5 days ago
NEW DELHI: India pacer Kranti Gaud has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women's Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka in Dubai on Sunday.
Gaud was found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.
Gaud breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to "using language, actions or gestures which disparage, or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match."
The incident took place in the first over of Sri Lanka's innings. After dismissing opener Imesha Dulani, Gaud gestured in the direction of the pavilion.
Gaud admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Supriya Rani Das of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees. As a result, there was no need for a formal hearing.
On-field umpires Saleema Imtiaz and Shathira Jakir Jesy, third umpire Rokeya Sultana and fourth umpire Humaira Farah levelled the charge.
Along with the 10 per cent fine, one demerit point has been added to Gaud's disciplinary record.
It was her first offence in a 24-month period.
Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee. They can also result in one or two demerit points.
Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Women's Asia Cup semifinal against Sri Lanka on Friday.
G.S. Lakshmi of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Pakistan were found to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.
Under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which deals with minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their team fails to bowl in the allotted time.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction. Therefore, there was no need for a formal hearing.
On-field umpires Vrinda Rathi and Shathira Jakir Jesy, third umpire Rokeya Sultana and fourth umpire Rabab Ahsan levelled the charge.
#code #conduct #cent #umpire
Gaud was found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.
Gaud breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to "using language, actions or gestures which disparage, or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match."
The incident took place in the first over of Sri Lanka's innings. After dismissing opener Imesha Dulani, Gaud gestured in the direction of the pavilion.
Gaud admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Supriya Rani Das of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees. As a result, there was no need for a formal hearing.
On-field umpires Saleema Imtiaz and Shathira Jakir Jesy, third umpire Rokeya Sultana and fourth umpire Humaira Farah levelled the charge.
Along with the 10 per cent fine, one demerit point has been added to Gaud's disciplinary record.
It was her first offence in a 24-month period.
Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee. They can also result in one or two demerit points.
Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Women's Asia Cup semifinal against Sri Lanka on Friday.
G.S. Lakshmi of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Pakistan were found to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.
Under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which deals with minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their team fails to bowl in the allotted time.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction. Therefore, there was no need for a formal hearing.
On-field umpires Vrinda Rathi and Shathira Jakir Jesy, third umpire Rokeya Sultana and fourth umpire Rabab Ahsan levelled the charge.
#code #conduct #cent #umpire
7 days ago
Arsenal made it four wins from four in the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats played a gritty, physical game, but the Gunners gave as good as they got, and battled to the win. With a massive ***** ist from David Raya saving a, uh, generously awarded penalty that would have made it 1-0 for the bad guys. Minutes later, Bruno Guimaraes put one top bins. Raya made another brilliant save later in the half. Deep in added time, Bruno put Bukayo Saka in on goal, earning a penalty and second yellow to Reinildo. Penalty converted. Game over.
The Sunderland crowd greeted Bruno with a chorus of boos when he replaced Myles Lewis-Skelly at halftime. They take their rivalry with Newcastle seriously. Unfortunately, it was very much a "keep booing, it only makes me stronger" moment. You could see from the little smile on Bruno's face that he was loving it and using it to fuel him. His "I can't hear you" celebration to the crowd after he'd put one on postage stamp was absolute perfection.
Great call from Mikel Arteta to pull Myles Lewis-Skelly at the break. Everything was off from him — poor touches, cheap fouls — it simply wasn't his night. The manager also had to swap Jurrien Timber for Ben White, who appeared to have tweaked his groin. Because when ***** nal get one right back healthy, the other gets injured. That's how it works. Timber was excellent, by the way.
The ***** nal subs that came on later in the second half, Eze, Merino, and Zubimendi, were mediocre to poor. The depth is tremendous but Mikel Arteta has his work cut out for him to keep everyone sharp so that when they are called into action they don't, say, give the ball away the only two times they get on it like Merino did today.
The Gunners could have and should have been ahead at halftime, but once again, they were profligate with scoring chances. Bukayo Saka was caught in two minds on a leaping volley and only managed glancing contact. Kai Havertz shot over the bar from in close. The German striker also forced a smart save with a brilliant control, turn, and volley move. Saka also flubbed two chances in the second half — he picked the wrong pass on a 4-on-2 break and he shot too close to the keeper. The side could do with a bit better finishing, but if you believe (as I generally do) that finishing ebbs and flows, as long as they keep generated the volume of chances, someone is in for a real hiding.
#second
The Sunderland crowd greeted Bruno with a chorus of boos when he replaced Myles Lewis-Skelly at halftime. They take their rivalry with Newcastle seriously. Unfortunately, it was very much a "keep booing, it only makes me stronger" moment. You could see from the little smile on Bruno's face that he was loving it and using it to fuel him. His "I can't hear you" celebration to the crowd after he'd put one on postage stamp was absolute perfection.
Great call from Mikel Arteta to pull Myles Lewis-Skelly at the break. Everything was off from him — poor touches, cheap fouls — it simply wasn't his night. The manager also had to swap Jurrien Timber for Ben White, who appeared to have tweaked his groin. Because when ***** nal get one right back healthy, the other gets injured. That's how it works. Timber was excellent, by the way.
The ***** nal subs that came on later in the second half, Eze, Merino, and Zubimendi, were mediocre to poor. The depth is tremendous but Mikel Arteta has his work cut out for him to keep everyone sharp so that when they are called into action they don't, say, give the ball away the only two times they get on it like Merino did today.
The Gunners could have and should have been ahead at halftime, but once again, they were profligate with scoring chances. Bukayo Saka was caught in two minds on a leaping volley and only managed glancing contact. Kai Havertz shot over the bar from in close. The German striker also forced a smart save with a brilliant control, turn, and volley move. Saka also flubbed two chances in the second half — he picked the wrong pass on a 4-on-2 break and he shot too close to the keeper. The side could do with a bit better finishing, but if you believe (as I generally do) that finishing ebbs and flows, as long as they keep generated the volume of chances, someone is in for a real hiding.
#second
8 days ago
Rising featherweights will collide at the Meta APEX this fall.
At UFC Fight Night 293, Austin Bashi and Lucas Brennan will look to regain momentum against one another in Las Vegas.
Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.
Bashi (14-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) entered the UFC with much hype but has encountered mixed results. He lost his debut to Christian Rodriguez, but bounced back with a win over John Yannis. In July, Bashi lost a hard-fought battle against Jose Delgado, who is now considered a contender at featherweight.
Brennan (11-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) gained notoriety for his nine-fight stint in Bellator during which he went undefeated. After a loss in PFL, Brennan departed the promotion and went to the regional scene. After a 2-1 run there, the UFC picked him up in April. He lost his debut to Francis Marshall by unanimous decision. Brennan is a second generation UFC fighter, being the son of promotional alumnus Chris Brennan.
#went #rising
At UFC Fight Night 293, Austin Bashi and Lucas Brennan will look to regain momentum against one another in Las Vegas.
Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.
Bashi (14-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) entered the UFC with much hype but has encountered mixed results. He lost his debut to Christian Rodriguez, but bounced back with a win over John Yannis. In July, Bashi lost a hard-fought battle against Jose Delgado, who is now considered a contender at featherweight.
Brennan (11-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) gained notoriety for his nine-fight stint in Bellator during which he went undefeated. After a loss in PFL, Brennan departed the promotion and went to the regional scene. After a 2-1 run there, the UFC picked him up in April. He lost his debut to Francis Marshall by unanimous decision. Brennan is a second generation UFC fighter, being the son of promotional alumnus Chris Brennan.
#went #rising
9 days ago
Lane Thomas was a late scratch in the Braves lineup today. We have heard why from Walt Weiss.
I'm not a doctor, but as I understand it an intercostal strain is slightly different from an oblique strain. An intercostal strain affects the muscles under the ribs. An oblique strain affects the sides of the abdomen. In any case, it's an Injured List visit for Thomas. He will join Bryce Elder as the second Braves player placed there this week.
In case you missed it, Mauricio Dubon pulled away from the plate with an oblique issue in today's game. According to reports, Walt said postgame that he felt something in his back and it wasn't a big deal. We might see DaShawn Keirsey Jr. on the active roster for the Philadelphia series tomorrow, but we don't know at this point. I'm not sure what the Braves will do if that Dubon goes down. We will see more of Ha-Seong Kim, I'm sure. But I'll take two hits a game like today while he's gone.
Oblique injuries are going around. Y'all be safe out there.
#dubon #today #affects #case
I'm not a doctor, but as I understand it an intercostal strain is slightly different from an oblique strain. An intercostal strain affects the muscles under the ribs. An oblique strain affects the sides of the abdomen. In any case, it's an Injured List visit for Thomas. He will join Bryce Elder as the second Braves player placed there this week.
In case you missed it, Mauricio Dubon pulled away from the plate with an oblique issue in today's game. According to reports, Walt said postgame that he felt something in his back and it wasn't a big deal. We might see DaShawn Keirsey Jr. on the active roster for the Philadelphia series tomorrow, but we don't know at this point. I'm not sure what the Braves will do if that Dubon goes down. We will see more of Ha-Seong Kim, I'm sure. But I'll take two hits a game like today while he's gone.
Oblique injuries are going around. Y'all be safe out there.
#dubon #today #affects #case
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Manchester United head into a demanding week with one eye on Sabah and the other on Manchester City, and the injury picture is starting to shift. Michael Carrick has had some encouragement, with Mason Mount back fit and Luke Shaw already returning to the starting line-up against Everton. That matters, because United need bodies, options and a bit of continuity.
The derby is the bigger concern. Sabah may arrive first, but ****** ody at Old Trafford will pretend Sunday is not the priority. As things stand, United are hoping at least one player can be back in contention for that game, while others remain on slower timelines.
Marcus Rashford looked sharp against Everton and caused problems throughout his 70 minutes, particularly with his direct running and willingness to attack ****** e. So when he came off, it raised eyebrows. Carrick later explained the change, saying: "Yeah, he was feeling a bit of something."
That does not automatically mean a lay-off, but it does put his immediate availability under scrutiny. With Sabah up next, United may decide not to take risks if there is any doubt at all. The working ****** umption is that Rashford should be available soon, and the home game against Sabah on September 10 is currently viewed as the earliest realistic return point if caution wins out.
Photo: IMAGO
#carrick #everton #rashford #city
The derby is the bigger concern. Sabah may arrive first, but ****** ody at Old Trafford will pretend Sunday is not the priority. As things stand, United are hoping at least one player can be back in contention for that game, while others remain on slower timelines.
Marcus Rashford looked sharp against Everton and caused problems throughout his 70 minutes, particularly with his direct running and willingness to attack ****** e. So when he came off, it raised eyebrows. Carrick later explained the change, saying: "Yeah, he was feeling a bit of something."
That does not automatically mean a lay-off, but it does put his immediate availability under scrutiny. With Sabah up next, United may decide not to take risks if there is any doubt at all. The working ****** umption is that Rashford should be available soon, and the home game against Sabah on September 10 is currently viewed as the earliest realistic return point if caution wins out.
Photo: IMAGO
#carrick #everton #rashford #city
13 days ago
Season Ticket holders are reminded that the deadline to secure your 4-match package for the league phase of the UEFA Europa League is 9am tomorrow, September 7.
Be there to support the Bhoys in their European campaign! The first home match is against Hungarian side Ferencváros on September 17 (KO 8pm).
Time is running out, so make sure to purchase your 4-match package now before your exclusive priority window closes.
BUY 4-MATCH PACKAGE ONLINE
Ferencváros (H), September 17 (KO: 8pm)
#match #season
Be there to support the Bhoys in their European campaign! The first home match is against Hungarian side Ferencváros on September 17 (KO 8pm).
Time is running out, so make sure to purchase your 4-match package now before your exclusive priority window closes.
BUY 4-MATCH PACKAGE ONLINE
Ferencváros (H), September 17 (KO: 8pm)
#match #season
14 days ago
Jon Sumrall won the offseason for Florida football, as the first-year UF coach re-energized the fanbase with his authentic, energetic demeanor,
Sumrall will begin the process of trying to win the regular season in his coaching debut with the Florida Gators on Saturday, September 5 at The Swamp against Florida Atlantic (7:45 p.m., SEC Network).
Both Florida and FAU are seeking to bounce back from 4-8 seasons. Sumrall was hired from Tulane on November 30, 2025 and has placed the offseason emphasis on physical and mental toughness to help turn around a program that's endured four losing seasons in the last five years.
Florida will play before its 19th straight sellout in Sumrall's debut.
"That gameday opportunity here is unlike many out there," Sumrall said. And so, I'll be amped up. But at the end of the day too, it's really about focusing on us doing our job to the best of our ability and playing really good football. And so, you have to make sure that while you're emotionally charged up and you're hyped, that you don't forget that the main things that go on within the game aren't in the stands; it's in between the white lines."
#Football #gators #saturday
Sumrall will begin the process of trying to win the regular season in his coaching debut with the Florida Gators on Saturday, September 5 at The Swamp against Florida Atlantic (7:45 p.m., SEC Network).
Both Florida and FAU are seeking to bounce back from 4-8 seasons. Sumrall was hired from Tulane on November 30, 2025 and has placed the offseason emphasis on physical and mental toughness to help turn around a program that's endured four losing seasons in the last five years.
Florida will play before its 19th straight sellout in Sumrall's debut.
"That gameday opportunity here is unlike many out there," Sumrall said. And so, I'll be amped up. But at the end of the day too, it's really about focusing on us doing our job to the best of our ability and playing really good football. And so, you have to make sure that while you're emotionally charged up and you're hyped, that you don't forget that the main things that go on within the game aren't in the stands; it's in between the white lines."
#Football #gators #saturday
16 days ago
Nearly every bar around town will be showing Tennessee football's home opener against Furman, but some of our favorite spots to watch the Vols are places where you can see and hear the game.
College football season is the best time of year in Knoxville, and more than 100,000 fans are expected to pour into Neyland Stadium on Sept. 5 as the Volunteers kick off their season against the Paladins. Bars across the city also will be packed with crowds dressed in orange and white.
To save you the hassle of showing up somewhere you can't hear what's happening on TV, here's a quick list of places we know will have the sound on during the game.
Looking for a hole-in-the-wall to kick off the Tennessee football season? Back Door Tavern is a dive bar fixture on Kingston Pike, and it's the place Knox News readers voted Knoxville's best Vols bar in 2025.
With TVs on almost every wall, you shouldn't miss a moment of Tennessee's first game. This bar proudly displays Tennessee flags and signs, as well as Vols memorabilia behind the bar, on the ceiling and above its stage.
#game #showing
College football season is the best time of year in Knoxville, and more than 100,000 fans are expected to pour into Neyland Stadium on Sept. 5 as the Volunteers kick off their season against the Paladins. Bars across the city also will be packed with crowds dressed in orange and white.
To save you the hassle of showing up somewhere you can't hear what's happening on TV, here's a quick list of places we know will have the sound on during the game.
Looking for a hole-in-the-wall to kick off the Tennessee football season? Back Door Tavern is a dive bar fixture on Kingston Pike, and it's the place Knox News readers voted Knoxville's best Vols bar in 2025.
With TVs on almost every wall, you shouldn't miss a moment of Tennessee's first game. This bar proudly displays Tennessee flags and signs, as well as Vols memorabilia behind the bar, on the ceiling and above its stage.
#game #showing
16 days ago
The Green Bay Packers are not going to have Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs for the start of the season. While he is not injured, Jacobs has been placed on the commissioner's exempt list following the news that criminal charges have been filed against him in relation to his arrest back in May for domestic violence.
Being on the commissioner's exempt list is not a suspension, but Jacobs cannot practice or play while on it. In fact, there is no time-limit for how long any player can be on the list, though it is worth noting that the Packers' running back will not have his initial court appearance until November 17. After Week 10.
Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (32) catches a pass during the sixth day of training camp on Aug. 4, 2026, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis.
With Jacobs not on the roster, Marshawn Lloyd is expected to be the team's starting running back. Drafted in 2024, the third-year player has been healthy for just one game of his NFL career. However, it appears that he has put his injury woes behind him.
Indeed, the Packers have been impressed and happy with how Lloyd was performed during training camp and the preseason. They are comfortable with him sliding in as their starting running back, a role that Dan Graziano of ESPN believes would have been his before too long anyway:
#jacobs #lloyd #list #green
Being on the commissioner's exempt list is not a suspension, but Jacobs cannot practice or play while on it. In fact, there is no time-limit for how long any player can be on the list, though it is worth noting that the Packers' running back will not have his initial court appearance until November 17. After Week 10.
Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (32) catches a pass during the sixth day of training camp on Aug. 4, 2026, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis.
With Jacobs not on the roster, Marshawn Lloyd is expected to be the team's starting running back. Drafted in 2024, the third-year player has been healthy for just one game of his NFL career. However, it appears that he has put his injury woes behind him.
Indeed, the Packers have been impressed and happy with how Lloyd was performed during training camp and the preseason. They are comfortable with him sliding in as their starting running back, a role that Dan Graziano of ESPN believes would have been his before too long anyway:
#jacobs #lloyd #list #green
17 days ago
Making 32 bets before the season might feel like a lot, but when you look at how many markets are available to wager on — team futures, win totals, award markets, player props, "Game of the Year" betting, etc., it's really not all that excessive. Of course, if you had just blindly bet one unit on each of all 32 of our plays from last year's article, you'd have been up 7.26 units, and you're probably thrilled to see we're back with this article again.
Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season
We'll start in the AFC, with one bet for each team in the NFL this season.
The best-case scenario for Baltimore is that Jesse Minter and a bolstered defensive front works well enough that the majority of Ravens games are in control in the fourth quarter — and when they are, Derrick Henry can salt them away without Lamar Jackson needing to scramble around.
Optimism is high for Jackson's statistics because he comes into the season healthy, but like last year, he may not stay that way. Whether that means missed time, or similar inefficiency to 2025 when he had just 349 rushing yards on 67 carries in 13 games, we'll bet Jackson — turning 30 this season — doesn't get loose frequently enough to clear this rushing total.
#article
Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season
We'll start in the AFC, with one bet for each team in the NFL this season.
The best-case scenario for Baltimore is that Jesse Minter and a bolstered defensive front works well enough that the majority of Ravens games are in control in the fourth quarter — and when they are, Derrick Henry can salt them away without Lamar Jackson needing to scramble around.
Optimism is high for Jackson's statistics because he comes into the season healthy, but like last year, he may not stay that way. Whether that means missed time, or similar inefficiency to 2025 when he had just 349 rushing yards on 67 carries in 13 games, we'll bet Jackson — turning 30 this season — doesn't get loose frequently enough to clear this rushing total.
#article
18 days ago
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cardinals fans and fans across the country.
Yesterday we discussed how Monti Ossenfort needs the already wounded 2026 class to really make an impact to save his job come January (God forbid before).
The reason why? After another round of cuts came to get the Cardinals to their 53-man roster for the 2026 season, things are not great from the draft bin as of yet.
There are still plenty of players that look like they could be not just good, but cornerstones.
Paris Johnson Jr. and Michale Wilson from the 2023 draft.
#cardinals #reacts
Yesterday we discussed how Monti Ossenfort needs the already wounded 2026 class to really make an impact to save his job come January (God forbid before).
The reason why? After another round of cuts came to get the Cardinals to their 53-man roster for the 2026 season, things are not great from the draft bin as of yet.
There are still plenty of players that look like they could be not just good, but cornerstones.
Paris Johnson Jr. and Michale Wilson from the 2023 draft.
#cardinals #reacts
19 days ago
MADISON – The Wisconsin football staff has not decided on a No. 2 quarterback ahead of the 2026 season.
One might not want to hold their breath for a decision between Deuce Adams or Ryan Hopkins either.
"I don't know that we'll ever designate a whole lot of who is the No. 2," Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell said in his Week 1 press conference. "We've all seen this in the past. I think the opportunities are still going to be there for those guys to compete on a daily basis."
Fickell said Aug. 31 that both Adams and Hopkins received second-team quarterback reps in practice. (Colton Joseph, the presumed starter ever since transferring from Old Dominion, obviously is taking the first-team quarterback reps.)
Wisconsin did not release an unofficial depth chart ahead of the Sept. 6 season opener against No. 5 Notre Dame. Even if there was a depth chart, though, UW could theoretically list QB2 as Hopkins "or" Adams.
#adams #hopkins #quarterback #reps
One might not want to hold their breath for a decision between Deuce Adams or Ryan Hopkins either.
"I don't know that we'll ever designate a whole lot of who is the No. 2," Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell said in his Week 1 press conference. "We've all seen this in the past. I think the opportunities are still going to be there for those guys to compete on a daily basis."
Fickell said Aug. 31 that both Adams and Hopkins received second-team quarterback reps in practice. (Colton Joseph, the presumed starter ever since transferring from Old Dominion, obviously is taking the first-team quarterback reps.)
Wisconsin did not release an unofficial depth chart ahead of the Sept. 6 season opener against No. 5 Notre Dame. Even if there was a depth chart, though, UW could theoretically list QB2 as Hopkins "or" Adams.
#adams #hopkins #quarterback #reps
20 days ago
West Bromwich Albion have signed midfielder Toby Collyer from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.
The 22-year-old, who has signed a four-year contract, spent the first half of last season at The Hawthorns, making 12 Championship appearances before moving to Hull City and helping them win promotion to the Premier League.
He is Albion's ninth summer signing so far, following new arrivals including Jimmy-Jay Morgan and Conor Townsend at the club.
Collyer made 13 appearances for Manchester United in all competitions during the 2024-25 season.
He made his competitive debut in their 3-0 home defeat by Liverpool in September 2024.
#collyer #season #made #west
The 22-year-old, who has signed a four-year contract, spent the first half of last season at The Hawthorns, making 12 Championship appearances before moving to Hull City and helping them win promotion to the Premier League.
He is Albion's ninth summer signing so far, following new arrivals including Jimmy-Jay Morgan and Conor Townsend at the club.
Collyer made 13 appearances for Manchester United in all competitions during the 2024-25 season.
He made his competitive debut in their 3-0 home defeat by Liverpool in September 2024.
#collyer #season #made #west
21 days ago
When next the Tennessee ******* ans take the field, it'll matter. For now, it's wait-and-see time at the bottom of the roster.
Led once again by the reliable leg of kicker Joey Slye and not much else, the ******* ans completed the 2026 NFL preseason with a 24-15 loss against the Chicago Bears on Aug. 29. Now it's time for the sprint to the start of the regular season. NFL active rosters must be cut down to 53 players by 5 p.m. CT on Aug. 30, meaning the ******* ans will have to sever ties, at least temporarily, with 38 players before rebuilding a practice squad of up to 17 players on Aug. 31.
The ******* ans rested most all of their starters in this one, a departure from coach Robert Saleh's strategy in the first two weeks of the preseason. The only projected starters who played on offense were rookies Carnell Tate, who only took three snaps, and Fernando Carmona Jr. On defense, contributors like Cedric Gray, Jacob Martin, Marcus Harris and Jordan Elliott played intermittently in the first quarter.
Quarterback Will Levis led the ******* ans' offense throughout the first half, finishing his day 14-for-22 passing with 143 yards. Bears starter Tyson Bagent continued the trend of backup quarterbacks torching the ******* ans' defense in the first half of preseason games, completing 16 of 17 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns, including a 97-yard score on his first play from scrimmage.
Slye made 11 field goals across three preseason games, the most by any kicker in any preseason since Graham Gano in 2016. Counting preseason games and training camp practices that media have been able to view, Slye has made 36 consecutive field goals.
#players #time
Led once again by the reliable leg of kicker Joey Slye and not much else, the ******* ans completed the 2026 NFL preseason with a 24-15 loss against the Chicago Bears on Aug. 29. Now it's time for the sprint to the start of the regular season. NFL active rosters must be cut down to 53 players by 5 p.m. CT on Aug. 30, meaning the ******* ans will have to sever ties, at least temporarily, with 38 players before rebuilding a practice squad of up to 17 players on Aug. 31.
The ******* ans rested most all of their starters in this one, a departure from coach Robert Saleh's strategy in the first two weeks of the preseason. The only projected starters who played on offense were rookies Carnell Tate, who only took three snaps, and Fernando Carmona Jr. On defense, contributors like Cedric Gray, Jacob Martin, Marcus Harris and Jordan Elliott played intermittently in the first quarter.
Quarterback Will Levis led the ******* ans' offense throughout the first half, finishing his day 14-for-22 passing with 143 yards. Bears starter Tyson Bagent continued the trend of backup quarterbacks torching the ******* ans' defense in the first half of preseason games, completing 16 of 17 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns, including a 97-yard score on his first play from scrimmage.
Slye made 11 field goals across three preseason games, the most by any kicker in any preseason since Graham Gano in 2016. Counting preseason games and training camp practices that media have been able to view, Slye has made 36 consecutive field goals.
#players #time
22 days ago
CLEVELAND — Last summer, the Guardians found themselves embroiled in one of the wildest storylines around baseball, as closer Emmanuel Clase and starter Luis Ortiz were placed on leave for their alleged roles in a gambling scheme.
It's possible the Guardians might end up being involved in one of the oddest stories around the league in 2026 as well.
Major League Baseball reportedly opened an investigation and then suspended a sought-after Dominican prospect for an alleged scheme that included a fake name, age, birth certificate and even gravestone in order to falsify his identity and make him appear to be younger, according to an ESPN report.
David Severino was purportedly a switch-hitting infielder around the age of 14. He reportedly agreed to a $2.8 million deal with the Guardians that would be finalized in 2029, when he'd turn 17 and be eligible to sign.
But, it turns out his real name is Daury David Severino Damaso, and he's actually 16 years old, according to the reported investigation. Allegedly, with the consent of his parents and with the help of a trainer, the identity of David Severino Damaso was created to appear to be Daury's younger brother. A fake, late-filed birth registration was made under that name, along with falsified medical records.
#name #league
It's possible the Guardians might end up being involved in one of the oddest stories around the league in 2026 as well.
Major League Baseball reportedly opened an investigation and then suspended a sought-after Dominican prospect for an alleged scheme that included a fake name, age, birth certificate and even gravestone in order to falsify his identity and make him appear to be younger, according to an ESPN report.
David Severino was purportedly a switch-hitting infielder around the age of 14. He reportedly agreed to a $2.8 million deal with the Guardians that would be finalized in 2029, when he'd turn 17 and be eligible to sign.
But, it turns out his real name is Daury David Severino Damaso, and he's actually 16 years old, according to the reported investigation. Allegedly, with the consent of his parents and with the help of a trainer, the identity of David Severino Damaso was created to appear to be Daury's younger brother. A fake, late-filed birth registration was made under that name, along with falsified medical records.
#name #league
22 days ago
PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov had some choice words for the UFC's top-ranked lightweights.
Nurmagomedov (22-0) is a free agent after retaining his belt with a first-round knockout out Archie Colgan at PFL New York last month. The 28-year-old is looking to either re-sign with the PFL or ink a deal with the UFC.
Nurmagomedov has beaten all of PFL's top lightweights, including Paul Hughes twice. He disagrees with the notion that the best fighters are only in the UFC, and picked apart the current rankings and matchups that have taken place in the octagon.
"There's a narrative that if you don't compete in the UFC, you're not on that high level, and I don't agree with that," Nurmagomedov told Sport24 (h/t Red Corner MMA). "Just look at the guys who are in the UFC top 10. They just keep fighting each other and maintain their top-10 spots. Benoit Saint Denis, he was 4-0 then lost to Dustin Poirier, then he lost to (Renato) Moicano, and won three times after that, and then lost in the first round within 30 seconds (vs. Pimblett), but he's still in the top five, oddly enough.
"Pimblett lost to a 37-year-old veteran, but he's the No. 1 contender now, right? Or No. 2. 17-0 Topuria, who had been praising himself as the greatest, he lost, quit on the stool, saying he wasn't going to continue. Arman (Tsarukyan), he lost to (Mateusz) Gamrot, he lost to Islam (Makhachef). He is just waiting it out, fighting once a year and saying he's the best fighter in the world. While he fought twice, I defended my **** le four times. The UFC PR machine is very powerful. The brand is very solid, but I wouldn't say they all put on such great fights."
#pimblett #twice
Nurmagomedov (22-0) is a free agent after retaining his belt with a first-round knockout out Archie Colgan at PFL New York last month. The 28-year-old is looking to either re-sign with the PFL or ink a deal with the UFC.
Nurmagomedov has beaten all of PFL's top lightweights, including Paul Hughes twice. He disagrees with the notion that the best fighters are only in the UFC, and picked apart the current rankings and matchups that have taken place in the octagon.
"There's a narrative that if you don't compete in the UFC, you're not on that high level, and I don't agree with that," Nurmagomedov told Sport24 (h/t Red Corner MMA). "Just look at the guys who are in the UFC top 10. They just keep fighting each other and maintain their top-10 spots. Benoit Saint Denis, he was 4-0 then lost to Dustin Poirier, then he lost to (Renato) Moicano, and won three times after that, and then lost in the first round within 30 seconds (vs. Pimblett), but he's still in the top five, oddly enough.
"Pimblett lost to a 37-year-old veteran, but he's the No. 1 contender now, right? Or No. 2. 17-0 Topuria, who had been praising himself as the greatest, he lost, quit on the stool, saying he wasn't going to continue. Arman (Tsarukyan), he lost to (Mateusz) Gamrot, he lost to Islam (Makhachef). He is just waiting it out, fighting once a year and saying he's the best fighter in the world. While he fought twice, I defended my **** le four times. The UFC PR machine is very powerful. The brand is very solid, but I wouldn't say they all put on such great fights."
#pimblett #twice
23 days ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills is here at last, giving fans another glimpse at the Steel City brand of football before the regular season.
Check out all of the exciting moments, scoring plays, injury updates, and more down below as the Steelers take on the Buffalo Bills in their 2026 preseason finale.
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Check out all of the exciting moments, scoring plays, injury updates, and more down below as the Steelers take on the Buffalo Bills in their 2026 preseason finale.
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25 days ago
A new study on former pro players showed at least 25% of the more than 800 brains they examined showed signs of CTE. Also, the neurological disease is likely caused by repeated hits to the head.
The lead researcher says the actual number of former NFL athletes with brain disease is likely even higher.
Even with all the research begin done, for every football hit, parents hope their players bounce right back up, unhurt.
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Dr. Daniel Cherik with Northside Hospital's concussion program told Channel 2 Action News there is a culture shift in football that is leading to more awareness.
#even #players #disease #daniel
The lead researcher says the actual number of former NFL athletes with brain disease is likely even higher.
Even with all the research begin done, for every football hit, parents hope their players bounce right back up, unhurt.
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Dr. Daniel Cherik with Northside Hospital's concussion program told Channel 2 Action News there is a culture shift in football that is leading to more awareness.
#even #players #disease #daniel
26 days ago
Hearts emerge as favourites for Faroese winger, while Celtic face competition for midfield target.
Faroe Islands Under-21 winger Aron Benjaminsen is on Hearts' wanted list and the Edinburgh club are favourites to sign the 18-year-old from Vikingur Gota. (Daily Record - subscription required)
Hearts have completed a deal for Benjaminsen, with a sell-on clause likely included in the deal. (Trondur Arge on X)
Motherwell have agreed a £350,000 fee with Finnish club Ives for 20-year-old midfielder Jardell Kanga, while substantial add-ons could take the price as high as £900,000. (Daily Record)
Toulouse have joined the race for Hadjuk Split midfielder Niko Sigur, with the Canada international a target for Celtic. (Scottish Sun)
#target #club #year
Faroe Islands Under-21 winger Aron Benjaminsen is on Hearts' wanted list and the Edinburgh club are favourites to sign the 18-year-old from Vikingur Gota. (Daily Record - subscription required)
Hearts have completed a deal for Benjaminsen, with a sell-on clause likely included in the deal. (Trondur Arge on X)
Motherwell have agreed a £350,000 fee with Finnish club Ives for 20-year-old midfielder Jardell Kanga, while substantial add-ons could take the price as high as £900,000. (Daily Record)
Toulouse have joined the race for Hadjuk Split midfielder Niko Sigur, with the Canada international a target for Celtic. (Scottish Sun)
#target #club #year
27 days ago
It's college football's week 0, and while we've still got some time before the Bulldogs kick off, the news from elsewhere is flowing free and fast. Let's take a quick spin around and see what's up.
Alabama has named sophomore Keelon Russell its starting quarterback over senior Austin Mack. It isn't a surprising outcome, as the former five star would eventually take over. But Bama fans are super stoked nonetheless.
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel on the other hand hasn't named a starter, but appears to be leaning toward freshman Faizon Brandon.Heupel has been saying all the right things publicly about going with the QB who brings the right mix of maturity and leadership to the role. But deep down I think there's something else at play: in the NIL era you can't bring in a multi-million dollar blue chipper like Brandon and afford to sit them on the bench. It's one reason I think Kirby Smart's emphasis on rewarding proven upperclassmen may be the smartest strategy in the NIL era.
Lane Kiffin on the other hand isn't so stoked about his tight end rotation, which is why he's apparently beating the bushes of the NFL for players who are on pro rosters but could come back to college now that a judge in Colorado has decided players in the 2022 class should have a fifth year of eligibility.
Though the buried lede in this story has to be that Kiffin apparently called Todd Monken to talk about whether he could have Monken's rookie tight end, and Monken didn't return his call. That goes on the long list of reasons I like Todd Monken.
#take #isn 't #stoked
Alabama has named sophomore Keelon Russell its starting quarterback over senior Austin Mack. It isn't a surprising outcome, as the former five star would eventually take over. But Bama fans are super stoked nonetheless.
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel on the other hand hasn't named a starter, but appears to be leaning toward freshman Faizon Brandon.Heupel has been saying all the right things publicly about going with the QB who brings the right mix of maturity and leadership to the role. But deep down I think there's something else at play: in the NIL era you can't bring in a multi-million dollar blue chipper like Brandon and afford to sit them on the bench. It's one reason I think Kirby Smart's emphasis on rewarding proven upperclassmen may be the smartest strategy in the NIL era.
Lane Kiffin on the other hand isn't so stoked about his tight end rotation, which is why he's apparently beating the bushes of the NFL for players who are on pro rosters but could come back to college now that a judge in Colorado has decided players in the 2022 class should have a fifth year of eligibility.
Though the buried lede in this story has to be that Kiffin apparently called Todd Monken to talk about whether he could have Monken's rookie tight end, and Monken didn't return his call. That goes on the long list of reasons I like Todd Monken.
#take #isn 't #stoked
28 days ago
Women's fighting pioneer and legend Cris Cyborg made the walk for her final mixed martial arts fight on Saturday in the PFL Tampa main event. He faced fellow Brazilian Ketlen Vieira. While no longer in her prime, the former Strikeforce, Invicta FC, UFC and Bellator Women's Featherweight World Champion go the job done.
Check out the fight highlights.
#fight #saturday #brazilian #ketlen
Check out the fight highlights.
#fight #saturday #brazilian #ketlen
28 days ago
Earn one. Then go for the next.
We're adding new Achievements this season to celebrate more of what you do in fantasy, from the leagues you join to the trophies you take home. They unlock as you play and come in Bronze, Silver and Gold.
New Achievements, now available. (Photo by Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports)
Here are some of the new Achievements you can earn:
Fantasy 26 - Join or create a league for the 2026 season across Football, Baseball, Basketball and Hockey.
#bronze #silver #Gold
We're adding new Achievements this season to celebrate more of what you do in fantasy, from the leagues you join to the trophies you take home. They unlock as you play and come in Bronze, Silver and Gold.
New Achievements, now available. (Photo by Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports)
Here are some of the new Achievements you can earn:
Fantasy 26 - Join or create a league for the 2026 season across Football, Baseball, Basketball and Hockey.
#bronze #silver #Gold
29 days ago
Twenty-five years, 94 days and countless twists later, Coventry City have started life back in the Premier League.
The result might not have gone their way, but a 3-0 away defeat by ******* nal in the opening game of the season is hardly a cause for panic for a newly promoted side anyway.
The supporters who made the trip down to London remained in full voice at Emirates Stadium throughout the 90 minutes.
For a club that has spent more than two decades in constant turmoil, merely being back on the big stage felt like a moment worth savouring.
And losing to the defending champions, who also reached last season's Champions League final, was not going to dampen their spirits.
#league
The result might not have gone their way, but a 3-0 away defeat by ******* nal in the opening game of the season is hardly a cause for panic for a newly promoted side anyway.
The supporters who made the trip down to London remained in full voice at Emirates Stadium throughout the 90 minutes.
For a club that has spent more than two decades in constant turmoil, merely being back on the big stage felt like a moment worth savouring.
And losing to the defending champions, who also reached last season's Champions League final, was not going to dampen their spirits.
#league
29 days ago
The Houston Texans will have to find a way to replace the production loss by second-year wide receiver Jayden Higgins.
An internal option who could break out is fourth-year receiver Xavier Hutchinson as he enters a contract season.
A fellow Iowa State alum, Hutchinson has been a reliable fourth option for three seasons behind names like Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs, Tank Dell and Higgins. Now, he'll be asked to expand his role further as Houston prepares for a season to remember.
"I believe in myself 100%," Hutchinson said in the Texans' locker room. "I prepared for this in the offseason, obviously not for it to happen this way, of course, but I prepared myself to be able to take on whatever role this team needed to succeed. If that means more on my plate, then I'm ready for it. I'm ready to ball, that's it."
Higgins, Houston's breakout star of training camp, suffered a torn ACL in Tuesday's joint practice against the Las Vegas Raiders while running routes in team drills. He was able to walk off the feild under his own pressure, but with non-contact injuries, the results are never promising.
#option #role
An internal option who could break out is fourth-year receiver Xavier Hutchinson as he enters a contract season.
A fellow Iowa State alum, Hutchinson has been a reliable fourth option for three seasons behind names like Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs, Tank Dell and Higgins. Now, he'll be asked to expand his role further as Houston prepares for a season to remember.
"I believe in myself 100%," Hutchinson said in the Texans' locker room. "I prepared for this in the offseason, obviously not for it to happen this way, of course, but I prepared myself to be able to take on whatever role this team needed to succeed. If that means more on my plate, then I'm ready for it. I'm ready to ball, that's it."
Higgins, Houston's breakout star of training camp, suffered a torn ACL in Tuesday's joint practice against the Las Vegas Raiders while running routes in team drills. He was able to walk off the feild under his own pressure, but with non-contact injuries, the results are never promising.
#option #role
1 month ago
It's officially high school football season in California.
All season, from opening kickoffs to the CIF battles ahead—including massive games between national Super 25 powers—fans can find the latest California high school football scores below.
Here's a look at the scores from California high school football games today:
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: California high school football scores
#season
All season, from opening kickoffs to the CIF battles ahead—including massive games between national Super 25 powers—fans can find the latest California high school football scores below.
Here's a look at the scores from California high school football games today:
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: California high school football scores
#season
1 month ago
Reading's fifth addition of the summer, George Earthy, arrived as something of an unknown prospect. At 21, he's still establishing himself in the senior level of the game, having spent the bulk of his career in the youth teams of West Ham United.
That's with the exception however of two loan spells in the Championship at Bristol City. Across the full extent of 2024/25 and the second half of 2025/26, Earthy racked up 51 appearances, registering three goals and two ****** ists in that time.
So for this edition of View From The Town End – where we get the opposition view on a new Reading signing – instead of asking a West Ham fan, we've opted for an Ashton Gate perspective instead. Thanks very much indeed to Paul from The Exiled Robin for some extensive insight into Earthy's time with Bristol City. You can find him on Twitter TheExiledRobin and his website here.
They were two varied spells, although both arguably had the similarity of not quite delivering what we hoped they might have.
The first loan came with great hope, with the arrival of a young, highly regarded player who had grabbed a Premier League goal in one of just 33 minutes on the pitch for the Hammers in the previous season.
#time #instead
That's with the exception however of two loan spells in the Championship at Bristol City. Across the full extent of 2024/25 and the second half of 2025/26, Earthy racked up 51 appearances, registering three goals and two ****** ists in that time.
So for this edition of View From The Town End – where we get the opposition view on a new Reading signing – instead of asking a West Ham fan, we've opted for an Ashton Gate perspective instead. Thanks very much indeed to Paul from The Exiled Robin for some extensive insight into Earthy's time with Bristol City. You can find him on Twitter TheExiledRobin and his website here.
They were two varied spells, although both arguably had the similarity of not quite delivering what we hoped they might have.
The first loan came with great hope, with the arrival of a young, highly regarded player who had grabbed a Premier League goal in one of just 33 minutes on the pitch for the Hammers in the previous season.
#time #instead
1 month ago
In light of your success last season and winning the championship, how are you trying to build off of that this offseason with your game? Anunoby: "It's to keep improving and to keep getting better and better. Our goal is the same: to win the championship next season. That's everyone's goal. But as far as me, it's about getting better. It's a feel thing. I think you can feel when you've improved. I think you know when you improve. Each year, I've felt that I've improved. So it's about doing the same things that I've always done and not worrying about anyone else. I'm just worrying about myself and how I can do the best for myself and for my team."
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Our goal is the same: to win the championship next …
#season #keep #feel
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Our goal is the same: to win the championship next …
#season #keep #feel
1 month ago
Former Great Britain international Marius Dobel-Ober has been named as the new head coach at Truro Fencing Club.
The club, which has produced four Olympians, has recently been taken over by a firm spearheaded by former Truro head coach and Team GB Olympic coach Jon Salfield.
Dobel-Ober will be based at Truro School's Cornwall Fencing Centre.
The last British Olympian to come from the club was James Honeybone in 2012 while Brazil's Marta Baeza trained at the club ahead of her home Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro four years later.
Dobel-Ober says he has a twin mission of getting more people into the sport and coaching those who could one day compete at the highest level:
#truro #fencing #olympic #four
The club, which has produced four Olympians, has recently been taken over by a firm spearheaded by former Truro head coach and Team GB Olympic coach Jon Salfield.
Dobel-Ober will be based at Truro School's Cornwall Fencing Centre.
The last British Olympian to come from the club was James Honeybone in 2012 while Brazil's Marta Baeza trained at the club ahead of her home Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro four years later.
Dobel-Ober says he has a twin mission of getting more people into the sport and coaching those who could one day compete at the highest level:
#truro #fencing #olympic #four
1 month ago
Filisi Filipe, Herriman (Sr.)
A thousand-yard rusher a year ago, Herriman senior running back Filisi Filipe could be on his way to doubling that output after a dominant season opener last week.
Filipe carried the ball 27 times for 276 yards and three touchdowns, leading Herriman to a 25-14 victory over Bountiful. His 73-yard TD run with 1:14 left in the game iced the victory for the Mustangs.
"Filisi is a workhorse. He has the power, speed and the toughness to be the best running back in the state," said Herriman coach Matt Rickards.
A year ago, Filipe rushed for 1,108 yards and 16 TDs and was voted a second team all-stater.
#yards
A thousand-yard rusher a year ago, Herriman senior running back Filisi Filipe could be on his way to doubling that output after a dominant season opener last week.
Filipe carried the ball 27 times for 276 yards and three touchdowns, leading Herriman to a 25-14 victory over Bountiful. His 73-yard TD run with 1:14 left in the game iced the victory for the Mustangs.
"Filisi is a workhorse. He has the power, speed and the toughness to be the best running back in the state," said Herriman coach Matt Rickards.
A year ago, Filipe rushed for 1,108 yards and 16 TDs and was voted a second team all-stater.
#yards
1 month ago
The Jacksonville Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence appeared just once in Dan Orlovsky's ranking of NFL quarterbacks by traits.
Highlighting seven different quarterback traits -- arm strength, ball placement, mechanics, decision-making, pocket presence, second-reaction creativity and rushing ability -- Orlovsky ranked the top 10 quarterbacks in each category.
Lawrence's lone top 10 appearance came in the pocket presence category, coming in at No. 10, highlighting his ability to feel pressure, stay upright, and maneuver around the pocket as needed.
Despite Lawrence only making the top 10 once, he was mentioned by Orlovsky in four other categories as a player who was just one on the outside looking in, including arm strength.
"The one quarterback I really wanted to get into the top 10 was Trevor Lawrence," Orlovsky wrote. "He also has some underrated arm talent and makes difficult throws look easy."
#highlighting
Highlighting seven different quarterback traits -- arm strength, ball placement, mechanics, decision-making, pocket presence, second-reaction creativity and rushing ability -- Orlovsky ranked the top 10 quarterbacks in each category.
Lawrence's lone top 10 appearance came in the pocket presence category, coming in at No. 10, highlighting his ability to feel pressure, stay upright, and maneuver around the pocket as needed.
Despite Lawrence only making the top 10 once, he was mentioned by Orlovsky in four other categories as a player who was just one on the outside looking in, including arm strength.
"The one quarterback I really wanted to get into the top 10 was Trevor Lawrence," Orlovsky wrote. "He also has some underrated arm talent and makes difficult throws look easy."
#highlighting
