5 days ago
Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field on Monday with the Baltimore Orioles after seven seasons with the New York Mets, for whom he was arguably the face of the team.
Batting second for Baltimore, Alonso received a standing ovation from the crowd as his walk-up song "Layla" played over the ballpark loudspeakers. Alonso acknowledged the cheers by taking off his helmet and tipping it to the crowd.
Before the first pitch, fans chanted Alonso's name in appreciation for his seven seasons in Queens. The Mets also played a tribute video to their longtime slugger as fans and his former teammates applauded.
The chants continued as the game started and Alonso flew out to right field in his first at-bat.
In his seven seasons with the Mets, Alonso recorded a .253/.341/.516 slash line wth 264 home runs and 712 RBI. He won National League Rookie of the Year honors in 2019, when he hit 53 homers.
#seasons #field #first #fans
Batting second for Baltimore, Alonso received a standing ovation from the crowd as his walk-up song "Layla" played over the ballpark loudspeakers. Alonso acknowledged the cheers by taking off his helmet and tipping it to the crowd.
Before the first pitch, fans chanted Alonso's name in appreciation for his seven seasons in Queens. The Mets also played a tribute video to their longtime slugger as fans and his former teammates applauded.
The chants continued as the game started and Alonso flew out to right field in his first at-bat.
In his seven seasons with the Mets, Alonso recorded a .253/.341/.516 slash line wth 264 home runs and 712 RBI. He won National League Rookie of the Year honors in 2019, when he hit 53 homers.
#seasons #field #first #fans
6 days ago
Ryan Garcia destroyed Conor Benn with a right hand from **** on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Garcia and Benn traded mean-spirited barbs throughout the build, but it was the WBC welterweight champion who made good on his promise to finish the British slugger inside five rounds. The end came in the second frame and it only took seconds for Benn's rival and others to take to social media with their reactions. Let's talk boxing.
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#ryan #arena #british
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Ryan Garcia
#ryan #arena #british
7 days ago
When you are fighting injuries on both the offensive and defensive lines, the level of difficulty increases exponentially.
That is precisely what the Fowlerville Gladiators were dealing with in a 10-7 loss against Williamston on Friday, Sept. 11.
"They (the offensive line) stepped up great." Fowlerville coach Zack Douglass said. "We got a couple of guys back there who are still banged up a little bit we got guys back who are going to be trending in the right direction."
Defensively it was a similar story for Fowlerville.
"We had some injuries come up defensively," he said. "We have had a different defensive every single week this year. Usually, you get into a defensive and that is what you master and go forward with but because of personnel and what opponents are doing we are literally switching our fronts every single week so far."
#offensive #every #week
That is precisely what the Fowlerville Gladiators were dealing with in a 10-7 loss against Williamston on Friday, Sept. 11.
"They (the offensive line) stepped up great." Fowlerville coach Zack Douglass said. "We got a couple of guys back there who are still banged up a little bit we got guys back who are going to be trending in the right direction."
Defensively it was a similar story for Fowlerville.
"We had some injuries come up defensively," he said. "We have had a different defensive every single week this year. Usually, you get into a defensive and that is what you master and go forward with but because of personnel and what opponents are doing we are literally switching our fronts every single week so far."
#offensive #every #week
8 days ago
Before a single snap was taken at Lumen Field, the spotlight belonged to a Seattle rock legend. The Seahawks welcomed the New England Patriots back for a rematch of their February Super Bowl LX clash, but this pregame moment carried weight far beyond the scoreboard. A hushed stadium and a guitar set the stage for what followed.
Seattle opened its 2026 season two days ahead of the actual 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, with the tribute built into the Week 1 opener itself. A stadium announcement asked fans to observe a moment of silence, and the normally raucous Lumen Field crowd fell quiet.
Pearl Jam guitarist and Seattle native Mike McCready then took the field for the national anthem, trading a traditional rendition for a freewheeling, Hendrix-inspired guitar solo that leaned into the city's grunge roots.
The Seahawks also hosted first responders who had traveled across the country to **** ist in recovery efforts after the attacks, and a military flyover closed out the pregame ceremony.
Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; A general view at halftime in Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
#Seattle #field #lumen #super
Seattle opened its 2026 season two days ahead of the actual 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, with the tribute built into the Week 1 opener itself. A stadium announcement asked fans to observe a moment of silence, and the normally raucous Lumen Field crowd fell quiet.
Pearl Jam guitarist and Seattle native Mike McCready then took the field for the national anthem, trading a traditional rendition for a freewheeling, Hendrix-inspired guitar solo that leaned into the city's grunge roots.
The Seahawks also hosted first responders who had traveled across the country to **** ist in recovery efforts after the attacks, and a military flyover closed out the pregame ceremony.
Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; A general view at halftime in Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
#Seattle #field #lumen #super
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11 days ago
The Los Angeles Dodgers recently revealed that it is unlikely that Shohei Ohtani will pitch again this season, and the four-time MVP also admitted that he will focus on hitting for the rest of the year.
Ohtani was having a stellar year on the mound, posting a 1.79 ERA in 14 starts. He had gone at least six innings 13 times, and losing him in the rotation is a big blow. For most teams, losing a starter who can consistently go six innings with a sub-2.00 ERA would be like losing an ace. However, that's not the case for the Dodgers.
The Dodgers still have Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki, Justin Wrobleski and Eric Lauer. The question is, who will their postseason starters be?
Lauer is currently on the injured list, but has been solid for the Dodgers this year. However, it's unlikely he starts in October. Sasaki has looked dominant since the Dodgers got him a bigger glove and tweaked some of his mechanics, but he is currently on the injured list with a blister. Wrobleski was an All-Star this year, but has struggled as of late, and his innings count could essentially force him into a bullpen role for October.
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Ohtani was having a stellar year on the mound, posting a 1.79 ERA in 14 starts. He had gone at least six innings 13 times, and losing him in the rotation is a big blow. For most teams, losing a starter who can consistently go six innings with a sub-2.00 ERA would be like losing an ace. However, that's not the case for the Dodgers.
The Dodgers still have Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki, Justin Wrobleski and Eric Lauer. The question is, who will their postseason starters be?
Lauer is currently on the injured list, but has been solid for the Dodgers this year. However, it's unlikely he starts in October. Sasaki has looked dominant since the Dodgers got him a bigger glove and tweaked some of his mechanics, but he is currently on the injured list with a blister. Wrobleski was an All-Star this year, but has struggled as of late, and his innings count could essentially force him into a bullpen role for October.
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#innings
12 days ago
A Diber Cambindo header made all the difference for Club León.
The forward nodded in a set piece in the 80th minute of the Leagues Cup third-place game against Club América. It was the only goal of a 1-0 León victory over Las Aguilas and a critical one for León.
The victory booked the team a place in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
América already had a place in next year's Concacaf Champions Cup, and had the Mexico City side won the match, Club Tijuana would have taken the remaining place as the Mexican club with the best combined finish between the Apertura and Cluausura short tournaments.
Instead, León will return to the continental club championship for the first time since winning the competition in 2023. That achievement typically comes with a ticket to the FIFA Club World Cup, but La Fiera were denied entry to the 2025 tournament because they share ownership with Pachuca, which also qualified, and ownership preferred for Tuzos to take part.
#concacaf #champions #ownership
The forward nodded in a set piece in the 80th minute of the Leagues Cup third-place game against Club América. It was the only goal of a 1-0 León victory over Las Aguilas and a critical one for León.
The victory booked the team a place in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
América already had a place in next year's Concacaf Champions Cup, and had the Mexico City side won the match, Club Tijuana would have taken the remaining place as the Mexican club with the best combined finish between the Apertura and Cluausura short tournaments.
Instead, León will return to the continental club championship for the first time since winning the competition in 2023. That achievement typically comes with a ticket to the FIFA Club World Cup, but La Fiera were denied entry to the 2025 tournament because they share ownership with Pachuca, which also qualified, and ownership preferred for Tuzos to take part.
#concacaf #champions #ownership
13 days ago
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Noah Fifita threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns, Kedrick Reescano ran for two scores and Arizona opened the season with a 35-7 blowout over Northern Arizona on Saturday night.
Coming off a nine-win season, the Wildcats (1-0) kicked off their third year under coach Brent Brennan with a dominating performance.
Fifita, the rare quarterback to play all five seasons with the same school, finished 22 for 29 before sitting out most of the fourth quarter. Arizona's defense held Northern Arizona to 193 total yards — minus-seven rushing — and sacked Ty Pennington five times, including 2 1/2 by Chase Kennedy.
The Wildcats jumped on the Lumberjacks (1-1) early.
Fifita hit Tre Spivey on a 20-yard touchdown on Arizona's opening drive and found Brandon Phelps on a 21-yard score in the second quarter. Fifita also had an 11-yard run, setting up Reescano's 1-yard dive that put the Wildcats up 21-0.
#wildcats #yard #season #tucson
Coming off a nine-win season, the Wildcats (1-0) kicked off their third year under coach Brent Brennan with a dominating performance.
Fifita, the rare quarterback to play all five seasons with the same school, finished 22 for 29 before sitting out most of the fourth quarter. Arizona's defense held Northern Arizona to 193 total yards — minus-seven rushing — and sacked Ty Pennington five times, including 2 1/2 by Chase Kennedy.
The Wildcats jumped on the Lumberjacks (1-1) early.
Fifita hit Tre Spivey on a 20-yard touchdown on Arizona's opening drive and found Brandon Phelps on a 21-yard score in the second quarter. Fifita also had an 11-yard run, setting up Reescano's 1-yard dive that put the Wildcats up 21-0.
#wildcats #yard #season #tucson
15 days ago
Houston Christian University is taking a step up in competition Saturday night.
Coming off an impressive 34-28 Southland Conference road victory against nationally ranked Southeastern Louisiana a week ago, the Huskies go across town to play at Rice.
Don't expect the Huskies, an FCS member, to be totally overwhelmed playing at Rice Stadium, meeting the Owls of the American Athletic Conference for the first time in football.
Last year, HCU played at Nebraska before a raucous crowd in excess of 86,000. Rice is expecting a good crowd for its 6 p.m. season opener, but nothing like the turnout the Huskies faced at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.
"It was a fun experience (playing Nebraska), but our kids as far as that goes, we've played in front of 25,000, 28,000 (people)," third year Huskies coach Jason Bachtel said.
#huskies #conference #Nebraska #played
Coming off an impressive 34-28 Southland Conference road victory against nationally ranked Southeastern Louisiana a week ago, the Huskies go across town to play at Rice.
Don't expect the Huskies, an FCS member, to be totally overwhelmed playing at Rice Stadium, meeting the Owls of the American Athletic Conference for the first time in football.
Last year, HCU played at Nebraska before a raucous crowd in excess of 86,000. Rice is expecting a good crowd for its 6 p.m. season opener, but nothing like the turnout the Huskies faced at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.
"It was a fun experience (playing Nebraska), but our kids as far as that goes, we've played in front of 25,000, 28,000 (people)," third year Huskies coach Jason Bachtel said.
#huskies #conference #Nebraska #played
16 days ago
Oklahoma City and USA Softball have broken ground on the Choctaw Nation Fieldhouse, a new indoor softball practice facility at Devon Park.
The 30,000-square-foot, split-level brick building is expected to help secure Devon Park as the home of the NCAA Women's College World Series beyond 2035, according to a news release
The facility will include two indoor practice infields, team locker rooms, and areas for sports medicine, player development and administration. An enclosed, climate-controlled connection will link the fieldhouse to the stadium, allowing staff, coaches and players to move between the buildings without exposure to weather.
The $21 million project is funded through the OKC 2025 Bond. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce contributed $8 million for stadium improvements, including new chairback seating, improved practice fields, upgraded sound system and protective features.
"This will be a premier softball performance training facility that continues to grow the softball community nationally," Public Works Director Debbie Miller said in a news release. "Our goal is for this to be designated as a United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee training site and to help secure Oklahoma City as the home of the NCAA Women's College World Series beyond 2035."
#park
The 30,000-square-foot, split-level brick building is expected to help secure Devon Park as the home of the NCAA Women's College World Series beyond 2035, according to a news release
The facility will include two indoor practice infields, team locker rooms, and areas for sports medicine, player development and administration. An enclosed, climate-controlled connection will link the fieldhouse to the stadium, allowing staff, coaches and players to move between the buildings without exposure to weather.
The $21 million project is funded through the OKC 2025 Bond. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce contributed $8 million for stadium improvements, including new chairback seating, improved practice fields, upgraded sound system and protective features.
"This will be a premier softball performance training facility that continues to grow the softball community nationally," Public Works Director Debbie Miller said in a news release. "Our goal is for this to be designated as a United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee training site and to help secure Oklahoma City as the home of the NCAA Women's College World Series beyond 2035."
#park
16 days ago
The seemingly never-ending soap opera that is Lane Kiffin's existence on Earth continued this week with excerpts from a forthcoming book on the LSU football coach.
One such passage details, among other things, that he encouraged Clemson coach Dabo Swinney to come forward with accusations that Kiffin's former employer, Mississippi, had tampered with a player. According to one of the key characters in that drama, though, it didn't exactly go down like that.
With his Clemson team set to face off against Kiffin's LSU squad this weekend, Swinney denied that Kiffin played any role in the tampering charges he brought against Ole Miss earlier this year after losing linebacker Luke Ferrelli to the Rebels.
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"Lane Kiffin had nothing to do with, I mean zero to do with me turning in the tampering situation here. Zero," Swinney said in a news conference on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
#kiffin #zero
One such passage details, among other things, that he encouraged Clemson coach Dabo Swinney to come forward with accusations that Kiffin's former employer, Mississippi, had tampered with a player. According to one of the key characters in that drama, though, it didn't exactly go down like that.
With his Clemson team set to face off against Kiffin's LSU squad this weekend, Swinney denied that Kiffin played any role in the tampering charges he brought against Ole Miss earlier this year after losing linebacker Luke Ferrelli to the Rebels.
REQUIRED READING: Paul Finebaum: Lane Kiffin like 'an ex-girlfriend' — but he'll win ***** le at LSU
"Lane Kiffin had nothing to do with, I mean zero to do with me turning in the tampering situation here. Zero," Swinney said in a news conference on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
#kiffin #zero
17 days ago
Big league rosters have officially expanded now that we've reached the month of August. The Cincinnati Reds responded in kind by promoting both Brandon Williamson and Juan Brito earlier on Tuesday, the latter providing depth across the infield as the Reds face something of a short-term crisis there.
Ke'Bryan Hayes resides on the 10-day IL at the moment. Superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz has a quad strain, and given how much his leg problems sapped his overall production last season the Reds are going to keep him at DH for the foreseeable future until he's absolutely 100%. That means Matt McLain has moved from 2B over to SS, and to compound things Eugenio Suarez has been absent from team activities the last few days as he works towards gaining US citizenship.
So, the Reds need some infield depth. Edwin Arroyo was recalled to help bridge that gap, and Brito will, too, but that only serves to thin the mix at AAA behind them. Cincinnati responded to that cascade of infield inputs on Tuesday evening by signing veteran infielder Orlando Arcia to a minor league deal.
Arcia, 32, began the 2026 season with in the Minnesota Twins organization and hit .271/.300/.354 with them across 50 PA before being released in late July. He posted an .834 OPS with Minnesota's AAA affiliate in St. Paul along the way, but ended up playing in the Mexican League for a trio of games before the Reds scooped him up.
He was an All Star with Atlanta in 2023 and is a veteran of over 1000 big league games, so he'll certainly provide a stable floor of depth across the middle infield even if the Reds are a) going nowhere this season and b) decide to slow the roll of Elly and others as the final month of the season dwindles down. That said, he owns just a career 76 OPS+, so one can hardly expect him to be lightning in a bottle for the club at this time.
#reds #league #tuesday
Ke'Bryan Hayes resides on the 10-day IL at the moment. Superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz has a quad strain, and given how much his leg problems sapped his overall production last season the Reds are going to keep him at DH for the foreseeable future until he's absolutely 100%. That means Matt McLain has moved from 2B over to SS, and to compound things Eugenio Suarez has been absent from team activities the last few days as he works towards gaining US citizenship.
So, the Reds need some infield depth. Edwin Arroyo was recalled to help bridge that gap, and Brito will, too, but that only serves to thin the mix at AAA behind them. Cincinnati responded to that cascade of infield inputs on Tuesday evening by signing veteran infielder Orlando Arcia to a minor league deal.
Arcia, 32, began the 2026 season with in the Minnesota Twins organization and hit .271/.300/.354 with them across 50 PA before being released in late July. He posted an .834 OPS with Minnesota's AAA affiliate in St. Paul along the way, but ended up playing in the Mexican League for a trio of games before the Reds scooped him up.
He was an All Star with Atlanta in 2023 and is a veteran of over 1000 big league games, so he'll certainly provide a stable floor of depth across the middle infield even if the Reds are a) going nowhere this season and b) decide to slow the roll of Elly and others as the final month of the season dwindles down. That said, he owns just a career 76 OPS+, so one can hardly expect him to be lightning in a bottle for the club at this time.
#reds #league #tuesday
18 days ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Several New York Yankees are taking exception to comments made by Boston Red Sox radio announcer Will Flemming during a weekend series between the rivals.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. was among the players who called out Flemming on Monday after the WEEI radio announcer called the second baseman a "bush league player" for stealing two bases with the Yankees leading 7-1 in the eighth inning of Sunday's series finale.
Chisholm and several teammates also called out Flemming for suggesting Red Sox pitcher Jovani Moran retaliate by beaning Yankees catcher Austin Wells.
"They're called unwritten rules because you're not really breaking any rules," Chisholm told reporters before Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. "You've seen teams — actually them — do the same thing where they're pouring on runs. We didn't have nothing to say or nothing to do about it. That's just showing how unprofessional he is."
Flemming apologized on social media for what he said during the telecast.
#flemming #several #they 're
Jazz Chisholm Jr. was among the players who called out Flemming on Monday after the WEEI radio announcer called the second baseman a "bush league player" for stealing two bases with the Yankees leading 7-1 in the eighth inning of Sunday's series finale.
Chisholm and several teammates also called out Flemming for suggesting Red Sox pitcher Jovani Moran retaliate by beaning Yankees catcher Austin Wells.
"They're called unwritten rules because you're not really breaking any rules," Chisholm told reporters before Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. "You've seen teams — actually them — do the same thing where they're pouring on runs. We didn't have nothing to say or nothing to do about it. That's just showing how unprofessional he is."
Flemming apologized on social media for what he said during the telecast.
#flemming #several #they 're
21 days ago
The 2026 US Open is already receiving backlash from tennis stars as the recurring theme of marijuana odor emanating around New York City's major tournament.
Top players like Novak Djokovic have complained about the issue in the past. However, several British tennis stars, including Katie Boulter, are now chiming in regarding the ongoing problem in Flushing.
Corona Park, which surrounds the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, has become a major problem for the tournament with locals and visitors seemingly smoking marijuana on those grounds.
Weed is legal in New York though, which makes the problem a difficult one to handle for tournament organizers. The US Open has many wide-open courts on its grounds, which allows spectators to walk from venue to venue to watch matches.
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#open #tennis #stars
Top players like Novak Djokovic have complained about the issue in the past. However, several British tennis stars, including Katie Boulter, are now chiming in regarding the ongoing problem in Flushing.
Corona Park, which surrounds the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, has become a major problem for the tournament with locals and visitors seemingly smoking marijuana on those grounds.
Weed is legal in New York though, which makes the problem a difficult one to handle for tournament organizers. The US Open has many wide-open courts on its grounds, which allows spectators to walk from venue to venue to watch matches.
MORE: Marta Kostyuk dazzles in Wilson US Open kit reveal video
#open #tennis #stars
22 days ago
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is facing a few questions, and shortcomings, entering his fourth NFL season.
He's not tall, he's quick but not particularly fast, he has decent but not great arm power and he has a high ceiling but a very low basement. He's also remarkably inconsistent from week to week.
One thing you can't argue with is that he's undeniably clutch. No quarterback has more game-winning drives since Young entered the league in 2023, and he's been ranked as the 10th-most clutch quarterback in the league by Bleacher Report.
Analyst Brad Gagnon writes:
This may seem odd considering his broad struggles three years in, but Young has actually led an NFL-high 12 game-winning drives since coming into the league in 2023. Part of that comes from the fact that the Panthers rarely blow teams out, but his 99.8 third-down passer rating in the second half of one-score games since 2024 indicates a significant clutch factor with the 25-year-old. Imagine where he could go with more support in key moments in the future.
#clutch #since #game
He's not tall, he's quick but not particularly fast, he has decent but not great arm power and he has a high ceiling but a very low basement. He's also remarkably inconsistent from week to week.
One thing you can't argue with is that he's undeniably clutch. No quarterback has more game-winning drives since Young entered the league in 2023, and he's been ranked as the 10th-most clutch quarterback in the league by Bleacher Report.
Analyst Brad Gagnon writes:
This may seem odd considering his broad struggles three years in, but Young has actually led an NFL-high 12 game-winning drives since coming into the league in 2023. Part of that comes from the fact that the Panthers rarely blow teams out, but his 99.8 third-down passer rating in the second half of one-score games since 2024 indicates a significant clutch factor with the 25-year-old. Imagine where he could go with more support in key moments in the future.
#clutch #since #game
22 days ago
Created in 1930 by a Uruguayan teacher, futsal has subsequently become one of the most popular participation sports in the world.
The game initially spread quickly around South America, before gaining wider popularity in countries where inclement weather conditions hindered outdoor sports.
Fast forward to today, and futsal is a global phenomenon that attracts significant interest from broadcasters, sponsors and betting companies.
Many football fans now engage in futsal betting online, with the sport's fast-paced nature making it an intriguing proposition for bettors.
With that in mind, read on as we take a closer look at futsal before ******* sing why football supporters are increasingly engaging with the sport.
#futsal #created
The game initially spread quickly around South America, before gaining wider popularity in countries where inclement weather conditions hindered outdoor sports.
Fast forward to today, and futsal is a global phenomenon that attracts significant interest from broadcasters, sponsors and betting companies.
Many football fans now engage in futsal betting online, with the sport's fast-paced nature making it an intriguing proposition for bettors.
With that in mind, read on as we take a closer look at futsal before ******* sing why football supporters are increasingly engaging with the sport.
#futsal #created
23 days ago
Rangers have agreed a deal to sign Portland Timbers' Venezuela forward Kevin Kelsy, 22. (Athletic - subscription required)
Two Serie A clubs have bid for Rangers winger Djeidi Gassama, 22. (Footmercato - in French)
Red Bull Salzburg have emerged as a possible destination for Torino and Lithuania midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, who is a long-time Celtic target. (Sportal - in Italian)
And Celtic's asking price for **** an midfielder Reo Hatate, 28, has dropped. (Daily Record)
Bologna and Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson was willing to sign for Rangers this summer, according to his father Derek. (Glasgow Times)
#Athletic
Two Serie A clubs have bid for Rangers winger Djeidi Gassama, 22. (Footmercato - in French)
Red Bull Salzburg have emerged as a possible destination for Torino and Lithuania midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, who is a long-time Celtic target. (Sportal - in Italian)
And Celtic's asking price for **** an midfielder Reo Hatate, 28, has dropped. (Daily Record)
Bologna and Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson was willing to sign for Rangers this summer, according to his father Derek. (Glasgow Times)
#Athletic
24 days ago
Sussex have signed all-rounder Joey Evison from Kent.
Evison, 24, has joined on loan for the remainder of the County Championship campaign and the move will be made permanent on 1 October.
He will be available for Sussex's final five matches, starting on Thursday against Somerset at Hove.
Evison was at Leicestershire on a short term deal earlier in the season - his second spell on loan with the Foxes - and contributed 55 runs in a victory over Yorkshire.
In total, he has featured in 57 first-class matches in his career, scoring more than 2,500 runs and claiming 92 wickets.
#matches #joey
Evison, 24, has joined on loan for the remainder of the County Championship campaign and the move will be made permanent on 1 October.
He will be available for Sussex's final five matches, starting on Thursday against Somerset at Hove.
Evison was at Leicestershire on a short term deal earlier in the season - his second spell on loan with the Foxes - and contributed 55 runs in a victory over Yorkshire.
In total, he has featured in 57 first-class matches in his career, scoring more than 2,500 runs and claiming 92 wickets.
#matches #joey
25 days ago
Patriots Reveal Special Uniform Choice For Rivalry Game Vs. Bills originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New England Patriots are saving one of their boldest uniform combinations for one of their biggest games of the 2026 season.
New England will bring back its "Nor'easter" Rivalries uniform for its Week 13 home matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium.
ESPN's Mike Reiss first shared the uniform decision Tuesday, citing information from the Patriots Pro Shop. The NFL later included New England's Dec. 6 meeting with Buffalo in its complete Nike x NFL Rivalries schedule.
The Patriots debuted the storm-inspired alternate against the New York Jets last season. Its next appearance will come against a Buffalo team that has become New England's most meaningful divisional rival.
#Patriots #nesn #season
The New England Patriots are saving one of their boldest uniform combinations for one of their biggest games of the 2026 season.
New England will bring back its "Nor'easter" Rivalries uniform for its Week 13 home matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium.
ESPN's Mike Reiss first shared the uniform decision Tuesday, citing information from the Patriots Pro Shop. The NFL later included New England's Dec. 6 meeting with Buffalo in its complete Nike x NFL Rivalries schedule.
The Patriots debuted the storm-inspired alternate against the New York Jets last season. Its next appearance will come against a Buffalo team that has become New England's most meaningful divisional rival.
#Patriots #nesn #season
26 days ago
According to El Pais (h/t SPORT), Alejandro Balde is unhappy with the situation that has developed around him in recent days.
The FC Barcelona left-back does not understand why the situation has changed so dramatically with little more than a week remaining before the transfer window closes.
According to the report, people close to the player say that he rejected offers during the summer because his intention was to remain at Barcelona.
The source of Balde's frustration appears to be Hansi Flick's handling of the situation.
The German coach had already privately indicated that he was not completely satisfied with Balde's level of commitment, but the issue became public just days before the start of La Liga.
#balde
The FC Barcelona left-back does not understand why the situation has changed so dramatically with little more than a week remaining before the transfer window closes.
According to the report, people close to the player say that he rejected offers during the summer because his intention was to remain at Barcelona.
The source of Balde's frustration appears to be Hansi Flick's handling of the situation.
The German coach had already privately indicated that he was not completely satisfied with Balde's level of commitment, but the issue became public just days before the start of La Liga.
#balde
27 days ago
Anthony Hernandez tips his cap to Gregory Rodrigues and his toughness in the UFC Fight Night 285 main event Saturday – but there's one thing he didn't appreciate.
For five rounds, Hernandez (15-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) and Rodrigues (20-6 MMA, 11-3 UFC) battled back-and-forth. Though he lost a unanimous decision, Hernandez displayed heart and unbreakable will in front of his home city fans at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. The pair of middleweight contenders also earned Fight of the Night honors and the $100,000 bonus ***** ociated with it.
"A dream come true," Hernandez said at a post-fight news conference. "Obviously, I've got to get back to work and clean some ***** up. Next time I'll give you guys a win. I promise. ... (The crowd support) was f*cking ... a blessing. It was crazy. That's what kept me going. I couldn't give up. That sh*t hurt like a f*cking b*tch, man. It still hurts. It was a real f*cking blessing. I feel so honored to have that much love. Hopefully they come back to Sac so I can show out again. I'd love to give you guys more wars like that."
Hernandez became hobbled early as Rodriguez repeatedly chopped down his legs, causing him to shift from orthodox to southpaw. Hernandez rallied in Round 2 and nearly finished the fight, but "Robocop" hung tough.
One issue Hernandez took with Rodrigues was his grip around the glove area. According to Hernandez, Rodrigues had his fingers inside the glove – and he told referee Herb Dean as much mid-fight.
#fight
For five rounds, Hernandez (15-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) and Rodrigues (20-6 MMA, 11-3 UFC) battled back-and-forth. Though he lost a unanimous decision, Hernandez displayed heart and unbreakable will in front of his home city fans at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. The pair of middleweight contenders also earned Fight of the Night honors and the $100,000 bonus ***** ociated with it.
"A dream come true," Hernandez said at a post-fight news conference. "Obviously, I've got to get back to work and clean some ***** up. Next time I'll give you guys a win. I promise. ... (The crowd support) was f*cking ... a blessing. It was crazy. That's what kept me going. I couldn't give up. That sh*t hurt like a f*cking b*tch, man. It still hurts. It was a real f*cking blessing. I feel so honored to have that much love. Hopefully they come back to Sac so I can show out again. I'd love to give you guys more wars like that."
Hernandez became hobbled early as Rodriguez repeatedly chopped down his legs, causing him to shift from orthodox to southpaw. Hernandez rallied in Round 2 and nearly finished the fight, but "Robocop" hung tough.
One issue Hernandez took with Rodrigues was his grip around the glove area. According to Hernandez, Rodrigues had his fingers inside the glove – and he told referee Herb Dean as much mid-fight.
#fight
28 days ago
McAnally-Hilgeman Racing's Tyler Ankrum didn't have the race he desired, but he still got his desired outcome.
Layne Riggs won the race, scoring his series leading sixth victory on the season. Riggs didn't win either of the stages, as those stage wins went to Spire Motorsports' Connor Zilisch. In addition to winning stages one and two, the Cup Series regular led 55 laps as well. While these two driver had impressive runs, most eyes were following the intense points battle between Tyler Ankrum, Stewart Friesen, and Jake Garcia.
Coming into the race, Ankrum held a 20 point lead over both Friesen and Garcia, however that lead dissipated from the drop of the green flag. Very quickly in stage one, Ankrum battled brake issues and ran outside the top 20 for most of the day. While he struggled, both Garcia and Friesen chipped away at his points gap, as they gained track position throughout the race through strategy.
As the laps were winding down, the battle between the three drivers was within a singular point. It seemed like each lap, everyone was unsure on who was going to win. Then with 6 laps to go, everything changed. Tricon Racing's Gavan Boschele lost control of his truck entering turn one. From there, chaos ensued.
Before the first overtime attempt, things were looking bleak. Ankrum was running in 27th, but crew chief Mark Hillman elected to stay out on the race track, while many cars came down pit road. This move put Ankrum inside the top 20, and gained him ten points over the other two competitors.
#friesen #garcia #laps #points
Layne Riggs won the race, scoring his series leading sixth victory on the season. Riggs didn't win either of the stages, as those stage wins went to Spire Motorsports' Connor Zilisch. In addition to winning stages one and two, the Cup Series regular led 55 laps as well. While these two driver had impressive runs, most eyes were following the intense points battle between Tyler Ankrum, Stewart Friesen, and Jake Garcia.
Coming into the race, Ankrum held a 20 point lead over both Friesen and Garcia, however that lead dissipated from the drop of the green flag. Very quickly in stage one, Ankrum battled brake issues and ran outside the top 20 for most of the day. While he struggled, both Garcia and Friesen chipped away at his points gap, as they gained track position throughout the race through strategy.
As the laps were winding down, the battle between the three drivers was within a singular point. It seemed like each lap, everyone was unsure on who was going to win. Then with 6 laps to go, everything changed. Tricon Racing's Gavan Boschele lost control of his truck entering turn one. From there, chaos ensued.
Before the first overtime attempt, things were looking bleak. Ankrum was running in 27th, but crew chief Mark Hillman elected to stay out on the race track, while many cars came down pit road. This move put Ankrum inside the top 20, and gained him ten points over the other two competitors.
#friesen #garcia #laps #points
29 days ago
Harry Kane put another amazing season to bed and created an extraordinary amount of distance between himself and Europe's other elite goalscorers since joining Bayern Munich. According to Transfermarkt data (as captured by iMiaSanMia), Kane has scored 146 goals in 147 games across all competitions since his move from Tottenham in 2023. No player from Europe's top five leagues has scored more during that span:
Since he joined Bayern 3 years ago, no player from Europe's top 5 leagues has scored more goals than Harry Kane in all competitions [Transfermarkt] pic.twitter.com/MGOpbe4tIV
The gap to the rest of the list is striking. Kylian Mbappé, who played for Paris Saint-Germain and now plays for Real Madrid during this period, ranks second with 130 goals in 151 games, while Manchester City's Erling Haaland has scored 108 in 143 appearances.
Kane's advantage over Mbappé is particularly notable. The Bayern striker has scored 16 more goals despite playing four fewer games, giving him a scoring rate of almost exactly one goal per appearance.
Former VfB Stuttgart and current Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy follows Haaland with 90 goals in 126 games, while former Bayern striker and fellow MLS competitor of Thomas Müller, Robert Lewandowski, ranks fifth with 87 goals in 147 appearances. Lewandowski currently plays for Chicago Fire. Lautaro Martínez, Mohamed Salah, Alexander Sørloth, Vinícius Junior and Julián Álvarez round out the top 10.
#games #harry #mbapp
Since he joined Bayern 3 years ago, no player from Europe's top 5 leagues has scored more goals than Harry Kane in all competitions [Transfermarkt] pic.twitter.com/MGOpbe4tIV
The gap to the rest of the list is striking. Kylian Mbappé, who played for Paris Saint-Germain and now plays for Real Madrid during this period, ranks second with 130 goals in 151 games, while Manchester City's Erling Haaland has scored 108 in 143 appearances.
Kane's advantage over Mbappé is particularly notable. The Bayern striker has scored 16 more goals despite playing four fewer games, giving him a scoring rate of almost exactly one goal per appearance.
Former VfB Stuttgart and current Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy follows Haaland with 90 goals in 126 games, while former Bayern striker and fellow MLS competitor of Thomas Müller, Robert Lewandowski, ranks fifth with 87 goals in 147 appearances. Lewandowski currently plays for Chicago Fire. Lautaro Martínez, Mohamed Salah, Alexander Sørloth, Vinícius Junior and Julián Álvarez round out the top 10.
#games #harry #mbapp
30 days ago
New Atletico Madrid defender Cristian Romero said Thursday he sees his teammate and Argentina compatriot Julian Alvarez as "really focused" and "eager to keep scoring goals" despite his attempt to leave the club.
"Julian, I see him doing very well," Romero told reporters at his presentation after joining from Premier League side Tottenham on a five-year deal for 40 million euros ($47 million).
"I've been here for five or six days and I see him as always, a guy who wants to keep scoring goals, keep entertaining people, and I see him really focused."
Amid transfer bids from Barcelona and Real Madrid, Alvarez said this summer it would be best for everyone if he was allowed to depart. However Atletico Madrid held firm and kept the former Manchester City striker.
Neither Romero or Alvarez, runners up in the World Cup, were involved in the team's 2-0 win over Malaga on Wednesday, their La Liga opener.
#romero #really #scoring #goals
"Julian, I see him doing very well," Romero told reporters at his presentation after joining from Premier League side Tottenham on a five-year deal for 40 million euros ($47 million).
"I've been here for five or six days and I see him as always, a guy who wants to keep scoring goals, keep entertaining people, and I see him really focused."
Amid transfer bids from Barcelona and Real Madrid, Alvarez said this summer it would be best for everyone if he was allowed to depart. However Atletico Madrid held firm and kept the former Manchester City striker.
Neither Romero or Alvarez, runners up in the World Cup, were involved in the team's 2-0 win over Malaga on Wednesday, their La Liga opener.
#romero #really #scoring #goals
1 month ago
A roundup of Manatee and Sarasota County high school sports for the week of August 17-21, 2026.
Bradenton Christian 3, Cardinal Mooney 1: Bradenton Christian's practice was so rough on Monday that head coach Zach VanDuinen had to stop it midway through. The Panthers' warm-up before facing Cardinal Mooney on Tuesday wasn't any better. But that offered no indication of how their first game of the season would go.
After dropping the first set, Bradenton Christian rebounded, winning the next three to defeat Cardinal Mooney at home 3-1 (23-25, 25-15, 25-17, 28-26). Junior Addelyn VanDuinen led the charge, recording over 15 kills and at least three aces. Junior Grace Hullinger also had over 15 kills.
Bradenton Christian's defense kept the Panthers in the game behind timely kills from junior Kendal Kleppinger and senior Kelsey Jerome.
"We have to execute," Zach VanDuinen said. "We have to pass well. We got to play good defense. And if we can do that, we give ourselves a chance. And tonight, we were able to serve just aggressive enough to keep them out of system, which for us was our game plan."
#cardinal #junior #zach
Bradenton Christian 3, Cardinal Mooney 1: Bradenton Christian's practice was so rough on Monday that head coach Zach VanDuinen had to stop it midway through. The Panthers' warm-up before facing Cardinal Mooney on Tuesday wasn't any better. But that offered no indication of how their first game of the season would go.
After dropping the first set, Bradenton Christian rebounded, winning the next three to defeat Cardinal Mooney at home 3-1 (23-25, 25-15, 25-17, 28-26). Junior Addelyn VanDuinen led the charge, recording over 15 kills and at least three aces. Junior Grace Hullinger also had over 15 kills.
Bradenton Christian's defense kept the Panthers in the game behind timely kills from junior Kendal Kleppinger and senior Kelsey Jerome.
"We have to execute," Zach VanDuinen said. "We have to pass well. We got to play good defense. And if we can do that, we give ourselves a chance. And tonight, we were able to serve just aggressive enough to keep them out of system, which for us was our game plan."
#cardinal #junior #zach
1 month ago
Barcelona have announced the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth in the region of £65m.
The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner has signed a four-year contract at the Nou Camp, returning to Spanish football for the first time since he left Atletico Madrid in 2019.
Rodri, 30, leaves City after seven seasons at the club, having made 298 appearances and won 12 major honours, including four Premier League ***** les, two FA Cups, three EFL Cups and the Champions League in 2023.
His final two seasons at the club were disrupted by injury but he returned to his best form in this summer's World Cup, being named player of the tournament as Spain lifted the trophy for the second time.
In a farewell message to City fans, Rodri said: "I am leaving the club with a huge sense of pride about what we have achieved and gratitude too for so many amazing memories.
#rodri #city #time
The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner has signed a four-year contract at the Nou Camp, returning to Spanish football for the first time since he left Atletico Madrid in 2019.
Rodri, 30, leaves City after seven seasons at the club, having made 298 appearances and won 12 major honours, including four Premier League ***** les, two FA Cups, three EFL Cups and the Champions League in 2023.
His final two seasons at the club were disrupted by injury but he returned to his best form in this summer's World Cup, being named player of the tournament as Spain lifted the trophy for the second time.
In a farewell message to City fans, Rodri said: "I am leaving the club with a huge sense of pride about what we have achieved and gratitude too for so many amazing memories.
#rodri #city #time
1 month ago
Clemson won't have much time to ease into the 2026 season.
The Tigers will open the year under the lights at LSU, stepping into one of college football's toughest environments with plenty of questions surrounding a program coming off a 7-6 season.
Dabo Swinney understands exactly what Clemson is walking into. Rather than shy away from the matchup, he views it as an early opportunity to find out just how far his team has come.
"This is going to be a great team that we got to open with, and it ain't going to be easy, and I love it," Swinney said. "I love the challenge. Let's see where we are, go play and see what happens after that."
The opener begins a demanding first month for the Tigers.
#dabo
The Tigers will open the year under the lights at LSU, stepping into one of college football's toughest environments with plenty of questions surrounding a program coming off a 7-6 season.
Dabo Swinney understands exactly what Clemson is walking into. Rather than shy away from the matchup, he views it as an early opportunity to find out just how far his team has come.
"This is going to be a great team that we got to open with, and it ain't going to be easy, and I love it," Swinney said. "I love the challenge. Let's see where we are, go play and see what happens after that."
The opener begins a demanding first month for the Tigers.
#dabo
1 month ago
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Zack Gelof and Lawrence Butler each hit two-run homers, Tommy White had his first major league homer and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday.
The A's won their first home series since June 12-14 in Las Vegas, and first series in West Sacramento since April 28-30. They were 0-12-1 over the previous 13 series at their current home ballpark.
Jacob Lopez (6-4) struck out six and gave up two runs on five hits in six innings for his first win in his past four starts, after getting no-decisions in his previous three.
After Jake Burger hit a solo home run in the second to put the Rangers ahead, Butler responded with a 394-footer that wrapped around the right-field pole to give the A's the lead.
Burger drove in a second run for Texas on a forceout in the third. He finished 3 for 4.
#home #series #butler #since
The A's won their first home series since June 12-14 in Las Vegas, and first series in West Sacramento since April 28-30. They were 0-12-1 over the previous 13 series at their current home ballpark.
Jacob Lopez (6-4) struck out six and gave up two runs on five hits in six innings for his first win in his past four starts, after getting no-decisions in his previous three.
After Jake Burger hit a solo home run in the second to put the Rangers ahead, Butler responded with a 394-footer that wrapped around the right-field pole to give the A's the lead.
Burger drove in a second run for Texas on a forceout in the third. He finished 3 for 4.
#home #series #butler #since
1 month ago
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes was originally scheduled to pitch Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox, but the Pirates are pushing his start by three days. The right-hander will now pitch Wednesday's game against the Tigers in Pittsburgh.
The decision to push his start back by three days is not injury-related.
"Just giving Paul more rest. He was ready to go. Feel like it will give him a few more days to recover," said manager Don Kelly, who announced the decision after Saturday's loss to Boston. "As we go through that, give other guys on the backside and extra day, as well."
Skenes last pitched on Tuesday in Miami, when he was pulled after only throwing 65 pitches through five innings. He went through his normal recovery and threw a bullpen at PNC Park on Friday before he was informed of the decision.
"We talked about it at when I showed up at the field [on Saturday]," said Skenes, who was anticipating making his scheduled start. "Ultimately, it was (Kelly's) decision, but we had talked about it. And like I said after the last start, I'll have his back on whatever that is. I don't necessarily disagree with the decision either."
#days #scheduled
The decision to push his start back by three days is not injury-related.
"Just giving Paul more rest. He was ready to go. Feel like it will give him a few more days to recover," said manager Don Kelly, who announced the decision after Saturday's loss to Boston. "As we go through that, give other guys on the backside and extra day, as well."
Skenes last pitched on Tuesday in Miami, when he was pulled after only throwing 65 pitches through five innings. He went through his normal recovery and threw a bullpen at PNC Park on Friday before he was informed of the decision.
"We talked about it at when I showed up at the field [on Saturday]," said Skenes, who was anticipating making his scheduled start. "Ultimately, it was (Kelly's) decision, but we had talked about it. And like I said after the last start, I'll have his back on whatever that is. I don't necessarily disagree with the decision either."
#days #scheduled
1 month ago
Old foes South Africa and New Zealand collide in a new series in the first "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" tour.
The Springboks and All Blacks have reached a reciprocal touring agreement that will see the pair clash in a number of Tests every four years.
The first edition sees Dave Rennie's side head for South African soil to take on four United Rugby Championship sides alongside a quartet of clashes with Rassie Erasmus's world champions.
The fourth of those fixtures, which brings together the World Cup finalists from three years ago, will take place in Baltimore on the east coast of the United States.
Here's everything you need to know.
#World #four #zealand
The Springboks and All Blacks have reached a reciprocal touring agreement that will see the pair clash in a number of Tests every four years.
The first edition sees Dave Rennie's side head for South African soil to take on four United Rugby Championship sides alongside a quartet of clashes with Rassie Erasmus's world champions.
The fourth of those fixtures, which brings together the World Cup finalists from three years ago, will take place in Baltimore on the east coast of the United States.
Here's everything you need to know.
#World #four #zealand
1 month ago
Texas Rangers lineup for August 14, 2026 against the A's: starting pitchers are ****** ar Rocker for the Rangers and Gage Jump for the A's.
Texas will try to get the Angels funk off of them and break their three game losing streak. There's a lefty going so the Rangers have the righty-heavy lineup out. ****** ar Rocker will hopefully cover first base tonight if the occasion demands it.
The lineup:
Langford — LF
Nimmo — RF
#texas #kumar #rocker #langford
Texas will try to get the Angels funk off of them and break their three game losing streak. There's a lefty going so the Rangers have the righty-heavy lineup out. ****** ar Rocker will hopefully cover first base tonight if the occasion demands it.
The lineup:
Langford — LF
Nimmo — RF
#texas #kumar #rocker #langford
