WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.— The Los Angeles Rams entered the 2026 season with Super Bowl expectations, a star-studded roster and perhaps more overall talent than any team in the NFL.
Things didn't start so well and after their 27-7 season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers, one question deserves more attention: Do the Rams have enough game-breaking speed on both sides of the football?
It may seem like a strange question for a roster featuring great talents like Puka Nacua, Kyren Williams, Davante Adams, Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald. But when the Rams were unable to create explosive plays against San Francisco.
Their lack of speed and explosiveness became difficult to ignore.
The offense is built around precision, timing and physicality. Nacua remains one of the NFL's most dangerous playmakers, while Williams has proven capable of producing consistently in the running game. Adams brings Hall of Fame-caliber route running and contested-catch ability.

#Rams #francisco #adams #speed

The Houston Texans host the Buffalo Bills in Week One this season, and they'll be looking for their third consecutive home victory over Buffalo in the series between these two AFC foes. Buffalo lost close games at NRG Stadium in each of the last two seasons, dropping a 23-20 decision during the 2024 season and a 23-19 contest last year.
For Houston, much of their success against Buffalo has come thanks to their stifling defense. Houston manages to harass quarterback Josh Allen in ways that most of the NFL has been unable to duplicate. Can the Texans do that again? If so, the Bills could be in a heap of trouble.
In order for Buffalo to come out with a win on Sunday, they'll need to do a better job dictating the game to the Houston defense than they have in he past. However, they'll also need to put themselves in good situations by limiting what could be a very potent Texans offense, as well.
Here are five Texans to watch this Sunday against Buffalo.
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#houston #texans #bills #defense

Joseph Morales and Brandon Moreno meet in the Noche UFC co-feature Saturday at Diamond Desert Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie ****** yst Dan Tom.
Last event's results: 4-2
UFC main cards, 2026: 100-55-1
Joseph Morales (14-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) is in his second stint in the UFC. After an 0-2 run his first time around, he returned and won "The Ultimate Fighter" last year, then submitted Matt Schnell in November. He's been sidelined for 10 months, but now has his biggest opportunity yet.
Two-time flyweight champ Brandon Moreno (23-10-2 MMA, 11-7-2 UFC) has seen a mixed bag of results since he lost the belt to Alexandre Pantoja in 2023. He dropped a split call to Brandon Royval after that, but then had back-to-back decision wins. Those are in the rearview mirror, though. Consecutive losses to Tatsuro Taira and Lone'er Kavanagh have him in desperate need of a win.

#brandon

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's time will come, but feels India should currently stick with the top-three combination that delivered the 2026 T20 World Cup ******* le, backing Sanju Samson to reclaim his place alongside Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan.

Samson, who was named Player of the Tournament during India's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign, was dropped after a string of low scores on the tour of England. Sooryavanshi was subsequently handed his international debut in Manchester and also opened during the T20Is against Zimbabwe.

With Samson now recalled for the three-match home series against Afghanistan, beginning at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, Rahane believes the experienced batter should return to the top order.

"I feel the top three should be the same that played in the World Cup. Samson has done well, but he got dropped after two or three bad innings. I want him to get another chance. Abhishek and Ishan also did well for us," Rahane said in a video on his YouTube channel on Friday.

"Vaibhav will get his opportunities, and his time will come. But for now, I feel the top three should be Samson, Abhishek, and Ishan, who were our contributors in the World Cup," he added.
Rahane welcomed Samson's return while pointing to the batter's impact during India's World Cup-winning campaign.

"I am happy to see Sanju Samson back in the team. He was the 'Man of the Series' in the World Cup. It has been up and down, and things were happening to him that were not in his control. But he is a match-winner, and his return strengthens the team," Rahane said.

For Sooryavanshi, Rahane's message was one of patience and freedom. The 15-year-old has made a rapid rise through domestic and franchise cricket, but the former India batter believes the teenager should not overthink his early international career.

"I think he should just play his game right now. He should back the game that led him to come into the Indian team. It is a very early stage for him in his career and in international cricket," Rahane said.

"As of now, there is no need for him to think a lot, and he should be set free. His game will eventually change after two or three years, as much as he keeps playing. It will be important for him to maintain balance. Apart from cricket skills, it is important to stay balanced off the field. That will be a challenge for him."
Sooryavanshi has already provided plenty of evidence of his ability. During the Duleep Trophy, he became the youngest player to score a half-century in the competition, reaching the landmark at 15 years and 175 days.

He made 92 off 81 ******* for East Zone, reaching his fifty from just 42 deliveries and breaking a 57-year-old record previously held by Laxman Singh, who was 16 years and 23 days old when he scored his Duleep Trophy fifty in 1969.

Rahane believes the teenager's next challenge is not

ALLEN PARK — For the first time under coach Dan Campbell, the Detroit Lions have more than six captains.
And for the first time in his professional career, defensive tackle Alim McNeill is one of them.
The seven-man crew of 2026 captains — McNeill, quarterback Jared Goff, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, offensive tackle Penei Sewell, defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, linebacker Jack Campbell and punter Jack Fox — was determined through a democratic process, with players submitting their nominees on a piece of paper. Those with the most votes received the honor.
"Yes and no," said McNeill on Tuesday, Sept. 8, asked if he was surprised by the recognition from his teammates. "I feel like I worked and put the work in to be a captain, but I wasn't necessarily looking for it when we did it, and they chose me. I'm thankful, grateful."
Whether McNeill can return to form is one of the most crucial pivot points for the Lions in 2026. He was impactful and ascending when the team awarded him a four-year, $97 million extension in October 2024, but he tore his ACL two months later, sidelining him for the final stretch of Detroit's 15-2 season.

#mcneill #campbell #jack #captains

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Logan Gilbert has surfaced as a potential Seattle Mariners trade candidate this offseason as a disappointing 2026 campaign nears its end, barring a remarkable late-season playoff push.
Gilbert is approaching his final year of arbitration and remains scheduled to reach free agency after the 2027 season. MLB.com's Mark Feinsand included Gilbert among 11 intriguing offseason trade candidates Thursday, pointing to his contract situation, the Mariners' pitching depth, and the absence of a long-term extension as reasons the club may consider moving him.
"Could this be the offseason that the Mariners finally trade one of their starting pitchers? George Kirby might also be a candidate, but Gilbert is now only one year away from free agency and doesn't appear to be heading toward an extension with Seattle. Gilbert's 3.71 ERA in 28 starts is his highest since 2023, but he remains a rock in the rotation, ranking seventh in the AL with 165 innings pitched. Gilbert earned $10.9 million this season and will surely earn a raise in his fourth and final year of arbitration, making him a logical option if the Mariners want to trade from their pitching depth, which includes Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan – two of MLB Pipeline's Top 10 overall prospects."
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#Seattle #offseason

Andy Williams, an All Elite Wrestling star known as The Butcher and a metalcore guitarist, has died at age 48.
Williams died on Saturday night after a medical emergency during an Enjoy Wrestling event at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, Pennsylvania, as the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office told TMZ.
Williams and his tag-team partner, Jesse Guilmette a.k.a. The Blade, had a match against wrestler TME at the event.
Enjoy Wrestling said in an X post on Saturday that Williams collapsed at the end of his match and that doctors on staff provided immediate medical ******* istance, administering CPR until an ambulance arrived.
According to dispatch audio TMZ released Sunday morning, a male wrestler hit his head on a ring post at Saturday's event. A cause of death for Williams has not been released.

#williams #Wrestling #medical #saturday

TCU coach Sonny **** s took a shot at Josh Hoover's three-year production with the Horned Frogs during the offseason, saying that "stats are stats" when discussing his former quarterback's numbers.
If Hoover was looking for a way to respond, he delivered it on the field Saturday.
Stats are stats.
In his Indiana debut, the TCU transfer avoided turnovers and led the sixth-ranked Hoosiers to a Week 1 win over North Texas, showing why he's expected to be a serious contender in this season's Heisman Trophy race.
UP NEXT: Indiana needed the right successor. Josh Hoover wanted the biggest challenge

#horned #frogs #saturday #hoosiers

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This weekend marks a big opportunity for the Cleveland Guardians to push for a postseason spot as they welcome the floundering Detroit Tigers for a four-game set.
The series begins with a split doubleheader Friday, the opener a makeup of a game rained out on June 14. Cleveland will try to continue its strong play of late, which has seen the Guardians not only move into AL wild card position but also narrow their deficit to the White Sox in the division race.
They're catching the Tigers at the right time, with the slim postseason hopes Detroit harbored after dealing Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize at the trade deadline evaporating amid a series of ugly losses this week.
With two games on tap Friday, here's everything you need to know to watch.

#cleveland #detroit #time

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Enos Mafokate, South Africa's first Black show jumping champion and veteran equestrian, has died at the age of 80, his family announced on Thursday.
Mafokate broke racial barriers in a sport that was dominated by white riders during South Africa's decades of apartheid. He was widely known as "Kgosi ya Dipere," a Sesotho language phrase which translates to "King of Horses."
"His journey was shaped by several leading figures in South African equestrian sport who recognised his extraordinary ability and, at critical moments, supported him as he challenged the racial barriers of the time," his family said in statement.
Mafokate started out as a stablehand. He won his first riding competition in 1963 but the country's segregation laws prevented him from taking part in further competitions until 1975.
In 1980, he was the first Black South African man to compete internationally as a show jumper, placing fifth out of 31 riders at the Royal International Horse Show at Wembley.

#south #racial

MIO — If you follow Mio senior Mia McGregor on social media, you'll see a lot of different gyms and arenas from her relaxed view courtside.
Or, as McGregor puts it: Courtside > Poolside.
There's certainly no other place you'd expect to find one of the most prolific girls basketball players in Michigan high school basketball history than in a gym.
Certainly not lounging poolside.
The past three years of McGregor's high school career at Mio have brought countless courtside pictures, many from visits to college programs seeking her services for the next four or five years.

#courtside #mcgregor #Basketball

With MLB active rosters expanding from 26 to 28 players on Tuesday, the Twins have made utility man Ben Ross and right-handed reliever Garrett Acton their two September call-ups. Injured Triple-A outfielder Kyler Fedko was designated for **** ignment to make room for Ross on the 40-man roster.
Ross reaching the major leagues for the first time is a cool story and a well-deserved reward for a remarkable season in the minors. Coming into 2026, he was 24 years old and a complete non-prospect after back-to-back poor seasons for Double-A Wichita (.626 OPS in 2024, .671 in '25). This year, everything changed for the former fifth-round pick.
Ross began this season on an incredible tear with Wichita, hitting .424 with a 1.324 OPS in 16 games. That earned him a promotion to Triple-A St. Paul, where he's continued to produce. In 102 games with the Saints, the righty-hitting Ross has a .249 average with 15 home runs, 12 stolen bases, and an .810 OPS.
An Ohio native, Ross played at Division II Notre Dame College (not the university), a school near Cleveland that no longer exists. He was a fifth-round pick in the 2022 draft.
What Ross brings to the Twins is defensive versatility with some pop and speed on offense, which could be useful off the bench and against left-handed pitching. He's played a lot of shortstop and third base in the minors, but he also can and has played on the right side of the infield and at all three outfield spots. Offensively, he has 67 career homers and 73 steals in 499 MiLB games. Ross strikes out a fair amount but also draws walks.

#games #played #handed

The Washington Commanders announced their initial practice squad on Monday afternoon. It included several standout players from training camp and the preseason, with talent that will surely support game-day efforts throughout the year.
Receiver Jaden Bradley is a notable addition, someone who received high praise throughout the course of camp. Terry McLaurin has mentored the undrafted UNLV product, who proved a hard worker in practices and a dynamic playmaker in preseason games.
The Commanders have a bloated receiver corps right now, but it's still possible Bradley sees the field at some point during the regular season.
Washington also signed veteran defensive lineman Byron Cowart, a relatively late addition who is an effective run stopper up front.
The Commanders also added fan favorite Robert Henry Jr., a running back and big-play threat. Craig Reynolds was also kept in that position group, and could be the first rusher elevated with just three backs on the active roster.

#camp

As Reds star pitcher Chase Burns approached the 100-pitch mark during the sixth inning of his win against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Reds ****** yst Jeff Brantley said during NBC's Sunday Night Baseball broadcast that Burns was making his final "real start" of the 2026 season.
"You have to take into consideration this is his last real start of 2026," Brantley said. "Because after this, it is going to be kid gloves and short, maybe three-inning stints, and that's it. And even in this spot ... (Francona) has really not let him get into a situation where he is having to go to the extra part of the tank right around that 100-pitch mark. Because you're looking at an injury situation, and you just don't want that to happen."
"Everybody in that Reds' dugout knew this was the last real start for Chase Burns," Brantley added as Burns left the game. "In front of a packed house on Sunday Night Baseball, just gettin' it."

#night

The Indianapolis Colts are set with their situation atop their quarterback depth chart. They will be led from under center in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season by Daniel Jones, who has recovered from an Achilles injury he suffered last season in time for the upcoming campaign.
Meanwhile, there still appears to be an ongoing battle for the chief backup role behind Jones, with Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard in the mix.
On Saturday, Richardson and Leonard each had a chance to further make their respective cases for the QB2 job during a real, competitive game, as the Colts faced the visiting Detroit Lions in a preseason finale at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
The former Florida Gators star quarterback Richardson started in that game, and he threw for 80 passing yards with zero touchdowns and no interceptions on 7/10 pass completions, while getting sacked for a loss of five yards.
Leonard, on the other hand, went just 3/7 for 48 passing yards with zero touchdowns and was intercepted deep in Lions territory.

#richardson #season #game

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yandy Diaz knocked in three runs with a bases-loaded single in the seventh inning and Chandler Simpson followed with a tiebreaking RBI hit as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat San Diego 7-6 on Saturday in a game in which Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off with an apparent leg injury.
Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda homered as the Rays won their third straight and for the fifth time in six games.
Kevin Kelly (6-3) earned the win with 1 2/3 innings in relief. Bryan Baker recorded his league-leading 39th save by working a scoreless ninth. Starter Nick Martinez allowed three runs on seven hits and struck out four in six innings.
Bradgley Rodriguez (3-3) took the loss after failing to record an out while facing four batters in the seventh. Walker Buehler allowed seven hits and three runs while striking out three in five innings. Ty France hit a two-run home run for San Diego.
The Rays scored four times in the seventh inning. Diaz hit a bases-loaded single off the base of the wall in center. On the play, Rengifo was injured after taking a relay throw and while trying to cut down Cedric Mullins at the plate in a run down. When his throw sailed wide, Rengifo fell to the ground and two additional runners scored, tying the game at 6.

#rengifo #seventh

Mika Baur says Celtic must respond together following the disappointment of Tuesday night's defeat in Austria, with the focus now firmly on returning to domestic action against Falkirk at Celtic Park.
The Hoops are back in Premiership action this weekend, and Baur believes the squad must now draw a line under the European setback and concentrate on the challenges ahead.
Speaking ahead of the game in an interview on CelticPlayer, he said: "I think it's very important. It was disappointing for everyone and it was tough, but as I said after the match, we have to stick together now even more than before. We will move on and try to do better, for sure."
Baur also highlighted the importance of the leadership within the squad and coaching staff as the players look to respond in the right manner.
He said: "It's very important. You need those leaders that everyone can look to, to move on, to feel confident again and to feel comfortable again.

#ahead

The Julian Alvarez transfer saga is now taking an ugly turn as it has come to light that the situation is taking a toll on the player's mental health.
The Argentine star has been clear about his desire to join Barcelona for a long time now, but Atletico Madrid have struggled to swallow their pride and permit the move to a direct rival.
Instead, they worsened ties with Barcelona and made clear that a transfer to Catalonia was impossible, and even went on to force the player to move to ***** nal against his will.
Overall, the situation has affected Alvarez deeply and he is now said to be suffering from depression.
Alvarez has missed training on four days. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

#taking #move #julian

Arsenal target Julian Alvarez will "never, ever" be sold to Barcelona, according to Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin, who did not rule out the possibility of the Argentina international joining another club instead before the transfer deadline.
Alvarez made it clear earlier this summer that he wanted to join Barcelona but relations between the Spanish clubs have completely broken down over the transfer saga, with Gil Marin accusing Barcelona of "dishonesty" and a lack of "professionalism".
Barcelona's president Joan Laporta said on Wednesday that they were still interested in Alvarez despite Atletico's stance, with Atletico then releasing a statement to confirm there was "zero per cent chance" of Alvarez moving to Camp Nou.
(PA)
"Our intention and ⁠my personal dream is for him to stay with us, to remain at Atletico," Gil Martin told Spanish broadcaster Movistar Plus after Thursday's Champions League league phase draw in Monaco.

#Barcelona

Kameron Johnson gave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers another encouraging look at what he can bring to the return game Saturday night, showing the type of burst and explosiveness that can make him a difference-maker throughout the 2026 season. Johnson had one kickoff return against the Kansas City Chiefs, taking it 20 yards to the Kansas City 31-yard line and giving Tampa Bay solid starting field position. He also added two punt returns for 24 yards.
The numbers weren't overwhelming, but the flashes were there. Johnson looked decisive with the football in his hands and showed the ability to get north quickly rather than spending too much time searching for an opening. In 2025, he averaged 25.4 yards on 27 kickoff returns and 11.2 yards on 26 punt returns. He also produced Tampa Bay's two longest kick returns of the season, going for 37 and 44 yards, while earning NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
His work against Kansas City was also encouraging because of his offensive contributions. Johnson caught four passes for 56 yards, including a 22-yard reception, while showing that his ability with the ball isn't limited to special teams. He was involved early, catching an 11-yard pass from Jake Browning before later hauling in a 22-yard completion in the third quarter. That combination could make Johnson particularly useful for Tampa Bay. His primary job is returning kicks and punts, but if he continues showing that kind of ability as a receiver, the Buccaneers have another way to get him involved without asking him to become a major part of the offense. If Johnson can consistently turn returns into positive field position while making occasional plays on offense, his value to the Buccaneers could extend well beyond what the traditional returner role offers.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Kameron Johnson shows flashes of something special at kick returner

#johnson #yards #yard

The Arizona Cardinals made two more roster moves on Tuesday. On Monday, they cleared the roster of four players and added two, leaving two vacancies. They filled them on Tuesday.
They signed punter Jack Browning and safety Josh Minkins.
Browning had tryouts with the Cardinals before training camp began and last year in October.
Browning punted and handled kickoff duties for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024 for five games. Last played in the UFL for the Orlando Storm. He averaged 48.5 yards per punt and had 11 punts downed inside the 20 in 11 games.
He will handle punting duties this week in the team's joint practice with the Green Bay Packers and their preseason finale against the Packers on Friday, as Blake Gillikin is out with a groin injury.

#arizona #Monday

On Monday, the Phoenix Mercury reached a buyout agreement with DeWanna Bonner. Now that Bonner is looking for her next landing spot, several teams can enter the picture and add the two-time WNBA champion to their lineup.
Playing in her 17th season in the league, Bonner can bring veteran leadership, perimeter shooting and secondary playmaking to a playoff contender. Here are five teams that could benefit from Bonner's skill set as they set their sights on the postseason.
There's a possibility that the Dallas Wings will finish at No. 8 and face the Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the playoffs. Ahead of this potential matchup against the likes of Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride, the Wings can beef up their wing rotation with the addition of Bonner. The veteran can provide quality minutes while All-Star forward Jessica Shepard gets some rest.
The Liberty had been banking on Satou Sabally to add versatility to their offense in the playoffs. With Sabally taking a step back from the game after suffering a concussion in late June, the Liberty can acquire Bonner's services to secure another double-digit scorer in their forward rotation.
Bonner would also fit in well with the frontcourt of the Atlanta Dream, who are bannered by Angel Reese and Naz Hillmon. Bonner's length and toughness (as well as her 6.1 rebounds per game) can make the Dream even more formidable on the defensive end when the playoffs begin.

#bonner #playoffs #teams #rotation

The post-Pep Guardiola era begins in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon as Enzo Maresca's Manchester City host Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium, both clubs starting the season under new management.
Guardiola's decade at City delivered six Premier League **** les, the Champions League and 20 major trophies before his departure this summer. Maresca takes charge for his first league fixture off the back of a chastening 3–0 defeat to **** nal in the Community Shield.
Bournemouth arrive under Marco Rose, who replaces Andoni Iraola after the Spaniard left to take charge of Liverpool. The two sides drew 1–1 at the Vitality Stadium in May, a result that confirmed **** nal as champions.
Date: Sunday, 23 August 2026Kick-off: 14:00 BSTVenue: Etihad StadiumReferee: Jarred GillettVAR: Paul HowardLast meeting: Bournemouth 1–1 Manchester City, 19 May 2026, Premier League
Jeremy Doku aggravated a calf injury in the Community Shield and has been ruled out for two to three weeks. Savinho and, most likely, Omar Marmoush will also miss out as both remain in talks over a move to Tottenham Hotspur. Matheus Nunes returns to contention after a minor muscle problem kept him out of the Community Shield and could come in at right-back.

#city

Atalanta have surprisingly confirmed Eljif Elmas' return to Serie A as the ex-Napoli man joins La Dea on loan with an option to buy from RB Leipzig.
North Macedonia international Elmas returns to Serie A, joining Atalanta on an initial loan deal.
It was a surprising deal for La Dea, as no source had previously reported on Atalanta's talks to sign the ex-Napoli man.
Elmas reunites with Atalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli, with whom he had already worked at Napoli, but will play under Maurizio Sarri for the first time in his career.
Atalanta confirmed with a statement on Saturday that Elmas would join the club on loan with an option to buy, although the transfer fee remains undisclosed.

#napoli #loan #confirmed

The Eagles continue to tinker with the roster as they approach their final 53 guys, and are adding some depth at center by signing Zeke Correll, and also brought back WR Brandon Hayes, who has bounced on and off the roster since late-Spring. To make room for the newest additions, the team also placed Tariq Castro-Fields on IR as he deals with a heel injury, and waived/injured WR Johnny Wilson.
Zeke Correll is a 6-foot-3, 307-pound center who spent the 2025 offseason with the Minnesota Vikings. Ultimately, he was waived due to injury as they approached final roster cuts, and eventually landed on the team's injury reserve list for the season. Correll spent last year with new Eagles OL coach Chris Kuper in Minnesota, so there's so familiarity with what they're trying to do in Philly. Right now, the depth at center starts with Cam Jurgens, followed by Willie Lampkin, who has impressed this training camp, and now Correll with get into the mix.
Wide receiver Brandon Hayes has signed and been waived several times over the past few months by the Eagles, and this time, it took less than a week for him to return to the roster. The WR room is pretty crowded, even with the team waiving Johnny Wilson due to a lingering knee injury. Hayes could make a good practice squad candidate, and someone who can take extra reps as other receivers, like DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon, come back from injuries of their own.
Wilson being waived is a shame, and also removes the biggest WR on the team. Head coach Nick Sirianni and OC Sean Mannion have both lauded the variety of skill-sets by the receiver room, and losing Wilson will affect their overall abilities. Still, the former Eagles draft pick missed the 2025 season due to injuries, and was trending in that direction for 2026. Now, he will revert to injured reserve if/when he goes unclaimed through waivers.

#Eagles #hayes #center

Charlotte Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson has explained why trading LaMelo Ball ultimately made moving Miles Bridges feel like the natural next step in the franchise's long-term plan
In a behind-the-scenes look detailing the Hornets' offseason decision-making, Peterson revealed that the front office knew the two moves were connected.
"If we trade LaMelo, we're probably trading Miles."
That line says a lot about where the Hornets were. Moving Ball was not supposed to be an isolated transaction. It was supposed to be a complete shift in a different direction altogether.
Peterson made it clear that Charlotte is no longer interested in short-term success. That philosophy explains why it all followed out of Charlotte.

#miles

Once the line of Tennessee football fans had cleared out, the food arrived for employees at Window World. A DoorDash driver juggled a brown Firehouse Subs bag in one hand and four soft drinks in the other as she pushed open the glass doors.
She took a step inside, turned to her left and did a double take. Sitting in front of her was linebacker Arion Carter, there for a meet and greet to sign autographs for fans.
There was one football left in the back for Carter to sign, which she excitedly accepted. She then asked to take a picture with Carter. Her family wouldn't believe her without photo evidence.
"My brothers are going to be so mad at me!" she joked.
It was Carter's first public event since he was suspended two games by the NCAA because he returned to college after his agent had paid for a flight to an NFL pre-draft training facility. He is arguably Tennessee's best defensive player and will sit out the opener against Furman on Sept. 5 at Neyland Stadium and the road game at Georgia Tech on Sept. 12.

#carter #sept #once #window

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James McNicholas reports for The Athletic that there are no active negotiations between ****** nal and Galatasaray over a potential transfer for Victor Osimhen.
McNicholas confirms the two clubs have been in dialogue over several players, but it seems this isn't a deal they're currently negotiating.
Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images
Matt Law had initially reported for The Telegraph that during talks between ****** nal and Galatasaray over Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri, the topic of Osimhen's availability was raised.

#victor

There were a lot of positive developments for the Denver Broncos in their 27-7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the first game of the preseason. The defense forced some turnovers, Jarrett Stidham played well starting at quarterback, and Offensive Coordinator Davis Webb dialed up a lot of creative plays.
However, one of the best aspects was how well their rushing attack performed. The Broncos rushed for 162 yards against the Falcons in their preseason opener. As a group, they averaged a respectable 4.2 yards per carry and moved the chains with nine first downs on the ground. By doing so, they controlled the pace of the game and the clock, earning themselves a decisive victory in the process.
Head Coach Sean Payton was pleased with the stable of back's efforts. Last season, the Broncos struggled in the latter portion of the season when J.K. Dobbins went down with injury. In order to keep their ground game strong for the upcoming season, Denver drafted Washington standout Jonah Coleman with one of their fourth-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
In his NFL debut, Coleman had just four carries. He racked up 24 yards on the ground, including an impressive 13-yard scamper that showcased his vision, contact balance, and ability to break tackles and create extra yards after contact. All key reasons why the Broncos believe highly in his future with the franchise. When asked why Coleman's carry total and playing time in the preseason opener was limited, Payton had a short and sweet answer.
"I didn't need to see additional evidence of what I've been seeing for three weeks," Payton stated.

#payton

Notebook celebration is back: Digvesh Rathi brings back viral celebration after taking wicket in DPL 2026 originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Digvesh Rathi has revived his viral notebook celebration in the Delhi Premier League 2026.
The send-off earned him repeated fines and a one-match ban during IPL 2025.
Critics have again questioned the provocative manner of the celebration.
Few celebrations in recent Indian cricket have generated as much noise as Digvesh Rathi's notebook routine, and the mystery spinner has brought it back to the very competition that made him a household name. The Delhi Premier League has once again become the stage for the gesture that cost him heavily in the IPL.

#back #premier