5 days ago
On Thursday, the Houston Comets unveiled a new brand identity. According to a team announcement, the release "represents a defining moment in the return of one of the most iconic franchises in women's sports."
Revealed during a celebration at POST Houston, the new identity marks the beginning of the Comets' next chapter. The evening brought together Comets legends, fans, partners, and community leaders for a first look at the franchise's new era, and it all culminated with the unveiling of the team's new logo.
As the Comets prepare to return to the court in 2027, the brand identity honors the franchise's historic championship legacy while also introducing a bold, modern look for a new generation of fans.
One of the WNBA's original eight franchises, the Comets established the league's first dynasty by winning four consecutive championships from 1997 through 2000. The brand identity pays homage to that foundation while looking ahead to the new era of the team and its connection to its fans.
"This is a landmark moment for the Comets, for Houston, and for the continued growth of women's sports," said Gretchen Sheirr, president of business operations for the Houston Rockets and Comets. "This franchise helped define the early years of the WNBA, and we are incredibly proud to honor that championship history while building something modern, bold, and distinctly Houston for the future."
#houston #identity #team #moment
Revealed during a celebration at POST Houston, the new identity marks the beginning of the Comets' next chapter. The evening brought together Comets legends, fans, partners, and community leaders for a first look at the franchise's new era, and it all culminated with the unveiling of the team's new logo.
As the Comets prepare to return to the court in 2027, the brand identity honors the franchise's historic championship legacy while also introducing a bold, modern look for a new generation of fans.
One of the WNBA's original eight franchises, the Comets established the league's first dynasty by winning four consecutive championships from 1997 through 2000. The brand identity pays homage to that foundation while looking ahead to the new era of the team and its connection to its fans.
"This is a landmark moment for the Comets, for Houston, and for the continued growth of women's sports," said Gretchen Sheirr, president of business operations for the Houston Rockets and Comets. "This franchise helped define the early years of the WNBA, and we are incredibly proud to honor that championship history while building something modern, bold, and distinctly Houston for the future."
#houston #identity #team #moment
2 months ago
Wide receiver Hollywood Brown was active for Sunday's game, but the veteran never got on the field during the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders.
DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks started for the Eagles with first-round pick Makai Lemon and Darius Cooper also seeing time on offense. At a Monday press conference, head coach Nick Sirianni was asked about how Brown fits into the team's plans.
"So, with yesterday, you know, we have our rotations that we're doing, you know, Hollywood could obviously help us," Sirianni said, via Brooks Kubena of TheAthletic.com. "We obviously want to get him into the football game because his speed is real. It just didn't work out that way yesterday. There are games like that. There are games where you get shut out on catches. Unfortunately, there are games, they get shut out on reps. But we know that Hollywood can help us win football games, and his speed is real, and, quite frankly, just from my end, we want to get him into the football game, right? And so, you know, we'll make a better effort to do that next time, 'cause I know the playmaking ability that he can bring with his speed. But was pleased with how the wideouts played as a whole. Of course, there were things that you want back. They made a lot of plays down the field — and with different things with their job description. But, you know, I do want to see him in that football game and getting reps and contributing to this football team."
The Eagles' offense looked like a work in progress for considerable portions of Sunday's game, which was their first with offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. Quarterback Jalen Hurts engineered enough big plays to overcome the rough spots and we'll see if Brown fits into the Week 2 plan to create more of them.
#know #Eagles
DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks started for the Eagles with first-round pick Makai Lemon and Darius Cooper also seeing time on offense. At a Monday press conference, head coach Nick Sirianni was asked about how Brown fits into the team's plans.
"So, with yesterday, you know, we have our rotations that we're doing, you know, Hollywood could obviously help us," Sirianni said, via Brooks Kubena of TheAthletic.com. "We obviously want to get him into the football game because his speed is real. It just didn't work out that way yesterday. There are games like that. There are games where you get shut out on catches. Unfortunately, there are games, they get shut out on reps. But we know that Hollywood can help us win football games, and his speed is real, and, quite frankly, just from my end, we want to get him into the football game, right? And so, you know, we'll make a better effort to do that next time, 'cause I know the playmaking ability that he can bring with his speed. But was pleased with how the wideouts played as a whole. Of course, there were things that you want back. They made a lot of plays down the field — and with different things with their job description. But, you know, I do want to see him in that football game and getting reps and contributing to this football team."
The Eagles' offense looked like a work in progress for considerable portions of Sunday's game, which was their first with offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. Quarterback Jalen Hurts engineered enough big plays to overcome the rough spots and we'll see if Brown fits into the Week 2 plan to create more of them.
#know #Eagles
2 months ago
At the end of Stage 1, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series field filed down pit road for standard pit stops, but things quickly went very wrong.
On the narrow pit road, there was a check-up that led to Rajah Caruth and Nick Sanchez spinning. It was an accordion effect as cars piled in, pushing each other into the wreck.
Caruth's car clipped crew members of Brent Crews' No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing, who also narrowly avoided being crushed by Sanchez's out-of-control car. It was a truly frightening moment that could have resulted in severe injuries, but thankfully, everyone was okay.
That was such a close call for Bryan Backus on the rear of the No. 19.
So glad to see him get up. pic.twitter.com/duFSFNxVnz
Most of the field was trapped behind the accident scene, unable to move. NASCAR was forced to immediately red flag the race.
#stage #caruth
On the narrow pit road, there was a check-up that led to Rajah Caruth and Nick Sanchez spinning. It was an accordion effect as cars piled in, pushing each other into the wreck.
Caruth's car clipped crew members of Brent Crews' No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing, who also narrowly avoided being crushed by Sanchez's out-of-control car. It was a truly frightening moment that could have resulted in severe injuries, but thankfully, everyone was okay.
That was such a close call for Bryan Backus on the rear of the No. 19.
So glad to see him get up. pic.twitter.com/duFSFNxVnz
Most of the field was trapped behind the accident scene, unable to move. NASCAR was forced to immediately red flag the race.
#stage #caruth
2 months ago
A Dominican Summer League player in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, Belfi Rivera, is at the heart of a deflating story that dropped on ProPublica about young baseball players in the Dominican Republic being preyed on and scammed.
Gus Garcia-Roberts, an investigative reporter who specializes in sports, released the article on Thursday, Sept. 10. Rivera is at the forefront as Garcia-Roberts exposes Santo Caraballo, whom Garcia-Roberts describes as "one of the most notorious moneylenders profiting from Dominican baseball," for receiving $950,000 of Rivera's money despite not having anything to do with Rivera's development.
That $950,000 is part of a $1.8 million deal the Diamondbacks pledged to pay him after he turned 16. Garcia-Roberts also found that these deals are made verbally, so no records can be found if a team decides they do not want to pay the kids.
MLB finds more players in the Dominican Republic than anywhere outside of the United States, so the league sees the country as a hotbed for talent. They work to sell the kids and families on a dream that they can become the next Ketel Marte, Geraldo Perdomo or whichever Dominican star they look up to. Oftentimes, like in Rivera's case, the players and families they talk to come from poor financial backgrounds.
Some takeaways from the story:
#garcia #diamondbacks
Gus Garcia-Roberts, an investigative reporter who specializes in sports, released the article on Thursday, Sept. 10. Rivera is at the forefront as Garcia-Roberts exposes Santo Caraballo, whom Garcia-Roberts describes as "one of the most notorious moneylenders profiting from Dominican baseball," for receiving $950,000 of Rivera's money despite not having anything to do with Rivera's development.
That $950,000 is part of a $1.8 million deal the Diamondbacks pledged to pay him after he turned 16. Garcia-Roberts also found that these deals are made verbally, so no records can be found if a team decides they do not want to pay the kids.
MLB finds more players in the Dominican Republic than anywhere outside of the United States, so the league sees the country as a hotbed for talent. They work to sell the kids and families on a dream that they can become the next Ketel Marte, Geraldo Perdomo or whichever Dominican star they look up to. Oftentimes, like in Rivera's case, the players and families they talk to come from poor financial backgrounds.
Some takeaways from the story:
#garcia #diamondbacks
2 months ago
All summer, Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson competed to be Matthew Stafford's backup under center. Bennett had the lead going into training camp and after playing well in practice and the preseason, he never let that lead go.
Sean McVay opted not to name a winner in that camp battle but on Thursday night, he was forced to make a decision. The Rams chose Bennett as their No. 2 quarterback, making Simpson a healthy scratch for the first game of the season.
McVay referred to Bennett and Simpson as 2A and 2B on the depth chart, despite listing Bennett as the No. 2 and Bennett third. It's no surprise that the Rams are going with Bennett behind Stafford, given his experience; this is his fourth year in the system.
Simpson played well in the preseason and training camp, making a strong case to win the backup job. However, Bennett is the safer choice because of how well he knows the offense. In the event that Stafford goes down, the Rams can feel confident that he'll operate the scheme and get the ball out on time to the proper receiver.
The Rams hope Bennett never has to see the field this season because if he does, it means Stafford got hurt. But for the time being, he's the No. 2 until Simpson overtakes him or something changes in the minds of the coaches.
#simpson #camp #lead #going
Sean McVay opted not to name a winner in that camp battle but on Thursday night, he was forced to make a decision. The Rams chose Bennett as their No. 2 quarterback, making Simpson a healthy scratch for the first game of the season.
McVay referred to Bennett and Simpson as 2A and 2B on the depth chart, despite listing Bennett as the No. 2 and Bennett third. It's no surprise that the Rams are going with Bennett behind Stafford, given his experience; this is his fourth year in the system.
Simpson played well in the preseason and training camp, making a strong case to win the backup job. However, Bennett is the safer choice because of how well he knows the offense. In the event that Stafford goes down, the Rams can feel confident that he'll operate the scheme and get the ball out on time to the proper receiver.
The Rams hope Bennett never has to see the field this season because if he does, it means Stafford got hurt. But for the time being, he's the No. 2 until Simpson overtakes him or something changes in the minds of the coaches.
#simpson #camp #lead #going
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NEW LONDON - This time, it wasn't like when he left Bloomfield for New Britain in 2001, or when he first went back home to New London in 2005.
Back then, anyone who played, coached, covered, reffed, regulated or followed Connecticut high school football in the slightest degree knew the name Jack Cochran.
It was arguably the biggest in the game and certainly the most polarizing. The volatile coach who had won a combined eight state championships with Bloomfield, New Britain and his alma mater New London, and routed many an overmatched opponent along the way, had a peerless resume for winning games and a reputation for controversial conduct. No matter what you thought about him, an introduction was not necessary.
But it's funny what can happen to even the most household of names, even in their hometown, if they stay on the shelf long enough.
Aside from a brief return in 2013 at Harding in Bridgeport, Jack Cochran was out of high school football for 17 years.
#school
Back then, anyone who played, coached, covered, reffed, regulated or followed Connecticut high school football in the slightest degree knew the name Jack Cochran.
It was arguably the biggest in the game and certainly the most polarizing. The volatile coach who had won a combined eight state championships with Bloomfield, New Britain and his alma mater New London, and routed many an overmatched opponent along the way, had a peerless resume for winning games and a reputation for controversial conduct. No matter what you thought about him, an introduction was not necessary.
But it's funny what can happen to even the most household of names, even in their hometown, if they stay on the shelf long enough.
Aside from a brief return in 2013 at Harding in Bridgeport, Jack Cochran was out of high school football for 17 years.
#school
2 months ago
Iliman Ndiaye has explained why he turned down Tottenham to join Manchester City by saying his determination to play Champions League football counted against Spurs.
The Senegalese winger completed a £60m move from Everton to City on deadline day but only after Tottenham were the first to bid for him.
Spurs were discussing a £60m move for Ndiaye – with Richarlison returning to Everton for £35m in a separate deal – but as soon as City showed an interest, the former Sheffield United player decided not to join a club that finished 17th in each of the last two seasons.
"For me it was always going to be City," he said. "I wanted Champions League and playing at one of the best teams in the world. I'm not saying Tottenham is not, but when Manchester City comes through, you don't say no.
"This is where I think I belong. I've worked hard to get to this point. When I was speaking with my wife, I was telling her if I had to leave Everton it would be somewhere where I know I would be playing Champions League."
#champions #league #ndiaye #join
The Senegalese winger completed a £60m move from Everton to City on deadline day but only after Tottenham were the first to bid for him.
Spurs were discussing a £60m move for Ndiaye – with Richarlison returning to Everton for £35m in a separate deal – but as soon as City showed an interest, the former Sheffield United player decided not to join a club that finished 17th in each of the last two seasons.
"For me it was always going to be City," he said. "I wanted Champions League and playing at one of the best teams in the world. I'm not saying Tottenham is not, but when Manchester City comes through, you don't say no.
"This is where I think I belong. I've worked hard to get to this point. When I was speaking with my wife, I was telling her if I had to leave Everton it would be somewhere where I know I would be playing Champions League."
#champions #league #ndiaye #join
2 months ago
In an interview for Sports Illustrated, the retired former NBA superstar revealed that he actively rooted for the Knicks to win the championship. "I kind of had them winning the entire time," Rose admitted. "My son is a Jalen [Brunson] fan. So he was cheering for them the whole playoffs. I called Rick [Brunson] right before they got to the Finals and told him that they was going to play against Wemby [Victor Wembanyama] now. And if they was going to play against them, that they was going to win."
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Derrick Rose on Knicks' ******* le: I had them winning the entire time
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This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Derrick Rose on Knicks' ******* le: I had them winning the entire time
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2 months ago
Michael Carrick insisted Manchester United have a stronger squad than they did last season as he said they have made the most of their money - despite being outspent by their Premier League rivals
United paid £148m for three midfielders, in Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, who came in as Casemiro left.
But they did not buy in other positions while Manchester City spent more than £400m, both Chelsea and Tottenham more than £300m and ***** nal, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Liverpool more then £200m.
Michael Carrick is happy with Manchester United's business (Getty)
Carrick is content with the business United have done and said: "We went in wanting to come out stronger from the group that we had last season, and we've definitely added to that. I think we've done a lot of good work in that respect. The situation is what it is, in terms of finances and what we can work with and what we're trying to get the most of.
#manchester #we 've
United paid £148m for three midfielders, in Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, who came in as Casemiro left.
But they did not buy in other positions while Manchester City spent more than £400m, both Chelsea and Tottenham more than £300m and ***** nal, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Liverpool more then £200m.
Michael Carrick is happy with Manchester United's business (Getty)
Carrick is content with the business United have done and said: "We went in wanting to come out stronger from the group that we had last season, and we've definitely added to that. I think we've done a lot of good work in that respect. The situation is what it is, in terms of finances and what we can work with and what we're trying to get the most of.
#manchester #we 've
2 months ago
There's few things more excruciating for a fantasy football manager than watching one of your players waste away on a bad offense. Whether it's poor play-calling, offensive line play or an incompetent quarterback, even the best receivers and running backs can struggle to break through because of their circumstances.
We've already identified the teams to avoid in fantasy for that reason, and now it's the flip side of that coin. Here are five teams worth targeting in 2026 fantasy football drafts, as they could produce enough offensive fireworks to have several players worth rostering.
The Chargers brought in OC Mike McDaniel to revitalize their offense after he did wonders with Tua Tagovailoa in Miami. Tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt are now healthy as well, so it's full speed ahead for Justin Herbert, running back Omarion Hampton and receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston. I'm targeting Johnston late in all my drafts, as he's the Chargers' undisputed deep threat with Herbert one of the NFL's best deep passers. Johnston is a steal at his current ADP.
Dallas has the NFL's most fearsome wide receiver duo in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, plus a surgically accurate quarterback in Dak Prescott. Javonte Williams is also coming off a career year as the team's lead running back, and his powerful style should continue to be a perfect complement to the high-flying pass game. All four players are worth targeting, but tight end Jake Ferguson is a fade at his current ADP as his game is touchdown-reliant and lacks the verticality of, say, Isaiah Likely or Juwan Johnson.
Ben Johnson has a case to be the NFL's brightest offensive mind, so it's wise to load up on Bears in drafts. D'Andre Swift is a perfect RB2 if you go WR heavy early. Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III have a big chance to outplay their ADP if Caleb Williams can take the leap many are expecting. And as for the tight end skyrocketing up draft boards, Colston Loveland has a chance for a Travis Kelce-type season if he can stay healthy and build off the momentum he had late last season.
#johnston
We've already identified the teams to avoid in fantasy for that reason, and now it's the flip side of that coin. Here are five teams worth targeting in 2026 fantasy football drafts, as they could produce enough offensive fireworks to have several players worth rostering.
The Chargers brought in OC Mike McDaniel to revitalize their offense after he did wonders with Tua Tagovailoa in Miami. Tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt are now healthy as well, so it's full speed ahead for Justin Herbert, running back Omarion Hampton and receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston. I'm targeting Johnston late in all my drafts, as he's the Chargers' undisputed deep threat with Herbert one of the NFL's best deep passers. Johnston is a steal at his current ADP.
Dallas has the NFL's most fearsome wide receiver duo in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, plus a surgically accurate quarterback in Dak Prescott. Javonte Williams is also coming off a career year as the team's lead running back, and his powerful style should continue to be a perfect complement to the high-flying pass game. All four players are worth targeting, but tight end Jake Ferguson is a fade at his current ADP as his game is touchdown-reliant and lacks the verticality of, say, Isaiah Likely or Juwan Johnson.
Ben Johnson has a case to be the NFL's brightest offensive mind, so it's wise to load up on Bears in drafts. D'Andre Swift is a perfect RB2 if you go WR heavy early. Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III have a big chance to outplay their ADP if Caleb Williams can take the leap many are expecting. And as for the tight end skyrocketing up draft boards, Colston Loveland has a chance for a Travis Kelce-type season if he can stay healthy and build off the momentum he had late last season.
#johnston
2 months ago
Even with the Premier League's attempts to promote economic restraint and competitive balance, the ******* ans of English men's pro soccer are still spending at record levels.
English clubs spent a record $4.7 billion during the now-concluded summer transfer window, up 11% from the prior milestone set last year and more than triple the level from just five years ago. Manchester City also became the first club to surpass $600 million in a single transfer window, spending $618 million, including $169 million for Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez from rival club Chelsea.
That outlay happened despite the club entering a transition period in its first season without iconic coach Pep Guardiola. Man City, however, has picked right back up under new coach Enzo Maresca, winning its first two matches in the just-started 2026–27 Premier League season.
Premier League spending was predictably top-heavy, with Man City and fellow behemoths Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Liverpool, and defending league champion ******* nal combining for $2.75 billion of the $4.7 billion in total spending. Each of those clubs, however, also sold players, bringing in revenue to help counter the transfer spending outflow.
Eleven of the 20 Premier League clubs, meanwhile, set individual records in their summer transfer spending this year.
#spending #league #billion #club
English clubs spent a record $4.7 billion during the now-concluded summer transfer window, up 11% from the prior milestone set last year and more than triple the level from just five years ago. Manchester City also became the first club to surpass $600 million in a single transfer window, spending $618 million, including $169 million for Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez from rival club Chelsea.
That outlay happened despite the club entering a transition period in its first season without iconic coach Pep Guardiola. Man City, however, has picked right back up under new coach Enzo Maresca, winning its first two matches in the just-started 2026–27 Premier League season.
Premier League spending was predictably top-heavy, with Man City and fellow behemoths Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Liverpool, and defending league champion ******* nal combining for $2.75 billion of the $4.7 billion in total spending. Each of those clubs, however, also sold players, bringing in revenue to help counter the transfer spending outflow.
Eleven of the 20 Premier League clubs, meanwhile, set individual records in their summer transfer spending this year.
#spending #league #billion #club
2 months ago
Swindon Town have signed forward Antwoine Hackford from AFC Wimbledon on a two-year deal, brought in Stevenage's Dan Butler on loan, and handed striker Aaron Drinan a new contract.
Hackford, 22, arrives at the Robins for an undisclosed fee after scoring six goals in his only full season at Plough Lane, and becomes manager Ian Holloway's 10th signing of the summer transfer window.
He started his career at Sheffield United, enjoying loan spells at Alfreton Town, Burton Albion and Port Vale, before his permanent switch to AFC Wimbledon last summer.
Hackford helped Vale gain promotion to League One during his loan spell at the club and has now been reunited with former team-mates Mitch Clark and Connor Ripley at the County Ground.
Meanwhile, 32-year-old former Portsmouth, Peterborough United, Newport and Torquay defender Butler joins the Robins on a season-long loan.
#loan #wimbledon #robins
Hackford, 22, arrives at the Robins for an undisclosed fee after scoring six goals in his only full season at Plough Lane, and becomes manager Ian Holloway's 10th signing of the summer transfer window.
He started his career at Sheffield United, enjoying loan spells at Alfreton Town, Burton Albion and Port Vale, before his permanent switch to AFC Wimbledon last summer.
Hackford helped Vale gain promotion to League One during his loan spell at the club and has now been reunited with former team-mates Mitch Clark and Connor Ripley at the County Ground.
Meanwhile, 32-year-old former Portsmouth, Peterborough United, Newport and Torquay defender Butler joins the Robins on a season-long loan.
#loan #wimbledon #robins
2 months ago
A former Michigan State football star linebacker has been signed to the local Detroit Lions' practice squad.
Former Spartans linebacker Joe Bachie has been signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad. The move comes one day after he was released by the Lions as part of their 53-man roster cut downs. Bachie had a strong showing during training camp, with some believing he would make the Lions' roster. But at least he will now still remain with the organization on their practice squad.
Bachie is entering his seventh season in the NFL, playing most recently for the Tennessee ****** ans this past season. In his career, he has appeared in 66 games (including seven starts) and recorded 77 tackles and two passes defended.
Bachie starred for the Spartans from 2016 to 2019, appearing in 39 games during his Michigan State career. He finished his college career with 284 tackles, eight sacks, five interceptions, two fumble recovers and four forced fumbles.
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Former Spartans linebacker Joe Bachie has been signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad. The move comes one day after he was released by the Lions as part of their 53-man roster cut downs. Bachie had a strong showing during training camp, with some believing he would make the Lions' roster. But at least he will now still remain with the organization on their practice squad.
Bachie is entering his seventh season in the NFL, playing most recently for the Tennessee ****** ans this past season. In his career, he has appeared in 66 games (including seven starts) and recorded 77 tackles and two passes defended.
Bachie starred for the Spartans from 2016 to 2019, appearing in 39 games during his Michigan State career. He finished his college career with 284 tackles, eight sacks, five interceptions, two fumble recovers and four forced fumbles.
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2 months ago
The New England Patriots were quite busy over the weekend, making 42 combined transactions to go from previously 91 to 53 players on their active roster. A majority of those moves were expected to happen, but the team of head coach Mike Vrabel nonetheless managed to pull off some minor surprises.
With that in mind, let's take a look at the moves that can be qualified as surprises through the lens of our established winners and losers format. It would be easy to label the 53 men on the active roster as winners and the rest as losers, but every situation is different and the reality much more nuanced than simply asking who is in or out.
QB Behren Morton: With Drake Maye a franchise-caliber player and Tommy DeVito an able and experienced backup, the top of the Patriots' quarterback depth chart was set in stone throughout the summer. The question was whether or not Morton had done enough to warrant being kept as one of the 53 players on the roster. Turns out he had. Despite some shortcomings elsewhere on the team, he made it through cutdown day as QB3 and the projected emergency option on game day.
OT Dametrious Crownover: Shortly before the cutdown deadline at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, the Patriots made a trade with the Vikings to bring in versatile offensive lineman Walter Rouse, a player capable of lining up at both tackle and guard. And yet, despite his presence, the team decided to keep four pure tackles on the initial 53. Three of those — Will Campbell, Morgan Moses, Caleb Lomu — were set in stone to begin with, but Crownover's position seemed less secure with Rouse in the mix. However, he seemingly had nothing to worry about and done enough over the summer to secure a roster spot in lieu of nominal OT4 Marcus Bryant.
ED Quintayvious Hutchins: The defensive edge had been in the spotlight going back to the offseason, and it remains a question at this point as well. Through the cutdown deadline, however, the Patriots opted to go with four players, Hutchins among them. His inclusion over fellow edges Bradyn Swinson and Jesse Luketa might have come surprisingly, but the seventh-round draft pick has developed nicely over the summer to make the pair expendable.
#cutdown #morton
With that in mind, let's take a look at the moves that can be qualified as surprises through the lens of our established winners and losers format. It would be easy to label the 53 men on the active roster as winners and the rest as losers, but every situation is different and the reality much more nuanced than simply asking who is in or out.
QB Behren Morton: With Drake Maye a franchise-caliber player and Tommy DeVito an able and experienced backup, the top of the Patriots' quarterback depth chart was set in stone throughout the summer. The question was whether or not Morton had done enough to warrant being kept as one of the 53 players on the roster. Turns out he had. Despite some shortcomings elsewhere on the team, he made it through cutdown day as QB3 and the projected emergency option on game day.
OT Dametrious Crownover: Shortly before the cutdown deadline at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, the Patriots made a trade with the Vikings to bring in versatile offensive lineman Walter Rouse, a player capable of lining up at both tackle and guard. And yet, despite his presence, the team decided to keep four pure tackles on the initial 53. Three of those — Will Campbell, Morgan Moses, Caleb Lomu — were set in stone to begin with, but Crownover's position seemed less secure with Rouse in the mix. However, he seemingly had nothing to worry about and done enough over the summer to secure a roster spot in lieu of nominal OT4 Marcus Bryant.
ED Quintayvious Hutchins: The defensive edge had been in the spotlight going back to the offseason, and it remains a question at this point as well. Through the cutdown deadline, however, the Patriots opted to go with four players, Hutchins among them. His inclusion over fellow edges Bradyn Swinson and Jesse Luketa might have come surprisingly, but the seventh-round draft pick has developed nicely over the summer to make the pair expendable.
#cutdown #morton
2 months ago
Kyle McCord's dazzling preseason with the Green Bay Packers is ending with a trade to South Florida. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Packers are trading the second-year quarterback to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2028 NFL draft.
In Miami, McCord will slot in as the backup quarterback behind former Packers backup Malik Willis.
The Packers, meanwhile, will need to find a third quarterback to develop behind Jordan Love and Tyrod Taylor, the only two quarterbacks left on the roster.
The Packers signed McCord, a 2025 draft pick of the Philadelphia Eagles, to a futures deal in January. He emerged as the third quarterback in training camp and was excellent during the preseason, throwing four touchdown passes without an interception or turnover. He played the entire preseason finale, and he led the Packers back from an 11-point deficit late in the fourth quarter with a pair of touchdown passes to Kisean Johnson.
The trade solves a problem for both the Packers and Dolphins. McCord proved he could play this summer but was stuck behind Taylor, a veteran who was brought in as the top backup. Instead of keeping a third quarterback on the 53-man roster, the Packers are getting a draft pick back for a player in demand. The Dolphins, meanwhile, get to skip the waivers claim process while adding a young developmental quarterback to a young, developing roster under former Packers coach Jeff Hafley.
#packers #dolphins #preseason #behind
In Miami, McCord will slot in as the backup quarterback behind former Packers backup Malik Willis.
The Packers, meanwhile, will need to find a third quarterback to develop behind Jordan Love and Tyrod Taylor, the only two quarterbacks left on the roster.
The Packers signed McCord, a 2025 draft pick of the Philadelphia Eagles, to a futures deal in January. He emerged as the third quarterback in training camp and was excellent during the preseason, throwing four touchdown passes without an interception or turnover. He played the entire preseason finale, and he led the Packers back from an 11-point deficit late in the fourth quarter with a pair of touchdown passes to Kisean Johnson.
The trade solves a problem for both the Packers and Dolphins. McCord proved he could play this summer but was stuck behind Taylor, a veteran who was brought in as the top backup. Instead of keeping a third quarterback on the 53-man roster, the Packers are getting a draft pick back for a player in demand. The Dolphins, meanwhile, get to skip the waivers claim process while adding a young developmental quarterback to a young, developing roster under former Packers coach Jeff Hafley.
#packers #dolphins #preseason #behind
2 months ago
A first top-flight meeting between Coventry City and Hull City becomes the 1,454th different fixture to be played in England's top division and the 942nd since the Premier League was formed. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the key themes going into Saturday's match.
These newly promoted sides face each other having had contrasting fortunes from tough ****** ignments on their Premier League comebacks.
Having been roundly tipped to make an immediate return to the Championship, Hull City were in dreamland after confounding their critics as the Tigers tore into Manchester United.
The doom-laden pre-season predictions had irked everyone at the club, with head coach Sergej Jakirovic calling it "disrespect", so a 2-0 victory over the 13-time Premier League champions will have tasted particularly sweet.
"We are trying to prove people wrong," he said afterwards. "I know there are 37 games to go, but this is a good base for the future.
#championship #tigers
These newly promoted sides face each other having had contrasting fortunes from tough ****** ignments on their Premier League comebacks.
Having been roundly tipped to make an immediate return to the Championship, Hull City were in dreamland after confounding their critics as the Tigers tore into Manchester United.
The doom-laden pre-season predictions had irked everyone at the club, with head coach Sergej Jakirovic calling it "disrespect", so a 2-0 victory over the 13-time Premier League champions will have tasted particularly sweet.
"We are trying to prove people wrong," he said afterwards. "I know there are 37 games to go, but this is a good base for the future.
#championship #tigers
2 months ago
Celtic captain Callum McGregor accepted there were no excuses for the players after their incredible Champions League play-off collapse.
McGregor put his team 4-0 up on aggregate against LASK when he struck from 18 yards in the 21st minute in Austria but they went on to lose 5-1 on the night after extra time.
Defeat sends Celtic into the Europa League and delivers a damaging financial blow that will cost the club at least £20million.
"We got what we deserved," McGregor told Amazon Prime. "I thought we were so passive. All night. We actually looked scared to go and win the game, and when you are 3-0 up it's psychological.
"To be honest I didn't think we were that good in the first leg either. We scored at good times and kind of got away with it. You go 3-0 and you think you've got a real chance but when you play like that you can't have any excuse whatsoever.
#think #callum
McGregor put his team 4-0 up on aggregate against LASK when he struck from 18 yards in the 21st minute in Austria but they went on to lose 5-1 on the night after extra time.
Defeat sends Celtic into the Europa League and delivers a damaging financial blow that will cost the club at least £20million.
"We got what we deserved," McGregor told Amazon Prime. "I thought we were so passive. All night. We actually looked scared to go and win the game, and when you are 3-0 up it's psychological.
"To be honest I didn't think we were that good in the first leg either. We scored at good times and kind of got away with it. You go 3-0 and you think you've got a real chance but when you play like that you can't have any excuse whatsoever.
#think #callum
2 months ago
NEW YORK – Lost in the Yankees' 8-3 win Sunday over Toronto was another solid performance by their bullpen.
Paul Blackburn delivered two drama-free scoreless innings after Carlos Rodon's four-inning start, and Brent Headrick – one of the game's most reliable setup relievers – registered the final four outs.
Since June 3, a period of 70 games, the Yankees' bullpen owns an MLB-best 2.44 ERA.
Winners of six of their last seven games, the Yankees begin an interesting week at home, with a few key things to watch.
It's not clear exactly when Aaron Judge might resume hitting on the field, but that seems to be the next step toward his recovery from a first right rib fracture.
#york #sunday
Paul Blackburn delivered two drama-free scoreless innings after Carlos Rodon's four-inning start, and Brent Headrick – one of the game's most reliable setup relievers – registered the final four outs.
Since June 3, a period of 70 games, the Yankees' bullpen owns an MLB-best 2.44 ERA.
Winners of six of their last seven games, the Yankees begin an interesting week at home, with a few key things to watch.
It's not clear exactly when Aaron Judge might resume hitting on the field, but that seems to be the next step toward his recovery from a first right rib fracture.
#york #sunday
2 months ago
Elye Wahi touched down in Nice late last night ahead of his loan move to Le Gym from Eintracht Frankfurt. The Ivory Coast international also spent last season on loan at OGC Nice.
Fans gathered at Nice Airport late on Sunday night to welcome Wahi. The former Olympique de Marseille, RC Lens, and Montpellier HSC forward spent the second half of last season on loan at the Allianz Riviera. It was his goals that ultimately kept the club in Ligue 1. After netting in the promotion/ relegation playoff against AS Saint-Étienne, keeping Nice in the top flight, Wahi gave an interview in which he was very emotional and grateful to the club.
However, due to Nice's finances, it was not possible to include a buy option. Another loan move would be beyond Nice, it was thought, however, they have succeeded in reaching an agreement with their German counterparts. Wahi has arrived on the Côte d'Azur ahead of his medical. This time, his loan will include a buy option valued at €15m, Nice-Matin understands.
Speaking in a press conference attended by Get French Football News on Saturday night, following a 0-0 draw against FC Lorient, Olivier Pantaloni said that he was "impatient to have a signing" in attack. He added that he would be having talks with his superiors to understand the status of any deal(s). And just hours later, Wahi is in Nice and expected to complete a return.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle – reporting from Nice
#late #ahead #move
Fans gathered at Nice Airport late on Sunday night to welcome Wahi. The former Olympique de Marseille, RC Lens, and Montpellier HSC forward spent the second half of last season on loan at the Allianz Riviera. It was his goals that ultimately kept the club in Ligue 1. After netting in the promotion/ relegation playoff against AS Saint-Étienne, keeping Nice in the top flight, Wahi gave an interview in which he was very emotional and grateful to the club.
However, due to Nice's finances, it was not possible to include a buy option. Another loan move would be beyond Nice, it was thought, however, they have succeeded in reaching an agreement with their German counterparts. Wahi has arrived on the Côte d'Azur ahead of his medical. This time, his loan will include a buy option valued at €15m, Nice-Matin understands.
Speaking in a press conference attended by Get French Football News on Saturday night, following a 0-0 draw against FC Lorient, Olivier Pantaloni said that he was "impatient to have a signing" in attack. He added that he would be having talks with his superiors to understand the status of any deal(s). And just hours later, Wahi is in Nice and expected to complete a return.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle – reporting from Nice
#late #ahead #move
2 months ago
Under the new coaching staff at Michigan State, the Spartans got their recruiting started with Massillon (OH) running back Savior Owens. Owens, who made his pledge the first of the new coaching staff's tenure, remains the only running back committed in the 2027 recruiting class.
On Friday, Owens got his high school season stated at Washington High School. In a game against Glenville, a 31-18 win for Massillon, Owens ran the ball 26 times for 180 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team to a win.
Watch highlights from the big opening night win, including Owens two touchdowns:
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#owens
On Friday, Owens got his high school season stated at Washington High School. In a game against Glenville, a 31-18 win for Massillon, Owens ran the ball 26 times for 180 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team to a win.
Watch highlights from the big opening night win, including Owens two touchdowns:
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#owens
2 months ago
Jalen Redmond has quietly become one of the Minnesota Vikings' best defenders. An undrafted free agent in 2023, Redmond signed with the Vikings in 2024. He posted a 77.2 PFF grade on 208 snaps in his first season in Minnesota.
Last year, he became one of the most reliable players on the team. Redmond's 72.8 grade ranked third among qualifying defenders, and his 793 snaps were 246 more than veteran free-agent addition Javon Hargrave, who signed a two-year, $30 million contract in the offseason.
PFF's Gordon McGuiness has expectations that Redmond can take another step in 2026, citing him as their "breakout candidate" for the Vikings in 2026.
"[Redmond] developed into a more well-rounded player [in 2025], generating 35 pressures on 369 pass-rushing snaps, with nine resulting in combined sacks and quarterback hits, while earning a 72.7 PFF run-defense grade," McGuiness wrote.
Minnesota is expecting big things from its two highly drafted rookies, but they have high hopes that Redmond can continue his surprising ascension in 2026. If they can get that, the Vikings could have one of the best defensive lines in football.
#minnesota #snaps #agent
Last year, he became one of the most reliable players on the team. Redmond's 72.8 grade ranked third among qualifying defenders, and his 793 snaps were 246 more than veteran free-agent addition Javon Hargrave, who signed a two-year, $30 million contract in the offseason.
PFF's Gordon McGuiness has expectations that Redmond can take another step in 2026, citing him as their "breakout candidate" for the Vikings in 2026.
"[Redmond] developed into a more well-rounded player [in 2025], generating 35 pressures on 369 pass-rushing snaps, with nine resulting in combined sacks and quarterback hits, while earning a 72.7 PFF run-defense grade," McGuiness wrote.
Minnesota is expecting big things from its two highly drafted rookies, but they have high hopes that Redmond can continue his surprising ascension in 2026. If they can get that, the Vikings could have one of the best defensive lines in football.
#minnesota #snaps #agent
2 months ago
The kings of the Greater Catholic League Co-Ed captured a share of an eighth consecutive league ******* le last season. Two entire graduating classes — 2022 and 2025 — with no crossovers between them were both able to make their way through all four years winning league ******* les each year.
Those are lofty expectations for the newest set of incoming freshmen this year.
"Every year we lose some good players from last year," head coach Nick Yordy said. "But some of the guys that we did lose, these younger guys are really taking advantage of an opportunity to step up and get out on the field on a Friday night and go out there and try to win some football games."
That's not to say Badin will be made up of underclassmen as it does have several returning juniors and seniors, but the number of seniors lost, as Yordy indicated, does leave many questions for the Rams to answer this year.
It is easy fuel for motivation to prove any doubters wrong, according to senior Emmett Sackenheim.
#year #league #last #seniors
Those are lofty expectations for the newest set of incoming freshmen this year.
"Every year we lose some good players from last year," head coach Nick Yordy said. "But some of the guys that we did lose, these younger guys are really taking advantage of an opportunity to step up and get out on the field on a Friday night and go out there and try to win some football games."
That's not to say Badin will be made up of underclassmen as it does have several returning juniors and seniors, but the number of seniors lost, as Yordy indicated, does leave many questions for the Rams to answer this year.
It is easy fuel for motivation to prove any doubters wrong, according to senior Emmett Sackenheim.
#year #league #last #seniors
3 months ago
PITTSBURGH – Sometimes a game looks like it's headed one way and then heads another in an instant, which is what happened to the Detroit Tigers in their 4-1 loss to the Pirates Tuesday, Aug. 18, at PNC Park.
Keider Montero had a perfect game going for a while and then lost his ability to throw strikes. But then the Tigers starting pitcher only gave up three runs in five innings, and wasn't the only reason they lost.
They couldn't hit. Or even manufacture many chances. Not more than one, anyway, as Braxton Ashcraft stymied the Tigers for eight innings, giving up only five hits that felt like even less.
One was to rookie outfielder Brett Callahan, who is the latest in a recent string of call-ups who've announced themselves loudly at the Major League level, and did so again Tuesday with a solo home run in the fifth.
Callahan's blast gave the Tigers a lead that Montero relinquished in the bottom of the inning, and they never threatened again.
#tigers #only #lost #innings
Keider Montero had a perfect game going for a while and then lost his ability to throw strikes. But then the Tigers starting pitcher only gave up three runs in five innings, and wasn't the only reason they lost.
They couldn't hit. Or even manufacture many chances. Not more than one, anyway, as Braxton Ashcraft stymied the Tigers for eight innings, giving up only five hits that felt like even less.
One was to rookie outfielder Brett Callahan, who is the latest in a recent string of call-ups who've announced themselves loudly at the Major League level, and did so again Tuesday with a solo home run in the fifth.
Callahan's blast gave the Tigers a lead that Montero relinquished in the bottom of the inning, and they never threatened again.
#tigers #only #lost #innings
3 months ago
MONCHENGLADBACH, GERMANY - AUGUST 15: Coach Unai Emery of Aston Villa during the Club Friendly match between Borussia Monchengladbach v Aston Villa at the Borussia Park on August 15, 2026 in Monchengladbach Germany (Photo by Joris Verwijst/Soccrates/Getty Images)
Since Unai Emery's appointment as Aston Villa manager in October 2022, only **** nal and Manchester City have won more points in the Premier League than the Spaniard's team. While Emery took over a side that was fighting the threat of relegation at the time, Villa is now considered one of English soccer's strongest outfits.
This summer, however, has been one of fundamental change at Villa Park. Youri Tielemans left to join Manchester United with Chelsea moving to land Morgan Rogers for a fee of $157m, making the attacking midfielder the most expensive English player in Premier League history.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 15: Morgan Rogers of Chelsea during the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea and Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2026 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Lucas Digne left to sign for Paris Saint-Germain with Emi Martinez and Ollie Watkins potentially on their way out of Villa Park as well. This summer has been Aston Villa's most challenging in the four years since Emery took over. The club's squad now is very different to the one that finished the 2025/26 season.
#villa #aston #emery #Chelsea
Since Unai Emery's appointment as Aston Villa manager in October 2022, only **** nal and Manchester City have won more points in the Premier League than the Spaniard's team. While Emery took over a side that was fighting the threat of relegation at the time, Villa is now considered one of English soccer's strongest outfits.
This summer, however, has been one of fundamental change at Villa Park. Youri Tielemans left to join Manchester United with Chelsea moving to land Morgan Rogers for a fee of $157m, making the attacking midfielder the most expensive English player in Premier League history.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 15: Morgan Rogers of Chelsea during the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea and Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2026 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Lucas Digne left to sign for Paris Saint-Germain with Emi Martinez and Ollie Watkins potentially on their way out of Villa Park as well. This summer has been Aston Villa's most challenging in the four years since Emery took over. The club's squad now is very different to the one that finished the 2025/26 season.
#villa #aston #emery #Chelsea
3 months ago
The Inner Circle 27 touches down inside Bangkok's legendary Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, August 21, streaming live in Asia primetime exclusively for subscribers at live.onefc.com.
A card loaded with World ******* le implications, veteran firepower, and hungry newcomers awaits the global fan base this week. In total, four Muay Thai bouts and one kickboxing clash make up a lineup built to deliver drama from top to bottom.
Here are three explosive reasons to tune in to The Inner Circle 27 this week.
In the headline attraction, former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World ******* le challenger Songchainoi "Mini-Hulk" Kiatsongrit faces fellow Thai standout Banluelok Sitwatcharachai in a high-stakes clash that has barnburner written all over it.
Songchainoi has been every bit as good as advertised since arriving on the global stage, carrying a 10-3 promotional record built on explosive combinations, sharp technical striking, and the kind of well-rounded ******* nal that earned him a crack at the divisional strap.
#muay #songchainoi
A card loaded with World ******* le implications, veteran firepower, and hungry newcomers awaits the global fan base this week. In total, four Muay Thai bouts and one kickboxing clash make up a lineup built to deliver drama from top to bottom.
Here are three explosive reasons to tune in to The Inner Circle 27 this week.
In the headline attraction, former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World ******* le challenger Songchainoi "Mini-Hulk" Kiatsongrit faces fellow Thai standout Banluelok Sitwatcharachai in a high-stakes clash that has barnburner written all over it.
Songchainoi has been every bit as good as advertised since arriving on the global stage, carrying a 10-3 promotional record built on explosive combinations, sharp technical striking, and the kind of well-rounded ******* nal that earned him a crack at the divisional strap.
#muay #songchainoi
3 months ago
USA Today's Austin Curtright named the top 10 most impactful transfers in the Big Ten for the 2026 college football season. There are a lot of impact positions in this group of course.
Now, will all these transfers pan out? Not necessarily. But, these teams took some big swings in some cases to fill roster holes and it could be boom or bust. Not to mention, there are a few quarterbacks on this list.
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So without further ado, let's take a look at the 10 most impactful transfers in the Big Ten for 2026. We'll start out west with two guys who followed their coach for a new, sunny location!
Knight followed his head coach Bob Chesney to the Big Ten after playing for James Madison. It took him until 2024 to get solid reps and get moving, but he broke out in 2025.
#impactful #austin
Now, will all these transfers pan out? Not necessarily. But, these teams took some big swings in some cases to fill roster holes and it could be boom or bust. Not to mention, there are a few quarterbacks on this list.
$19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage
So without further ado, let's take a look at the 10 most impactful transfers in the Big Ten for 2026. We'll start out west with two guys who followed their coach for a new, sunny location!
Knight followed his head coach Bob Chesney to the Big Ten after playing for James Madison. It took him until 2024 to get solid reps and get moving, but he broke out in 2025.
#impactful #austin
3 months ago
Cameroon cruised to a 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi to claim their first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) **** le.
Marie Ngah Manga's close-range header put the Indomitable Lionesses ahead in the 20th minute and Naomi Eto doubled the lead with a stunning volley on the half hour mark in the Moroccan capital Rabat.
The Central Africans made it 3-0 in the third minute of first-half added time as Eto rounded Malawi goalkeeper Mercy Sikelo and put the ball on a plate for striker Ngah Manga.
Malawi, the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2026 at 153rd in the world, reached the final on the back of the attacking prowess of the Chawinga sisters Tabitha and Temwa.
However, the two Scorchers stars were well marshalled by the Cameroon defence, who ensured that the Southern Africans were unable to secure a fairy tale ending to their unexpected run at the tournament.
#wafcon #first #minute
Marie Ngah Manga's close-range header put the Indomitable Lionesses ahead in the 20th minute and Naomi Eto doubled the lead with a stunning volley on the half hour mark in the Moroccan capital Rabat.
The Central Africans made it 3-0 in the third minute of first-half added time as Eto rounded Malawi goalkeeper Mercy Sikelo and put the ball on a plate for striker Ngah Manga.
Malawi, the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2026 at 153rd in the world, reached the final on the back of the attacking prowess of the Chawinga sisters Tabitha and Temwa.
However, the two Scorchers stars were well marshalled by the Cameroon defence, who ensured that the Southern Africans were unable to secure a fairy tale ending to their unexpected run at the tournament.
#wafcon #first #minute
3 months ago
In Saturday's preseason game, Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks took his biggest step yet in his long road to recovery from his second serious knee injury.
Brooks got on the field in live action and had four touches with the first-string offense. He didn't do anything spectacular, but merely playing was a bit step for him after tearing the ACL in his right knee in his final college game, and then tearing the same ACL in just the third game of his pro career.
In 2023 at Texas, Brooks tore the ACL the first time. He then declared for the 2024 NFL draft, and the Panthers liked his talent enough to pick him in the second round, even though he was still recovering. Brooks didn't get onto the field until November of his rookie season while he recovered from the college injury, and after carrying the ball just nine times in the NFL, he tore the ACL in Week 14 of 2024. That injury caused him to miss the rest of 2024 and the entire 2025 season.
Now Brooks is finally back, and Panthers coach Dave Canales said the team is excited to have him back.
"It just felt good to see him out there running, getting hit, getting tackled, popping up and going back to the huddle," Canales said of Brooks. "I got a little emotional just knowing the journey to get him back to that point."
#brooks #injury #step
Brooks got on the field in live action and had four touches with the first-string offense. He didn't do anything spectacular, but merely playing was a bit step for him after tearing the ACL in his right knee in his final college game, and then tearing the same ACL in just the third game of his pro career.
In 2023 at Texas, Brooks tore the ACL the first time. He then declared for the 2024 NFL draft, and the Panthers liked his talent enough to pick him in the second round, even though he was still recovering. Brooks didn't get onto the field until November of his rookie season while he recovered from the college injury, and after carrying the ball just nine times in the NFL, he tore the ACL in Week 14 of 2024. That injury caused him to miss the rest of 2024 and the entire 2025 season.
Now Brooks is finally back, and Panthers coach Dave Canales said the team is excited to have him back.
"It just felt good to see him out there running, getting hit, getting tackled, popping up and going back to the huddle," Canales said of Brooks. "I got a little emotional just knowing the journey to get him back to that point."
#brooks #injury #step
3 months ago
Netting a sublime first goal for the club in Leeds United's emphatic 4-0 victory over FC Augsburg was defender Tarik Muharemović, acrobatically lashing a powerful overhead kick into the back of the net as the Whites rounded off their pre-season campaign in style.
With the Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest just around the corner, goals elsewhere from Anton Stach, James Justin and Lukas Nmecha helped the Whites to the win in what was an important outing at Elland Road.
"I don't even know!" the 6ft 4' defender laughed, discussing the audacious effort. "I just jumped. I just tried. Thank God it went how it went! First goal at home, a special moment.
"But at the end of the day, I am really happy how we finished the pre-season. I am really happy how the whole team played and how we fought. We showed our qualities and that is how we want to start the new season."
Since joining the club from Sassuolo, Muharemović has impressed in his first outings in white and he heaped praise on his teammates for helping him settle in so quickly.
#season #whites #club #defender
With the Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest just around the corner, goals elsewhere from Anton Stach, James Justin and Lukas Nmecha helped the Whites to the win in what was an important outing at Elland Road.
"I don't even know!" the 6ft 4' defender laughed, discussing the audacious effort. "I just jumped. I just tried. Thank God it went how it went! First goal at home, a special moment.
"But at the end of the day, I am really happy how we finished the pre-season. I am really happy how the whole team played and how we fought. We showed our qualities and that is how we want to start the new season."
Since joining the club from Sassuolo, Muharemović has impressed in his first outings in white and he heaped praise on his teammates for helping him settle in so quickly.
#season #whites #club #defender
