1 day ago
Joe Root led England to a 3-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan after scoring an unbeaten 62 in the third Test at Edgbaston. England were chasing 130 for victory but got off to a poor start. Ben Duckett was dismissed by Mohammad Abbas with the first ball of the innings, while opener Emilio Gay also fell later in the same over.
At 2 for 2, Pakistan had a chance to put England under pressure. But Root and Jordan **** remained calm and slowly took control of the chase.
It was the first time England had whitewashed Pakistan in a home Test series.
Root survived a big scare when Mohammad Ali bowled him for 23, only for the delivery to be called a no-ball. It was Ali's 17th no-ball of the series.
Pakistan then missed another opportunity when Root, on 38, edged Abbas between first and second slip. Neither fielder went for the catch.
Root made Pakistan pay for the missed chances. His unbeaten 62 was his 110th Test innings of 50 or more, a tally that includes 41 centuries.
Cox remained unbeaten on 59 as England reached the target in the 25th over with eight wickets in hand.
Pakistan had shown more fight in the third Test after conceding a huge 320-run first-innings deficit.
Root said the difficult chase was useful for England after Pakistan had put them under pressure.
"Fair play to Pakistan, ?they threw some punches last night. They made it very difficult for us and in some ways it's a good thing to go through that," said Root.
"Test cricket is not always going to go your own way but to see us actually be quite clinical with the bat off the back of that was good too. So ?in many ways we're better for it.
"Of course there's things we will want to improve on but we ?came into this ?series with a lot of question marks and a lot of noise around the team and we've walked away 3-0 winners so ?in that respect I'm quite ?pleased."
The series came after a difficult period for England, who had been looking to recover from their defeat to New Zealand following the Ashes loss.
Root's return to the captaincy after Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket ended with a series whitewash.
Pakistan had one major positive in the third Test. Debutant Razaullah scored an impressive 81 off 63 **** , giving his team hope and bringing energy to the contest at Edgbaston.
England's fast bowlers were once again too strong for Pakistan on helpful surfaces.
Ollie Robinson led the attack and finished the series with 21 wickets to be named England's player of the series.
"I'm a realist, I know it's not always going to be like this," said Robinson, England's player of the series.
"We know there's ?going to be tougher times ahead. We have some tough opposition coming up and we're looking forward to the challenge."
Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson also played important roles in England's dominant series win.
England's batting was less convincing, with no batter managing to score a century in the three Tests.
At 2 for 2, Pakistan had a chance to put England under pressure. But Root and Jordan **** remained calm and slowly took control of the chase.
It was the first time England had whitewashed Pakistan in a home Test series.
Root survived a big scare when Mohammad Ali bowled him for 23, only for the delivery to be called a no-ball. It was Ali's 17th no-ball of the series.
Pakistan then missed another opportunity when Root, on 38, edged Abbas between first and second slip. Neither fielder went for the catch.
Root made Pakistan pay for the missed chances. His unbeaten 62 was his 110th Test innings of 50 or more, a tally that includes 41 centuries.
Cox remained unbeaten on 59 as England reached the target in the 25th over with eight wickets in hand.
Pakistan had shown more fight in the third Test after conceding a huge 320-run first-innings deficit.
Root said the difficult chase was useful for England after Pakistan had put them under pressure.
"Fair play to Pakistan, ?they threw some punches last night. They made it very difficult for us and in some ways it's a good thing to go through that," said Root.
"Test cricket is not always going to go your own way but to see us actually be quite clinical with the bat off the back of that was good too. So ?in many ways we're better for it.
"Of course there's things we will want to improve on but we ?came into this ?series with a lot of question marks and a lot of noise around the team and we've walked away 3-0 winners so ?in that respect I'm quite ?pleased."
The series came after a difficult period for England, who had been looking to recover from their defeat to New Zealand following the Ashes loss.
Root's return to the captaincy after Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket ended with a series whitewash.
Pakistan had one major positive in the third Test. Debutant Razaullah scored an impressive 81 off 63 **** , giving his team hope and bringing energy to the contest at Edgbaston.
England's fast bowlers were once again too strong for Pakistan on helpful surfaces.
Ollie Robinson led the attack and finished the series with 21 wickets to be named England's player of the series.
"I'm a realist, I know it's not always going to be like this," said Robinson, England's player of the series.
"We know there's ?going to be tougher times ahead. We have some tough opposition coming up and we're looking forward to the challenge."
Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson also played important roles in England's dominant series win.
England's batting was less convincing, with no batter managing to score a century in the three Tests.
2 days ago
These are weird times for the 'Notorious' Conor McGregor.
The Irish sports star came into his bout with Max Holloway at UFC 329 in July with muted fanfare, as UFC tried its best not to give oxygen to McGregor's decade of past controversies. They did this despite their former champ-champ being found liable for rape in an Irish civil court in 2024.
Despite best efforts to present McGregor as his best self, the 38 year-old came into the Octagon looking old and tired. He blew his knee out on his first foray forward and was forced to fold in the middle of the cage, before a thoroughly bemused Holloway. The ACL injury he suffered that night required surgery and will mean another long wait before McGregor gets back in the fighting arena.
The Holloway fight was the penultimate bout on McGregor's UFC contract. Whether he gets another fight, and a chance at liberation, is up in the air.
Eddie Alvarez is one man who knows exactly how tough these kinds of situations can be. 'The Underground King' was subject of legal action from Bellator when he jumped ship to join UFC in 2014. All the stress of that departure was worth it in the end, though, with Alvarez winning the UFC Lightweight **** le two years later.
#irish #came #champ
The Irish sports star came into his bout with Max Holloway at UFC 329 in July with muted fanfare, as UFC tried its best not to give oxygen to McGregor's decade of past controversies. They did this despite their former champ-champ being found liable for rape in an Irish civil court in 2024.
Despite best efforts to present McGregor as his best self, the 38 year-old came into the Octagon looking old and tired. He blew his knee out on his first foray forward and was forced to fold in the middle of the cage, before a thoroughly bemused Holloway. The ACL injury he suffered that night required surgery and will mean another long wait before McGregor gets back in the fighting arena.
The Holloway fight was the penultimate bout on McGregor's UFC contract. Whether he gets another fight, and a chance at liberation, is up in the air.
Eddie Alvarez is one man who knows exactly how tough these kinds of situations can be. 'The Underground King' was subject of legal action from Bellator when he jumped ship to join UFC in 2014. All the stress of that departure was worth it in the end, though, with Alvarez winning the UFC Lightweight **** le two years later.
#irish #came #champ
2 days ago
With Week 1 out of the way, we get our first real glimpse of how the Aggies may look this season against a legitimate opponenet as they host the Arizona State Sun Devils to Kyle Field. Here's how you can tune in.
TV: ABC
Broadcast Crew: Tom Hart, Jesse Palmer, Kris Budden
Streaming: WatchESPN or the ESPN app (you can use the login information for your cable or live TV streaming provider, or the ESPN Unlimited standalone streaming service)
Radio: 1620 AM/94.5 FM, TAMU Sports Network, Sirius/XM channel 176 or 229 (Texas A&M Network call)
#network #devils
TV: ABC
Broadcast Crew: Tom Hart, Jesse Palmer, Kris Budden
Streaming: WatchESPN or the ESPN app (you can use the login information for your cable or live TV streaming provider, or the ESPN Unlimited standalone streaming service)
Radio: 1620 AM/94.5 FM, TAMU Sports Network, Sirius/XM channel 176 or 229 (Texas A&M Network call)
#network #devils
3 days ago
Four-star athlete Za'Kari Johnson is one of Florida State football's top commits in the 2027 recruiting cycle, but they will have to keep fighting to hold onto his commitment. He visited the Texas A&M Aggies last weekend, and on Thursday he will be visiting the Miami Hurricanes, according to On3's EJ Holland.
"I just want to see Miami football," Johnson said. "Miami has always been my dream school. Being a kid from South Florida, I look up to all the greats. I've seen them ball. It motivates me."
Johnson is ranked as the No. 296 overall player and No. 9 athlete in the Rivals industry ranking. He is also the No. 27 player from Florida. He explained what he needs to see from the Seminoles for him to stay committed.
"(My commitment) stands good right now," Johnson said. "I need them to win, though. I need them to ball… I love Mike (Norvell). I hope he can stay. A lot of people say he might not stay. But I hope he can stay, so I can go there."
FSU and Miami appear to be headed in very different directions one week into the 2026 season. The Hurricanes are 1-0 and national ******* le contenders, while the Seminoles are 1-1 and Mike Norvell is fighting for his job. Miami also has another advantage in their pursuit of Johnson, he is teammates with five-star Miami wide receiver commit Nick Lennear, who would surely love to play with him at the next level.
#Miami #seminoles #athlete
"I just want to see Miami football," Johnson said. "Miami has always been my dream school. Being a kid from South Florida, I look up to all the greats. I've seen them ball. It motivates me."
Johnson is ranked as the No. 296 overall player and No. 9 athlete in the Rivals industry ranking. He is also the No. 27 player from Florida. He explained what he needs to see from the Seminoles for him to stay committed.
"(My commitment) stands good right now," Johnson said. "I need them to win, though. I need them to ball… I love Mike (Norvell). I hope he can stay. A lot of people say he might not stay. But I hope he can stay, so I can go there."
FSU and Miami appear to be headed in very different directions one week into the 2026 season. The Hurricanes are 1-0 and national ******* le contenders, while the Seminoles are 1-1 and Mike Norvell is fighting for his job. Miami also has another advantage in their pursuit of Johnson, he is teammates with five-star Miami wide receiver commit Nick Lennear, who would surely love to play with him at the next level.
#Miami #seminoles #athlete
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It was not so long ago that Coco Gauff was the teenage sensation looking to cause an upset at the US Open.
Now, at the grand old age of 22, she is the Grand Slam champion and leading WTA Tour star who drew on her experience to deal with talented 18-year-old Iva Jovic at Flushing Meadows.
Fourth seed Gauff found her finest level of the fortnight to beat fellow American Jovic in a 6-1 6-4 win which secured her place in the quarter-finals.
Gauff's comfortable progress ensured the top six seeds have reached the US Open women's last eight for the first time since 1998, further illustrating the strength in depth at the top of the WTA Tour.
Gauff, who won the 2023 **** le in New York, continues her quest for a third major **** le against French Open champion Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday.
#grand
Now, at the grand old age of 22, she is the Grand Slam champion and leading WTA Tour star who drew on her experience to deal with talented 18-year-old Iva Jovic at Flushing Meadows.
Fourth seed Gauff found her finest level of the fortnight to beat fellow American Jovic in a 6-1 6-4 win which secured her place in the quarter-finals.
Gauff's comfortable progress ensured the top six seeds have reached the US Open women's last eight for the first time since 1998, further illustrating the strength in depth at the top of the WTA Tour.
Gauff, who won the 2023 **** le in New York, continues her quest for a third major **** le against French Open champion Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday.
#grand
7 days ago
Metro Bank Women's One Day Cup League Two, Radlett
Glamorgan 94: Gammon 26; Harley 4-27
Middlesex 100-0: Downer 60*, Pindoria 27*
Middlesex beat Glamorgan by 10 wickets
Middlesex Women finished top of the One Day Cup League Two table after thrashing Glamorgan by 10 wickets in a one-sided final group game.
#glamorgan #gammon
Glamorgan 94: Gammon 26; Harley 4-27
Middlesex 100-0: Downer 60*, Pindoria 27*
Middlesex beat Glamorgan by 10 wickets
Middlesex Women finished top of the One Day Cup League Two table after thrashing Glamorgan by 10 wickets in a one-sided final group game.
#glamorgan #gammon
8 days ago
It was already public knowledge that there was one bidder for an NBA expansion team in Seattle: One Roof Sports and Entertainment, the majority owner of the NHL's Seattle Kraken, led by Samantha Holloway.
Now, there is a second, reports Christian Clark and John Hollinger of The Athletic:
BlackSun Private Equity, a New York-based firm that in August submitted a bid to bring the NBA back to Seattle, is working with the Tulalip Tribes to build the arena on tribal-owned land if it secures the franchise.
Those new arena plans would be in Marysville, Washington, which is about 35 miles from Seattle. The plans are not just to build an arena but also an "entertainment district" on the tribal lands. The challenge would be making the commute relatively easy and convincing people in Seattle proper to make the trip out to Marysville.
Both potential ownership groups have been eager to say they want to bring a team to stay in the Seattle area, after the previous SuperSonics were bought and moved to Oklahoma City in 2008.
#arena
Now, there is a second, reports Christian Clark and John Hollinger of The Athletic:
BlackSun Private Equity, a New York-based firm that in August submitted a bid to bring the NBA back to Seattle, is working with the Tulalip Tribes to build the arena on tribal-owned land if it secures the franchise.
Those new arena plans would be in Marysville, Washington, which is about 35 miles from Seattle. The plans are not just to build an arena but also an "entertainment district" on the tribal lands. The challenge would be making the commute relatively easy and convincing people in Seattle proper to make the trip out to Marysville.
Both potential ownership groups have been eager to say they want to bring a team to stay in the Seattle area, after the previous SuperSonics were bought and moved to Oklahoma City in 2008.
#arena
10 days ago
CHAMPAIGN, IL — The fifth-year linebacker started out the season hot, after a ****** ed pass from QB Ryder Burton ended up right in the linebackers' hands. There was nothing but green pastures Infront of him and an orange endzone calling his name.
On top of this 59-yard pick six, the JUCO standout ended his night at Gies Memorial Stadium with six total tackles, including two solo's in Illinois 42-23 win against the UAB Blazers.
#ryder
On top of this 59-yard pick six, the JUCO standout ended his night at Gies Memorial Stadium with six total tackles, including two solo's in Illinois 42-23 win against the UAB Blazers.
#ryder
11 days ago
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has called a 43% ticket price increase for next year's men's Ashes Test at Edgbaston "really poor".
The Birmingham ground will host the third Test of the best-of-five series between England and Australia next summer with ticket prices in the Hollies Stand - which holds almost 6,000 spectators - costing £165, up from £115 in 2023.
Elsewhere in the stadium, members can purchase tickets for £92, but the cheapest adult tickets across the first three days are £115, with every ticket carrying a £2.50 booking fee.
"This is really poor," Vaughan posted on social media in response to the news.
Following the 2023 series, which ended in a 2-2 draw after Australia won the first two Tests (at Edgbaston and Lord's), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said "every day sold out in advance, with total attendance topping 545,000".
#england
The Birmingham ground will host the third Test of the best-of-five series between England and Australia next summer with ticket prices in the Hollies Stand - which holds almost 6,000 spectators - costing £165, up from £115 in 2023.
Elsewhere in the stadium, members can purchase tickets for £92, but the cheapest adult tickets across the first three days are £115, with every ticket carrying a £2.50 booking fee.
"This is really poor," Vaughan posted on social media in response to the news.
Following the 2023 series, which ended in a 2-2 draw after Australia won the first two Tests (at Edgbaston and Lord's), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said "every day sold out in advance, with total attendance topping 545,000".
#england
12 days ago
Team USA has won the last four FIBA Women's Basketball World Cups and nine of the last 12. The United States owns a world-leading 11 overall World Cup ******* les and has been the most dominant team across the globe for the past two-plus decades.
Yet, that streak is on the line starting this week in Berlin.
Not only does a new era of young WNBA stars make their World Cup debut, but the league's most dominant player won't be suited up for the first time since 2014.
And to make the pressure even greater, France's 2024 Olympic gold-medal game performance tells us that they may have what it takes to knock out the Americans.
The 2026 FIBA World Cup tips off Labor Day weekend in Berlin, Germany, with preliminary round games. Quarterfinals are scheduled for Sept. 10, with semifinals on Sept. 12 and the gold-medal game on Sunday, Sept. 13.
#fiba #berlin #medal
Yet, that streak is on the line starting this week in Berlin.
Not only does a new era of young WNBA stars make their World Cup debut, but the league's most dominant player won't be suited up for the first time since 2014.
And to make the pressure even greater, France's 2024 Olympic gold-medal game performance tells us that they may have what it takes to knock out the Americans.
The 2026 FIBA World Cup tips off Labor Day weekend in Berlin, Germany, with preliminary round games. Quarterfinals are scheduled for Sept. 10, with semifinals on Sept. 12 and the gold-medal game on Sunday, Sept. 13.
#fiba #berlin #medal
12 days ago
Indianapolis Colts rookie defensive end George Gumbs Jr. made one of the defense's biggest plays in the preseason finale, but NFL.com still came away with a mixed evaluation of his overall outing.
NFL.com draft ******* yst Chad Reuter gave Gumbs a C- grade for his performance in the Colts' 25-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. Reuter's grade was particularly for Week 3 of the preseason, rather than Gumbs' full summer.
The fifth-round pick produced a strip-sack and recovered the fumble against Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer. Colts.com highlighted the takeaway as part of a strong day for Indianapolis' rookie defenders, who were involved in multiple forced turnovers.
But Reuter noted the rocky snaps around Gumbs' splash play.
"He lost containment at times, too, allowing cutback rushes for 17 and 22 yards. He was flagged for illegal use of hands on the 22-yard run," Reuter wrote.
#reuter #preseason
NFL.com draft ******* yst Chad Reuter gave Gumbs a C- grade for his performance in the Colts' 25-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. Reuter's grade was particularly for Week 3 of the preseason, rather than Gumbs' full summer.
The fifth-round pick produced a strip-sack and recovered the fumble against Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer. Colts.com highlighted the takeaway as part of a strong day for Indianapolis' rookie defenders, who were involved in multiple forced turnovers.
But Reuter noted the rocky snaps around Gumbs' splash play.
"He lost containment at times, too, allowing cutback rushes for 17 and 22 yards. He was flagged for illegal use of hands on the 22-yard run," Reuter wrote.
#reuter #preseason
13 days ago
After plenty of solid high school sports performers over the last week, here are the Journal Star Girls Athlete of the Week nominees for Aug. 24-29, presented by CEFCU.
Head to www.pjstar.com/sports to vote. The poll closes at noon Friday. Information about the nominees is below.
If you have a nominee for the honor, email us at sportspjstar.com or tag us on X pjstarsports. Last week, Ella Herchenroder of the Galesburg golf team was named JS Girls Athlete of the Week.
Williamson guided the Rockets to an undefeated march to the Macomb Tournament ******* le on Saturday, Aug. 29. In the ******* le match, Williamson went for 12 kills and three blocks in beating Eureka 25-16, 25-19. She record 40 kills, 49 ******* ists and eight blocks in the five matches. Williamson also earned all-tournament team honors with teammate Mia Lamberti.
Parsons helped the Turks win the Charles Scanavino Tournament at Warrensburg-Latham on Saturday, Aug. 29. She went for 10 kills, two blocks and an ace to beat the hosts 25-17, 25-17. The junior middle hitter chipped in six kills to beat Olympia 25-13, 25-18 in the semifinals. Parsons was named all-tournament and Most Outstanding Player.
#tournament #sports
Head to www.pjstar.com/sports to vote. The poll closes at noon Friday. Information about the nominees is below.
If you have a nominee for the honor, email us at sportspjstar.com or tag us on X pjstarsports. Last week, Ella Herchenroder of the Galesburg golf team was named JS Girls Athlete of the Week.
Williamson guided the Rockets to an undefeated march to the Macomb Tournament ******* le on Saturday, Aug. 29. In the ******* le match, Williamson went for 12 kills and three blocks in beating Eureka 25-16, 25-19. She record 40 kills, 49 ******* ists and eight blocks in the five matches. Williamson also earned all-tournament team honors with teammate Mia Lamberti.
Parsons helped the Turks win the Charles Scanavino Tournament at Warrensburg-Latham on Saturday, Aug. 29. She went for 10 kills, two blocks and an ace to beat the hosts 25-17, 25-17. The junior middle hitter chipped in six kills to beat Olympia 25-13, 25-18 in the semifinals. Parsons was named all-tournament and Most Outstanding Player.
#tournament #sports
14 days ago
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The Detroit Lions, like all other NFL clubs, must be at the mandated 53-man roster by 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, and they've already announced multiple roster releases.
Among the players that the club has released so far include rookie DL Tyre West, DT Myles Adams, LB Troy Reeder, and TE Zach Horton.
However, another name has been announced as the club's latest release, and it will come as a surprise to some fans considering that he's already spent time playing under new Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing during their time together with the Arizona Cardinals.
GettyPhoto by Andy Lyons/Getty Images
#andy
The Detroit Lions, like all other NFL clubs, must be at the mandated 53-man roster by 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, and they've already announced multiple roster releases.
Among the players that the club has released so far include rookie DL Tyre West, DT Myles Adams, LB Troy Reeder, and TE Zach Horton.
However, another name has been announced as the club's latest release, and it will come as a surprise to some fans considering that he's already spent time playing under new Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing during their time together with the Arizona Cardinals.
GettyPhoto by Andy Lyons/Getty Images
#andy
15 days ago
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was seen enjoying himself and dancing at a Jewish Bat Mitzvah in LA on Sunday. This celebration comes eight months after Nacua faced major backlash for using an offensive, antisemitic gesture.
Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams smiles before the game against Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
Ric Tapia - The Sporting Tribune
Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams smiles before the game against Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
Back on Dec. 16, Nacua joined streamers Adin Ross and N3on on a live broadcast, where Ross suggested a new touchdown celebration for him. The move, leaning forward and rubbing his hands, carries deeply offensive, antisemitic connotations, as per reports. Seemingly unaware of the gesture's harmful meaning, Nacua agreed to use it in his upcoming game with the Rams.
#nacua #Seattle #sofi
Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams smiles before the game against Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
Ric Tapia - The Sporting Tribune
Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams smiles before the game against Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
Back on Dec. 16, Nacua joined streamers Adin Ross and N3on on a live broadcast, where Ross suggested a new touchdown celebration for him. The move, leaning forward and rubbing his hands, carries deeply offensive, antisemitic connotations, as per reports. Seemingly unaware of the gesture's harmful meaning, Nacua agreed to use it in his upcoming game with the Rams.
#nacua #Seattle #sofi
15 days ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is adding to his case for the NL MVP award.
Crow-Armstrong homered in each of the first two innings on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. The All-Star center fielder also singled and scored in the fourth.
Crow-Armstrong is making a bid to unseat Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani as NL MVP after the ***** anese slugger took home the honor each of the previous two years. Ohtani hasn't been able to pitch since July 3 because of left knee soreness and a right biceps injury.
While Ohtani has been limited to designated hitter with Los Angeles, Crow-Armstrong is one of baseball's top defensive players. And he has turned into a consistent threat at the plate as well.
The 24-year-old Crow-Armstrong hit a 435-foot drive to right-center in the first for his eighth career leadoff homer — all this season. He went deep again in the second, sending a two-run shot off the foul pole in right for his 35th homer.
#ohtani #center
Crow-Armstrong homered in each of the first two innings on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. The All-Star center fielder also singled and scored in the fourth.
Crow-Armstrong is making a bid to unseat Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani as NL MVP after the ***** anese slugger took home the honor each of the previous two years. Ohtani hasn't been able to pitch since July 3 because of left knee soreness and a right biceps injury.
While Ohtani has been limited to designated hitter with Los Angeles, Crow-Armstrong is one of baseball's top defensive players. And he has turned into a consistent threat at the plate as well.
The 24-year-old Crow-Armstrong hit a 435-foot drive to right-center in the first for his eighth career leadoff homer — all this season. He went deep again in the second, sending a two-run shot off the foul pole in right for his 35th homer.
#ohtani #center
16 days ago
NEW YORK - Amid a troubling stretch for the Houston Astros rotation, an ace restored order. Fourteen games elapsed without an Astros starter finishing six innings before Hunter Brown took the mound at Citi Field on Friday. Half of those games saw their starter work 4 ⅓ innings or fewer, taxing a bullpen showing signs of strain. The rotation posted a 5.64 ERA in that span. Just two teams had a higher one.
The formula feels unsustainable for a team with playoff aspirations, but nor are solutions apparent for this team's pitching instability. Houston has three starters in which it shows trust. One, Peter Lambert, already is nearing a career-high innings total. Another, Hayden Wesneski, has not surpassed 91 pitches yet in six starts back from elbow surgery.
With both Cristian Javier and Tatsuya Imai - the two highest-paid starters on their roster - rested, the Astros will deploy an opener Saturday against the Mets. Bennett Sousa will draw the **** ignment, two days after a messy seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Javier and Imai would ostensibly be available for bulk innings, but Imai has been on ice, appearing in three games this month.
Houston's bullpen has essentially been operating a man short as a result, magnifying the workload its regular relievers have shouldered. Steven Okert entered Friday with the third-most outings among AL relievers and AJ Blubaugh with the most relief innings in the majors. Okert, Enyel De Los Santos and Bryan Abreu were all among the 33 relievers in the league with at least 52 appearances.
Maintaining key arms for a playoff push is desirable, but the Astros' lack of cushion - a two-game lead over Texas in the AL West after their 3-1 win Friday - complicates strategic rest. So does the rotation's recent lack of reliability, forcing them to rely heavily on leverage relievers to secure wins. Getting more from that group seems critical over the final 27 games of their season.
#Friday #houston #javier
The formula feels unsustainable for a team with playoff aspirations, but nor are solutions apparent for this team's pitching instability. Houston has three starters in which it shows trust. One, Peter Lambert, already is nearing a career-high innings total. Another, Hayden Wesneski, has not surpassed 91 pitches yet in six starts back from elbow surgery.
With both Cristian Javier and Tatsuya Imai - the two highest-paid starters on their roster - rested, the Astros will deploy an opener Saturday against the Mets. Bennett Sousa will draw the **** ignment, two days after a messy seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Javier and Imai would ostensibly be available for bulk innings, but Imai has been on ice, appearing in three games this month.
Houston's bullpen has essentially been operating a man short as a result, magnifying the workload its regular relievers have shouldered. Steven Okert entered Friday with the third-most outings among AL relievers and AJ Blubaugh with the most relief innings in the majors. Okert, Enyel De Los Santos and Bryan Abreu were all among the 33 relievers in the league with at least 52 appearances.
Maintaining key arms for a playoff push is desirable, but the Astros' lack of cushion - a two-game lead over Texas in the AL West after their 3-1 win Friday - complicates strategic rest. So does the rotation's recent lack of reliability, forcing them to rely heavily on leverage relievers to secure wins. Getting more from that group seems critical over the final 27 games of their season.
#Friday #houston #javier
17 days ago
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says there is a chance either Georginio Rutter or Jack Hinshelwood could return to the squad for Sunday's clash with Chelsea, although he admitted the latter is less likely to be ready.
Both players have been nursing injuries, but Hurzeler is hopeful Rutter can make the squad.
"With both, we will have to be patient," Hurzeler said. "There might be a chance for one of them to be in the squad [against Chelsea].
"With Gini, I see a higher chance. With Hinshelwood, for the weekend it might be too close, but we will find good solutions."
Hurzeler was also asked about Yankuba Minteh's future amid speculation over a possible move away from the club, with Liverpool keen.
#georginio
Both players have been nursing injuries, but Hurzeler is hopeful Rutter can make the squad.
"With both, we will have to be patient," Hurzeler said. "There might be a chance for one of them to be in the squad [against Chelsea].
"With Gini, I see a higher chance. With Hinshelwood, for the weekend it might be too close, but we will find good solutions."
Hurzeler was also asked about Yankuba Minteh's future amid speculation over a possible move away from the club, with Liverpool keen.
#georginio
17 days ago
The Atlanta Dream are gearing up for a serious WNBA playoff run after adding a former All-Star and league champion.
Atlanta's currently occupying the fourth seed in the WNBA regular-season standings. However, the Dream have their sights set on playoff success after winning four straight games.
The Dream are strengthening their roster even further after signing WNBA veteran DeWanna Bonner. The franchise revealed the move Thursday ahead of a potential postseason run.
Bonner joins an exciting Dream team that features stars like Angel Reese and Allisha Gray. Meanwhile, Bonner gives Atlanta a major lift with her veteran experience as she continues into her 17th season.
MORE: The WNBA has a dream playoff matchup brewing between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
#reese
Atlanta's currently occupying the fourth seed in the WNBA regular-season standings. However, the Dream have their sights set on playoff success after winning four straight games.
The Dream are strengthening their roster even further after signing WNBA veteran DeWanna Bonner. The franchise revealed the move Thursday ahead of a potential postseason run.
Bonner joins an exciting Dream team that features stars like Angel Reese and Allisha Gray. Meanwhile, Bonner gives Atlanta a major lift with her veteran experience as she continues into her 17th season.
MORE: The WNBA has a dream playoff matchup brewing between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
#reese
18 days ago
The Houston Astros enter Wednesday with a slim lead in the American League West, but with the Texas Rangers just a half-game back and the Seattle Mariners hanging around at 2 ½ out, there's still plenty to be decided.
With just 30 games remaining for the Astros, now would be the time to start comparing schedules between the three contenders, a definition they technically meet even if none of them entered the day with a winning record. Yet, considering the Astros just went 2-4 at home against the Angels and Athletics, the two worst teams in the American League, then won at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, perhaps the opponent doesn't actually matter.
Still, neither the Astros or Ranger have much of a scheduling advantage over each other. The Rangers, who have 29 games left, have the 10th-hardest schedule remaining, with its remaining opponents combining for a .511 winning percentage. The Astros have the 13th-hardest schedule with a combined .506 winning percentage for their remaining opponents.
Where strength of schedule could come into play though is the Mariners. They have the easiest schedule left, especially in the final month, when 17 of their final 22 games are against the Angels, Athletics and Rockies, the three worst teams in baseball.
If the race comes down to the final week, the Astros play what could be a pivotal two-game series in Seattle before finishing with four games in Sacramento against the Athletics. The Mariners close with four home games against the Angels, while the Rangers finish with three at Minnesota, which is currently three games out of a wild-card spot.
#astros #games #Angels #athletics
With just 30 games remaining for the Astros, now would be the time to start comparing schedules between the three contenders, a definition they technically meet even if none of them entered the day with a winning record. Yet, considering the Astros just went 2-4 at home against the Angels and Athletics, the two worst teams in the American League, then won at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, perhaps the opponent doesn't actually matter.
Still, neither the Astros or Ranger have much of a scheduling advantage over each other. The Rangers, who have 29 games left, have the 10th-hardest schedule remaining, with its remaining opponents combining for a .511 winning percentage. The Astros have the 13th-hardest schedule with a combined .506 winning percentage for their remaining opponents.
Where strength of schedule could come into play though is the Mariners. They have the easiest schedule left, especially in the final month, when 17 of their final 22 games are against the Angels, Athletics and Rockies, the three worst teams in baseball.
If the race comes down to the final week, the Astros play what could be a pivotal two-game series in Seattle before finishing with four games in Sacramento against the Athletics. The Mariners close with four home games against the Angels, while the Rangers finish with three at Minnesota, which is currently three games out of a wild-card spot.
#astros #games #Angels #athletics
19 days ago
Oliver Glasner says Nottingham Forest cannot "ignore the reality" after their 2-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Leeds.
Forest were knocked out of the competition at the City Ground as goals from Daniel James and James Justin secured Leeds' progress.
The Forest boss believes expectations around the club must be realistic following a turbulent campaign last season and their opening day Premier League defeat, also to Leeds.
"This is a little bit the ****** sment after six weeks here that maybe, and not just in the team, it's maybe in the club, that there's a little bit of ignoring the reality," Glasner said.
"Right now, we are far away from where we want to be and where I'm really convinced we will be.
#Reality #club #oliver
Forest were knocked out of the competition at the City Ground as goals from Daniel James and James Justin secured Leeds' progress.
The Forest boss believes expectations around the club must be realistic following a turbulent campaign last season and their opening day Premier League defeat, also to Leeds.
"This is a little bit the ****** sment after six weeks here that maybe, and not just in the team, it's maybe in the club, that there's a little bit of ignoring the reality," Glasner said.
"Right now, we are far away from where we want to be and where I'm really convinced we will be.
#Reality #club #oliver
20 days ago
The 2026 US Open is underway so it is time for the tournament to serve up massive quantities of its iconic signature ****** tail known as the Honey Deuce.
There is good news and bad news about the Honey Deuce in 2026. The good news is that its price has not increased from last year's $23.
However, the bad news is that the Honey Deuce will compete for tennis fans' dollars and tastebuds with the new drink on the block, the Moet Serve.
MORE: Taylor Fritz, Olivia Jade spark dating rumors ahead of US Open after NYC outing
The Honey Deuce contains GREY GOOSE® Vodka, fresh lemonade, premium raspberry liqueur, and frozen honeydew melon ****** . It is served in liquid or frozen varieties.
#good #frozen
There is good news and bad news about the Honey Deuce in 2026. The good news is that its price has not increased from last year's $23.
However, the bad news is that the Honey Deuce will compete for tennis fans' dollars and tastebuds with the new drink on the block, the Moet Serve.
MORE: Taylor Fritz, Olivia Jade spark dating rumors ahead of US Open after NYC outing
The Honey Deuce contains GREY GOOSE® Vodka, fresh lemonade, premium raspberry liqueur, and frozen honeydew melon ****** . It is served in liquid or frozen varieties.
#good #frozen
21 days ago
The Seattle Seahawks had high hopes for second-round safety Bud Clark, after an impressive training camp and start to his offseason program. Unfortunately, Week 2 of the NFL preseason brought any momentum to a screeching halt.
Clark was injured early in Sunday night's loss to the Tennessee ****** ans, and was carted off of the field in an aircast.
Following the game, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media and revealed the full extent of Clark's injury, which will delay the start of his rookie campaign.
According to Macdonald, Clark suffered a broken ankle and will miss several months.
MORE: Predicting the NFC playoff teams ahead of the 2026-2027 NFL season
#seahawks #macdonald #start #unfortunately
Clark was injured early in Sunday night's loss to the Tennessee ****** ans, and was carted off of the field in an aircast.
Following the game, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media and revealed the full extent of Clark's injury, which will delay the start of his rookie campaign.
According to Macdonald, Clark suffered a broken ankle and will miss several months.
MORE: Predicting the NFC playoff teams ahead of the 2026-2027 NFL season
#seahawks #macdonald #start #unfortunately
22 days ago
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Cameron Harper scored late in the second half after subbing in a minute earlier and the New York Red Bulls rallied for a 1-1 draw with the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
Harper replaced Julian Hall in the 85th minute then used ****** ists from Eric Maxim-Choupo and Omar Valencia to score in the 86th. It was his first goal in his fourth appearance this season.
Maren Heile-Selassie used ****** ists from defender Viktor Radojević and Jonathan Bamba in the 38th minute to score his fourth goal and give Chicago a 1-0 lead that stood through halftime.
It was the first ****** ist for Radojević in his third career start and 10th appearance.
Ethan Horvath had four saves for New York (7-9-5) to help end a two-match skid.
#minute #Chicago #radojevi #goal
Harper replaced Julian Hall in the 85th minute then used ****** ists from Eric Maxim-Choupo and Omar Valencia to score in the 86th. It was his first goal in his fourth appearance this season.
Maren Heile-Selassie used ****** ists from defender Viktor Radojević and Jonathan Bamba in the 38th minute to score his fourth goal and give Chicago a 1-0 lead that stood through halftime.
It was the first ****** ist for Radojević in his third career start and 10th appearance.
Ethan Horvath had four saves for New York (7-9-5) to help end a two-match skid.
#minute #Chicago #radojevi #goal
23 days ago
Fiorentina are reportedly closing in on the signing of Ernest Poku from Bayer Leverkusen.
According to Corriere Fiorentino, a deal has been agreed for Poku to join Fiorentina on an initial €5 million loan, with a mandatory purchase clause worth €17-18 million coming into effect in 2027.
This means Leverkusen could receive up to €23 million in total for the winger if the deal is completed.
Sunderland and Nottingham Forest have also been linked with a move for the Dutchman, but the Premier League duo now appear to have missed out.
Die Werkself paid €10 million to sign Poku from AZ last summer. Since then, he has scored five goals and provided eight ****** ists in 45 competitive appearances.
#deal #fiorentino
According to Corriere Fiorentino, a deal has been agreed for Poku to join Fiorentina on an initial €5 million loan, with a mandatory purchase clause worth €17-18 million coming into effect in 2027.
This means Leverkusen could receive up to €23 million in total for the winger if the deal is completed.
Sunderland and Nottingham Forest have also been linked with a move for the Dutchman, but the Premier League duo now appear to have missed out.
Die Werkself paid €10 million to sign Poku from AZ last summer. Since then, he has scored five goals and provided eight ****** ists in 45 competitive appearances.
#deal #fiorentino
23 days ago
Why Vikings have only a 30% chance to trade J.J. McCarthy after QB1 decision originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Minnesota Vikings signed Kyler Murray this offseason, and after weeks of training camp, the Vikings made their decision to name him the starter.
J.J. McCarthy became the backup quarterback, and now the questions about a trade naturally come up. But there are multiple issues with a potential trade of McCarthy.
As Bleacher Report's Moe Moton highlighted, giving McCarthy a 30% chance of being traded, the Vikings' depth chart and the likely cluster of offers make this trade decision a lot easier for Minnesota.
"Given Murray's injury history, the Vikings need a capable backup," Moton writes. "So, the front office isn't likely to give McCarthy away for a late-round pick. Teams would likely need to give up a middle-round pick for Minnesota to consider a deal, which is too high a price for a project player in his early stages of development."
#likely
The Minnesota Vikings signed Kyler Murray this offseason, and after weeks of training camp, the Vikings made their decision to name him the starter.
J.J. McCarthy became the backup quarterback, and now the questions about a trade naturally come up. But there are multiple issues with a potential trade of McCarthy.
As Bleacher Report's Moe Moton highlighted, giving McCarthy a 30% chance of being traded, the Vikings' depth chart and the likely cluster of offers make this trade decision a lot easier for Minnesota.
"Given Murray's injury history, the Vikings need a capable backup," Moton writes. "So, the front office isn't likely to give McCarthy away for a late-round pick. Teams would likely need to give up a middle-round pick for Minnesota to consider a deal, which is too high a price for a project player in his early stages of development."
#likely
24 days ago
With just over two weeks until the 2026 season begins, Iowa has received a ton of preseason love from national media pundits.
Iowa was ranked No. 22 in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, joining seven other Big Ten teams in the preseason poll.
Now, Iowa finds itself in a similar spot in Joel Klatt's preseason rankings.
Klatt, a college football ***** yst for Fox, released his annual preseason top 25 rankings on Tuesday, placing Iowa at No. 22 nationally as well.
"Iowa, it doesn't matter what they bring back," Klatt said. "They don't have a quarterback, doesn't matter. Why? Kirk Ferentz is still there. Phil Parker is still there. It's not a quarterback-centric program. They're going to continue to do the same things, play the same sound football. Physical, stop the run, run the football... They're going to be able to run the ball. They're replacing all of their specialists, but they're going to play great special teams. Why? Because that's what Kirk Ferentz does.
#Football #klatt #teams
Iowa was ranked No. 22 in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, joining seven other Big Ten teams in the preseason poll.
Now, Iowa finds itself in a similar spot in Joel Klatt's preseason rankings.
Klatt, a college football ***** yst for Fox, released his annual preseason top 25 rankings on Tuesday, placing Iowa at No. 22 nationally as well.
"Iowa, it doesn't matter what they bring back," Klatt said. "They don't have a quarterback, doesn't matter. Why? Kirk Ferentz is still there. Phil Parker is still there. It's not a quarterback-centric program. They're going to continue to do the same things, play the same sound football. Physical, stop the run, run the football... They're going to be able to run the ball. They're replacing all of their specialists, but they're going to play great special teams. Why? Because that's what Kirk Ferentz does.
#Football #klatt #teams
24 days ago
The US Open will have at least one of the two ****** ans in men's tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, said in a social media post Thursday that he will make his return to tennis at the 2026 US Open after a four-month absence.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion—and the defending US Open champion—has not played since the Barcelona Open in April, and missed the last two Grand Slams (Roland-Garros and Wimbledon) with a wrist injury.
All eyes now turn to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, whose status for the final Grand Slam on the calendar is still unclear. The five-time Grand Slam winner withdrew from the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open—two Masters 1000 tournaments—in recent weeks, and has not played since winning Wimbledon in July due to a knee injury.
Alcaraz and Sinner are widely viewed as the favorites in every tournament they compete in, and have split 10 of the last 11 Grand Slams. World No. 3 Alexander Zverev was able to break through and win his first Grand Slam at the French Open in June with Alcaraz missing and Sinner falling in the early rounds.
#tennis
Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, said in a social media post Thursday that he will make his return to tennis at the 2026 US Open after a four-month absence.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion—and the defending US Open champion—has not played since the Barcelona Open in April, and missed the last two Grand Slams (Roland-Garros and Wimbledon) with a wrist injury.
All eyes now turn to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, whose status for the final Grand Slam on the calendar is still unclear. The five-time Grand Slam winner withdrew from the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open—two Masters 1000 tournaments—in recent weeks, and has not played since winning Wimbledon in July due to a knee injury.
Alcaraz and Sinner are widely viewed as the favorites in every tournament they compete in, and have split 10 of the last 11 Grand Slams. World No. 3 Alexander Zverev was able to break through and win his first Grand Slam at the French Open in June with Alcaraz missing and Sinner falling in the early rounds.
#tennis
26 days ago
With rookie first-round pick Jordyn Tyson out of action through ****** much as two months, the New Orleans Saints are beginning to look at their options for weathering the storm. On Tuesday, the Saints reported two tryouts on the daily NFL transactions wire: veteran wideouts Chase Claypool and Josh Reynolds. Neither of them has signed, yet, but they're clearly on the team's radar.
Claypool, 28, was a second-round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020 but was traded to the Chicago Bears just a few years later. That proved to be a tumultuous experience and he was benched for multiple games before being traded to the Miami Dolphins, where he caught his last pass in 2023. Claypool suffered a season-ending injury in the 2024 offseason after signing with the Buffalo Bills and was out of football in 2025. He tried out for the Green Bay Packers this spring but wasn't signed. Most of the 175 catches, 2,261 yards, and 13 touchdowns in his career came during his first three years in Pittsburgh, a span of 39 games. He's only caught 22 passes for 217 yards and a single touchdown in the 19 games that followed.
Reynolds, 31, was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams back in 2017 after setting Texas A&M's school record for touchdown catches in a single season (13). He briefly played for the Tennessee ****** ans before reuniting with his old quarterback Jared Goff on the Detroit Lions for three seasons. Since then he's dressed for the Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars in 2024, and most recently played for the New York Jets in 2025, but his season was cut short by a hip injury. He's totaled 244 receptions for 3,228 yards and 20 touchdowns over his 121-game career.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints work out free agent wide receivers after Jordyn Tyson injury
#season #injury #yards
Claypool, 28, was a second-round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020 but was traded to the Chicago Bears just a few years later. That proved to be a tumultuous experience and he was benched for multiple games before being traded to the Miami Dolphins, where he caught his last pass in 2023. Claypool suffered a season-ending injury in the 2024 offseason after signing with the Buffalo Bills and was out of football in 2025. He tried out for the Green Bay Packers this spring but wasn't signed. Most of the 175 catches, 2,261 yards, and 13 touchdowns in his career came during his first three years in Pittsburgh, a span of 39 games. He's only caught 22 passes for 217 yards and a single touchdown in the 19 games that followed.
Reynolds, 31, was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams back in 2017 after setting Texas A&M's school record for touchdown catches in a single season (13). He briefly played for the Tennessee ****** ans before reuniting with his old quarterback Jared Goff on the Detroit Lions for three seasons. Since then he's dressed for the Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars in 2024, and most recently played for the New York Jets in 2025, but his season was cut short by a hip injury. He's totaled 244 receptions for 3,228 yards and 20 touchdowns over his 121-game career.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints work out free agent wide receivers after Jordyn Tyson injury
#season #injury #yards
27 days ago
Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy has urged patience with Rubin Colwill after the midfielder scored a late equaliser in Monday's 1-1 draw with Wrexham.
Colwill came off the bench to rescue a point for Cardiff, but Barry-Murphy admitted he may have introduced the 23-year-old earlier than planned given his limited training time.
The Wales international has only completed two days of training and will now be ***** sed ahead of Cardiff's next fixture against Derby.
"Rubin has only trained for two days, so I probably shouldn't have put him on as early as I did, but the way the game was going I felt we needed a bit of something different," Barry-Murphy said.
Colwill made an immediate impact after being introduced, finding the net late on with a stunning free-kick to ensure Cardiff avoided defeat against their Welsh rivals.
#colwill #rubin #training
Colwill came off the bench to rescue a point for Cardiff, but Barry-Murphy admitted he may have introduced the 23-year-old earlier than planned given his limited training time.
The Wales international has only completed two days of training and will now be ***** sed ahead of Cardiff's next fixture against Derby.
"Rubin has only trained for two days, so I probably shouldn't have put him on as early as I did, but the way the game was going I felt we needed a bit of something different," Barry-Murphy said.
Colwill made an immediate impact after being introduced, finding the net late on with a stunning free-kick to ensure Cardiff avoided defeat against their Welsh rivals.
#colwill #rubin #training
27 days ago
In the past two weeks, the Mets have swept two series and only lost one series. They were shut out in two of their three losses in the past 12 games, but other than that, the offense has ironically produced considerably better since losing Juan Soto. Francisco Lindor has been raking, Bo Bichette earned what I think is his first fireball of the year, Luis Torrens has gone on a power surge, and several guys who had been performing poorly are trending upwards.
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Francisco Alvarez, C
#week
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Francisco Alvarez, C
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