee for a used product drop from $95 to $45, the company said.

Buyers will be able to see the equipment’s history on the listing and have the option to get the item delivered for an extra fee, Peloton said.

The resale market for used bikes and treadmills is booming. The company said it wants to streamline the sale process for members and offer a safe and comfortable way for prospective customers to buy equipment. It’s also an opportunity for Peloton to reach a wider array of new users as it plots a pathway back to growth.

Last summer, Peloton said it had started to see a meaningful increase in the number of new members who bought used Bikes or Treads from peer-to-peer markets such as Facebook Marketplace. At the time, it said paid connected fitness subscribers who bought hardware on the secondary market had grown 16% year over year, and it believed those subscribers exhibited a lower net churn rate — or membership cancellation — than rental subscribers.

Peloton has plenty of enthusiastic fans who use the company’s equipment every day, but some people have likened it to glorified clothes racks because so many people stop using them. While those owners paid for their exercise machines when they bought them, many have canceled their monthly subscription, which is how Peloton makes the bulk of its money, according to the company’s financial records.

Peloton is already reaping the subscription revenue from people who bought hardware on the secondary market, but now it will get a cut of that market with little upfront cost.

Repowered is a direct challenger to not just Facebook Marketplace but also the burgeoning startup Trade My Stuff, formerly known as Trade My Spin, which sells used Peloton equipment.

Trade My Stuff founder Ari Kimmelfeld told CNBC he previously met with Peloton to discuss ways to collaborate.

But Peloton said Repowered isn’t connected with Trade My Stuff.

Repowered is launching first in beta in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C., with plans to go nationwide in the coming months, Peloton said. The platform will launch first to sellers, and once there’s enough inventory available, it’ll go live to buyers, the company said.

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McDonald’s Snack Wrap is officially returning. Here’s when.

Snacktime is nigh at the Golden Arches.

On June 3, McDonald’s announced exactly when the Snack Wrap will return to partipating restaurants nationwide: July 10. And, thankfully, it’s not a limited-time offer, either — it’s here for good.

The Snack Wrap, which has been off menus for almost a decade, features one of the chain’s new McCrispy Strips — a chicken strip made with all-white meat — and is topped with shredded lettuce and shredded cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla.

This go-round, the Snack Wrap comes in two flavors: Spicy, which McDonald’s says “brings the heat with a habanero kick” reminiscent of its Spicy McCrispy sandwich; and Ranch, which “delivers a satisfying burst of cool ranch goodness,” according to the brand, along with hints of garlic and onion.

Customers can get the Snack Wrap on its own or as a combo meal, which will come with two wraps, a medium fries and your drink of choice.

It’s been a long journey for Mickey D’s devotees: On Dec. 5, Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s USA, first revealed that the Snack Wrap was on its way back while discussing the new McValue menu.

“The Snack Wrap will be back in 2025,” Erlinger said at the time, declining to reveal the exact date. “It has a cult following, I get so many emails into my inbox about this product.”

Then, on April 15, the chain teased the official release date: “snack wraps 0x.14.2025,” it posted on X, without specifying the month.

Now, for the official rollout, McDonald’s is leaning into the fact that for years, fans have inundated the chain with pleas to reinstate the item after it was kicked off menus in 2016. A Change.org petition started in 2021 in its honor garnered over 17,000 signatures, and fans resorted to posting TikToks and making dedicated Instagram accounts devoted to bringing it back.

While the chicken-craving masses waited for the Snack Wrap’s return, other fast-food chains have dropped their own versions: In March 2023, Wendy’s introduced its Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap; in July 2023, Taco Bell reintroduced its Crispy Chicken Taco for a limited time; and in August 2023, Burger King launched BK Royal Crispy Wraps for a limited time, too.

Most recently, a single day before McDonald’s announcement, Popeyes dropped its own Chicken Wraps as a limited-time offer. Let the wrap battle commence.

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Breakouts, Momentum & Moving Averages: 10 Must-See Stock Charts Right Now

Discover the top 10 stock charts to watch this month with Grayson Roze and David Keller, CMT. From breakout strategies to moving average setups, the duo walk through technical analysis techniques using relative strength, momentum, and trend-following indicators.

In this video, viewers will also gain insight into key market trends and chart patterns that could directly impact your trading strategy. Whether you’re a short-term trader or a long-term investor, this breakdown will help you stay one step ahead.

This video originally premiered on May 30, 2025. Click on the above image to watch on our dedicated Grayson Roze page on StockCharts TV.

You can view previously recorded videos from Grayson at this link.

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The Best Five Sectors, #21

Staples and Tech Swap Positions Again

The weekly sector rotation continues to paint a picture of a market in flux, with defensive sectors gaining ground while cyclicals take a step back. This week’s shifts underscore the ongoing volatility and lack of clear directional trade that’s been characteristic of recent market behavior.

The sudden jump in relative strength for defensive sectors last week has pushed Consumer Staples back into the top 5, at the cost of Technology.

  1. (1) Industrials – (XLI)
  2. (3) Utilities – (XLU)*
  3. (6) Consumer Staples – (XLP)*
  4. (2) Communication Services – (XLC)*
  5. (4) Financials – (XLF)*
  6. (5) Technology – (XLK)*
  7. (8) Real-Estate – (XLRE)*
  8. (9) Materials – (XLB)*
  9. (7) Consumer Discretionary – (XLY)*
  10. (11) Healthcare – (XLV)*
  11. (10) Energy – (XLE)*

Weekly RRG

Looking at the weekly Relative Rotation Graph (RRG), we’re seeing some interesting movements. Industrials continues its upward trajectory on the RS-Ratio scale, solidifying its top position. Meanwhile, Utilities and Consumer Staples — our #2 and #3 sectors, respectively — are maintaining high RS-Ratio levels despite a momentum setback.

Communication services and financials, rounding out the top 5, find themselves in the weakening quadrant. However, they’re still comfortably above the 100 level on the RS-Ratio scale. This positioning gives them a good shot at curling back into the leading quadrant before potentially hitting lagging territory.

Daily RRG

Switching to the daily RRG, we can see some significant moves over the past week.

Consumer Staples have made a considerable leap, landing deep in the improving quadrant with the highest RS-Momentum reading. This surge explains its return to the top 5. Utilities isn’t far behind, also making a strong move into the improving quadrant. Financials, while in the lagging quadrant, are showing less dramatic movement compared to staples and utilities. Its shorter tail on the RRG indicates a less powerful move, but its high position on the weekly RRG is keeping it in the top 5 — for now.

Industrials: Strength Confirmed

The #1 sector is pushing against overhead resistance around 143 for the third consecutive week. A break above this level could trigger an acceleration higher. The relative strength chart vs. the S&P 500 has already broken out, continuing to pull the RRG lines upward.

Utilities: Bouncing Back

After a weak showing two weeks ago, utilities closed last week at the top of its range. There’s still resistance lurking just below 85 (around 84), but a break above could spark a rally. The raw RS line is grappling with the upper boundary of its sideways trading range, causing the RRG lines to roll over while remaining in the leading quadrant.

Consumer Staples: Testing Resistance

Staples has rebounded to the upper boundary of its trading range, with key resistance between 82 and 83.50. A spike to $83.90 represents the recent high-water mark. Breaking above this barrier could accelerate the move higher.

The raw RS line has peaked against overhead resistance and needs to form a new low to support the RRG lines.

Communication Services: Holding Steady

XLC is trading around $101.40, with overhead resistance a few dollars away, near $ 105. The raw RS line remains within its rising channel, but we’ll need to see improved relative strength soon to maintain this positive trend. The sector sits in the weakening quadrant, but has the potential to push back into leading territory with a strong relative strength (RS) rally.

Financials: At a Crossroads

The financial sector is struggling with old resistance that’s now acting as support. Its RS line is testing the lower boundary of its rising channel. Financials needs a couple of strong weeks in both price and relative strength to maintain its top 5 position.

Portfolio Performance

As of last Friday’s close, our model portfolio is lagging the S&P 500 by just over 5%. This performance gap has widened slightly from last week, but remains in line with the volatile sector rotations we’ve been seeing.

The current market environment presents an apparent dilemma for sector rotation strategies. While defensive sectors are gaining prominence, cyclicals are taking a back seat — at least for now. This flip-flop situation is common in volatile markets seeking direction, but it’s causing more frequent trades in our model than we’d typically expect.

For meaningful trends to emerge, the market needs to stabilize and establish a clear directional bias. Until then, we’re likely to see continued back-and-forth movement as investors grapple with mixed economic signals and shifting sentiment.

#StayAlert and have a great week. –Julius

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What’s Next for Dollar Tree, CrowdStrike, and Broadcom? Watch These Setups

Earnings season may be winding down, but a few standout names could still make headlines this week. If you’re looking for potential moves, keep an eye on these three stocks — Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR), CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD), and Broadcom, Inc. (AVGO).

Each of these names is at a pretty interesting inflection point right now. It might be worth waiting to see how things play out before making any big bets.

Dollar Tree (DLTR): Quiet Comeback with Room to Run?

Dollar Tree (DLTR) broke out of a long-term downtrend and, as of the last quarter, is back above key moving averages. Many of the beaten-down discount chains, such as Five Below (FIVE) and Dollar General (DG), have started to reverse major downtrends. This week, we will see if earnings momentum can keep going, as DLTR stock has rallied 21% year-to-date.

Investors will be looking for insight into how DLTR is navigating the transition after the $1 billion Family Dollar sale (yes, they paid $8.5 billion in 2015) and how its core stores are performing in the current economic environment. The last two quarters have been relatively calm, as DLTR stabilized with minor gains of 3.1% and 1.9%. That stability comes after a three-quarter losing streak, with average losses of -13.7%.

From a technical standpoint, DLTR made its big move in mid-April as it broke out of a longer-term neutral range and a long-term downtrend. The stock price has eclipsed the 50- and 200-day moving averages and seems to be back on the right track.

The breakout of the rectangular bottom gives an upside target of roughly $98 a share, so there is room for DLTR to run. That move would fill the gap created last September and bring shares into a stronger resistance area around $100. On the downside, there may be an opportunity to enter DLTR, as we have a potential scenario where old resistance becomes support, giving an entry level around $79.50/$80. That would be a good risk/reward set-up for those who may have missed the initial breakout.

Overall, the stock still has room to run, but most of this upside move may already be in the stock, as the price approached an overbought condition with much overhead resistance ahead.

CrowdStrike (CRWD): Heating Up Before Earnings

CrowdStrike (CRWD) has returned from the ashes after last year’s Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) computer outage that caused over 7000 cancelled flights. As it heads into this week’s earnings, shares are trading just under all-time highs.

The cybersecurity company has seen shares decline over the past two results, but that hasn’t stopped its continued momentum. The stock averages a one-day move of +/- 8.5%, so expect volatility.

Technically, CRWD comes into the week at an intriguing pivot point. After breaking out to new highs, the stock pulled back to its old resistance areas from which it broke above.  Will old resistance become support, or are we looking at a potential bull trap?

The relative strength index (RSI) indicates there may be room to run. We have seen some extreme overbought conditions in the past, and we are not there yet. A solid beat and guide could see additional momentum in what continues to be one of the top stocks within the cybersecurity sector.

Speaking of strength, CRWD is shining on a relative basis. It’s up 36.7% year-to-date, outperforming CIBR, the biggest cybersecurity ETF in CIBR, which is up 12.8%. That said, downside risk could be steep given the recent run. Stepping in front of this stock ahead of results could be costly. On weakness, wait for a better risk/reward entry and look for support just around $405.

Broadcom (AVGO): Ready to Step Out of Nvidia’s Shadow?

Broadcom (AVGO) is Nvidia’s baby brother. It is in the $1 trillion market cap club, a top holding in both the Semiconductor ETF (SMH), the Technology ETF (XLK), and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ).

AVGO has grown mightily in NVDA’s shadow for years now. Shares have rallied just over 500% from their 2022 lows, which pales to the 1250+% rally in Nvidia. However, over the past 52 weeks, AVGO shares have risen 82% compared to Nvidia’s 23% gain.

Now that we’ve seen how price action settled out with NVDA, what could this mean for AVGO?

Technically, if AVGO wanted to step out of NVDA’s shadows, this would be the chance to do so and lead the semiconductors higher. However, momentum is waning, and we continue to see large caps struggle to make new highs.

The table is set for a potentially large breakout. AVGO is at a key resistance area just under $250. It couldn’t break through it last week, but could earnings be the catalyst for getting it over the top? Given the overbought conditions and tough market environment, it should be a challenge. You may be able to buy this stock on a dip and wait for the rest of the market to catch up as we look for more clarity on tariff policy. Look for a pullback to the $220 area to add to or enter the name.

Long-term investors should ignore the noise to come. AVGO has suffered through the worst and should break out in due time. It just may not be this time.

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Hedge Market Volatility with These Dividend Aristocrats & Sector Leaders

In this video, Mary Ellen highlights key areas of the stock market that gained strength last week, including Staples and Aerospace stocks. She also shares several Dividend Aristocrat stocks that can help stabilize your portfolio in times of market volatility. Whether you’re seeking defensive plays or looking to align with sector rotation trends, this video provides practical insights to strengthen your trading strategy.

This video originally premiered May 30, 2025. You can watch it on our dedicated page for Mary Ellen’s videos.

New videos from Mary Ellen premiere weekly on Fridays. You can view all previously recorded episodes at this link.

If you’re looking for stocks to invest in, be sure to check out the MEM Edge Report! This report gives you detailed information on the top sectors, industries and stocks so you can make informed investment decisions.

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Indiana Fever sign emergency player with Caitlin Clark, others injured

With Caitlin Clark still out with an injury, and other players on the roster getting banged up, the Indiana Fever have added a guard to help.

Indiana signed Aari McDonald Monday via an emergency hardship exception. The exception allows any WNBA team to sign a player immediately if it has less than 10 game-eligible players available at any time during the season.

The signing comes as Clark remains sidelined due to a left quadriceps strain that was announced following the loss to the New York Liberty on May 25. The 2024 WNBA rookie of the year will miss at least two weeks with her first possible game back on June 10 at the Atlanta Dream.

Clark isn’t the only injured player the Fever have. Sophie Cunningham and Sydney Colson were injured in the team’s loss to Connecticut Sun on Friday, leaving Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull as the only healthy point guards for Indiana, paving the way for the Fever to sign McDonald.

“When I got the call I was very excited, very blessed,’ McDonald said Monday. ‘It’s a humbling experience to join a team like the Fever, and I’m excited, ready to compete and just win.”

Indiana is 2-4 on the season and is on a three-game losing streak.

What to know about Aari McDonald

McDonald burst onto the scene as a member of the Arizona Wildcats after starting her college career at Washington. She had a memorable senior season in Tucson as she was named Pac-12 player of the year and led Arizona to its first Final Four appearance in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats advanced to the national championship and lost by one-point to Stanford.

She was drafted third overall in the 2021 WNBA Draft by the Atlanta Dream and was named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team in her first season. McDonald played three seasons in Atlanta before she was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks prior to the 2024 season. She played in 26 games for Los Angeles and was released by the team before the start of the 2025 season.

In four years in the league, McDonald has averaged 8.6 points, 2.8 assists and 2 rebounds per game.

When do the Indiana Fever play next?

The Indiana Fever host the Washington Mystics on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The game will be televised on NBA TV and can be streamed on WNBA League Pass.

This post appeared first on USA TODAY

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Police reportedly find man responsible for McCullers death threats

The MLB world was shocked when Houston Astros’ pitcher Lance McCullers received death threats online following a start he’d made against the Cincinnati Reds on May 10.

McCullers was making his second start after a 2.5-year absence from Major League Baseball, recovering from major arm surgery, and did not perform well. He gave up seven runs in the first inning. The Astros ultimately lost that game, 13-9.

McCullers claimed that he received the messages after the game, threatening to ‘find [his] kids and murder them.’

‘I understand people are very passionate and people love the Astros and love sports, but threatening to find my kids and murder them is a little bit tough to deal with,’ McCullers told reporters. The Astros granted McCullers and his family 24-hour security, and finally, the man behind the threats has been discovered.

The spokesperson did add that the man has since relayed an apology to McCullers and his family. Charges are still being considered and the case remains open.

Noticeable uptick in death threats to MLB players

‘I think over the last few years it’s definitely increased,’ Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich said, via ESPN, in reference to the threats he’s received. ‘It’s increased to the point that you’re just, ‘All right, here we go.’ It doesn’t even really register on your radar anymore. I don’t know if that’s a good or a bad thing. You’re just so used to that on a day-to-day, night-to-night basis. It’s not just me. It’s everybody in here, based on performance.’

Just last month, Boston Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks revealed that he’d also received such threats. ‘Threats against my life and my wife’s life are horrible and cruel,’ said Hendriks. ‘Comments telling me to commit suicide and how you wish I died from cancer is disgusting and vile. Maybe you should take a step back and re-evaluate your life’s purpose before hiding behind a screen attacking players and their families.’

Sports betting’s impact on threats

In an interview with ESPN, head of integrity services and athlete well-being for MLB partner Sportradar, said that while the popularization of sports betting has certainly played a factor, these messages have been coming to athletes since long before gambling became so widespread.

‘It is broader than just sports betting,’ Brown claims. ‘Yes, sports betting is a factor, but we see it in all forms, whether racism, transphobia, doping, geopolitical, misogyny. The abuse is insane.’

Sports gambling is currently legal in 38 states in the U.S., with 30 states enabling gambling from a person’s mobile phone. Keep in mind though, the person who sent the threats to McCullers was located overseas.

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Four-time defending national champion ousted from WCWS: Highlights

Oklahoma softball nearly pulled off another late, magical moment against Texas Tech on Monday in the WCWS semifinals. The Red Raiders had other plans, though.

Down to their final strike in the top of the seventh inning, Sooners 9-hole hitter Abigale Dayton launched a game-tying two-run home run to even the score at 2-2. The moment was similar to Ella Parker’s walk-off home run against Tennessee in the opening round of the WCWS, showing the Sooners’ fight down the stretch.

Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady, who has pitched in every game for the Red Raiders during the NCAA tournament, was phenomenal as always, allowing two runs on five hits with eight strikeouts across seven innings of work. Canady’s performance subsequently ended Oklahoma’s streak of four consecutive national titles, one of the most dominant stretches in college sports history.

Now, Texas Tech looks forward to facing Texas in the national championship series, where one program will come away with its first national title in softball.

Here are the highlights from Texas Tech’s semifinal win over Oklahoma in the WCWS:

Oklahoma vs Texas Tech softball live score

Oklahoma vs Texas Tech softball live updates

Texas Tech walks it off

Texas Tech walks it off, as Lauren Allred’s flyout is deep enough to score Davis from third base.

The Red Raiders are heading to the national championship game, and end Oklahoma’s four-year national title streak in the process. What a game to set up Texas-Texas Tech for all the marbles.

Texas Tech doubles to put runners on second and third

Texas Tech’s Mihyia Davis ropes a single, before Hailey Toney nearly homers, but hits a double off the left-field wall to put runners on second and third with one out.

Red Raiders’ winning run is 60 feet from scoring.

Oklahoma ties it with clutch home run

Wow. Down to its final strike, Oklahoma 9-hole hitter Abigale Dayton launches a two-run home run to right field to tie the game at 2-2 in the top of the seventh inning.

What a moment. The Sooners just don’t go down without a fight. That was only Dayton’s third home run of the season.

Sydney Barker picks up 3rd hit of game

Sydney Barker hits a bloop single with one out, picking up her third hit of the game. Barker has three of the Sooners’ four hits against Texas Tech, bringing the tying run to the plate in the top of the seventh inning.

Oklahoma on verge of first shutout since 2019

Oklahoma hasn’t been shutout in a game since losing to Alabama 1-0 in 2019. The Sooners are on the verge of losing that streak against one of the game’s all-time great pitchers in NiJaree Canady here.

Texas Tech 3 outs from national championship berth

Ella Parker hits a leadoff single, but Canady forces a flyout and strikes out two to get out of the sixth inning.

Oklahoma is down to its final three outs and is close to missing out on a national title berth for the first time since 2018.

Ella Parker with leadoff single

Ella Parker ropes a leadoff single into center field, giving the Sooners a baserunner with no outs for 3-hole hitter Gabbie Garcia.

Nice start to the inning for Oklahoma.

Sam Landry gets inning-ending double play

Sam Landry gets NiJaree Canady to groundout into a 6-4-3 double play to end the fifth inning, which fired up the Sooners a bit. Can that give Oklahoma some momentum offensively?

Landry has now thrown over 400 pitches at the WCWS.

NiJaree Canady works around leadoff single

Canady puts up another zero, but Oklahoma had a couple nice swings in the top of the fifth inning. Sydney Barker, who has both of the Sooners’ hits, hit a leadoff single before Abigaile Dayton flied out to the warning track in deep left field.

Oklahoma down to its final six outs.

Lauren Allred gets Texas Tech out of inning

NiJaree Canady’s dominance continues, but it’s first baseman Lauren Allred who fields a groundball and dives to first base to get an out to end end the inning.

Texas Tech still leads 2-0, as Oklahoma’s offense continues to struggle against Canady.

Sam Landry puts up zero

Landry works around a walk but forces a pair of flyouts and a groundout to get out of the bottom of the third inning. Texas Tech still leads 2-0 as Oklahoma’s bats head to the plate.

Oklahoma goes 1-2-3

NiJaree Canady continues her dominance, retiring the Sooners in order to start the third inning. Canady is up to four strikeouts so far, with her strikeout against Ella Parker marking her whopping 300th of the year.

Texas Tech still leads 2-0.

Patrick Mahomes watching Texas Tech softball

Three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes is tuned into Texas Tech softball, as he mentioned the team in a post on X during the game. Mahomes played quarterback at Texas Tech and also was drafted to MLB out of high school.

Texas Tech scores again

Bailey Lindemuth singles to center field, scoring Demi Elder from third base to give Texas Tech a 2-0 lead.

A two-run lead for NiJaree Canady has Texas Tech feeling good heading into the third inning.

Sam Landry honors Gerry Glasco’s daughter

Sam Landry, who played under Texas Tech coach Gerry Glasco at Louisiana, has ‘Geri Ann,’ Glasco’s daughter’s name, stitched on her glove.

Texas Tech takes 1-0 lead

Sam Landry walks Alana Johnson, who later scores from first after Demi Elder triples down the left-field line. That ball was smoked by Elder.

Oklahoma definitely doesn’t want to get down 2-0 against NiJaree Canady here.

Canady escapes jam

Oklahoma’s Isabela Emerling ropes a line drive, but it’s straight at Texas Tech shortstop Hailey Toney to end the inning. The Sooners fall short on the scoring chance.

Oklahoma puts runners on first and third

Cydney Sanders draws a walk before freshman Sydney Barker bloops a single into left field to put runners on first and third for Oklahoma with two outs.

Sooners with a chance at scoring a run on NiJaree Canady here.

Landry escapes first inning

Sam Landry needs 28 pitches to get out of the first inning but works around a walk to put up a zero. Oklahoma-Texas Tech tied at 1-1 through one inning.

Sam Landry connections to Texas Tech

Oklahoma pitcher Sam Landry, a first-team All-American in 2025, has plenty of connections to Texas Tech due to her time at Louisiana. Landry played for Red Raiders coach Gerry Glasco when Glasco was at Louisiana and has five former teammates on Texas Tech’s roster.

Mihyia Davis, Chloe Riassetto, Lauren Allred, Victoria Valdez and Alexa Langeliers all joined Glasco from Louisiana after Glasco was hired prior to the 2025 season.

Canady retires Oklahoma in order

The Sooners go down in order to start the first inning, as NiJaree Canady strikes out Kasidi Pickering and Gabbie Garcia.

Canady’s arsenal looks electric so far.

Canady fires a strike and we’re underway

NiJaree Canady fires a strike for Texas Tech, the home team, and we’re underway. A pair of first-team All-Americans start off the semifinal, as Canady faces Oklahoma leadoff hitter Kasidi Pickering.

NiJaree Canady starting for Texas Tech

NiJaree Canady, the former national player of the year, is getting the start for Texas Tech in the circle. Canady has started every game for the Red Raiders during their NCAA tournament run and leads the nation with a 0.86 ERA.

Texas Tech softball lineup vs Oklahoma

  1. CF Mihyia Davis
  2. SS Hailey Toney
  3. 1B Lauren Allred
  4. P NiJaree Canady
  5. 2B Alexa Langeliers
  6. RF Alana Johnson
  7. LF Demi Elder
  8. C Victoria Valdez
  9. 3B Bailey Lindemuth

Oklahoma softball lineup vs Texas Tech

  1. LF Kasidi Pickering
  2. DP Ella Parker
  3. SS Gabbie Garcia
  4. 3B Nelly McEnroe-Marinas
  5. 1B Cydney Sanders
  6. 2B Ailani Agbayani
  7. RF Sydney Barker
  8. C Isabela Emerling
  9. CF Abigale Dayton

Right-hander Sam Landry is in the circle for the Sooners.

What time does Oklahoma vs Texas Tech softball start?

  • Time: 7 p.m. ET
  • Date: Monday, June 2
  • Location: Devon Park (Oklahoma City)

Oklahoma-Texas Tech softball is set for a 7 p.m. ET first pitch on Monday night. If Oklahoma wins and forces an if-necessary game, the two teams will immediately play again, which is currently scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.

What TV channel is Oklahoma vs Texas Tech softball on today?

  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Streaming: ESPN app, ESPN+
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Revisiting Frank Ragnow’s fractured throat after Lions center retires

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow announced his retirement from the NFL after seven seasons on Monday. The 29-year-old enjoyed a quality career during which he was voted to the Pro Bowl four times and was thrice named an All-Pro second-teamer.

That said, many NFL fans will remember Ragnow for a gruesome-sounding injury he played through during the 2020 NFL season.

In the Lions’ Week 14 game against the Green Bay Packers, Ragnow suffered a fractured throat bone, an uncommon injury often associated with trauma from strangulation, according to the Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery.

Ragnow did not leave the game because of the injury. He played all 67 offensive snaps for the Lions before missing the next two games due to the injury.

How Frank Ragnow played through fractured throat

Upon returning to the sidelines, Ragnow realized his voice sounded different. He compared it to the sound a dog toy makes when its squeaker is broken.

Nonetheless, Ragnow’s airway was unobstructed, which allowed him to play the rest of the game. There was just one issue: he was unable to talk and couldn’t make calls at the line of scrimmage.

As such, Ragnow relied on starting guards Oday Aboushi and Jonah Jackson to help him communicate adjustments at the line of scrimmage. He also delivered a message to then-Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford to make sure Detroit’s offense would continue to operate smoothly as he struggled to speak.

‘He came up to me early in the game and was very hoarse and kind of faint sounding and was like, ‘I can’t really talk right now. I can’t really talk, just to let you know. Just make sure you’re communicating with everybody up front even more so than (you) normally would,” Stafford told the Detroit Free Press. ‘So it was kind of crazy, but it was good. Didn’t have any communication issues the rest of the game, really.’

Ragnow helped the Lions remain competitive against the Packers, but Detroit still ended up losing the game 31-24.

Ragnow and the Lions realized the full extent of his injury after the game. The fracture didn’t require surgery, but the offensive lineman had to rest his voice to ensure his vocal cords would make a full recovery.

‘When you see the vocal cords and see how I guess bruised up they are, it’s just something that was very alarming, for sure,’ Ragnow explained.

Ragnow was able to bounce back quickly from the injury. He was able to play all 58 of Detroit’s offensive snaps in its final regular-season game just three weeks after suffering the fracture.

That said, he acknowledged his voice wasn’t fully back at the time and it was difficult to remain quiet while the injury healed.

‘You definitely get a whole new perspective on just kind of taking everything in,’ Ragnow said of his recovery. ‘But I guess it was good that if I ever did try to talk, my voice did not sound well so that very much urged me to stop talking, so that was the good part of it. But it’s definitely a unique perspective and it’s definitely something I don’t wish upon anyone, that’s for sure.’

Ragnow did not experience any further throat injuries during his NFL career. However, he was frequently banged up, dealing with foot, toe, knee, ankle, back and groin injuries over his seven seasons.

Ragnow acknowledged those injuries took a toll on him and influenced his decision to retire at the age of 29.

‘I’ve tried to convince myself that I’m feeling good but I’m not and it’s time to prioritize my health and my families future,’ Ragnow wrote in a statement announcing his retirement. ‘I have given this team everything I have and I thought I had more to give, but the reality is I simply don’t. I have to listen to my body and this has been one of the hardest decisions of my life.’

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