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Michelle gives her bottom 5 worst teams in the NFL this season, and Canty doesn't agree with who she has as the worst. Also, ESPN NFL Reporter Kimberley A. Martin joins to address her beef with Canty. Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle gives her bottom 5 worst teams in the NFL this season, and Canty doesn't agree with who she has as the worst. Also, ESPN NFL Reporter Kimberley A. Martin joins to address her beef with Canty. Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Paul is joined by EFL striker Lyle Taylor and AFC Wimbledon's Sam Hutchinson to preview the upcoming League 1 and 2 seasons that get under way this weekend. In League 1 they talk about the 'mindblowing' size of the clubs currently in the division and discuss how big an impact Lee Grant will have in charge at Huddersfield Town.They are also joined by Oldham Athletic chairman Frank Rothwell as they begin life back in League 2, whilst Walsall are looking to bounce back from their disappointing end to last season.Plus, Sam also gives an update on his health following his heart attack on the pitch at the end of last season. And the guys make their first pick in the 72+ Ultimate All-time EFL XI.2'37: Sam Hutchinson talks about his heart attack 6'09: The 'mindblowing' size of clubs in League 1 10'01: Can Luton Town rejuvenate? 11'16: 'Pep has ruined football' 13'29: Huddersfield Town and Lee Grant: Ones to watch? 16'08: Schumacher to do the business at Bolton? 17'07: Wycombe go big in the transfer market 19'21: A rude awakening for Cardiff City? 23'59: Frank Rothwell, Oldham Athletic chairman 28'54: Are MK Dons expected to go up from League 2? 30'30: The excellent managers in League 2 32'35: How do you solve a problem like Walsall? 36'04: Dan Austin with the latest on Morecambe 40'13: Ultimate all-time EFL XI

In this week's coaching conversation, Gunma Crane head coach Kyle Milling joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on adaptive coaching and strategy.Kyle Milling is a seasoned professional basketball coach with extensive international experience, currently serving as the head coach of the Gunma Crane Thunders in Japan's B.League. He took over the role in July 2024 after a successful three-year tenure as head coach of the Hiroshima Dragonflies, where he helped elevate the team's competitive standing.From 2013 to 2015, he served as Assistant Coach at ee-air tool-lawn Hyères-Toulon Var Basket in France's Pro B division, helping guide the team to the playoffs with the 17th-ranked budget out of 18.Milling was promoted to Head Coach of Hyères-Toulon from 2015 to 2017. Under his leadership, the team won Pro B in 2016 with the lowest budget in the league, earning promotion to Pro A. In their first year at the top level, he managed to keep the team in France's first division despite again operating with the league's lowest budget.From 2017 to 2019, Milling led Limoges CSP, one of France's most prestigious clubs. In his first season, Limoges reached the Pro A semi-finals and placed 4th overall. Concurrently, his teams advanced to the Top 16 of the EuroCup in both 2017–2018 and 2018–2019 campaigns.In 2020, Milling took his coaching expertise to Japan as Head Coach of Yokohama B-Corsairs. There, he guided the club to the most wins in its B.League history. From 2021 to 2024, he led the Hiroshima Dragonflies through a remarkable transformation. Taking over a team that had gone 9–48 in the 2020–21 season, he drove a turnaround that culminated in a B.League Championship in 2023–2024. Under his leadership, Hiroshima posted records of 29–27, 42–22, and 42–26 across three seasons. He was honored as the 2023–2024 B.League Coach of the Year.

TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the NFL, the routes across the league for training camps, Tom Brady's comments on Scottie Scheffler's views on putting family over golf, the legacy in the NFL, the Steelers' direction for the season, the 49ers looking for a bounce back and more.

Michelle gives her bottom 5 worst teams in the NFL this season, and Canty doesn't agree with who she has as the worst. Also, ESPN NFL Reporter Kimberley A. Martin joins to address her beef with Canty. Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle gives her bottom 5 worst teams in the NFL this season, and Canty doesn't agree with who she has as the worst. Also, ESPN NFL Reporter Kimberley A. Martin joins to address her beef with Canty. Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a text0:00 – Episode Rundown1:36 – Putting a bow on the post All-Star suspensions9:00 – Dax brought Messi stats! 12:47 – Should MLS rethink the All-Star Game?15:00 – Rodrigo De Paul joins Messi in Miami24:38 – League's Cup is Back! (With some changes)33:23 – Gordo's League's Cup Prediction34:40 – Dax's League's Cup Prediction

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In this fiery episode, Menners is joined by Jono Baruch and Mark Machado to dissect yet another low point for the England Test team following their antics during the handshake fiasco against India. The panel takes aim at England's hypocrisy, lack of humility, and petulance, while celebrating India's grit. They also delve into Joe Root's incredible run-scoring feats, whether Jasprit Bumrah's Test career may be over, and Australia's dominant 5-0 T20 series win over the West Indies. Plus, an in-depth discussion on the future of the Big Bash League as Cricket Australia explores partial privatization. We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.

Bohemian's midfielder Ross Tierney and head coach Alan Reynolds spoke to Off The Ball's David Wilson ahead of their clash with Drogheda United on Friday night.You will be able to hear live commentary of that game on your radios on Newstalk from 7pm and on the GoLoud App.League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0.

Send us a textHi everyone! Today's episode is a long one so I hope you enjoy. I talked about everything from injuries, trades, signings, rumors, punishments and a death. 

Why the Old Zero RB Rules Might Lose You Your LeagueZero RB has changed many times over the years and this years no exception. We'll break down Zero RB in it's entirety and why it can be still effective if you do it with some 2025 updated modificationsACCESS OUR RANKINGS & DRAFT GUIDEShttps://FlockFantasy.com/FSE - for 30% off any packagesSignup annually to get 6 months freeCode "FSE" and an Annual signup gets you a FREE LIVE Team ReviewSTART DRAFTING ON UNDERDOG GET UP TO $1000 IN BONUS FUNDShttps://underdogfantasy.com/register?promo=FSE Using Promo Code: "FSE" at first deposit and signup + a GIMME PickTimestamps00:00 Intro00:30 Old Zero RB Rules02:45 New Zero RB Rules04:00 The Deadzone is Chalked05:00 Deadzone RBs vs Deadzone WRs06:30 Top 50 ADP RBs08:10 2025's ADP if this was 202010:45 Are we Overcorrecting11:35 2025 Strategy Adjustments to Zero RB14:00 Good Deadzone Backs vs Bad Ones15:45 Principles That Still Apply for Zero RB18:00 League Settings Zero RB is Still great19:40 Zero RB Dualing Mock Drafts21:00 Start of the Draft24:20 Mid Rounds 30:00 Late Rounds37:30 End of the DraftGET YOUR TEAM REVIEWED https://flockfantasy.com/purchase?code=FSEFollow our Flock Leaguehttps://www.youtube.com/@FlockLeagueFANTASY STOCK EXCHANGE SHOW SPONSORS & PARTNERS1. Official Fantasy Sports Partner - https://underdogfantasy.com/register?promo=FSE using code FSE will get you 100% back up to $100 & Our Weekly Start/SIt Rankings for Free!2. https://aura.com/fantasystockexchange to get a free 14 day trial for the best and only cybersecurity tool you'll needFOLLOW US ON OTHER PLATFORMSBush Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasystockexchange?lang=enDanny Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fseladInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fantasystockexchangeDanny's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannyfootball59 Bush's Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootballStockFantasy Stock Exchange Twitter: https://twitter.com/FantasyStockEXPODCAST VERSION:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-stock-exchange/id1504562615SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/45YpJodM1wHNdaOlGftVdlGOOGLE: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tLzNmMzc4NTM4LTU2NmYtNDNkNC04OGRmLTUxYmNkNjVkNDc2OA%3D%3DFor Business inquiries: thefantasystockexchange@gmail.com#FantasyFootball #fantasystockexchange Tags: fantasy stock exchange,fantasy football advice,fantasy flock,dynasty fantasy football,fantasy football 2025,2025 fantasy football,bbm 6,dynasty fantasy football strategy,dynasty football,zero rb,zero rb draft strategy,zero rb strategy,zero rb targets,zero rb strategy 2025,fantasy football targets,fantasy football trade targets,fantasy football trades,fantasy football,best ball fantasy football,fantasy football podcast,nfl,fantasy football strategy

The Stand-Off S6 E23 Panthers Narrow The Gap with Brad and RichieThis week, Brad and Richie round up all the League news, review Round 21 and Preview Round 22 of NRL 2025.Become a Supporter of New Zealand Sport Radio via Patreon / nzsportradio #NRLSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/new-zealand-sport-radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wow! What an evening... Tommy was at Kingsway Reserve along with over 3000 fans to absorb one of the most memorable evenings in recent WA football history as Olympic Kingsway knocked out A-League heavyweights Melbourne Victory 4-3 AET.  There's a quick synopsis of the game before we catch up with President Steve Nelkovski, skipper Mitch Oxborrow, full back Ollie Annis and forward Laat Mathiang for their thoughts straight after the game. *Note - we also had interviews with Adrian Sinagra, David Tough and Ross Edwards, but unfortunately we weren't able to make them work due to audio issues. Suppose we'll just have to get them in for a chat after the Round of 16!  **This podcast was also recorded before Wednesday's Round of 16 draw where Kingsway will head to Queensland to take on Brisbane City. Times and dates for kick off TBC.  -------------------------------- A big thank you to all the listeners for your continued support and also to our major sponsor - The Enhance Health Group – who are your trusted provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services in the South West region of Western Australia. They specialise in exercise physiology, workplace rehabilitation, chronic pain management and functional movement therapy. EHG helps individuals improve their physical health, mental well-being and professional capabilities and is led by Nicky Carter who holds post-graduate degrees in exercise physiology, sports science and teaching. EHG are committed to empowering  individuals and creating tailored solutions for every needs, so for more information reach out to Nick and the team @ www.ehgroup.au – or contact Nick@ehgroup.au via email. Huge thank you to the Enhance Health Group for their support of the Perth Football Podcast and their dedication to grassroots and community sports.

Japan Pro Baseball: SoftBank Surpasses Nippon-Ham to Take Pacific League Lead

The boys discuss Patch 25.15, State of the game, EWC, Trivia, emails and more on episode 701 of Leaguecast! Email us - mail@leaguecastpodcast.com   Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast  Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/   Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast  Visit our Website - https://leaguecastpodcast.com/

For the second time in just 11 days, FC Cincinnati squared off against thier foes from Miami, but this time was different. Miami was forced to play without Messi and Alba after the players chose not to participate in the ALL-Star game. Despite their absences, Cincinnati still only came away with a point on the road. In episode 430 of Cincinnati Soccer Talk we cover the Miami match, Messi's ineligibility, and the upcoming League's Cup match with Monterrey.  Get your Apple MLS Season Pass.  Leave a note in the comments. #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer #FCCincy Show Sponsors:  Apollo Home - www.apollohome.com Go Beyond Exercise - www.gobeyondexercise.com Follow Us: Twitter Facebook  Instagram  Website  Support the Show  Email Us - feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com Photo Credit: CST Media LLC Support CST by using StreamYard. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6126879713525760  

Michael Johnsons' new track league is suffering and Dr Boyce Watkins breaks it all down.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the show and our sponsors over the years.Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro00:15:25 foxtrot asks Travis what memories stand out from his career00:24:05 Jamada and Jake join HLL to pay some respects to Travis and the show00:37:20 Emily joins HLL to ask for favorite or most unhinged take00:49:50 hitstreak joins HLL to praise Travis and his career00:56:45 zemelci calls in to discuss Travis's impact on newcomers to LoL esports01:08:55 Raz reminisces about his memories of Travis over the years01:24:50 yami asks the cast for their favorite era of LCS01:40:30 Chronicler calls in to praise Travis's musical tastes01:44:00 jamjon asks: If you could change one thing about the League, what would it be01:53:40 David haunts HLL one last time02:06:20 numiii asks how fans can continue uplifting the space02:16:10 simon congratulates Travis on the long-running show02:19:55 Sherman shouts out Travis02:24:35 Owen reflects on Travis's departure02:29:20 bigangryhobo gives his favorite memory from HLL02:34:45 Outro

This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Josh Shuster from PhiladelphiaSoccerNow.com to talk about the ins and outs of this 2025 Philadelphia Union season. This team is not only having an unexpected year, but dare we say - new coaching leadership is what this organization has needed? It was a great and in-depth discussion!Topics John and Jeff discussed:- How Tai Baribo has been the ultimate difference-maker for this Union team, something that wasn't necessarily expected this year.- Let's not forget about the talent and play that Kai Wagner and Jacob Glesnes have brought to the field.- At this point, we really do have to say that Bradley Carnell is one of the best coaches in Major League Soccer at this point, right?- Despite their success this year, where does the Union need to improve?All of this and much more this week on Table Talk!SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on BlueSky:Jeff: @jeffwarren.bsky.socialErik: @brickpollitt.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenErik: @BrickPollittThe Show: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow Jeff on TikTok: @mrjeffwarrenFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

In this final hour, Tobin & Leroy talk some basketball as Heat fodder continues Tobin is confused about reports that the Heat are still interested in Kings G DeMar DeRozan. they talk about the pictures that have appeared of Lebron James on a yacht with his business partner Maverick carter meeting with Nuggets center Nikola Jokic agent? Is he about to jump to a new league (that he is starting in Europe) next season. Tobin reads what the Dolphin beat writers were impressed with and no in another edition of Stocks Up Stock Down.

How can you apply the mental training techniques of world-class achievers to maximize your performance? In this episode, Rich sits down with Dr. Nate Zinsser — performance psychologist, long-time director of West Point's Center for Enhanced Performance, and author of The Confident Mind. Dr. Zinsser shares practical tools for building unshakable confidence, how to mentally prepare for high-stakes moments, and why envisioning your wins before they happen is a key to sustained success. He also explains how athletes, warriors, and business leaders can all train their minds to adapt to any situation they face — and why a “first victory” begins before you ever walk into the room.   Key Quotes: “I define confidence as a state of certainty that you will have about a particular ability, a particular skill or competence, a sense of certainty that allows you to bypass conscious analysis and thought about what you're doing and basically execute unconsciously.” “You are in that spotlight, your body is going to surge. And you can either choose to say, ‘I'm excited. This is cool. Look at my body turning on.' Or you can go, ‘Geez, I'm getting real nervous. I don't like this.' Choose wisely. It's going to happen.” “And proper envisioning is a skill. It is a skill that, as I've said before, improves with practice. And sometimes you have to start with very simple things.” “Confidence is how you think on the inside. Arrogance is what you put out to the world.” “If success produced confidence, you'd have a ton of it. No, it's not about the success that you've had. It's about your willingness to emotionally invest in your own success, to allow it to build.” --- Practice Makes Profit: Rich shares how leaders can prepare for important events the same way elite athletes prepare for game day — by creating a daily mental workout to train their minds for high performance.   League of Strategic Minds: How can leaders train for confidence the same way they train for physical performance? Is it really possible to "practice" in your mind?   Winsight: Is your team winning? Are you outperforming the competition in providing superior value to customers? In its most basic form, strategy is how you plan to win. If you're not currently winning, then create a new strategy.   ⏱ Time Stamps: (00:00) Deep Dive Interview with Dr. Nate Zinsser (47:34) Practice Makes Profit (50:34) League of Strategic Minds (53:16) Winsights, Ideas for Advantage

In the second hour of DVD the guys discuss a pro football focus on top players under 25, and this is where the Titans are ranked, and the guys give their reaction, and ask how many players can help this team be successful. They then discss reasonable goals for Cam Ward going into his rookie year. Nick Folk is back in the NFL and is playing for the Jets again. The last time he was there was in 2010. Where were you in 2010?

Send us a textPlease take our survey and provide feedback! Thank you.https://cincinnati.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bfnkUqsHT6PIj3MSummaryIn this episode of We Love Our Team, hosts Jack and Randy welcome award-winning author Michelle Houts, who shares her journey from a special educator to a successful children's book author. The conversation delves into her latest book, 'Kammie on First,' which tells the inspiring story of Dottie Kamenchek, a trailblazer in women's baseball during the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Michelle discusses the evolution of the league, the impact of the film 'A League of Their Own,' and Dottie's legacy. The episode also touches on Michelle's writing process and her current projects, making it a rich exploration of storytelling, baseball, and the importance of representation in literature.TakeawaysMichelle Houts transitioned from education to writing children's books.Her inspiration for writing came from reading with her children.Dottie Kamenshek was a significant figure in women's baseball history.The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League evolved from softball to baseball.The film 'A League of Their Own' accurately portrayed many aspects of the league.Dottie Kamenshek's story is an important part of Cincinnati's history.Michelle emphasizes the importance of engaging stories for all readers.The league's players were paid more than many factory jobs during the war.Dottie's legacy continues to inspire new generations of athletes.Michelle is currently working on a middle-grade fiction series.Sound Bites"It always comes down to story.""They had to go to charm school.""I think it might have been on purpose."

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Monday, July 28, 20254:20 pm: Senator Kirk Cullimore joins Rod and Greg to discuss his recent piece in the Deseret News about reclaiming the spirit of self-governance.4:38 pm: Jonathan Freedman, Chief Executive Officer of World Trade Center Utah, joins the show to discuss how the trade deal Donald Trump has worked out with the European Union could affect Utah.6:05 pm: Steve Cortes, Founder of the League of American Workers, joins the program for a conversation about his piece for Real Clear Politics in which he writes the real January 6 took place in 2017 when Barack Obama and James Comey tried to trap Donald Trump into a false confession.6:38 pm: Glenn Beaton, a columnist with the Aspen Beat, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his piece about how Democrats define the oppressed and the oppressors.

The gang is here to recap a 'performance' for #TFClive vs Charlotte, Mark goes to Halifax to review Hamilton's win out east, recap of the game weeks in the #CanPL and the NSL, Vancouver FC gets a new coach, TFC make some moves (largely unexciting), World Cup 2026 talk and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan points out that the injury reports have a lot of excess information, Kristin butchers Hugo's name (probably again, sorry) and Mark can get behind a rebranded Lower Mainland FC.

Sports Broadcaster and Author Warwick Hadfield joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest news and issues in sports with his weekly wrap on events.

This week's guest co-hosts are the Staffords, Ciarán and his dad Ben to talk a club record away win in Gibraltar, which we all barstooled at the Irishtown House, favourite European memories together, the Pride of Ringsend and more. Tommy Tormey files his live report from The Rock, there's Conor Foley on Glenmalure Rovers' new season, and on the 20th anniversary of when the members took ownership of the club for the first time, examiner Neil Hughes and former player Keith Doyle take us back to the drama of the 2005 season and the High Court.

In this collobration podcast episode, Joel, Steve and Garry from the Wests Tigers Podcast are joined by Rob from the Wests Tigers Life podcast. The guys analyse the West Tigers' recent loss to the Panthers, discussing key performance issues, tactical decisions, and player dynamics.They express concerns about the kicking game, the halves' performance, and the impact of injuries on the team's overall effectiveness.The conversation also touches on recruitment strategies and the importance of maintaining high standards within the coaching staff.The episode concludes with reflections on the team's future prospects and a one-word summary from each host.TakeawaysThe Wests Tigers are experiencing regression in performance.Kicking game strategy needs to be more tactical and varied.Injuries have significantly impacted team dynamics and performance.Concerns about the halves' ability to execute effectively.The need for a genuine impact player in the middle of the field.Recruitment strategies must focus on strengthening the forward pack.Coaching staff must maintain high standards and challenge players.The team needs to improve in the red zone to score more effectively.Player performances are inconsistent and need to be addressed.The future of the team relies on effective recruitment and development.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context of the Loss02:59 Analyzing the Game: Key Performance Issues05:41 Kicking Game and Tactical Decisions08:46 Player Performances and Team Dynamics12:05 Concerns About the Halves and Game Strategy14:56 Injuries and Their Impact on Team Performance17:47 Future Prospects and Recruitment Strategies20:51 Reflections on Coaching and Team Culture23:50 Final Thoughts and One-Word SummariesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wests-tigers-podcast--6660380/support.

South's Elliot Dunkin chats about his 100th Hostplus SANFL League game by Zac Milbank

North captain Alex Spina chats about his 200th Hostplus SANFL League game by Zac Milbank

Predicting the Next LEAGUE WINNING RB in 2025Bush is flying solo to break down the micro player ROO's for the top 36 RBs in order of ADP, what is the anatomy of a league winning - 20+ PPR PPG scorer and who has the upside to do it in 2025 fantasy footballSTART DRAFTING ON UNDERDOG GET UP TO $1000 IN BONUS FUNDShttps://underdogfantasy.com/register?promo=FSE Using Promo Code: "FSE" at first deposit and signup + a GIMME PickACCESS OUR RANKINGS & DRAFT GUIDEShttps://FlockFantasy.com/FSE - for 30% off any packagesSignup annually to get 6 months freeCode "FSE" and an Annual signup gets you a FREE LIVE Team ReviewTimestamps00:00 Intro00:25 League Winner Anatomy02:25 2024 League Winners04:05 RBs 1-6 in ADP11:45 RBs 7-12 in ADP19:30 RBs 13-1825:35 RBs 19-2430:45 RBs 25-3033:15 RBs 31-3636:00 Who's The Next League Winning RB36:45 Early Round RB StrategyGET YOUR TEAM REVIEWED https://flockfantasy.com/purchase?code=FSEFollow our Flock Leaguehttps://www.youtube.com/@FlockLeagueFANTASY STOCK EXCHANGE SHOW SPONSORS & PARTNERS1. Official Fantasy Sports Partner - https://underdogfantasy.com/register?promo=FSE using code FSE will get you 100% back up to $100 & Our Weekly Start/SIt Rankings for Free!2. https://aura.com/fantasystockexchange to get a free 14 day trial for the best and only cybersecurity tool you'll needFOLLOW US ON OTHER PLATFORMSBush Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasystockexchange?lang=enDanny Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fseladInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fantasystockexchangeDanny's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannyfootball59 Bush's Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootballStockFantasy Stock Exchange Twitter: https://twitter.com/FantasyStockEXPODCAST VERSION:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-stock-exchange/id1504562615SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/45YpJodM1wHNdaOlGftVdlGOOGLE: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tLzNmMzc4NTM4LTU2NmYtNDNkNC04OGRmLTUxYmNkNjVkNDc2OA%3D%3DFor Business inquiries: thefantasystockexchange@gmail.com#FantasyFootball #fantasystockexchange #leaguewinners Tags: fantasy stock exchange,fantasy football advice,fantasy flock,dynasty fantasy football,fantasy football 2025,2025 fantasy football,league winners fantasy football,league winning rb,fantasy football league winners,chase brown,jonathan taylor,bijan robinson,jahmyr gibbs,christian mccaffrey,saquon barkley,derrick henry,bucky irving,devon achane,james conner,alvin kamara,omarion hampton,breece hall,kenneth walker,josh jacobs,ashton jeanty,nfl,fantasy

Shelbourne Academy director Colm Barron talks about the funding obstacles in the League of Ireland; Ellen Keane has the latest on the World Aquatics Championships; Donn McClean with the latest from the Galway Races; Conor Niland chats tennis ahead of the Irish Open, and Shane Stokes reacts to Lara Gillespie's Tour de France podium finish!

Jeff breaks down how your fantasy draft strategy should shift depending on league size. Whether you're in a shallow 10-team league or grinding through a deep 14-teamer, the way you approach each position needs to change. He dives into why Hero RB is his preferred approach in all leagues, how WR depth becomes king in larger formats, when to grab your QB, and why tight end strategy is more league size-dependent than you think. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

The Yankees lost to the Phillies this weekend, and lost Aaron Judge. So now what? Plus, the Mets are rolling and we go Around the League in the NFL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We go Around the League in the NFL including Aaron Glenn's impact on the Jets, Jaxson Dart's development & whether the Giants are more talented than the Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last time we spoke about the battle of Luodian. Following a significant counter-offensive, the initial optimism waned as casualties escalated and morale plummeted. The strategically vital town of Luodian became a pivotal battleground, with the Chinese determined to defend it at all costs. Despite heroic efforts, including a daring nighttime assault, the overwhelming Japanese forces employed superior tactics and artillery, steadily gaining ground.  As September progressed, Japanese reinforcements flooded the frontline, exacerbating the already dire situation for the Chinese defenders. By late September, the fierce struggle to control Luodian culminated in a forced retreat by the Chinese forces, marking a significant turning point in the fight for Shanghai. Though they withdrew, the Chinese army earned newfound respect, having showcased their tenacity against a formidable adversary. The battle became a testament to their resilience amid overwhelming odds, setting the stage for the tumultuous conflict that lay ahead in their fight for sovereignty.   #160 The Battle of Shanghai Part 5: Fighting along the Wusong Creek Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. The tides of warfare had shifted in Shanghai. In late September, the Japanese high command dispatched three divisions to the Shanghai area, starting with the 101st Division landing on September 22. This was followed by the 9th and 13th Divisions, bolstering Japan's military presence to five divisions in the city, despite the Chinese forces numbering over 25 divisions. However, the true dynamics of the confrontation revealed a complex picture: while the Chinese boasted numerical superiority, the Japanese divisions, each comprising around 15,000 soldiers, were supported by nearly 90,000 troops when including marines and infantry. China's units, often as small as 5,000 men, made their effective deployment difficult. The Japanese forces also leveraged their advantages in materials, aircraft, and naval artillery, which could effectively target critical positions along the Chinese front. With these reinforcements in place, Japanese commanders, including Matsui, devised a bold strategy: to execute a powerful thrust across Wusong Creek and advance toward Suzhou Creek. The goal was to encircle and annihilate the main Chinese force in a maneuver they had envisioned since their arrival in China.  Ogishima Shizuo, a reservist of the 101st division had just been through his first night at the front. Within his trench, soldiers leapt up from their slumber to a hail of bullets. Ogishima looked over the edge of the trench. It was still dark, making it hard to discern what was happening, but he thought he saw a flash of a helmet in a foxhole near the creek's edge. It wasn't a Japanese helmet. Suddenly, it hit him that the gunfire wasn't a mistake. “It's the enemy! The enemy!” he yelled. Others began to shout as well. “The enemy! They're behind us! Turn around!” Under the cloak of darkness, a Chinese unit had managed to bypass the Japanese lines and launch an attack from the rear. The sound of aggressive gunfire erupted, and a Japanese heavy machine gun joined in the fray. However, most of the bullets were fired haphazardly into the night. A force of 50 Chinese were firing on them. Japanese officers ordered the men to storm their positions, seeing infantrymen leap over their trench into the barrage. The Japanese and Chinese fired at each other and tossed grenades when close enough. The Japanese jumped into the Chinese foxholes and stabbed at them with bayonets. Ogishima thrust his bayonet into the belly of a Chinese soldiers, marking his first kill. He felt no emotion. Within minutes the little battle was over, every Chinese soldier lay dead, it was a suicide mission. Ogishima saw countless comrades dead around him, it was a scene of carnage. It was the morning of October 7, the 101st Division had crossed Wusong Creek from the north in the early hours of October 6, specifically, only half of the division had made it across. The other half remained on the far side, unable to get their boats past the 300 feet of water protected by unseen Chinese machine guns and mortar crews that would open fire at the slightest hint of movement on the northern bank. Dozens of corpses floated in the murky water, serving as grim evidence of the carnage from the previous 24 hours. Ogishima, alongside tens of thousands of Japanese soldiers were entering the most brutal part of the Shanghai campaign. Matsui's vision of a quick and decisive end to the Shanghai campaign, would not come to be. Matsui detailed his plans in an order issued on September 29. The attack was to be conducted from west to east by the 9th, 3rd, and 101st Infantry Divisions. The 11th Infantry Division was assigned to follow the 9th Division, securing the right flank against potential Chinese counterattacks from the west. The 13th Infantry Division would serve as the reserve. The objective was to capture Dachang, an ancient town encircled by a medieval-style wall, and then advance as quickly as possible to breach the Chinese lines north of Suzhou Creek. Matsui had arranged an unusually high concentration of troops; the three divisions were aligned along a front that spanned only three miles. This meant that each division had less than half the front length that the Japanese field manual typically recommended. The decision to compress the divisions into such a narrow front was partly to compensate for the artillery shortcomings that were still hindering the Japanese offensive. The Japanese attackers confronted a formidable and well-prepared enemy. After extensive discussions, the Chinese commanders ultimately recognized that they had no choice but to shorten their front line. Defending Liuhang, a town situated along the route from Luodian to Dachang, had proven too costly, offering no prospect of victory. Chen Cheng, the commander of the Chinese left wing, had often visited Liuhang and understood how dire the situation was. He repeatedly urged that the unwinnable battle be abandoned and that valuable troops be withdrawn to stronger positions. However, his pleas initially went unheeded. Chiang Kai-shek was primarily driven by the belief that war was about securing territory, and he insisted on maintaining control over Liuhang at all costs. Meanwhile the Chinese positions north of Wusong Creek had been breached in numerous places during late September and this caused Chiang Kai-Shek to finally relent. A fighting retreat began on the night of October 1st and would be completed by dawn of the 3rd. The new defensive line extended just over a mile west of the road from Luodian to Dachang, providing the Chinese defenders with excellent opportunities to harass the advancing Japanese Army with flanking fire for several miles as they moved south. At Wusong Creek, the Chinese line curved eastward and followed the southern bank for several miles. The creek provided a significant advantage to the Chinese defenders; despite its name, it would be more accurate to describe it as a river. It reached widths of up to 300 feet in some areas, and in several spots, the southern bank formed a steep six-foot wall. Anyone attempting to scale this barrier under intense mortar fire would be met at the top by rows of barbed wire and heavy machine gun fire. For a full mile south of the creek, the Chinese had spent weeks constructing a dense network of defenses, transforming farm buildings into formidable fortifications linked by deep trenches. They had learned valuable lessons from their German mentors, many veterans of the battles of Somme and Verdun, and they applied these lessons effectively. The Japanese took Liuhang on the 3rd and were met with counterattacks, but these were easily repelled. More confident, Matsui issued new orders on the 4th for the 3rd, 9th and 101 divisions to cross the Wusong Creek and advance a mile south. Beginning on the 5th, the 3 divisions crossed and carved out a narrow bridgehead under heavy resistance. The Chinese were frantic now, as after the Wusong Creek, the last remaining natural obstacle was the Suzhou Creek. Two miles west of the key road from Luodian to Dachang,  battalion commander Yan Yinggao of the 78th Division's 467th Regiment awaited the anticipated Japanese assault. The regiment had fortified three villages near a creek, reinforced with sandbags, barbed wire, and cleared fields of fire, along with deep trenches for troop movement. The 1st Battalion occupied the westernmost village, the 3rd Battalion held the other two, while the 2nd Battalion remained in reserve. The initial Japanese attack began with a heavy artillery bombardment. Despite facing significant casualties, their infantry was forced to withdraw from all three villages. They returned later in the afternoon with an even fiercer artillery assault. The 1st Battalion suffered devastating losses, including its commander, leading to the loss of the village to the Japanese. Yan Yinggao, observing from the rear, dispatched a reinforcement company, but it was quickly annihilated within ten minutes. Simultaneously the Chinese 3rd battalion at Tangbeizhai were nearly encircled. Yan received orders for his regiment to advance over to relieve them, but as they did a Japanese column of 60 soldiers approached from the opposite direction. A battle ensued over the smoking rubbled of the bombed out village. The few survivors of the 3rd battalion made a last stand, allowing the 2nd battle to fight their way in to take up their position. It was a small and temporary victory. Units arriving to the Shanghai theater were being tossed right into the front lines, such as the Tax Police Division. Despite its name they were a fully equipped military formation and quite well training consisting of 6 regiments, roughly 25,000 armed men. Their officers had previously served under the young marshal, Zhang Xueliang. They were rushed to Tangqiaozhan, lying on the road from Luodian to Dachang, bridged by the Wusong Creek. The bridge was crucial to the entire operation, as holding it would enhance the Chinese's chances of delaying the Japanese advance. The Tax Police, stationed at the northern end of the bridge, became surrounded on three sides. Intense fighting ensued, occasionally escalating to hand-to-hand combat. By the second day after their arrival, casualties had escalated significantly, forcing the Tax Police units to retreat south across the bridge, which ultimately fell to the advancing Japanese forces. A crisis atmosphere surrounded the meeting of the 3rd War Zone staff, chaired by Chiang Kai-shek, in Suzhou on October 11. Everyone agreed the previous efforts to halt the Japanese advance south across Wusong Creek had utterly failed. Each engagement resulted in Chinese troops being repelled without regaining significant territory. Chen Cheng proposed an attack in his sector, specifically targeting the area around Luodian. However, most felt that such an operation would not effectively influence the Japanese advance at Wusong Creek and ultimately dismissed the suggestion. Bai Chongxi, whom at this point held an informal advisory role, called for simultaneous attacks along both banks of Wusong Creek, thrusting into the right flank of the advancing Japanese. This would require an enormous amount of troops if there was to be any chance of success. Bai Chongxi was pushing to take 4 divisions from Guangxi, already in transit to Shanghai for the task. Chiang Kai-Shek liked the idea of a single decisive blow and agreed to Bai's idea. The German advisors were not so keen on this one. In fact the Germans were getting depressed over a concerning issue. It seemed the Chinese staff simply talked too much, taking far too long to produce very few decisions. There were a lot of reasons for this, a lot of these figures held to many positions. For example Gu Zhuong, Chiang Kai-Sheks deputy in Suzhou, was a chief of staff and also held two advisory roles. Then there were these informal generals, such as Bai Chongxi. A man such as Bai had no formal command here, yet he was providing views on operational issues. To the Germans who held clear military hierarchies as the bible, it looked obviously chaotic. There was notable hope though. The Germans acknowledged the Chinese were improving their artillery situation. For the first time since the battle for Shanghai began, 6 artillery battalions were moved into positions in the vicinity of Nanxiang, under the unified command of the headmaster of the Tangshan artillery school near Nanjing. From there they could coordinate barrages in the area south of the Wusong Creek.  Sun Liren got off at Nanxiang railway station on October 7th. At 36 he was leading one of China's best units, the 4th regiment of the Tax Police. Within confusion he was assigned to the 88th division, who were fighting the heaviest battles in the campaign. By noon of the next day, nearly all of Sun Liren's regiment were cannibalized, sent as reinforcements to the 88ths front lines. Afterwards all the was left was Sun and a group of 20 orderlies and clerks. At 2pm he got a call from th division, they needed more reinforcements at the front or else a small bridge north of Zhabei would be taken, collapsing their lines. Sun replied he had no troops left only to be told “its an order. If you disobey, you'll be courtmartialed”.  Without any choice, Sun hastily organized dozens of soldiers and marched them to the bridge. As they arrived, his men saw Chinese troops withdrawing away from the bridge. He asked one man what was going on “the officers have all left, we also don't want to die”. To this Sun said he was an officer and would stay and fight with them. The Japanese in pursuit were shocked to see the Chinese turn around attack them. In general the Japanese were surprised by the sudden resilience of the Chinese around the Wusong Creek. Many assaults were being beaten back. In the Zhabei district, much more urbanized, foreigners were watching in awe. A war correspondent wrote “Every street was a defense line and every house a pocket fort. Thousands of holes had been knocked through walls, linking the labyrinth of lanes into a vast system of defense in depth. Every intersection had been made into a miniature fortress of steel and concrete. Even the stubs of bomb-battered walls had been slotted at ground level for machine guns and rifles. No wonder the Japanese Army was months behind its boasts”.  East of the Huangpu River at Pudong, Sun Shengzhi commanded an artillery regiment whom began launching a barrage across the river upon the Gongda airfield, that had been allowing the Japanese air forces to support their infantry. Meanwhile Chinese soldiers rolled a battery of 8 bofor guns 300 yards from the riverbank and at dawn began firing upon aircraft taking off. They reported 4 downed Japanese aircraft and 7 damaged. By mid-October the 88th division took advantage of a lull in the fighting and prepared a ambitious attack aimed at cutting off the Sichuan North road, which the Japanese were using to as a supply line from the docks to units north of the city. The German advisors developed this attack using Stosstruppen tactics taken from WW1. For stosstruppen, the main means of weakening the enemy line was via infiltration, rather than a massive frontal attack. The attack was unleashed on the 18th after a bombardment by artillery and mortars as lightly armed Chinese stormed down the streets near the North railway station and took the Japanese there by complete surprise. They quickly occupied a segment of the Sichuan North Road cutting the Japanese supply chain for many days. Back on the 13th, Kuse Hisao led a company of the Japanese 9th division to perform an attack on Chenjiahang, located due north of Wusong Creek. It was a strategic and heavily fortified stronghold that obstructed the southward advance. As Kuse's men reached its vicinity they stopped to rest with orders to begin the assault at 1pm. The Japanese artillery kicked off the fight and was soon met with much larger Chinese artillery. This was an unpleasant surprise for the Japanese, whom to this point had always had superiority in artillery. Regardless the assault went ahead seeing wave upon wave of attackers fighting through cotton fields and bullets. Kuse's men were forced to crawl through the field. Kuse crawled his way to a small creek to discover with horror it was full of Japanese and Chinese corpses at various stages of decomposition.  The assault on Chenjiahang bogged down quickly. Kuse and his men spent a night amongst the rotting dead. The following day orders arrived for two neighbouring units to renew the assault as Kuse's fell back into the reserve. That day's attempt fared no better, simply piling more bodies upon the field and waterways. The next day Kuse watched Japanese flamethrower units enter the fray as they led an attack over a creek. Men jumped into waist deep water, waded across to fight up slopes through mazes of Chinese trenches. Then to all of their surprise they stormed and unoccupied Chenjiahang without firing a shot. Kuse and his men suddenly saw a grenade come flying at them. Kuse was injured and taken out by comrades to the rear. Chenjiahang and been bitterly fought over for weeks. Alongside Yanghang it was considered two key points necessary for the Japanese to be able to advance against Dachang further south.  Meanwhile Sichuanese troops were being pulled back for the fresh 4 Guangxi divisions to come in. They wore lighter brown uniforms with British styled tin hat helmets. One of their divisions, the 173rd was sent straight to Chenjiahang, arriving before dawn of the 16th. While the handover of positions was taking place, the Japanese launched an intense aerial and artillery bombardment causing significant casualties before the 173rd could even deploy. Later that day, one of their regiments engaged the Japanese and were slaughtered on the spot. Two-thirds of their men became casualties. The battle raged for four days as the 3 other Guangxi divisions moved to the front. There was no break on either side, as one Guanxi officer recalled, “I had heard the expression ‘storm o f steel' before, but never really understood what it meant. Now I do.” By mid October, Matsui's optimism about his southern push was waning. Heavy rain over the past week had slowed his men down considerably. Supplies were taking much longer to reach the front. Intelligence indicated the senior Chinese commanders had moved from Suzhou to Nanxiang, with some in Shanghai proper. To Matsui this meant they were nowhere near close to abandoning Shanghai. Matsui wrote in his diary “It's obvious that earlier views that the Chinese front was shaken had been premature. Now is definitely not the time to rashly push the offensive.” During this rainy time, both sides received some rest as a no-mans land formed. Winter uniforms were arriving for the Japanese 3rd and 11th divisions, causing some encouragement. The 3rd division had already taken 6000 casualties, but received 6500 reinforcements. Matsui estimated their combat strength to only by one-sixth of its original level.  On the 19th Matsui received reports that soldiers from Guangxi were arriving in Shanghai and deploying around Wusong Creek. To relieve some pressure the IJN sent a mock invasion force up the Yangtze to perform a 3 day diversion mission. 8 destroyers and 20 transport vessels anchored 10 miles upriver from Chuanshakou. They bombarded the area to make it seem like a amphibious invasion was imminent. Meanwhile both nations were fighting a propaganda war. On October 14th, China filed a complaint at the League of Nations accusing Japan of using poison gas in Shanghai. To this the Japanese accused them of using gas, specifically mentioning at the battle for Chenjiahang. Early in the campaign they accused the Chinese of using sneezing gas, a chemical adopted during WW1. To this accusation, Shanghai's mayor Yu Hongjun stated to reporters ‘The Japanese sneeze because they've got cold feet.” Back to our friend Ogishima with the 101st. His unit crossed the Wusong Creek early on. Afterwards the fighting became confused as the Chinese and Japanese started across 150 yards of no man's land. Every now and then the Japanese would leap out of trenches and charge into Chinese lines, but the attacks all ended the same. Rows of the dead cut down by machine guns. It was just like the western front of WW1. The incessant rain kept the trenches drenched like knee-deep bogs. Officers who had read about the western front routinely had their men line up for health checks. Anyone trying to fake a disease risked being branded a deserter, and deserters were shot. As Ogishima recalled “The soldiers in the frondine only have one thought on their minds. They want to escape to the rear. Everyone envies those who, with light injuries, are evacuated. The ones who unexpectedly get a ticket back in this way find it hard to conceal their joy. As for those left in the frontline, they have no idea if their death warrant has already been signed, and how much longer they have to live.” Nohara Teishin with the 9th division experienced pure hell fighting entrenched Chinese firing through holes in walls of abandoned farm buildings. Japanese officers urged their men to charge over open fields. Out of 200 men he fought with, 10 were able to fight after the battle. As Nohara recalled “All my friends died there. You can't begin to describe the wretchedness and misery of war.” Watanabe Wushichi, an officer in the 9th division was given orders to secure water supplies for the front line troops. A task that seemed simple enough given the sheer amount of creeks and ponds in the area. However they were all filled with corpses now. For many troops dying of thirst, it became so unbearable when anyone came across an unpolluted well, they would crown around it like zombies turning into a mud pool. Officers were forced to post guards at all discovered water sources. Watanabe was shocked by the Chinese fierceness in battle. At one point he was attacked pillboxes and upon inspecting the captured ones he was horrified to see how many Chinese bodies lay inside still clutching their rifles.  International outcry mounted over the invasion. On October 5th, president Franklin Roosevelt made a speech in Chicago calling for concrete steps to be taken against Japan. “It would seem to be unfortunately true that the epidemic of world lawlessness is spreading. When an epidemic of physical disease starts to spread the community approves and joins in a quarantine of the patients in order to protect the community against the spread of the disease.” Meanwhile Chiang Kai-Shek pushed the international community to sanction Japan and deprive her of oil, iron, steal, all materials needed for waging her illegal war. The League of Nations proved completely inept. On October 21st, Japanese foreign minister Hirota Koki approached the German ambassador in Tokyo, Herbert von Dirksen, asking if China was willing to negotiate. Germany declared she was willing to act as mediator, and to this Japan sent demands. Japan sought for Chinese concessions in north China and a demilitarized zone around Shanghai. Germany's ambassador to Nanjing, Oskar Trautmann conveyed this to Chiang Kai-Shek. Instead of replying Chiang asked the German what he thought. Trautmann said he considered the demands a basis for further talks and gave the example of what happened to his nation at the negotiating table during WW1. To this Chiang scoffed and made it clear he intended to restore the situation to its pre-hostile state before any talks.  Back at the front, Bai Chongxi planned his counterattack into the right flank of the Japanese. The attack was set for the 21st. The Guangxi troops at Chenjiahang were extricated and sent to assembly points. Matsui wrote in his diary on the 23rd “The enemy will launch a counterattack along the entire front tonight. It seems the planned attack is mainly targeted at the area south of Wusong Creek. It will give us an opportunity to catch the enemy outside of his prepared defenses, and kill him there. At 7pm the Chinese artillery began, an hour later troops were advancing east. The left wing of the Chinese attack, led by the 176th Guangxi Division north of Wusong Creek, initially advanced swiftly. However, it soon encountered significant obstacles, including numerous creeks and canals that disrupted progress. Concerned about supply trains lagging behind, the vanguard decided to relinquish much of the ground it had gained as dawn approached, hoping to reclaim it later that night. Meanwhile, the 174th Guangxi Division's assault south of Wusong Creek also struggled. It met unexpectedly strong resistance and had difficulty crossing the canals due to insufficient bridge-building materials. Fearing artillery and air attacks before dawn, this division retreated to its starting line, abandoning the hard-won territory from the previous night. Both divisions then dug in, preparing to withstand a counterattack during the daylight hours, when the Japanese forces could fully leverage their air superiority. As anticipated, the counterattack occurred after sunrise on October 22. In the 176th Division's sector, Japanese forces surrounded an entire battalion by noon, resulting in its complete destruction, including the battalion commander. The main success for the day came from a Guangxi unit that, despite facing an attack from Japanese infantry supported by five tanks, managed to hold its ground. Initially on the verge of collapse, they organized a rapid defense that repelled the Japanese assault. One tank was destroyed, two became stuck in a canal, and two others retreated, highlighting the challenges of tank warfare in the riverine terrain around Shanghai. An after-action report from the Guangxi troops read  “The Japanese enemy's army and air force employed every kind of weapon, from artillery to tanks and poison gas,” it said. “It hit the Chinese front like a hurricane, and resulted in the most horrific losses yet for the army group since it entered the battle.” As the sun rose on the 23rd, Japanese airplanes took to the skies. At 9:00 a.m., they targeted the already battered 174th Guangxi Division south of Wusong Creek. A Guangxi general who survived the assault recounted the devastation: “The troops were either blown to pieces or buried in their dugouts. The 174th disintegrated into a state of chaos.” Other units suffered similarly catastrophic losses. By the end of October 23, the Chinese operation had incurred heavy casualties, including two brigade commanders, six regimental commanders, and around 2,000 soldiers, with three out of every five troops in the first wave either killed or injured. Consequently, the assault had to be called off. Bai Chongxi's counterattack was a complete disaster. Many Guangxi veterans would hold grudges for years for what was seen as a senseless and hopeless battle.  Meanwhile in Zhabei Zhang Boting, the 27th year old chief of staff of the 88th division came to the headquarters of General Gu Zhutong, urging him to move to a safer location, only to be told “Chiang Kai-shek wants your division to stay in Zhabei and fight. Every company, every platoon, every squad is to defend key buildings in the city area, and villages in the suburbs. You must fight for every inch of land and make the enemy pay a high price. You should launch guerrilla warfare, to win time and gain sympathy among our friends abroad.” The command had more to do with diplomacy than any battlefield strategy. The Nine-Powers Conference was set for Brussels the following week and it was important China kept a spectacle going on in Shanghai for the foreigners. If the war advanced into lesser known hamlets in the countryside there would be no talk amongst the great powers. To this explanation Zhang Boting replied “Outside o f the streets of Zhabei, the suburbs consist o f flat land with little opportunity for cover. It's not suitable for guerrilla warfare. The idea o f defending small key points is also difficult. The 88th Division has so far had reinforcements and replacements six times, and the original core of officers and soldiers now make up only 20 to 30 percent. It's like a cup o f tea. If you keep adding water, it becomes thinner and thinner. Some of the new soldiers we receive have never been in a battle, or never even fired a shot. At the moment we rely on the backbone o f old soldiers to train them while fighting. As long as the command system is in place and we can use the old hands to provide leadership, we'll be able to maintain the division as a fighting force. But if we divide up the unit, the coherence will be lost. Letting every unit fight its own fight will just add to the trouble.” Zhang Boting then rushed east to the 88th divisional HQ inside the Sihang Warehouse laying just across from the International settlement. Here a final stand would be made and whose participants would be known as the 800 heroes, but that's a story for a later podcast.  Zhang Boting had returned to his HQ on October 26th, by then the Shanghai situation had deteriorated dramatically. The stalemate around Wusong Creek had suddenly collapsed. The IJA 9th division broke the Guangxi forces and now Matsui planned for a major drive south against Dachang. Before he even had time to meet with his colleagues the 3rd and 9th divisions reached Zoumatang Creek, which ran west to east two miles south of Wusong Creek. In preparation for the continued advance, the Japanese began dropping leaflets over the Chinese positions. Each one offered the soldiers who laid down their arms 5 Chinese yuan each, roughly half a US dollar each at the time. This did not meet much results, as the Chinese knew the Japanese rarely took prisoners. Instead the Guangxi troops continued to retreat after a brutal week of combat. Most of them were moving to prepared positions north and south of the Suzhou Creek, the last remaining natural obstacle to stop the Japanese conquest of Shanghai. In the early hours of the 25th the Japanese gradually realized the Chinese were withdrawing. The Japanese unleashed hundreds of aircraft and employed creeping barrages with their artillery. This may have been the first instance they employed such WW1 tactics during the campaign. The barrage was kept 700 yards in front of the advancing Japanese forces, giving the Chinese ample time to emerge from cover and re-man positions they had abandoned under artillery fire. Despite a general withdrawal, the Chinese also mounted a strong defense around Dachang.  Two strategic bridges across Zoumatang Creek, located west of Dachang, were defended by one division each. The 33rd Division, a recent arrival in Shanghai, was tasked with securing the westernmost bridge, Old Man Bridge, while the 18th Division, also newly arrived, was stationed near Little Stone Bridge, closer to Dachang. However, neither division was capable of stopping the advancing Japanese forces. On October 25, a Japanese column, led by more than 20 tanks, overwhelmed the 33rd Division's defenses and captured Old Man Bridge. As the Chinese division attempted a fighting retreat toward Dachang, it suffered severe casualties due to superior Japanese firepower. By mid-afternoon, only one in ten of its officers and soldiers remained fit for combat, and even the division commander had been wounded. The Japanese force then advanced to Little Stone Bridge, and after intense fighting with the 18th Division that lasted until sunset, they captured the bridge as well. Meanwhile, the 18th Division fell back into Dachang, where their commander, Zhu Yaohua, received a blunt order from Gu Zhutong to hold Dachang at all costs, warning that disobedience would lead to court-martial. Concerned that losing Little Stone Bridge might already jeopardize his position, Zhu Yaohua quickly organized a nighttime counterattack to reclaim it. However, the Japanese had anticipated this move and fortified their defenses near the bridge, leading to a disastrous failure for the Chinese. On October 26, the Japanese unleashed all available resources in an all-out assault on Dachang. The town had been nearly reduced to rubble, with only the ancient wall remaining as evidence of its former population. Up to 400 airplanes, including heavy bombers, targeted Chinese troops in and around Dachang, causing significant casualties among both soldiers and pack animals. A Western correspondent watching from afar described it as the “fiercest battle ever waged in Asia up to that time. A tempest of steel unleashed by Japanese planes, which flew leisurely overhead while observation balloons guided them to their targets. The curtain of fire never lifted for a moment from the Chinese trenches”. Following the aerial assault, more than 40 Japanese tanks emerged west of Dachang. The Chinese forces found themselves defenseless against this formidable armored column, as they had already relocated their artillery to safer positions behind the front lines. Left to fend for themselves, the Chinese infantry was quickly overwhelmed by the advancing wall of enemy tanks. The defending divisions, including Zhu Yaohua's 18th Division, stood no chance against such material superiority and were swiftly crushed. After a brief skirmish, the victorious Japanese forces marched in to claim Dachang, which had become a sea of flames. Matsui observed the scene with deep satisfaction as the Rising Sun banner flew over the smoldering ruins of the town. “After a month of bitter fighting, today we have finally seen the pay-off,”. In stark contrast, Zhu Yaohua faced immediate criticism from his superiors and peers, many of whom believed he could have done more to resist the Japanese onslaught. The weight of this humiliation became unbearable for him. Just two days after his defeat at Dachang, he shot himself in the chest ending his life. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. In late September, the Battle of Shanghai intensified as Japanese forces surged with reinforcements, pressing against Chinese defenses in Luodian. Amidst chaos, Japanese soldiers like Ogishima fought bravely in the trenches, witnessing unimaginable carnage. As October began, the battle's brutality escalated, with waves of attacks resulting in devastating casualties on both sides. However, the Chinese forces showcased remarkable resilience, adapting their strategies and fortifying defenses, marking a significant chapter in their struggle for sovereignty against overwhelming odds.  

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(00:00-14:11) – Kevin Patullo spoke to the media on Saturday and mentioned that the OC role has been a lot of fun and isn’t much different from his previous role. (14:11-21:55) – Will the Eagles offense remain the same? Patullo said it will still go through the run game. (21:55-33:12) – Do the Eagles have the most unselfish QB in the league? (33:12-42:35) – Can you win the MVP and be unselfish?

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Darragh and Phil are back for a new season that will be full of highs, lows and finally 'The Hard Truth Derby'. After an eventful summer for Peterborough United and Bradford City - the guys catch up ahead of the big kick off this weekend.Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City fan Philip Ideson give us the 'Hard Truths' and take a weekly look inside the football industry.On this episode:- Darragh discusses Posh's highs and lows in the transfer window this summer- Why you should NEVER judge results in pre-season- Are Bradford ready for League 1?- Should promoted clubs be loyal to their players?- and much more!You can also watch EVERY EPISODE on our YouTube channel - search 'Hard Truth Football'

Perfect Pervis and Coach Q discuss all the week 7 action in this episode. The AFF crew also previews the Maple League Week 8 upcoming games.   ☕️ BUY US A COFFEE: buymeacoffee.com/AFFpod

Ben and Brent hit the air on Monday with thoughts on the Blue Jays, who despite just missing a sweep of the Tigers, are MLB's best overall team with a 63-43 record! The hosts get into the 6.5 game lead they've established atop the American League East and what can be taken away from the three out of four wins in Detroit this weekend. They discuss Max Scherzer maybe having his best outing of the season in the series finale loss, as well as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette seemingly heating up at the plate at the same time. The a.m. boys also chat about the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Class who had their day over the weekend, and how amazing and polarizing Ichiro Suzuki is. B&B share their view on what Aaron Judge's trip to the IL means for the second-place Yankees, before reviewing the Happy Gilmore sequel!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Preseason coverage of Glittergate: Embrace the Sparkle fantasy football league

Giants assistant hitting coach Oscar Bernard joins the Giants Warmup Show with Bill Laskey to discuss his role as a hitting coach in today's modern league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lock in your title early this season; Join Ryan Wormeli, Derek Brown and Jake Ciely for their top 12 league winners to target in 2025 fantasy football drafts! Does Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride see positive touchdown regression? Will New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave return to form? Plus, can Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy finish top 10 at the position? The Pros break open the vault! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Introduction - 0:00:00FantasyPros ECR Rankings - 0:00:32Anchors With Elite Upside - 0:03:37Drake London (WR - ATL) - 0:03:47Kenneth Walker II (RB - SEA) - 0:07:10Trey McBride (TE - ARI) - 0:12:47Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR - SEA ) - 0:17:54DraftKings Best Ball - 0:22:22Explosive Breakouts - 0:23:46Tetairoa McMillan (WR - CAR) - 0:23:52George Kittle (TE - SF) - 0:29:33Kaleb Johnson (RB - PIT) - 0:34:56Chris Olave (WR - NO) - 0:39:04Fantrax - 0:43:10Flexes Turned League-Winners - 0:44:26Cam Skattebo (RB - NYG) - 0:44:50Matthew Golden (WR - GB) - 0:48:54J.J. McCarthy (QB - MIN) - 052:41Trey Benson (RB - ARI) - 0:59:18James Cook Autographed Buffalo Bills Jersey Giveaway - 1:01:37Honorable Mentions - 1:01:57Outro - 1:01:57 Helpful Links: