2 days ago
The Week 2 Houston-area and statewide Texas high school football scores from Saturday's games.
Aldine Davis 41, Bush 27
Cypress Park 18, Cypress Creek 12
George Ranch 14, Clear Springs 13
Kempner 32, Worthing 6
Manvel 75, Pasadena Memorial 0
Northbrook 29, Sharpstown 26
North Shore 23, Dallas South Oak Cliff 21
Texas City 21, Yates 14
Wheatley 70, Northside 0
Willowridge 52, Washington 23
SA Brennan 56, SA Taft 7
DeSoto 21, Duncanville 20,
Lockhart 20, Kyle Lehman 17
SA Harlandale 27, SA Edison 7
#creek
Aldine Davis 41, Bush 27
Cypress Park 18, Cypress Creek 12
George Ranch 14, Clear Springs 13
Kempner 32, Worthing 6
Manvel 75, Pasadena Memorial 0
Northbrook 29, Sharpstown 26
North Shore 23, Dallas South Oak Cliff 21
Texas City 21, Yates 14
Wheatley 70, Northside 0
Willowridge 52, Washington 23
SA Brennan 56, SA Taft 7
DeSoto 21, Duncanville 20,
Lockhart 20, Kyle Lehman 17
SA Harlandale 27, SA Edison 7
#creek
3 days ago
MASON 20, HASLETT 7
HASLETT — Gerrit Koot was 13-of-21 passing for 193 yards and two touchdowns while helping the Bulldogs open CAAC Red play with a victory over Haslett (0-3, 0-1). Logan Davis had 74 yards receiving and a touchdown and Gavin Greathouse hauled in a TD pass for Mason (3-0, 1-0). Brett Camp had nine tackles and Frankie Trigo had five tackles and an interception to lead the Bulldogs on defense.
PORTLAND 28, OLIVET 21
PORTLAND — Carson Spenski ran for a team-best 93 yards on 14 carries with a touchdown to help the Raiders (3-0, 2-0) hold off Olivet for the CAAC White win. Caleb Frazier led all rushers with 123 yards and a touchdown for the Eagles (1-2, 1-1).
WILLIAMSTON 10, FOWLERVILLE 7
#bulldogs
HASLETT — Gerrit Koot was 13-of-21 passing for 193 yards and two touchdowns while helping the Bulldogs open CAAC Red play with a victory over Haslett (0-3, 0-1). Logan Davis had 74 yards receiving and a touchdown and Gavin Greathouse hauled in a TD pass for Mason (3-0, 1-0). Brett Camp had nine tackles and Frankie Trigo had five tackles and an interception to lead the Bulldogs on defense.
PORTLAND 28, OLIVET 21
PORTLAND — Carson Spenski ran for a team-best 93 yards on 14 carries with a touchdown to help the Raiders (3-0, 2-0) hold off Olivet for the CAAC White win. Caleb Frazier led all rushers with 123 yards and a touchdown for the Eagles (1-2, 1-1).
WILLIAMSTON 10, FOWLERVILLE 7
#bulldogs
4 days ago
The San Francisco 49ers have watched their depth take multiple hits during Thursday night's season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling was already ruled out with an ankle injury after being helped off the field earlier in the second quarter.
The 49ers then lost another important piece when tight end Jake Tonges suffered an apparent leg injury. Tonges needed help getting off the field and was taken to the medical tent. He had not been targeted before leaving the game.
MORE: 49ers lose starting WR to injury during Rams game
San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges (88) makes a catch against the Los Angeles Rams. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
Tonges was officially ruled out at halftime and the severity of his injury continues to be closely monitored. He entered the season as one of the team's most important tight ends behind George Kittle.
#injury #tight #season
The 49ers then lost another important piece when tight end Jake Tonges suffered an apparent leg injury. Tonges needed help getting off the field and was taken to the medical tent. He had not been targeted before leaving the game.
MORE: 49ers lose starting WR to injury during Rams game
San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges (88) makes a catch against the Los Angeles Rams. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
Tonges was officially ruled out at halftime and the severity of his injury continues to be closely monitored. He entered the season as one of the team's most important tight ends behind George Kittle.
#injury #tight #season
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6 days ago
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions wing Shane Williams says financial support for schools and colleges rugby from the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is "almost non-existent".
Wales' record try scorer is head of rugby at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman and suggests that support is reserved for elite players tied to regions.
The 49-year-old warns that good players are being lost because of a lack of WRU investment in student pathways.
"It's the most important part of it all," Williams told Radio Wales Breakfast.
"Where do these youngsters come from? Are we looking after them in the pathway?
#wales #irish #lions #shane
Wales' record try scorer is head of rugby at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman and suggests that support is reserved for elite players tied to regions.
The 49-year-old warns that good players are being lost because of a lack of WRU investment in student pathways.
"It's the most important part of it all," Williams told Radio Wales Breakfast.
"Where do these youngsters come from? Are we looking after them in the pathway?
#wales #irish #lions #shane
8 days ago
The Washington Huskies entered their Sunday afternoon Apple Cup showdown against the Washington State Cougars with an intention to get off to a hot start. Washington head coach Jedd Fisch probably preached that message to his team often leading up to this matchup.
Unfortunately, the Huskies, ranked No. 17 in the ***** ociated Press' Preseason Top 25 Poll, came out flat. Washington only held a 10-0 lead at halftime and struggled to pull away from their bitter rivals until late in the fourth quarter.
As NBC televised the game nationally, Huskies fans voiced their frustration with Washington's performance.
A lot of their comments were focused on Fisch, who is on the hot seat this season. Fisch is calling the plays on offense for his team, so there's even more ***** e for him to be a target of frustration.
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#fisch #frustration #sunday #cougars
Unfortunately, the Huskies, ranked No. 17 in the ***** ociated Press' Preseason Top 25 Poll, came out flat. Washington only held a 10-0 lead at halftime and struggled to pull away from their bitter rivals until late in the fourth quarter.
As NBC televised the game nationally, Huskies fans voiced their frustration with Washington's performance.
A lot of their comments were focused on Fisch, who is on the hot seat this season. Fisch is calling the plays on offense for his team, so there's even more ***** e for him to be a target of frustration.
DIVE IN: PFN's Free CFB HQ — Team and Player Stats, Info, and More
#fisch #frustration #sunday #cougars
9 days ago
Western Michigan coach Lance Taylor believes the clock was at zero when his team forced Michigan's Hail Mary to fall incomplete.
The No. 16 Wolverines got a second chance at a Hail Mary after officials controversially added a second back onto the clock and made the most of that second when JJ Buchanan caught the pass from Bryce Underwood for a 13-12 win.
WMU appeared to have escaped with a 12-7 upset win after Underwood's pass didn't touch a WMU player who had stepped out of bounds until there was no time remaining on the clock. However, officials ruled after a replay review that there was, somehow, still one second remaining.
After the game, Taylor was asked in his news conference about the play. He was diplomatic and said that it was also an opportunity for his defense.
"I have not seen the clip, several people have mentioned it to me that the game was over. I think one, [MAC commissioner John Steinbrecher] has already reached out. Normally he handles those type of situations and reviews. I thought that the crew tonight did a really nice job handling multiple close calls and review situations. We had several where the spot was questioned and reviewed and those calls went our way the the review went our way. So, listen, I'll let our commissioner and those guys handle it.
#clock #hail #mary #officials
The No. 16 Wolverines got a second chance at a Hail Mary after officials controversially added a second back onto the clock and made the most of that second when JJ Buchanan caught the pass from Bryce Underwood for a 13-12 win.
WMU appeared to have escaped with a 12-7 upset win after Underwood's pass didn't touch a WMU player who had stepped out of bounds until there was no time remaining on the clock. However, officials ruled after a replay review that there was, somehow, still one second remaining.
After the game, Taylor was asked in his news conference about the play. He was diplomatic and said that it was also an opportunity for his defense.
"I have not seen the clip, several people have mentioned it to me that the game was over. I think one, [MAC commissioner John Steinbrecher] has already reached out. Normally he handles those type of situations and reviews. I thought that the crew tonight did a really nice job handling multiple close calls and review situations. We had several where the spot was questioned and reviewed and those calls went our way the the review went our way. So, listen, I'll let our commissioner and those guys handle it.
#clock #hail #mary #officials
10 days ago
When the Chicago Bears selected Dillon Thieneman with the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, there was already going to be pressure. First-round picks are expected to contribute, and Thieneman was viewed as a player talented enough to compete for a starting role immediately.
But the circumstances around him have changed.
What was supposed to be a relatively normal transition into the NFL has turned into a situation where Thieneman may be asked to play a much bigger role than the Bears initially planned.
Chicago entered the offseason knowing it needed to improve at safety. The team signed Coby Bryant in free agency and then used its first-round pick on Thieneman, creating what looked like a promising new safety combination.
Then Bryant suffered a knee injury that is expected to keep him out for four to six months, which changes everything.
#safety
But the circumstances around him have changed.
What was supposed to be a relatively normal transition into the NFL has turned into a situation where Thieneman may be asked to play a much bigger role than the Bears initially planned.
Chicago entered the offseason knowing it needed to improve at safety. The team signed Coby Bryant in free agency and then used its first-round pick on Thieneman, creating what looked like a promising new safety combination.
Then Bryant suffered a knee injury that is expected to keep him out for four to six months, which changes everything.
#safety
11 days ago
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Thursday cleared the air over chief selector Ajit Agarkar's absence from the board's review meeting, while dismissing speculation about changes to the senior men's selection committee.
Agarkar was not present at the meeting, which focused on India's recent performances and the team's preparations for a packed international calendar leading up to the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Saikia explained that Agarkar was out of station when the meeting was called at short notice and was unable to join virtually because he was in an area with poor connectivity.
"Today he (Agarkar) was out of station, so he could not be a part of the meeting. Because this meeting was called at very short notice and our head of the selection committee, Ajit Agarkar, was not in town, he could not join it, and he was in such an area that he could not join online also, despite our best efforts," Saikia told to reporters after the meeting.
Saikia also rejected reports suggesting that Agarkar's tenure could be coming to an end or that the BCCI was considering changes to the senior men's selection committee.
"There was no such discussion on this in today's meeting. I do not comment on new rumours. We did not have any such discussions, nor did we have such intentions," he said.
The BCCI secretary also ruled out any discussion about appointing a director of cricket for the men's team. According to Saikia, the meeting was primarily focused on reviewing India's performances on recent tours and mapping out preparations for the next phase of the international calendar.
"There was no discussion on the selection committee. Our whole focus was on performances in England and Ireland, as well as the recent Test series in Sri Lanka and what we are going to do in the upcoming series before the ODI World Cup, which is our ultimate goal," he said.
The meeting, Saikia clarified, was not about deciding individual player selections or fixing format-wise combinations.
"We have not discussed all these things regarding the team selection, team combination, who will be playing in what format. For that, selectors will take a call. Today, the selectors were not part of the discussion. So when the selectors meet to select the team for the West Indies series, as well as thereafter for the New Zealand series, they will consider whatever parameters are to be considered by them," concluded Saikia.
India face a packed schedule over the next several months, with the team set to play Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series before the Asian Games in ****** an later this month. The West Indies will then tour India for three ODIs and five T20Is, followed by a demanding multi-format tour of New Zealand featuring two Tests, five ODIs and five T20Is.
India will subsequently host Sri Lanka for three ODIs and three T20Is before facing Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series in January 2027. The marquee ****** ignment will be the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy again
Agarkar was not present at the meeting, which focused on India's recent performances and the team's preparations for a packed international calendar leading up to the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Saikia explained that Agarkar was out of station when the meeting was called at short notice and was unable to join virtually because he was in an area with poor connectivity.
"Today he (Agarkar) was out of station, so he could not be a part of the meeting. Because this meeting was called at very short notice and our head of the selection committee, Ajit Agarkar, was not in town, he could not join it, and he was in such an area that he could not join online also, despite our best efforts," Saikia told to reporters after the meeting.
Saikia also rejected reports suggesting that Agarkar's tenure could be coming to an end or that the BCCI was considering changes to the senior men's selection committee.
"There was no such discussion on this in today's meeting. I do not comment on new rumours. We did not have any such discussions, nor did we have such intentions," he said.
The BCCI secretary also ruled out any discussion about appointing a director of cricket for the men's team. According to Saikia, the meeting was primarily focused on reviewing India's performances on recent tours and mapping out preparations for the next phase of the international calendar.
"There was no discussion on the selection committee. Our whole focus was on performances in England and Ireland, as well as the recent Test series in Sri Lanka and what we are going to do in the upcoming series before the ODI World Cup, which is our ultimate goal," he said.
The meeting, Saikia clarified, was not about deciding individual player selections or fixing format-wise combinations.
"We have not discussed all these things regarding the team selection, team combination, who will be playing in what format. For that, selectors will take a call. Today, the selectors were not part of the discussion. So when the selectors meet to select the team for the West Indies series, as well as thereafter for the New Zealand series, they will consider whatever parameters are to be considered by them," concluded Saikia.
India face a packed schedule over the next several months, with the team set to play Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series before the Asian Games in ****** an later this month. The West Indies will then tour India for three ODIs and five T20Is, followed by a demanding multi-format tour of New Zealand featuring two Tests, five ODIs and five T20Is.
India will subsequently host Sri Lanka for three ODIs and three T20Is before facing Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series in January 2027. The marquee ****** ignment will be the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy again
12 days ago
LAS VEGAS – Silvestre Sanchez had the opportunity to show off his complete game on Dana White's Contender Series, but a UFC contract may have not come his way without a late finish.
Sanchez (10-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) earned a UFC contract by finishing Liam McCracken in the third round. A vicious left hook floored McCracken (8-2), making his entry into the promotion a sure thing. Without that punctuation mark in the closing round, UFC CEO Dana White said he may not have awarded a contract, despite Sanchez showing off stellar skills everywhere the fight went.
Luckily, the Mexico-born lightweight got the job done and will now have the opportunity to show more of what he can do under the bright lights of the UFC, and he hopes it means more fighters from his country will have an opportunity in the future.
"That was always a goal, to be here in the UFC since I started in mixed martial arts," Sanchez told MMA Junkie and other reporters through an interpreter during a post-fight news conference. "It's a dream come true, but also the start of hard work – and not just for myself, but also for Nayarit, because this opens the door for all the talent that's there. Maybe I've opened the door for more people from there to make a splash as well.
"... I think the UFC PI in Mexico is one of the most important hotbeds of talent in the world right now. The work that they're doing there is amazing because the level of sparring that I've had, the people on my team, the people that have worked with me, they've given me a tough challenge. You know if someone comes through Contender Series into the UFC, coming from the PI in Mexico City, you know it's someone who's ready for wars."
#people #mccracken
Sanchez (10-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) earned a UFC contract by finishing Liam McCracken in the third round. A vicious left hook floored McCracken (8-2), making his entry into the promotion a sure thing. Without that punctuation mark in the closing round, UFC CEO Dana White said he may not have awarded a contract, despite Sanchez showing off stellar skills everywhere the fight went.
Luckily, the Mexico-born lightweight got the job done and will now have the opportunity to show more of what he can do under the bright lights of the UFC, and he hopes it means more fighters from his country will have an opportunity in the future.
"That was always a goal, to be here in the UFC since I started in mixed martial arts," Sanchez told MMA Junkie and other reporters through an interpreter during a post-fight news conference. "It's a dream come true, but also the start of hard work – and not just for myself, but also for Nayarit, because this opens the door for all the talent that's there. Maybe I've opened the door for more people from there to make a splash as well.
"... I think the UFC PI in Mexico is one of the most important hotbeds of talent in the world right now. The work that they're doing there is amazing because the level of sparring that I've had, the people on my team, the people that have worked with me, they've given me a tough challenge. You know if someone comes through Contender Series into the UFC, coming from the PI in Mexico City, you know it's someone who's ready for wars."
#people #mccracken
13 days ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Graham Pauley homered and tripled to drive in four runs, Kyle Stowers also went deep, and the Miami Marlins rolled past the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Tyler Phillips (4-6) threw five innings of one-hit ball for the Marlins, striking out four and walking two. Three relievers combined to give up five hits with two strikeouts, with Tyler Zuber finishing off the ninth.
Pauley, recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville ahead of the game — his fifth call-up of the year — hit his second major league homer of the season in the second, a two-run shot to right.
Stowers added a 412-footer to right in the fifth to make it a three-run game.
Pauley's first triple of the season drove in two more and sent Royals starter Randy Dobnak (2-3) to the dugout in the seventh. Javier Sanoja got Pauley across with a single to make it 6-0.
#marlins
Tyler Phillips (4-6) threw five innings of one-hit ball for the Marlins, striking out four and walking two. Three relievers combined to give up five hits with two strikeouts, with Tyler Zuber finishing off the ninth.
Pauley, recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville ahead of the game — his fifth call-up of the year — hit his second major league homer of the season in the second, a two-run shot to right.
Stowers added a 412-footer to right in the fifth to make it a three-run game.
Pauley's first triple of the season drove in two more and sent Royals starter Randy Dobnak (2-3) to the dugout in the seventh. Javier Sanoja got Pauley across with a single to make it 6-0.
#marlins
14 days ago
Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let's start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.
Muhammad Mokaev followed Dana White's advice and 'became champion somewhere else': I would like to see Mokaev back in the mix if possible. Surely we've seen other ex-UFC fighters return from worse misbehaviors?
Restless Khamzat adds three top names to middleweight hit list for UFC return — 'I'm ready': Khamzat getting back into the cage before the end of 2026 would be great to see.
Sean O'Malley expects to leapfrog red-hot Song Yadong for next UFC ****** le shot — on one condition: I agree with O'Malley's potential matchmaking: Suga vs. Yan OR Yadong vs. Merab makes sense depending on who's holding gold. Odd man out gets Bautista?
#khamzat #midnight #mania #Monday
Let's start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.
Muhammad Mokaev followed Dana White's advice and 'became champion somewhere else': I would like to see Mokaev back in the mix if possible. Surely we've seen other ex-UFC fighters return from worse misbehaviors?
Restless Khamzat adds three top names to middleweight hit list for UFC return — 'I'm ready': Khamzat getting back into the cage before the end of 2026 would be great to see.
Sean O'Malley expects to leapfrog red-hot Song Yadong for next UFC ****** le shot — on one condition: I agree with O'Malley's potential matchmaking: Suga vs. Yan OR Yadong vs. Merab makes sense depending on who's holding gold. Odd man out gets Bautista?
#khamzat #midnight #mania #Monday
16 days ago
Tottenham have been dealt a cruelly-timed injury blow after Savio was denied a Premier League debut for the club due to a muscular issue.
Savio joined Spurs from Manchester City in an eye-watering £85m deal but got off to a perfect start for the Lilywhites in midweek, coming off the bench and immediately scoring in the 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Charlton.
He was expected to make his league bow for Spurs alongside fellow ex-City team-mate Omar Marmoush against Newcastle in Saturday's late kick-off, but was notable for his absence in the matchday squad.
Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi has now explained why the Brazilian missed out on the visit of the Magpies.
"We had some bad news yesterday," he told Sky Sports. "He suffered muscular fatigue. The medical staff didn't want to take a risk. I agree with them."
#league
Savio joined Spurs from Manchester City in an eye-watering £85m deal but got off to a perfect start for the Lilywhites in midweek, coming off the bench and immediately scoring in the 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Charlton.
He was expected to make his league bow for Spurs alongside fellow ex-City team-mate Omar Marmoush against Newcastle in Saturday's late kick-off, but was notable for his absence in the matchday squad.
Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi has now explained why the Brazilian missed out on the visit of the Magpies.
"We had some bad news yesterday," he told Sky Sports. "He suffered muscular fatigue. The medical staff didn't want to take a risk. I agree with them."
#league
17 days ago
Borussia Dortmund's seven year high points tally wasn't enough to win the Bundesliga last season but they have reinforced this season with a Greek duo of Konstantinos Karetsas and Giannis Konstantelias.
Dortmund also started this season off on a strong foot despite losing 2-1 against Bayern in the super cup as they were a Maximilian Beier golden chance away from making it to extra time.
They have a somewhat busy schedule for this early on in the season as their delayed DFB Pokal game is to be played midweek next week against Hamburg-Eimsbütteler from the fifth tier in which they may rest players.
Despite this, Dortmund have an amazing record against Hamburg as they haven't lost in 11 years against the side from north Germany.
Serhou Guirassy will look to continue where he left off last season as he scored his 17th goal in the Bundesliga on the final matchday to become Dortmund's top scorer in consecutive seasons.
#despite #borussia #greek
Dortmund also started this season off on a strong foot despite losing 2-1 against Bayern in the super cup as they were a Maximilian Beier golden chance away from making it to extra time.
They have a somewhat busy schedule for this early on in the season as their delayed DFB Pokal game is to be played midweek next week against Hamburg-Eimsbütteler from the fifth tier in which they may rest players.
Despite this, Dortmund have an amazing record against Hamburg as they haven't lost in 11 years against the side from north Germany.
Serhou Guirassy will look to continue where he left off last season as he scored his 17th goal in the Bundesliga on the final matchday to become Dortmund's top scorer in consecutive seasons.
#despite #borussia #greek
18 days ago
GAINESVILLE — Halfway through the first quarter, Forest football totaled less than 10 yards of offense.
It didn't matter.
Because the Wildcats had more points than yards, and the tone was set for the remainder of the game.
Forest began a season 2-0 for the first time in nine years Thursday with a dominant 39-15 win over Eastside at Citizens Field in Gainesville.
John Brantley III, who is in his second season at Forest after coming over from Trinity Catholic, acknowledged that work needs to be done, but he's not complaining.
#first #thursday
It didn't matter.
Because the Wildcats had more points than yards, and the tone was set for the remainder of the game.
Forest began a season 2-0 for the first time in nine years Thursday with a dominant 39-15 win over Eastside at Citizens Field in Gainesville.
John Brantley III, who is in his second season at Forest after coming over from Trinity Catholic, acknowledged that work needs to be done, but he's not complaining.
#first #thursday
19 days ago
Uefa will press on with its attempt to remove Gianni Infantino as Fifa president despite withdrawing the threat to boycott competitions.
The 55 member **** ociations, plus Europe's members on the Fifa Council, will on Thursday be presented with a letter which guarantees the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan will not be revived.
The official removal of the boycott will be confirmed at Uefa's executive committee meeting in Monaco.
That will satisfy Uefa's demands and mean the Fifa Under-20 Women's World Cup can go ahead next week in Poland with six European teams.
But BBC Sport understands Uefa is confident that a unity candidate can be found to stand against Infantino when he is up for re-election in March.
#uefa
The 55 member **** ociations, plus Europe's members on the Fifa Council, will on Thursday be presented with a letter which guarantees the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan will not be revived.
The official removal of the boycott will be confirmed at Uefa's executive committee meeting in Monaco.
That will satisfy Uefa's demands and mean the Fifa Under-20 Women's World Cup can go ahead next week in Poland with six European teams.
But BBC Sport understands Uefa is confident that a unity candidate can be found to stand against Infantino when he is up for re-election in March.
#uefa
19 days ago
Former Manchester United defender Willy Kambwala has officially joined Serie A side Como on loan with an option to buy from Villarreal, the clubs have confirmed on Wednesday morning.
"Como is pleased to announce the signing of central defender Willy Kambwala from Villarreal CF on loan until the end of the 2026/27 season, with an option to make the move permanent," read a statement on the Como website.
Reports in Italy indicate that Como will have an option to make Kamwala's transfer permanent at a cost of €10m and that he will sign a contract until the summer of 2031 in the event that his move is extended.
MADRID, SPAIN – JANUARY 25: Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid and Willy Kambwala of Villarreal CF compete for a header during the La Liga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and Villarreal CF at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on January 25, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
"I'm extremely happy to be here, at this great club and in this beautiful city," said Kambwala upon his signing for Como.
#option #january #atletico #defender
"Como is pleased to announce the signing of central defender Willy Kambwala from Villarreal CF on loan until the end of the 2026/27 season, with an option to make the move permanent," read a statement on the Como website.
Reports in Italy indicate that Como will have an option to make Kamwala's transfer permanent at a cost of €10m and that he will sign a contract until the summer of 2031 in the event that his move is extended.
MADRID, SPAIN – JANUARY 25: Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid and Willy Kambwala of Villarreal CF compete for a header during the La Liga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and Villarreal CF at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on January 25, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
"I'm extremely happy to be here, at this great club and in this beautiful city," said Kambwala upon his signing for Como.
#option #january #atletico #defender
21 days ago
Two joint practices against the New England Patriots provided the Philadelphia Eagles with their most valuable training camp evaluation period.
Several competitions remain undecided, but three areas gained clarity before the preseason finale.
The Eagles continued splitting backup quarterback opportunities between McKee and Andy Dalton. Dalton received the first second-team snaps Wednesday before McKee moved to the front of the rotation Thursday.
The arrangement confirmed that the competition was legitimate rather than a predetermined decision based on Dalton's experience. McKee looked comfortable running Sean Mannion's offense and continued to show the arm strength and familiarity he has developed over four seasons in Philadelphia.
Dalton remains a respected veteran, but McKee has done enough to make the decision increasingly difficult.
#mckee #continued #Patriots #several
Several competitions remain undecided, but three areas gained clarity before the preseason finale.
The Eagles continued splitting backup quarterback opportunities between McKee and Andy Dalton. Dalton received the first second-team snaps Wednesday before McKee moved to the front of the rotation Thursday.
The arrangement confirmed that the competition was legitimate rather than a predetermined decision based on Dalton's experience. McKee looked comfortable running Sean Mannion's offense and continued to show the arm strength and familiarity he has developed over four seasons in Philadelphia.
Dalton remains a respected veteran, but McKee has done enough to make the decision increasingly difficult.
#mckee #continued #Patriots #several
22 days ago
The Kansas City Chiefs were unsuccessful in consecutive weeks trying to end their preseason losing streak with Saturday night's 16-15 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Andy Reid spoke with reporters after the game about the latest defeat.
"There were some good things tonight. We still have to eliminate some of these penalties at crucial times that take you backward, but a ton of great reps for the young players," said Reid. "Got everybody an opportunity to play. So for the evaluation process, still got the vets some quality time."
The Chiefs haven't won a preseason game since 2023. They are 0-2 in 2026 with one more game on Friday. Reid expressed the importance of winning games even if they don't necessarily count in the regular season.
"Yeah, listen, it's America. Hey, man, you want to win everything you do, and that's how it goes, man. So, to say you don't want to win, these guys want to do that. We just got to eliminate some of these mistakes," said Reid. "But again, you're doing that and trying to evaluate everybody at the same time. So, we're not going to make any excuses. I mean, you go in, and you want to win the game. Guys are competitive. There's a bunch of competitive guys out there."
The Chiefs will finish their preseason schedule back home at Arrowhead Stadium against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
#everybody
"There were some good things tonight. We still have to eliminate some of these penalties at crucial times that take you backward, but a ton of great reps for the young players," said Reid. "Got everybody an opportunity to play. So for the evaluation process, still got the vets some quality time."
The Chiefs haven't won a preseason game since 2023. They are 0-2 in 2026 with one more game on Friday. Reid expressed the importance of winning games even if they don't necessarily count in the regular season.
"Yeah, listen, it's America. Hey, man, you want to win everything you do, and that's how it goes, man. So, to say you don't want to win, these guys want to do that. We just got to eliminate some of these mistakes," said Reid. "But again, you're doing that and trying to evaluate everybody at the same time. So, we're not going to make any excuses. I mean, you go in, and you want to win the game. Guys are competitive. There's a bunch of competitive guys out there."
The Chiefs will finish their preseason schedule back home at Arrowhead Stadium against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
#everybody
23 days ago
Florida State has missed the postseason in each of the past two years, but ESPN's first bowl projections for the 2026 season have the Seminoles returning to the postseason.
ESPN ****** ysts Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach both project Florida State to reach a bowl game this season and have the Seminoles facing the same opponent. In their preseason College Football Playoff and bowl projections, each ****** yst matched FSU with in-state program South Florida, though in different postseason destinations.
Schlabach projects Florida State to meet USF in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The game is scheduled for Dec. 18 at 2:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Bonagura also has the Seminoles facing the Bulls but sends the matchup north to the Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. That game will be played Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Both bowls have access to teams from the ACC and American Conference, making Florida State-South Florida a possible matchup within their respective selection structures.
#Florida #bonagura #schlabach
ESPN ****** ysts Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach both project Florida State to reach a bowl game this season and have the Seminoles facing the same opponent. In their preseason College Football Playoff and bowl projections, each ****** yst matched FSU with in-state program South Florida, though in different postseason destinations.
Schlabach projects Florida State to meet USF in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The game is scheduled for Dec. 18 at 2:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Bonagura also has the Seminoles facing the Bulls but sends the matchup north to the Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. That game will be played Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Both bowls have access to teams from the ACC and American Conference, making Florida State-South Florida a possible matchup within their respective selection structures.
#Florida #bonagura #schlabach
25 days ago
ONE Championship is continuing to bring the heat, as the promotion returns to Asia primetime with two more scorching-hot events, The Inner Circle 27 and ONE Friday Fights 167.
The world's largest martial arts organization will broadcast The Inner Circle 27 and ONE Friday Fights 167 live from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, August 21.
In the headline attraction of The Inner Circle 27, former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World ******* le challenger "Mini-Hulk" Songchainoi Kiatsongrit will collide with surging Thai dynamo Banluelok Sitwatcharachai.
In the main event of ONE Friday Fights 167, Road to ONE: Thailand Champion Dedduanglek Torfunfarm will run it back with two-division Lumpinee Stadium World Champion Kongsuk Sitsarawatsuer in a rematch that's been three years in the making.
Plus, over two dozen rising stars will compete for a chance to earn a life-changing US$100,000 contract and coveted spot on ONE Championship's global roster.
#champion
The world's largest martial arts organization will broadcast The Inner Circle 27 and ONE Friday Fights 167 live from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, August 21.
In the headline attraction of The Inner Circle 27, former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World ******* le challenger "Mini-Hulk" Songchainoi Kiatsongrit will collide with surging Thai dynamo Banluelok Sitwatcharachai.
In the main event of ONE Friday Fights 167, Road to ONE: Thailand Champion Dedduanglek Torfunfarm will run it back with two-division Lumpinee Stadium World Champion Kongsuk Sitsarawatsuer in a rematch that's been three years in the making.
Plus, over two dozen rising stars will compete for a chance to earn a life-changing US$100,000 contract and coveted spot on ONE Championship's global roster.
#champion
25 days ago
We continue the countdown to the start of the Arizona Cardinals' regular season. Today, Thursday, August 20, is 24 days away from the Arizona Cardinals' regular-season opener on Sept. 13 on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers.
With 24 days until Week 1, let's look back at the 1924 season for the Cardinals.
In 1924, the Cardinals went 5-4-1, starting out 3-0. They had four shutout victories. They were also shut out twice and held under 10 points five times.
They averaged 9.0 points per game and allowed 6.7. They scored 10 total touchdowns.
Paddy Driscoll was a second-team All-Pro. He threw two touchdown passes and rushed for one. John Hurlburt rushed for two scores and caught a touchdown pass.
#cardinals #season #rushed
With 24 days until Week 1, let's look back at the 1924 season for the Cardinals.
In 1924, the Cardinals went 5-4-1, starting out 3-0. They had four shutout victories. They were also shut out twice and held under 10 points five times.
They averaged 9.0 points per game and allowed 6.7. They scored 10 total touchdowns.
Paddy Driscoll was a second-team All-Pro. He threw two touchdown passes and rushed for one. John Hurlburt rushed for two scores and caught a touchdown pass.
#cardinals #season #rushed
27 days ago
It's late summer, which means there is once again confusion around the Arizona Diamondbacks and the status of their star second baseman, Ketel Marte.
The mercurial veteran was set to play on Monday against the Boston Red Sox, but did not show up at Fenway Park for the game. Marte's absence led to a delay in the D'Backs' lineup announcement and a tense postgame scene. Manager Torey Lovullo, with tears in his eyes, expressed support for the player while stating the team would keep Marte's situation "private."
Late Monday night, Arizona Sports radio host John Gambadoro reported that Marte had been seen Sunday at Arizona's team hotel bar around 11 p.m. And by morning, Marte had been placed on the restricted list and was reportedly headed back to Phoenix for an MRI on his knee.
Much is still unknown about what caused Marte to miss the game, how the miscommunication between Marte and the team occurred, and the nature of Marte's knee injury. D'Backs fans, though, are used to these sorts of situations around their baseball star.
Exactly a year ago, another Arizona Sports host, Dan Bickley, defended the station's reporting on teammates' frustration with Marte's constant time off. The second baseman has somewhat inexplicably missed games in each of the past four seasons, including the entire first series after the 2025 All-Star break, when his Dominican Republic home was reportedly burglarized.
#marte
The mercurial veteran was set to play on Monday against the Boston Red Sox, but did not show up at Fenway Park for the game. Marte's absence led to a delay in the D'Backs' lineup announcement and a tense postgame scene. Manager Torey Lovullo, with tears in his eyes, expressed support for the player while stating the team would keep Marte's situation "private."
Late Monday night, Arizona Sports radio host John Gambadoro reported that Marte had been seen Sunday at Arizona's team hotel bar around 11 p.m. And by morning, Marte had been placed on the restricted list and was reportedly headed back to Phoenix for an MRI on his knee.
Much is still unknown about what caused Marte to miss the game, how the miscommunication between Marte and the team occurred, and the nature of Marte's knee injury. D'Backs fans, though, are used to these sorts of situations around their baseball star.
Exactly a year ago, another Arizona Sports host, Dan Bickley, defended the station's reporting on teammates' frustration with Marte's constant time off. The second baseman has somewhat inexplicably missed games in each of the past four seasons, including the entire first series after the 2025 All-Star break, when his Dominican Republic home was reportedly burglarized.
#marte
27 days ago
The Chicago Bears' ongoing battle at left tackle took an interesting turn ahead of Tuesday's practice, where head coach Ben Johnson announced that it would be Braxton Jones working with the first-team offense.
Jones suffered a minor knee injury during practice on Aug. 6, and he's making his return to team activities on Tuesday. With Jones sidelined, the Bears had been rotating Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills Jr. with the starters. Johnson said that both Amegadjie and Wills will get some looks at right tackle while Theo Benedet, who's practiced exclusively at right tackle, will finally see some action on the left side with the second-team offense Tuesday.
Another interesting development is the return of Ozzy Trapilo, who'd established himself as the starting left tackle before suffering a ruptured patellar tendon during the team's wild-card playoff win back in January. Trapilo, who was expected to miss most of the 2026 season, returned in record time just seven months after what some initially believed might be a career-altering injury.
There's no word on when Trapilo could return to practice in full and factor into the starting left tackle competition. According to Johnson, Trapilo "has his own timeline."
From what we've learned this summer, it appears to be Jones' job to lose. Before his injury, Jones had been receiving a bulk of first-team reps, and that's expected to continue with him back in action. When Trapilo is ready to compete for the starting role, that's when things should get interesting.
#team
Jones suffered a minor knee injury during practice on Aug. 6, and he's making his return to team activities on Tuesday. With Jones sidelined, the Bears had been rotating Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills Jr. with the starters. Johnson said that both Amegadjie and Wills will get some looks at right tackle while Theo Benedet, who's practiced exclusively at right tackle, will finally see some action on the left side with the second-team offense Tuesday.
Another interesting development is the return of Ozzy Trapilo, who'd established himself as the starting left tackle before suffering a ruptured patellar tendon during the team's wild-card playoff win back in January. Trapilo, who was expected to miss most of the 2026 season, returned in record time just seven months after what some initially believed might be a career-altering injury.
There's no word on when Trapilo could return to practice in full and factor into the starting left tackle competition. According to Johnson, Trapilo "has his own timeline."
From what we've learned this summer, it appears to be Jones' job to lose. Before his injury, Jones had been receiving a bulk of first-team reps, and that's expected to continue with him back in action. When Trapilo is ready to compete for the starting role, that's when things should get interesting.
#team
28 days ago
The hits New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart took as a rookie might still be haunting him, but not necessarily because any physical effects have lingered.
After Dart's latest trip to the blue medical tent for a sideline evaluation on Saturday, Aug. 15, he said he was "puzzled" by how frequently he ends up there. Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters in a virtual press conference on Aug. 16 that he believes Dart's "history" of concussion checks is the reason he ends up in the medical tent so often.
"I'm sure it's frustrating," Harbaugh said. "I guess he maybe got the wind knocked out of him a little bit, but I'm not going to be critical of the league or whoever's doing that upstairs. They do their job and they want to protect the players.
"I'm sure history or whatever they might remember, maybe that comes into play. I don't know if there is a similar situation, another quarterback would have been called in the tent or not. There's no way for us to know that. So, nothing we can worry about."
Dart was flagged five times for medical evaluations in his rookie season last year. He was diagnosed with a concussion in a Week 10 game against the Chicago Bears and ended up missing two games.
#dart #might
After Dart's latest trip to the blue medical tent for a sideline evaluation on Saturday, Aug. 15, he said he was "puzzled" by how frequently he ends up there. Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters in a virtual press conference on Aug. 16 that he believes Dart's "history" of concussion checks is the reason he ends up in the medical tent so often.
"I'm sure it's frustrating," Harbaugh said. "I guess he maybe got the wind knocked out of him a little bit, but I'm not going to be critical of the league or whoever's doing that upstairs. They do their job and they want to protect the players.
"I'm sure history or whatever they might remember, maybe that comes into play. I don't know if there is a similar situation, another quarterback would have been called in the tent or not. There's no way for us to know that. So, nothing we can worry about."
Dart was flagged five times for medical evaluations in his rookie season last year. He was diagnosed with a concussion in a Week 10 game against the Chicago Bears and ended up missing two games.
#dart #might
29 days ago
Cameroon claimed a first Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) ****** le when they thumped surprise package Malawi 3-0 in the final, as Marie Ngah's first-half double helped seal victory on Sunday.
Cameroon had lost three finals but made it fourth-time lucky against a Malawi side making their debut at the continental championship. Ranked 153 in the world and 32nd on the African continent, Malawi had a fairytale run to the decider.
The two finalists had already sealed their place at the Women's World Cup in Brazil next year, along with fellow semifinalists Morocco and Algeria. The latter finished third after winning the bronze medal fixture on penalties on Saturday.
Under pressure FIFA chief Gianni Infantino was all smiles as he handed the Indomitable Lionesses their medals in the presence of Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe, with several players requesting photographs with the Swiss.
Infantino has long enjoyed the support of many on the African continent as he bids for re-election next March despite revelations of his now-abandoned plans to sell a stake in future World Cups that drew worldwide condemnation.
#continent
Cameroon had lost three finals but made it fourth-time lucky against a Malawi side making their debut at the continental championship. Ranked 153 in the world and 32nd on the African continent, Malawi had a fairytale run to the decider.
The two finalists had already sealed their place at the Women's World Cup in Brazil next year, along with fellow semifinalists Morocco and Algeria. The latter finished third after winning the bronze medal fixture on penalties on Saturday.
Under pressure FIFA chief Gianni Infantino was all smiles as he handed the Indomitable Lionesses their medals in the presence of Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe, with several players requesting photographs with the Swiss.
Infantino has long enjoyed the support of many on the African continent as he bids for re-election next March despite revelations of his now-abandoned plans to sell a stake in future World Cups that drew worldwide condemnation.
#continent
29 days ago
Jamal Musiala sparked concern during Bayern Munich's 3-1 win over RB Leipzig after going down on the pitch shortly after coming on as a substitute.
The Bayern star had only been on the pitch for around 15 minutes when he suddenly needed medical attention, leaving players and staff around him worried.
Musiala had actually provided a positive moment shortly before the incident, scoring in the 81st minute in front of the Bayern supporters.
Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images
The German eventually managed to get back to his feet and walk off the pitch, although he appeared visibly affected by what had happened.
#shortly #getty
The Bayern star had only been on the pitch for around 15 minutes when he suddenly needed medical attention, leaving players and staff around him worried.
Musiala had actually provided a positive moment shortly before the incident, scoring in the 81st minute in front of the Bayern supporters.
Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images
The German eventually managed to get back to his feet and walk off the pitch, although he appeared visibly affected by what had happened.
#shortly #getty
29 days ago
VfL Wolfsburg went into the Niedersachsen derby against Hannover 96 as clear favourites. With their squad quality and financial resources, the Wolves are expected to be among the strongest teams in the 2. Bundesliga this season. But, much like on the opening matchday, it was their opponents who looked like the better team on the pitch.
Hannover dominated the first half and created the more dangerous opportunities. The hosts repeatedly tested Wolfsburg goalkeeper Jakub Zieliński from distance, while the visitors struggled to impose themselves on the game.
Wolfsburg were not completely without chances, though. New signing Muhammed Damar was particularly active and created some promising situations for the visitors, but neither side managed to break the deadlock before the break.
The second half followed a similar pattern. Hannover continued to look more threatening, while the intensity increased in the challenges as the derby became increasingly physical.
The hosts came closest when substitute Benedikt Pichler found himself with the best chance of the match. However, he could not convert, leaving Hannover to rue another missed opportunity.
#wolfsburg
Hannover dominated the first half and created the more dangerous opportunities. The hosts repeatedly tested Wolfsburg goalkeeper Jakub Zieliński from distance, while the visitors struggled to impose themselves on the game.
Wolfsburg were not completely without chances, though. New signing Muhammed Damar was particularly active and created some promising situations for the visitors, but neither side managed to break the deadlock before the break.
The second half followed a similar pattern. Hannover continued to look more threatening, while the intensity increased in the challenges as the derby became increasingly physical.
The hosts came closest when substitute Benedikt Pichler found himself with the best chance of the match. However, he could not convert, leaving Hannover to rue another missed opportunity.
#wolfsburg
30 days ago
Sonny Gray worked seven innings for his career-best 15th win of the season, Wilyer Abreu hit a home run, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Saturday night.
Gray (15-3) struck out seven and allowed six hits while walking one. He had won 14 games in three other seasons, most recently in 2025 with St. Louis.
He is just the third Red Sox starter since 2019 to win 15 or more games, joining Garrett Crochet (18 in 2025) and Eduardo Rodriguez (19 in 2019).
Abreu hit his 22nd homer in the second inning to put the Sox ahead 1-0, sending a fastball from Jared Jones (2-5) 420 feet over the right-field wall.
Red Sox DH Masataka Yoshida left the game in the third with left hamstring tightness, coming up limping as he came into second with a double. He was replaced by Anthony Seigler.
#seven #games #second #wilyer
Gray (15-3) struck out seven and allowed six hits while walking one. He had won 14 games in three other seasons, most recently in 2025 with St. Louis.
He is just the third Red Sox starter since 2019 to win 15 or more games, joining Garrett Crochet (18 in 2025) and Eduardo Rodriguez (19 in 2019).
Abreu hit his 22nd homer in the second inning to put the Sox ahead 1-0, sending a fastball from Jared Jones (2-5) 420 feet over the right-field wall.
Red Sox DH Masataka Yoshida left the game in the third with left hamstring tightness, coming up limping as he came into second with a double. He was replaced by Anthony Seigler.
#seven #games #second #wilyer
1 month ago
MARKHAM, Ontario – Now that IndyCar drivers have gone on track following construction delays at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham, teams and drivers are adjusting to their first practice session on the new street circuit. While drivers got some time to do simulator work for the 12-turn, 2.19-mile course in the weeks leading up to the event, racing on the real surface has some differences.
The biggest question coming into the weekend was how the tight, right-handed hairpin in Turn 5 would race. Marcus Armstrong said he and Meyer Shank Racing teammate Felix Rosenqvist thought there'd be a lot of grip at the top of the turn, which would make entering Turn 5 high and wide the ideal path. After one practice, Armstrong isn't so sure.
"I think I tried everything just to see what works," Armstrong said. "As the track evolves, it's probably going to change. Just like Long Beach, that really tight hairpin, it builds a lot of rubber. The line that you take at the start of the weekend can vary a lot towards the end of the weekend. I guess we're going to have to keep adapting to that grip. It's a very tricky corner. Zero grip. You're like sliding in, sliding mid-corner, and sliding out."
Team Penske's David Malukas felt the simulator was "spot on" except at the hairpin. Malukas didn't realize the elevation that takes place on the straightaway between Turns 4 and 5 until he did the track walk Friday. He's not confident that cars will be able to go two-wide into the turn, which leads into the longest straightaway on the track.
"If it is clean air running, I don't think it's big enough of a run," Malukas said. "You can maybe do a dive bomb, but you're going to go wide when the other guy does the normal corner, so I don't know."
#track #drivers #wide #going
The biggest question coming into the weekend was how the tight, right-handed hairpin in Turn 5 would race. Marcus Armstrong said he and Meyer Shank Racing teammate Felix Rosenqvist thought there'd be a lot of grip at the top of the turn, which would make entering Turn 5 high and wide the ideal path. After one practice, Armstrong isn't so sure.
"I think I tried everything just to see what works," Armstrong said. "As the track evolves, it's probably going to change. Just like Long Beach, that really tight hairpin, it builds a lot of rubber. The line that you take at the start of the weekend can vary a lot towards the end of the weekend. I guess we're going to have to keep adapting to that grip. It's a very tricky corner. Zero grip. You're like sliding in, sliding mid-corner, and sliding out."
Team Penske's David Malukas felt the simulator was "spot on" except at the hairpin. Malukas didn't realize the elevation that takes place on the straightaway between Turns 4 and 5 until he did the track walk Friday. He's not confident that cars will be able to go two-wide into the turn, which leads into the longest straightaway on the track.
"If it is clean air running, I don't think it's big enough of a run," Malukas said. "You can maybe do a dive bomb, but you're going to go wide when the other guy does the normal corner, so I don't know."
#track #drivers #wide #going
1 month ago
One of the biggest positives to come out of Bayern Munich's Asia tour may have had very little to do with the results.
The tour gave Vincent Kompany and the Bayern Munich coaching staff an extended look at several young players who might otherwise have struggled to get meaningful opportunities with the first team. With a number of established players unavailable because of the World Cup, the door was opened for some of Bayern Munich's prospects to travel with the squad and earn valuable playing time.
According to Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer (via iMiaSanMia_GER), what the club saw was extremely encouraging.
"It was important during the Asia tour to see that many of the young players have enormous potential. Because some established players weren't there due to the World Cup, many young ones were able to travel along and also got playing time. When one sees someone like that (Bastian) ***** omo or (Tim) Binder, (Maycon) Cardozo or Bara (Sapoko Ndiaye), there's a lot of potential there," said Hainer.
#World #established
The tour gave Vincent Kompany and the Bayern Munich coaching staff an extended look at several young players who might otherwise have struggled to get meaningful opportunities with the first team. With a number of established players unavailable because of the World Cup, the door was opened for some of Bayern Munich's prospects to travel with the squad and earn valuable playing time.
According to Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer (via iMiaSanMia_GER), what the club saw was extremely encouraging.
"It was important during the Asia tour to see that many of the young players have enormous potential. Because some established players weren't there due to the World Cup, many young ones were able to travel along and also got playing time. When one sees someone like that (Bastian) ***** omo or (Tim) Binder, (Maycon) Cardozo or Bara (Sapoko Ndiaye), there's a lot of potential there," said Hainer.
#World #established
