24 days ago
How to Watch Penguins vs. Mammoth Tonight: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for NHL Game originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Penguins will close out a four-game road trip with a matchup against the Mammoth on Monday night.
It's been a rough stretch for the Pens, who have been outscored 16-7 in their last three losses, most recently falling to the Golden Knights on Saturday. Pittsburgh stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored against Vegas, but the Penguins were unable to match the Golden Knights' offensive firepower.
Now, Pittsburgh will try to snap out of its slump against a Utah squad that has won three of its last four games.
Here is everything you need to know about Penguins vs. Mammoth, including TV and streaming options for the game.
#knights #four
The Penguins will close out a four-game road trip with a matchup against the Mammoth on Monday night.
It's been a rough stretch for the Pens, who have been outscored 16-7 in their last three losses, most recently falling to the Golden Knights on Saturday. Pittsburgh stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored against Vegas, but the Penguins were unable to match the Golden Knights' offensive firepower.
Now, Pittsburgh will try to snap out of its slump against a Utah squad that has won three of its last four games.
Here is everything you need to know about Penguins vs. Mammoth, including TV and streaming options for the game.
#knights #four
2 months ago
Pistons rumors: Jalen Duren feels 'disrespected' amid Detroit extension stalemate appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
As All-NBA center Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons inch closer to the October 1 deadline, there are reportedly no signs of the two reaching an agreement. Duren and the Pistons remain at a stalemate amid negotiations on a potential contract extension ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The Sacramento Kings' reported interest in acquiring Duren was mentioned in addition to the All-Star center's frustration. The entire contract negotiating process over his future with the Pistons isn't sitting well with Duren, according to ESPN NBA Today's Marc Spears.
"Scott Perry ain't playing around; neither is BJ Armstrong," Spears said. "Scott Perry has a relationship with Jalen Duren dating back to when he was trying to get the Knicks to draft him, which they did. But they traded him to the Pistons. Scott Perry also has NFL ties from his father. Duren's agent is an NFL agent. So, he has a connection with him, and Duren likes Scott Perry a lot. He likes Sacramento a lot. The Pistons are focused on bringing him back. They have some optimism, but it's complicated.
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#pistons #perry #sacramento #spears
As All-NBA center Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons inch closer to the October 1 deadline, there are reportedly no signs of the two reaching an agreement. Duren and the Pistons remain at a stalemate amid negotiations on a potential contract extension ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The Sacramento Kings' reported interest in acquiring Duren was mentioned in addition to the All-Star center's frustration. The entire contract negotiating process over his future with the Pistons isn't sitting well with Duren, according to ESPN NBA Today's Marc Spears.
"Scott Perry ain't playing around; neither is BJ Armstrong," Spears said. "Scott Perry has a relationship with Jalen Duren dating back to when he was trying to get the Knicks to draft him, which they did. But they traded him to the Pistons. Scott Perry also has NFL ties from his father. Duren's agent is an NFL agent. So, he has a connection with him, and Duren likes Scott Perry a lot. He likes Sacramento a lot. The Pistons are focused on bringing him back. They have some optimism, but it's complicated.
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#pistons #perry #sacramento #spears
2 months ago
Former Cincinnati Reds great Joey Votto reacted to former St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina's induction into the team's Hall of Fame by tweeting, "Class player. Class franchise."
Votto still played for the Reds in 2022 when he tweeted minutes before the start a series finale against the Cardinals at Great American Ball Park and called for "appreciation for the experience of competing against Cards icons" Molina and Albert Pujols.
Pujols was inducted alongside Molina into the Cardinals' Hall of Fame.
Molina and former Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips were the principals in a memorable Reds-Cardinals brawl in August 2010.
#reds #great
Votto still played for the Reds in 2022 when he tweeted minutes before the start a series finale against the Cardinals at Great American Ball Park and called for "appreciation for the experience of competing against Cards icons" Molina and Albert Pujols.
Pujols was inducted alongside Molina into the Cardinals' Hall of Fame.
Molina and former Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips were the principals in a memorable Reds-Cardinals brawl in August 2010.
#reds #great
2 months ago
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Haynes Academy faced off against Sophie B. Wright on Thursday night.
The Yellowjackets won the contest, 39-32.
Here are highlights featured on WGNO's Friday Night Football.
You can catch more high school football action on Season 35 of WGNO's Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The show airs Friday nights at 11 p.m. on NOLA 38, the CW. It replays at midnight on WGNO.
Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter.
#wgno #Friday #night #thursday
The Yellowjackets won the contest, 39-32.
Here are highlights featured on WGNO's Friday Night Football.
You can catch more high school football action on Season 35 of WGNO's Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The show airs Friday nights at 11 p.m. on NOLA 38, the CW. It replays at midnight on WGNO.
Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter.
#wgno #Friday #night #thursday
2 months ago
RB Christian McCaffrey carried the ball 10 times for 68 yards versus the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. McCaffrey was targeted eight times in the passing game, hauling in five **** for 20 yards.
SOURCE: ESPN
Why It Matters: You never want to read too much into a single game, particularly in Week 1, but it was surprising to see how much burn Kaelon Black got. Perhaps some early big hits on CMC played a role. Perhaps San Francisco's ability to work from in front was the reason. Regardless, the rookie carried the ball 14 times in Melbourne. For comparison, last year's backup Brian Robinson averaged 5.4 carries per game and never had more than nine in a single game. McCaffrey still turned 15 touches into a respectable 88 yards, and he'll belong right back in your lineup as an RB1 in Week 2. It's a situation that bears watching, however.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Christian McCaffrey posts 88 yards in opener
#mccaffrey
SOURCE: ESPN
Why It Matters: You never want to read too much into a single game, particularly in Week 1, but it was surprising to see how much burn Kaelon Black got. Perhaps some early big hits on CMC played a role. Perhaps San Francisco's ability to work from in front was the reason. Regardless, the rookie carried the ball 14 times in Melbourne. For comparison, last year's backup Brian Robinson averaged 5.4 carries per game and never had more than nine in a single game. McCaffrey still turned 15 touches into a respectable 88 yards, and he'll belong right back in your lineup as an RB1 in Week 2. It's a situation that bears watching, however.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Christian McCaffrey posts 88 yards in opener
#mccaffrey
2 months ago
MLB fans expecting Aaron Judge to immediately return to his usual role may have to wait, with New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicating that the superstar could be eased back into action.
Judge has been sidelined for the past three months after suffering a right rib stress fracture. The Yankees captain has not appeared in a game since May 31, making his upcoming return one of the biggest storylines surrounding the club as the regular season enters its final weeks.
Judge traveled with the Yankees during their six-game road trip and is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday when New York begins a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies.
However, Boone's comments suggest Judge's workload could initially be limited as the Yankees carefully manage their star's return.
MORE: Dylan Cease just handed the AL Cy Young award to Cam Schlittler
#yankees #three #tuesday #Colorado
Judge has been sidelined for the past three months after suffering a right rib stress fracture. The Yankees captain has not appeared in a game since May 31, making his upcoming return one of the biggest storylines surrounding the club as the regular season enters its final weeks.
Judge traveled with the Yankees during their six-game road trip and is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday when New York begins a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies.
However, Boone's comments suggest Judge's workload could initially be limited as the Yankees carefully manage their star's return.
MORE: Dylan Cease just handed the AL Cy Young award to Cam Schlittler
#yankees #three #tuesday #Colorado
2 months ago
Liverpool won their first match of the season on Friday when they took on newly promoted Ipswich Town. Two early goals from Alexander Isak sealed the deal with 81 minutes to spare, and Liverpool returned to Anfield with all three points.
After the match, wing-back Milos Kerkez was asked about the win and what it means to the team.
"It's really nice," he told the official site. "I think we were in the game since the first minute. It's what we talked [about] in the first two games [that] we need to do better. I think we did that outstanding. Obviously Alex is starting to score and I hope that continues. I'm happy with the boys and overall how aggressive we went."
The goals have come in all three games so far, but how's the chemistry coming along, especially now that Mohamed Salah isn't there to partner with him on the left?
"It's your job to adapt. That's why we have training sessions," Kerkez answered. "I think with Cody [Gakpo] this year we understand each other a lot better. I think when Bradley [Barcola] came in we had good actions – I nearly gave him a pass through that was nice. But we're getting the understanding every day in training. We need to just keep going."
#first #goals #three #games
After the match, wing-back Milos Kerkez was asked about the win and what it means to the team.
"It's really nice," he told the official site. "I think we were in the game since the first minute. It's what we talked [about] in the first two games [that] we need to do better. I think we did that outstanding. Obviously Alex is starting to score and I hope that continues. I'm happy with the boys and overall how aggressive we went."
The goals have come in all three games so far, but how's the chemistry coming along, especially now that Mohamed Salah isn't there to partner with him on the left?
"It's your job to adapt. That's why we have training sessions," Kerkez answered. "I think with Cody [Gakpo] this year we understand each other a lot better. I think when Bradley [Barcola] came in we had good actions – I nearly gave him a pass through that was nice. But we're getting the understanding every day in training. We need to just keep going."
#first #goals #three #games
2 months ago
The general expectation around the NBA is that the Los Angeles Lakers will take at least half a step backward this season without LeBron James. Last season, they went 53-29 and finished fourth in the Western Conference, but now, they may not have a true third scorer, and the belief is that they still lack enough plus defenders on the perimeter.
But the Lakers still do have a competitive roster, and in fact, their roster does look more balanced and versatile this time around. Derek Fisher, a guard who won five NBA ****** les with the Lakers back in the day, feels there won't be much of a drop-off this season with James now on the Philadelphia 76ers, via Lakers Nation.
"You think about the few organizations where LeBron has been, you tell me where their record has gotten dramatically better after he left," Fisher said during his show on 97.1 The Fan LA. "So it's not going to fall off that much because Luka [Doncic] is there. I think Luka and Austin Reaves are basically an All-Star backcourt that you can roll out every night, and then Walker Kessler is a young developing almost All-Star-ish type of big in terms of his elite defense and rebounding. So I think you have a chance…45 to 50 wins, a lot of things are going to have to go right, but it feels fair to me."
When James left the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2010, they went 19-63 the following season and didn't make the playoffs until he returned for the 2014-15 campaign. The results were similar for the four seasons following James' second departure from the Cavaliers in 2018.
Kessler was L.A.'s big offseason addition, and by himself, he could improve its defense. It also brought in Quentin Grimes and Collin ****** ton to boost its offense and its backcourt, Sandro Mamukelashvili could be a nice utility big man, and Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams could be reliable 3-and-D role players. In addition, rookie guard Cameron Carr could break into the rotation before too long.
#james #fisher #luka #cavaliers
But the Lakers still do have a competitive roster, and in fact, their roster does look more balanced and versatile this time around. Derek Fisher, a guard who won five NBA ****** les with the Lakers back in the day, feels there won't be much of a drop-off this season with James now on the Philadelphia 76ers, via Lakers Nation.
"You think about the few organizations where LeBron has been, you tell me where their record has gotten dramatically better after he left," Fisher said during his show on 97.1 The Fan LA. "So it's not going to fall off that much because Luka [Doncic] is there. I think Luka and Austin Reaves are basically an All-Star backcourt that you can roll out every night, and then Walker Kessler is a young developing almost All-Star-ish type of big in terms of his elite defense and rebounding. So I think you have a chance…45 to 50 wins, a lot of things are going to have to go right, but it feels fair to me."
When James left the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2010, they went 19-63 the following season and didn't make the playoffs until he returned for the 2014-15 campaign. The results were similar for the four seasons following James' second departure from the Cavaliers in 2018.
Kessler was L.A.'s big offseason addition, and by himself, he could improve its defense. It also brought in Quentin Grimes and Collin ****** ton to boost its offense and its backcourt, Sandro Mamukelashvili could be a nice utility big man, and Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams could be reliable 3-and-D role players. In addition, rookie guard Cameron Carr could break into the rotation before too long.
#james #fisher #luka #cavaliers
2 months ago
A court date for Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been moved up to Sept. 10, according to online court records.
Jacobs, who is charged with misdemeanor counts of battery and criminal damage to property, was originally scheduled for an initial appearance on Nov. 17. That is the week of the Packers' bye.
Instead, he will make his first court appearance at 11 a.m. Sept. 10 in Brown County Circuit Court in Green Bay.
The charges stem from an incident on May 23 in Hobart. According to the criminal complaint filed Aug. 27:
Hobart-Lawrence Police Department officers at 8:37 a.m. May 23 responded to a Hobart home belonging to Jacobs for a reported disturbance between Jacobs and his girlfriend. Both Jacobs and the woman were not at the residence when officers first arrived.
#green
Jacobs, who is charged with misdemeanor counts of battery and criminal damage to property, was originally scheduled for an initial appearance on Nov. 17. That is the week of the Packers' bye.
Instead, he will make his first court appearance at 11 a.m. Sept. 10 in Brown County Circuit Court in Green Bay.
The charges stem from an incident on May 23 in Hobart. According to the criminal complaint filed Aug. 27:
Hobart-Lawrence Police Department officers at 8:37 a.m. May 23 responded to a Hobart home belonging to Jacobs for a reported disturbance between Jacobs and his girlfriend. Both Jacobs and the woman were not at the residence when officers first arrived.
#green
2 months ago
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has issued a strong warning to his players as the team braces to face Real Betis on Friday at Estadio de La Cartuja.
'The Special One', who returned for his second stint at Madrid this year in June, is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a strong 2026 La Liga season for Los Blancos. Mourinho isn't letting the team's strong start, having won three out of three games, get into the players' heads, which is why he has already warned his team about the Betis challenge.
Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images
As the team braces for Friday's challenge, Mourinho said in the press conference that it has to be a great Real Madrid otherwise the team won't win. He further lauded the Betis team while acknowledging Madrid's recent good results. He also warned his team that winning at Betis' backyard won't be easy.
"It has to be a great Real Madrid, otherwise, they won't win," Mourinho said. "Betis, as you say, is a very good team. Real Madrid's recent results there speak for themselves . It is difficult to win there. To win, you have to be at your very best level. There is no other way," he concluded.
#real #mourinho #players
'The Special One', who returned for his second stint at Madrid this year in June, is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a strong 2026 La Liga season for Los Blancos. Mourinho isn't letting the team's strong start, having won three out of three games, get into the players' heads, which is why he has already warned his team about the Betis challenge.
Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images
As the team braces for Friday's challenge, Mourinho said in the press conference that it has to be a great Real Madrid otherwise the team won't win. He further lauded the Betis team while acknowledging Madrid's recent good results. He also warned his team that winning at Betis' backyard won't be easy.
"It has to be a great Real Madrid, otherwise, they won't win," Mourinho said. "Betis, as you say, is a very good team. Real Madrid's recent results there speak for themselves . It is difficult to win there. To win, you have to be at your very best level. There is no other way," he concluded.
#real #mourinho #players
2 months ago
This article originally appeared on PGHBaseballNOW.com.
The Pirates fought back in the late innings to force extras but fell 5-4 to the Giants in the 10th on Wednesday night at PNC Park.
Top 1st, 1-0 SFG: For the second straight game, Rafael Devers homered to center. His solo blast off Bubba Chandler gave the Giants (58-82) an early lead.
Bottom 4th, 1-1: The Pirates (68-72) tied the game when Landen Roupp issued a two-out walk to Esmerlyn Valdez with the bases loaded.
Top 5th, 3-1 SFG: The Giants loaded the bases after Oneil Cruz and Valdez watched a ball fall in shallow right-center. Bryce Eldridge followed with a sacrifice fly to center and Turner Hill delivered a two-out RBI single to right.
#Giants #game #wednesday
The Pirates fought back in the late innings to force extras but fell 5-4 to the Giants in the 10th on Wednesday night at PNC Park.
Top 1st, 1-0 SFG: For the second straight game, Rafael Devers homered to center. His solo blast off Bubba Chandler gave the Giants (58-82) an early lead.
Bottom 4th, 1-1: The Pirates (68-72) tied the game when Landen Roupp issued a two-out walk to Esmerlyn Valdez with the bases loaded.
Top 5th, 3-1 SFG: The Giants loaded the bases after Oneil Cruz and Valdez watched a ball fall in shallow right-center. Bryce Eldridge followed with a sacrifice fly to center and Turner Hill delivered a two-out RBI single to right.
#Giants #game #wednesday
2 months ago
CHICAGO - From an early age, Markise "MJ" Wilson Jr. developed a reputation in the ring.
"My dad said that if you want to be good, you've got to go to other gyms and spar people. So, we went to another gym and sparred other people and I just ran through them. A lot of people started calling me 'The Terminator' and we stuck with it."
It's been "hasta la visa, baby" to every opponent that's tried to take down the Terminator since.
MJ just turned nine on August 31st and is already 10-0 and ranked number one in the country in his age division.
He took home the National Silver Gloves in February and the gold medal at the Junior Olympics in June.
#wilson #august #national #february
"My dad said that if you want to be good, you've got to go to other gyms and spar people. So, we went to another gym and sparred other people and I just ran through them. A lot of people started calling me 'The Terminator' and we stuck with it."
It's been "hasta la visa, baby" to every opponent that's tried to take down the Terminator since.
MJ just turned nine on August 31st and is already 10-0 and ranked number one in the country in his age division.
He took home the National Silver Gloves in February and the gold medal at the Junior Olympics in June.
#wilson #august #national #february
2 months ago
Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says he is happy that the Black Cats have kept the core of the squad but says they need more numbers to deal with extra European fixtures - and signing a forward is "imperative".
"I'm happy with this squad because it's the core that we had last season - 90% of the players from last season are still here, and I think that is the most important thing," Gabbiadini told BBC Radio Newcastle.
"We need a few more numbers just because of the amount of these extra games that we're going to have to play, but they're not going to do anything too drastic because Regis le Bris has already talked about the size of his squad and what he can handle."
When asked about which position should be a priority for sporting director Florent Ghisolfi, Gabbiadini cited the forward line despite being content with Trai Hume and Nilson Angulo starting on the wing in Sunderland's opening games of the season.
"Another forward is imperative - in case of injuries more than anything, but it is always good to have competition in those places.
#happy #numbers #extra
"I'm happy with this squad because it's the core that we had last season - 90% of the players from last season are still here, and I think that is the most important thing," Gabbiadini told BBC Radio Newcastle.
"We need a few more numbers just because of the amount of these extra games that we're going to have to play, but they're not going to do anything too drastic because Regis le Bris has already talked about the size of his squad and what he can handle."
When asked about which position should be a priority for sporting director Florent Ghisolfi, Gabbiadini cited the forward line despite being content with Trai Hume and Nilson Angulo starting on the wing in Sunderland's opening games of the season.
"Another forward is imperative - in case of injuries more than anything, but it is always good to have competition in those places.
#happy #numbers #extra
3 months ago
Yan Xiaonan and Denise Gomes meet on the UFC Fight Night 286 main card on Saturday at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie ***** yst Dan Tom.
Last event's results: 4-2
UFC main cards, 2026: 93-50-1
Xiaonan (19-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) is making her first octagon appearance in 16 months, coming off a loss to Virna Jandiroba in April 2025. Xiaonan has lost two of her past three fights, including her ***** le opportunity vs. then-champ Zhang Weili in April 2024.
Gomes (12-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) can secure the biggest win of her career if successful vs. Xiaonan. Gomes will enter UFC Fight Night 286 on a four-fight winning streak, having most recently defeated Tecia Pennington by unanimous decision last November.
#last #main
Last event's results: 4-2
UFC main cards, 2026: 93-50-1
Xiaonan (19-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) is making her first octagon appearance in 16 months, coming off a loss to Virna Jandiroba in April 2025. Xiaonan has lost two of her past three fights, including her ***** le opportunity vs. then-champ Zhang Weili in April 2024.
Gomes (12-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) can secure the biggest win of her career if successful vs. Xiaonan. Gomes will enter UFC Fight Night 286 on a four-fight winning streak, having most recently defeated Tecia Pennington by unanimous decision last November.
#last #main
3 months ago
Where do you start? How do you catalogue the insipidness of Derek McInnes' Rangers team in Jablonec?
How do you catalogue the Pedro-Caixinha-in-the-bushes level embarrassment that the club experienced in their exit from European football on Thursday?
In Jablonec, Rangers were unspeakably awful, devoid of any cohesion, desire, threat, their manager reduced to saying how embarrassed and mortified he was multiple times post-match.
They had one shot on target the whole night, one goal scored in 210 minutes. Rangers fans in the stadium gave it to them with both barrels at the end.
McInnes apologised. The whole scene was cringe-making. He tried to explain what he was trying to do with his multiple switches of formation and attempted to explain why his side were "miles off it".
#rangers #jablonec #multiple #pedro
How do you catalogue the Pedro-Caixinha-in-the-bushes level embarrassment that the club experienced in their exit from European football on Thursday?
In Jablonec, Rangers were unspeakably awful, devoid of any cohesion, desire, threat, their manager reduced to saying how embarrassed and mortified he was multiple times post-match.
They had one shot on target the whole night, one goal scored in 210 minutes. Rangers fans in the stadium gave it to them with both barrels at the end.
McInnes apologised. The whole scene was cringe-making. He tried to explain what he was trying to do with his multiple switches of formation and attempted to explain why his side were "miles off it".
#rangers #jablonec #multiple #pedro
3 months ago
MANHATTAN — If you asked Kansas State football players who played in Week 0 a year ago, you'd probably get a unanimous response saying that they're happy they're not playing in it this year.
The Wildcats avoid a 4,140-mile flight to Dublin, Ireland, this year, and get to watch Week 0 from their couches, waiting for the Sept. 5 opener down the street from their apartments at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
There are a couple of relevant football games for K-Staters to watch, including their opening-night opponent, who takes the field nine days before they'll make their way to The Little Apple.
Here is what we're watching this weekend.
The Wildcats will get up-to-date film on Nicholls, as its Week 1 opponent is among the FCS programs kicking off the season on Thursday, Aug. 27, with a 6 p.m. home game against Mississippi Valley State.
#state #watch
The Wildcats avoid a 4,140-mile flight to Dublin, Ireland, this year, and get to watch Week 0 from their couches, waiting for the Sept. 5 opener down the street from their apartments at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
There are a couple of relevant football games for K-Staters to watch, including their opening-night opponent, who takes the field nine days before they'll make their way to The Little Apple.
Here is what we're watching this weekend.
The Wildcats will get up-to-date film on Nicholls, as its Week 1 opponent is among the FCS programs kicking off the season on Thursday, Aug. 27, with a 6 p.m. home game against Mississippi Valley State.
#state #watch
3 months ago
Unrivaled, the professional three-on-three women's basketball league, announced Wednesday that it had raised money that puts the league's valuation at $650 million.
Unrivaled president Alex Bazzell said in a statement that this Series C funding is ******* ulatively more than all of the league's other funding combined, and he sees it helping strengthen the league, which will enter its third season this winter. The valuation is an estimate made by the league.
The three-on-three league was co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier (Bazzell's wife) and provides players with an equity stake in addition to their salaries. The players remain the largest shareholder group after this latest investment round, with the value of the player-equity pool increasing to nearly $200 million, according to the league.
Ten Pillar Sports Fund, backed by UC Investments, led the Series C raise, which is oversubscribed, surpassing the league's initial $100 million target. Sports stars including Naismith Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony, Washington Wizards guard Trae Young and UConn coach Geno Auriemma, and former U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan's Trybe Ventures, actor Ashton Kutcher and Bessemer Venture Partners built on previous investments in the league. The estimated valuation of the eight-team league puts it ahead of each WNBA team except that of the Golden State Valkyries, according to Sportico's 2026 WNBA valuation ranking.
"Anyone who's watched Unrivaled knows this game is every bit as thrilling as any other sport out there — and there's another essential ingredient that drew us in: Unrivaled's athletes don't just play in the league, they own a piece of it," UC Investment chief investment officer Jagdeep Singh Bachher said in a statement. "We're excited to help propel that momentum forward."
#league #alex
Unrivaled president Alex Bazzell said in a statement that this Series C funding is ******* ulatively more than all of the league's other funding combined, and he sees it helping strengthen the league, which will enter its third season this winter. The valuation is an estimate made by the league.
The three-on-three league was co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier (Bazzell's wife) and provides players with an equity stake in addition to their salaries. The players remain the largest shareholder group after this latest investment round, with the value of the player-equity pool increasing to nearly $200 million, according to the league.
Ten Pillar Sports Fund, backed by UC Investments, led the Series C raise, which is oversubscribed, surpassing the league's initial $100 million target. Sports stars including Naismith Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony, Washington Wizards guard Trae Young and UConn coach Geno Auriemma, and former U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan's Trybe Ventures, actor Ashton Kutcher and Bessemer Venture Partners built on previous investments in the league. The estimated valuation of the eight-team league puts it ahead of each WNBA team except that of the Golden State Valkyries, according to Sportico's 2026 WNBA valuation ranking.
"Anyone who's watched Unrivaled knows this game is every bit as thrilling as any other sport out there — and there's another essential ingredient that drew us in: Unrivaled's athletes don't just play in the league, they own a piece of it," UC Investment chief investment officer Jagdeep Singh Bachher said in a statement. "We're excited to help propel that momentum forward."
#league #alex
3 months ago
AFC Wimbledon have signed forward Harry Cornick on a one-year deal with the option of a further year.
The 31-year-old was released by Bristol City in the summer after three-and-a-half years at Ashton Gate. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Stevenage.
Before that he played a key role in Luton Town's rise from League Two to the Championship, scoring 38 times in 235 games.
"Harry's a player that I've long admired, and he's had a good career," Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson told the club website.
"He's obviously had a difficult season last season with the injury that he picked up.
#last
The 31-year-old was released by Bristol City in the summer after three-and-a-half years at Ashton Gate. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Stevenage.
Before that he played a key role in Luton Town's rise from League Two to the Championship, scoring 38 times in 235 games.
"Harry's a player that I've long admired, and he's had a good career," Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson told the club website.
"He's obviously had a difficult season last season with the injury that he picked up.
#last
3 months ago
The New England Patriots made the inevitable decision to trade wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans on Monday, per NFL insider Tom Pelissero.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the full details of the trade include the Texans sending a 2028 seventh-round draft pick and second-year safety Jaylen Reed to New England in exchange for Boutte. Reed has potential as a future defensive contributor, but he was mostly used on special teams by the Texans.
It had to be a tough decision for the Patriots considering Boutte was one of the rare wide receivers they've actually hit on in the draft. Last season, the former LSU wideout served as quarterback Drake Maye's top deep threat option, finishing the year with 33 catches for 551 yards and six touchdowns.
There was hope those numbers would continue to climb in his fourth NFL season, but given the other additions, including veteran Romeo Doubs and three-time All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown, Boutte's snap count would have likely taken a significant hit.
This trade doesn't make the Patriots a better football team, but it does ensure that they get something in return for a player who was likely walking out the door for nothing in free agency next year. It also gives Boutte a better opportunity to raise his snap count and improve his regular season statistics to maximize the value of his next NFL contract.
#boutte #england #reed #decision
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the full details of the trade include the Texans sending a 2028 seventh-round draft pick and second-year safety Jaylen Reed to New England in exchange for Boutte. Reed has potential as a future defensive contributor, but he was mostly used on special teams by the Texans.
It had to be a tough decision for the Patriots considering Boutte was one of the rare wide receivers they've actually hit on in the draft. Last season, the former LSU wideout served as quarterback Drake Maye's top deep threat option, finishing the year with 33 catches for 551 yards and six touchdowns.
There was hope those numbers would continue to climb in his fourth NFL season, but given the other additions, including veteran Romeo Doubs and three-time All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown, Boutte's snap count would have likely taken a significant hit.
This trade doesn't make the Patriots a better football team, but it does ensure that they get something in return for a player who was likely walking out the door for nothing in free agency next year. It also gives Boutte a better opportunity to raise his snap count and improve his regular season statistics to maximize the value of his next NFL contract.
#boutte #england #reed #decision
3 months ago
Patriots Uncover Encouraging Offensive Formula Without Drake Maye originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Drake Maye did not take a snap Saturday night, but the New England Patriots still found a way to create explosive plays through the air. That might have been the most encouraging offensive development from their 24-21 preseason victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Tommy DeVito and Behren Morton each threw a long touchdown to a young receiver. The two scoring plays covered a combined 106 yards and showed that New England's reserve offense does not have to rely entirely on short throws and methodical drives.
The Patriots' postgame press conferences offered additional insight into how those plays developed.
For a team evaluating its depth behind Maye and a veteran-heavy receiving group, the answers were promising.
#drake #nesn #uncover #without
Drake Maye did not take a snap Saturday night, but the New England Patriots still found a way to create explosive plays through the air. That might have been the most encouraging offensive development from their 24-21 preseason victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Tommy DeVito and Behren Morton each threw a long touchdown to a young receiver. The two scoring plays covered a combined 106 yards and showed that New England's reserve offense does not have to rely entirely on short throws and methodical drives.
The Patriots' postgame press conferences offered additional insight into how those plays developed.
For a team evaluating its depth behind Maye and a veteran-heavy receiving group, the answers were promising.
#drake #nesn #uncover #without
3 months ago
Real Madrid are on a mission to undo the ghosts of the past two seasons, especially the fact that they have not won a single major ******* le in over 700 days now.
As they head into the new season, they do so with a refreshed dressing room, new signings that transform the look of the entire team and a manager who arrives with his clear set of ideas.
Jose Mourinho has been chosen as the architect of Real Madrid's project and has received tremendous support from the higher-ups.
With game-changing defensive and attacking signings, there is barely any room for excuses for Real Madrid not to win a ******* le. The season officially kicks off for them this weekend, and the manager has a lot to figure out before kick-off on the night.
Evra is confident in Mourinho's abilities. (Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images)
#room #jose
As they head into the new season, they do so with a refreshed dressing room, new signings that transform the look of the entire team and a manager who arrives with his clear set of ideas.
Jose Mourinho has been chosen as the architect of Real Madrid's project and has received tremendous support from the higher-ups.
With game-changing defensive and attacking signings, there is barely any room for excuses for Real Madrid not to win a ******* le. The season officially kicks off for them this weekend, and the manager has a lot to figure out before kick-off on the night.
Evra is confident in Mourinho's abilities. (Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images)
#room #jose
3 months ago
ESPN's future power rankings projected how teams would perform from 2027 through 2029.
The goal was to rate each team's quarterback situation, remaining roster excluding the quarterback, front office, and coaching staff. The scale was as follows:
100: A+ (elite)
90-99: A (great)
80-89: B (very good)
#power
The goal was to rate each team's quarterback situation, remaining roster excluding the quarterback, front office, and coaching staff. The scale was as follows:
100: A+ (elite)
90-99: A (great)
80-89: B (very good)
#power
3 months ago
The Chicago Cubs warned fans that disruptive behavior will not be tolerated at Tuesday night's cross-town match-up with the White Sox.
That comes after several fans had to be escorted out of Wrigley Field Monday night, after an ugly brawl broke out in the bleachers.
The Cubs released a statement saying, "The safety of our fans is always a top priority. We work closely with our public safety partners to respond to incidents at the ballpark and appreciate their partnership in addressing the situation last night."
Some storms are possible Tuesday night.
Game two began just after 7 p.m., but a rain delay halted play around 10 p.m. The score was 3-3, and when the game might resume was not immediately clear.
#Cubs #game #safety #white
That comes after several fans had to be escorted out of Wrigley Field Monday night, after an ugly brawl broke out in the bleachers.
The Cubs released a statement saying, "The safety of our fans is always a top priority. We work closely with our public safety partners to respond to incidents at the ballpark and appreciate their partnership in addressing the situation last night."
Some storms are possible Tuesday night.
Game two began just after 7 p.m., but a rain delay halted play around 10 p.m. The score was 3-3, and when the game might resume was not immediately clear.
#Cubs #game #safety #white
3 months ago
As we get ready for the 2026 fantasy football season, there's no better way to prepare than doing mock drafts. And while live mock drafts will give us a great idea of how things might shake out, sometimes they're hit or miss and can be time consuming. Fortunately, Yahoo is offering its Instant Mock Draft tool again this season, available with your Fantasy Plus subscription.
If you're new to the instant mock tool, here are some of the benefits:
Draft immediately: That means no lobbies and no dropouts.
Drafts tailored to your league: No more guessing if a mock draft from a generic 12-team league with standard scoring matches your custom setup. Draft against our algorithm, which mimics your league opponents.
Test strategy: Simulate and try out different draft strategies from your exact draft slot. Find out which approach builds the strongest roster, then nail your live draft with real-time, on-the-clock recommendations.
#time
If you're new to the instant mock tool, here are some of the benefits:
Draft immediately: That means no lobbies and no dropouts.
Drafts tailored to your league: No more guessing if a mock draft from a generic 12-team league with standard scoring matches your custom setup. Draft against our algorithm, which mimics your league opponents.
Test strategy: Simulate and try out different draft strategies from your exact draft slot. Find out which approach builds the strongest roster, then nail your live draft with real-time, on-the-clock recommendations.
#time
3 months ago
It appears the Pittsburgh Steelers will break training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, this week without resolving their biggest piece of unfinished business from the offseason.
Top cornerback Joey Porter Jr. remains unsigned to a contract beyond 2026, even after deals for all of his key 2023 NFL Draft classmates have been completed.
Defensive lineman Keeanu Benton was the latest to sign Aug. 14, inking a four-year extension worth up to $72 million. Linebacker Nick Herbig got four years and $100 million in early June. And tight end Darnell Washington followed soon thereafter with another four-year deal with $42 million.
Required Reading: Steelers signing DT Keeanu Benton to historic extension: Contract details
#steelers #pittsburgh
Top cornerback Joey Porter Jr. remains unsigned to a contract beyond 2026, even after deals for all of his key 2023 NFL Draft classmates have been completed.
Defensive lineman Keeanu Benton was the latest to sign Aug. 14, inking a four-year extension worth up to $72 million. Linebacker Nick Herbig got four years and $100 million in early June. And tight end Darnell Washington followed soon thereafter with another four-year deal with $42 million.
Required Reading: Steelers signing DT Keeanu Benton to historic extension: Contract details
#steelers #pittsburgh
3 months ago
Good morning!
It's hard to believe four years had passed since I last saw Yard Act perform at the Black Cat. The post-punk Leeds outfit came out of the Covid-era with a banger of a debut album. It was clear that they had something to say.
The odd thing is that, in their third record, You're Gonna Need a Little Music, James Smith has a little bit of a different message: "I've done absolutely nothing since I last saw you four years ago / Ah, how you doing, yeah, I'm still chipping away / But I've got absolutely nothing / Absolutely nothing new to say"
This is the sort of imposter syndrome Yard Act tackle in their most recent project. The quartet are exploring new styles and adopting different references from disco house to Blur and Muse to create a far more varied sound.
That all creates for a deeper, richer backlog of tracks to dig into when they hit the stage. And, four years on from first seeing them, they returned to Black Cat with as much ferocity as ever.
#years #nothing
It's hard to believe four years had passed since I last saw Yard Act perform at the Black Cat. The post-punk Leeds outfit came out of the Covid-era with a banger of a debut album. It was clear that they had something to say.
The odd thing is that, in their third record, You're Gonna Need a Little Music, James Smith has a little bit of a different message: "I've done absolutely nothing since I last saw you four years ago / Ah, how you doing, yeah, I'm still chipping away / But I've got absolutely nothing / Absolutely nothing new to say"
This is the sort of imposter syndrome Yard Act tackle in their most recent project. The quartet are exploring new styles and adopting different references from disco house to Blur and Muse to create a far more varied sound.
That all creates for a deeper, richer backlog of tracks to dig into when they hit the stage. And, four years on from first seeing them, they returned to Black Cat with as much ferocity as ever.
#years #nothing
3 months ago
KC Concepcion needed just one half to show why he could be special originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
KC Concepcion entered the preseason looking for an opportunity to prove his versatility could translate to the NFL. It didn't take long for the young wide receiver to make his presence felt.
Concepcion was one of the biggest offensive standouts of the first half, contributing as a receiver, return specialist and runner while giving his coaching staff another glimpse at the different ways he could impact an offense.
His biggest moment came on a 14-yard jet sweep that resulted in his first NFL touchdown. Concepcion took the handoff, turned the corner and found the end zone, showcasing the speed and open-field ability that made him a dangerous playmaker at the college level.
But the touchdown was only part of his productive performance.
#sporting #receiver #first #preferred
KC Concepcion entered the preseason looking for an opportunity to prove his versatility could translate to the NFL. It didn't take long for the young wide receiver to make his presence felt.
Concepcion was one of the biggest offensive standouts of the first half, contributing as a receiver, return specialist and runner while giving his coaching staff another glimpse at the different ways he could impact an offense.
His biggest moment came on a 14-yard jet sweep that resulted in his first NFL touchdown. Concepcion took the handoff, turned the corner and found the end zone, showcasing the speed and open-field ability that made him a dangerous playmaker at the college level.
But the touchdown was only part of his productive performance.
#sporting #receiver #first #preferred
3 months ago
Ryan Silverfield is taking over a daunting rebuilding job as he begins his first season at the helm of the Arkansas Razorbacks. But the roster he inherited isn't totally bereft of talent.
There may be no sturdier building block on the team than Edge rusher Quincy Rhodes. Rhodes broke out as a junior in 2025, finishing with 44 total tackles and a team-leading 15.5 tackles for loss in addition to 8 sacks, 6 quarterback hurries, and a forced fumble. That TFL total was the most by an Arkansas defender since Trey Flowers had 15.5 in 2015, and he also became the first 'Hawg to register double digit tackles for loss in a season since Landon Jackson in 2023. Nationally, he ranked 13th in tackles for loss per game and 23rd in sacks per game during the regular season.
Heading into 2026 Rhodes earned second team All-SEC honors from both league coaches and the **** ociated Press and was also tabbed with second team recognition from Athlon Sports and third team from Phil Steele. He stands out as one of the few proven players remaining in Fayetteville after a mass roster exodus following the coaching change, meaning the entire Arkansas defensive identity in 2026 will likely run through him.
For Georgia, Rhodes presents a real problem up front. At 6-foot-6 and 275 pounds, he has the length to disrupt passing lanes and the first step to win one-on-one against tackles who aren't ready for his quickness. A player who forces 15+ tackles for loss in a season has a demonstrated ability to blow up run designs before they develop, and Georgia's offensive line will need a plan specifically built around neutralizing him rather than treating him as a standard edge rusher. Early season road trips can be unpredictable, and Rhodes gives Arkansas a legitimate chance to affect the September 19th matchup with the Bulldogs from the opening series.
Go 'Dawgs!!!
#arkansas
There may be no sturdier building block on the team than Edge rusher Quincy Rhodes. Rhodes broke out as a junior in 2025, finishing with 44 total tackles and a team-leading 15.5 tackles for loss in addition to 8 sacks, 6 quarterback hurries, and a forced fumble. That TFL total was the most by an Arkansas defender since Trey Flowers had 15.5 in 2015, and he also became the first 'Hawg to register double digit tackles for loss in a season since Landon Jackson in 2023. Nationally, he ranked 13th in tackles for loss per game and 23rd in sacks per game during the regular season.
Heading into 2026 Rhodes earned second team All-SEC honors from both league coaches and the **** ociated Press and was also tabbed with second team recognition from Athlon Sports and third team from Phil Steele. He stands out as one of the few proven players remaining in Fayetteville after a mass roster exodus following the coaching change, meaning the entire Arkansas defensive identity in 2026 will likely run through him.
For Georgia, Rhodes presents a real problem up front. At 6-foot-6 and 275 pounds, he has the length to disrupt passing lanes and the first step to win one-on-one against tackles who aren't ready for his quickness. A player who forces 15+ tackles for loss in a season has a demonstrated ability to blow up run designs before they develop, and Georgia's offensive line will need a plan specifically built around neutralizing him rather than treating him as a standard edge rusher. Early season road trips can be unpredictable, and Rhodes gives Arkansas a legitimate chance to affect the September 19th matchup with the Bulldogs from the opening series.
Go 'Dawgs!!!
#arkansas
3 months ago
Michael Massey and Jac Caglianone powered the lineup last night. They did it again tonight, with the only two hits KC had – both singles – in a 1-0 loss to the Angels.
When your team falls by a score of 1-0, it would be easy to place the blame on the offense. But this was really Reid Detmers flashing some of that brilliance I wrote about before the game. When he's on, there's not a whole heck of a lot you can do, and baby, he was on tonight. Detmers struck out 11 over 8 scoreless innings and required only 92 pitches to do it. He didn't walk anyone, and he allowed those two singles mentioned at the top. That's it. The Angels asked closer Ben Joyce to finish it off and, wielding a fastball that easily tops 104 MPH, he did just that with a pair of strikeouts.
Randy Dobnak, known more for his sweeper, threw the Angels a healthy dose of changeups in his 5.2 innings tonight. He figured out early that the sweeper wasn't working and the Angels could do nothing to the changeup, so he threw it more than any of his other pitches. Ultimately, he struck out six while allowing 4 hits and 2 walks in 5.2 scoreless innings. He had some good defense behind him, but Dobnak Time continues unabated as we inch ever closer to the end of the season.
Craig Kimbrel was tasked with escaping the sixth inning with two runners on and managed to do so when a deep flyball from Josh Lowe died just in front of the track, landing in Starling Marte's glove. Kimbrel relied again on the marine layer as well as a fantastic play from Tyler Tolbert in the seventh.
Nate Pearson got the eighth and, unfortunately, his control issues from most of his career popped up again when he allowed a leadoff walk to Wade Meckler. Jose Siri pinch-ran for him and promptly stole second. Pearson got Mike Trout to pop out, but a groundball at 102.6 off the bat of Nolan Schanuel managed to deflect off of Caglianone's glove into right, and that was all she wrote. Pearson recovered to get a strikeout and a groundout, but the winning run was already in.
#tonight #detmers
When your team falls by a score of 1-0, it would be easy to place the blame on the offense. But this was really Reid Detmers flashing some of that brilliance I wrote about before the game. When he's on, there's not a whole heck of a lot you can do, and baby, he was on tonight. Detmers struck out 11 over 8 scoreless innings and required only 92 pitches to do it. He didn't walk anyone, and he allowed those two singles mentioned at the top. That's it. The Angels asked closer Ben Joyce to finish it off and, wielding a fastball that easily tops 104 MPH, he did just that with a pair of strikeouts.
Randy Dobnak, known more for his sweeper, threw the Angels a healthy dose of changeups in his 5.2 innings tonight. He figured out early that the sweeper wasn't working and the Angels could do nothing to the changeup, so he threw it more than any of his other pitches. Ultimately, he struck out six while allowing 4 hits and 2 walks in 5.2 scoreless innings. He had some good defense behind him, but Dobnak Time continues unabated as we inch ever closer to the end of the season.
Craig Kimbrel was tasked with escaping the sixth inning with two runners on and managed to do so when a deep flyball from Josh Lowe died just in front of the track, landing in Starling Marte's glove. Kimbrel relied again on the marine layer as well as a fantastic play from Tyler Tolbert in the seventh.
Nate Pearson got the eighth and, unfortunately, his control issues from most of his career popped up again when he allowed a leadoff walk to Wade Meckler. Jose Siri pinch-ran for him and promptly stole second. Pearson got Mike Trout to pop out, but a groundball at 102.6 off the bat of Nolan Schanuel managed to deflect off of Caglianone's glove into right, and that was all she wrote. Pearson recovered to get a strikeout and a groundout, but the winning run was already in.
#tonight #detmers
