18 hours ago
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz joined the set of ESPN's "College GameDay" on Saturday morning in Austin to push landmark legislation to regulate college sports ahead of the Texas Longhorns' highly anticipated matchup with the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.
He did not receive a warm welcome.
Cruz, clad in a burnt orange blazer, was consistently booed by the raucous crowd of Longhorns faithful throughout his nine-minute interview, with fans breaking into chants of "Ted, you suck" and "Get him off."
He did not acknowledge the jeers, which came on a campus that gave the senator less than 20% of the vote in his 2024 re-election. The Chronicle has reached out to Cruz's office.
Cruz was in attendance to push the Protect College Sports Act, a bill he co-authored with Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington. The legislation is scheduled for a vote in the Senate next week.
#longhorns #sports
He did not receive a warm welcome.
Cruz, clad in a burnt orange blazer, was consistently booed by the raucous crowd of Longhorns faithful throughout his nine-minute interview, with fans breaking into chants of "Ted, you suck" and "Get him off."
He did not acknowledge the jeers, which came on a campus that gave the senator less than 20% of the vote in his 2024 re-election. The Chronicle has reached out to Cruz's office.
Cruz was in attendance to push the Protect College Sports Act, a bill he co-authored with Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington. The legislation is scheduled for a vote in the Senate next week.
#longhorns #sports
1 day ago
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It's down to the final two. Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will go head-to-head in the US Open women's ***** le match Saturday.
Sabalenka is no stranger to this stage at Flushing Meadows — with a win this weekend, she could complete a US Open three-peat. The Belarusian will be facing a familiar foe in Elena Rybakina, who she lost the Australian Open ***** le to earlier this year. Can Sabalenka return to glory?
On the other hand, Rybakina is entering brand-new territory. Despite appearing in the US Open main draw seven times, the 27-year-old has never made it past the Round of 16. 2nd-seeded Rybakina has been lethal in this campaign though, defeating former US Open champions Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff on the way to the final.
Who will make history at Arthur Ashe Stadium?
#sabalenka #elena
It's down to the final two. Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will go head-to-head in the US Open women's ***** le match Saturday.
Sabalenka is no stranger to this stage at Flushing Meadows — with a win this weekend, she could complete a US Open three-peat. The Belarusian will be facing a familiar foe in Elena Rybakina, who she lost the Australian Open ***** le to earlier this year. Can Sabalenka return to glory?
On the other hand, Rybakina is entering brand-new territory. Despite appearing in the US Open main draw seven times, the 27-year-old has never made it past the Round of 16. 2nd-seeded Rybakina has been lethal in this campaign though, defeating former US Open champions Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff on the way to the final.
Who will make history at Arthur Ashe Stadium?
#sabalenka #elena
2 days ago
The Mets are making a change in their bullpen ahead of their series in the Bronx, recalling Jack Weisenburger and sending Chris Devenski back to Triple-A Syracuse.
Weisenburger appeared in three games for the Mets in August, tossing four and a third innings, allowing one run on three hits, walking two and striking out four. In 18 games for Syracuse (13 starts), Weisenburger has a 6.68 ERA over 62 innings pitched, with 53 strikeouts to 34 walks and eight home runs allowed.
Devenski split time between the Mets and Pirates organizations this season, and in six appearances for the Mets was more or less fine until his last appearance against the Marlins, where he was responsible for five of the runs in the Mets' wild 15-14 dub on Wednesday. The 35 year old veteran has a 13.50 ERA for the Mets this season, and an 11.74 ERA across both clubs in the majors.
With a little more than a week left in the Triple-A season and Syracuse two and a half games out of a playoff spot, Devenski will have plenty of opportunity for some innings before, potentially, rejoining the Mets if the need arises.
The second half of the Subway Series with the Yankees starts tonight at 7:05pm on PIX11 with Nolan McLean facing off against Carlos Rodón.
#weisenburger #games #innings #season
Weisenburger appeared in three games for the Mets in August, tossing four and a third innings, allowing one run on three hits, walking two and striking out four. In 18 games for Syracuse (13 starts), Weisenburger has a 6.68 ERA over 62 innings pitched, with 53 strikeouts to 34 walks and eight home runs allowed.
Devenski split time between the Mets and Pirates organizations this season, and in six appearances for the Mets was more or less fine until his last appearance against the Marlins, where he was responsible for five of the runs in the Mets' wild 15-14 dub on Wednesday. The 35 year old veteran has a 13.50 ERA for the Mets this season, and an 11.74 ERA across both clubs in the majors.
With a little more than a week left in the Triple-A season and Syracuse two and a half games out of a playoff spot, Devenski will have plenty of opportunity for some innings before, potentially, rejoining the Mets if the need arises.
The second half of the Subway Series with the Yankees starts tonight at 7:05pm on PIX11 with Nolan McLean facing off against Carlos Rodón.
#weisenburger #games #innings #season
2 days ago
Egyptian teenager Hamza Abdelkarim will sign a new contract with Barcelona next week that runs until 2030, the club said on Friday.
The 18-year-old joined Barcelona on loan from Cairo giants Al Ahly in February before making a permanent switch in the summer, having featured at the World Cup.
He became the youngest player to represent Egypt at the World Cup, where he appeared in four of the team's five games.
Abdelkarim impressed in pre-season for Barca with four goals in five matches and made his competitive debut for the Spanish champions as a late substitute in last month's 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.
He is due to sign his contract extension on Tuesday, the club said.
#Barcelona #contract
The 18-year-old joined Barcelona on loan from Cairo giants Al Ahly in February before making a permanent switch in the summer, having featured at the World Cup.
He became the youngest player to represent Egypt at the World Cup, where he appeared in four of the team's five games.
Abdelkarim impressed in pre-season for Barca with four goals in five matches and made his competitive debut for the Spanish champions as a late substitute in last month's 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.
He is due to sign his contract extension on Tuesday, the club said.
#Barcelona #contract
3 days ago
The regular season always brings surprises. Training camp stars don't always become September stars, and preseason momentum can disappear quickly once games begin to count. Still, several Philadelphia Eagles enter Week 1 trending in the right direction.
Veterans are settling into larger roles. Newcomers are earning trust. Young players are building on strong offseason performances. Philadelphia has plenty of reasons to be optimistic. They're preparing for their season opener against the Washington Commanders. Here are a handful of cornerstone pieces looking to build on some spring and summertime momentum.
Neither receiver is likely to challenge DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Dallas Goedert, or Saquon Barkley for featured roles in the offensive attack. Both, however, have done enough to earn attention heading into Week 1.
Cooper flashed relatively early. Brown came on later and put together one of his strongest stretches of the offseason, consistently finding ways to get open while producing whenever opportunities came his way.
The Eagles are confident they have reliable depth behind their top receiving options. Targets may be limited, but both receivers appear capable of making meaningful contributions when their numbers are called.
#philadelphia #season #always #offseason
Veterans are settling into larger roles. Newcomers are earning trust. Young players are building on strong offseason performances. Philadelphia has plenty of reasons to be optimistic. They're preparing for their season opener against the Washington Commanders. Here are a handful of cornerstone pieces looking to build on some spring and summertime momentum.
Neither receiver is likely to challenge DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Dallas Goedert, or Saquon Barkley for featured roles in the offensive attack. Both, however, have done enough to earn attention heading into Week 1.
Cooper flashed relatively early. Brown came on later and put together one of his strongest stretches of the offseason, consistently finding ways to get open while producing whenever opportunities came his way.
The Eagles are confident they have reliable depth behind their top receiving options. Targets may be limited, but both receivers appear capable of making meaningful contributions when their numbers are called.
#philadelphia #season #always #offseason
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LOS ANGELES – When the Cincinnati Reds walked into Dodger Stadium before the opener of their first series there since the playoffs in October, closer Emilio Pagán looked at teammate Jose Trevino to share his flashbacks.
"It's been almost a calendar year, and it feels like we were just here," Pagán told the catcher.
Which is not to say it hasn't seemed like an especially long season for the Reds.
Reds player moves Cincinnati Reds DFA Sam Moll as Graham Ashcraft returns to bullpen
"It's a good reminder of how fast things change in this league," said Pagán, whose Reds opened the series in last place with a record five games underwater despite a recent hot streak that included consecutive series wins against playoff-positioned teams in the Cubs, Padres and Brewers.
#stadium
"It's been almost a calendar year, and it feels like we were just here," Pagán told the catcher.
Which is not to say it hasn't seemed like an especially long season for the Reds.
Reds player moves Cincinnati Reds DFA Sam Moll as Graham Ashcraft returns to bullpen
"It's a good reminder of how fast things change in this league," said Pagán, whose Reds opened the series in last place with a record five games underwater despite a recent hot streak that included consecutive series wins against playoff-positioned teams in the Cubs, Padres and Brewers.
#stadium
8 days ago
Irish Premiership
Bangor 2 - 2 Ballymena United FT
Bangor claimed their first point of the Irish Premiership campaign after coming from two goals down at half-time to draw 2-2 with Ballymena United at Clandeboye Park.
The visitors looked to be in a strong position as goals from Josh Archer and Matthew Clarke gave them a 2-0 advantage at the interval.
But Bangor battled back in the second period with Lewis Francis and Tiarnan Mulvenna finding the net, both as a result of long throws from Reece Neale.
#park #archer
Bangor 2 - 2 Ballymena United FT
Bangor claimed their first point of the Irish Premiership campaign after coming from two goals down at half-time to draw 2-2 with Ballymena United at Clandeboye Park.
The visitors looked to be in a strong position as goals from Josh Archer and Matthew Clarke gave them a 2-0 advantage at the interval.
But Bangor battled back in the second period with Lewis Francis and Tiarnan Mulvenna finding the net, both as a result of long throws from Reece Neale.
#park #archer
9 days ago
With both the NFL and college football seasons about to begin in earnest, it's a great time to check in with the top prospects headed into the 2027 NFL Draft.
This is my first crack at this year's big board, ranked 1-30, including two receivers slotted ahead of the quarterback with a very famous last name.
Smith might not be the first pick, but he could be one of the best non-QB prospects to enter the draft in a few years. With ideal height-weight-speed benchmarks and outstanding feel for the game, Smith is as polished and gifted a receiver as you'll see come out of the college game. It has been a minute since a receiver was this well-regarded prior to turning 21 years old (which Smith does in November). He reminds me of Andre Johnson coming out of Miami. The sky is the limit.
Moore is nearly an elite athlete with great production to match. In 26 college games, he's recorded seven interceptions (one run back for a TD) and 18 passes defended. There are very few lockdown man-to-man corners in college, but the 6-foot-2, 195-pound Moore is one of them. The Irish are willing to glue Moore to opponents' best receivers and let him go to work. He's a willing tackler, but Moore could take another step by improving his consistency there and getting a bit stronger. Other than that, there's little not to like or even love about his game.
This might appear a tad ambitious of a ranking after a semi-frustrating season at Auburn, but most of Coleman's issues were QB-related there. That shouldn't be an issue in Austin. Lining up opposite Ryan Wingo, with Arch Manning throwing Coleman passes, appears to be a dream setup. He's authored some jaw-dropping catches in summer practices and could be in line for a monster season, ******* uming he can refine his route-running and cut down on the concentration drops. At 6-3 and 205 pounds, Coleman has a built-in-a-lab frame. He's an aerial acrobat and looks like a future top-10 pick, with just a shade more consistency.
#moore
This is my first crack at this year's big board, ranked 1-30, including two receivers slotted ahead of the quarterback with a very famous last name.
Smith might not be the first pick, but he could be one of the best non-QB prospects to enter the draft in a few years. With ideal height-weight-speed benchmarks and outstanding feel for the game, Smith is as polished and gifted a receiver as you'll see come out of the college game. It has been a minute since a receiver was this well-regarded prior to turning 21 years old (which Smith does in November). He reminds me of Andre Johnson coming out of Miami. The sky is the limit.
Moore is nearly an elite athlete with great production to match. In 26 college games, he's recorded seven interceptions (one run back for a TD) and 18 passes defended. There are very few lockdown man-to-man corners in college, but the 6-foot-2, 195-pound Moore is one of them. The Irish are willing to glue Moore to opponents' best receivers and let him go to work. He's a willing tackler, but Moore could take another step by improving his consistency there and getting a bit stronger. Other than that, there's little not to like or even love about his game.
This might appear a tad ambitious of a ranking after a semi-frustrating season at Auburn, but most of Coleman's issues were QB-related there. That shouldn't be an issue in Austin. Lining up opposite Ryan Wingo, with Arch Manning throwing Coleman passes, appears to be a dream setup. He's authored some jaw-dropping catches in summer practices and could be in line for a monster season, ******* uming he can refine his route-running and cut down on the concentration drops. At 6-3 and 205 pounds, Coleman has a built-in-a-lab frame. He's an aerial acrobat and looks like a future top-10 pick, with just a shade more consistency.
#moore
10 days ago
Fabio Wardley has leapt to the defence of coach Ben Davison after teammate Moses Itauma failed in his bid to become the second-youngest ever world heavyweight champion on Saturday.
Itauma punched himself out after a dominant eight rounds against Filip Hrgovic at London's O2 Arena, appearing visibly exhausted against the Croatian in the ninth before his corner threw in the towel.
The 21-year-old had admitted pre-fight that he had never gone 12 rounds in sparring, which after the result ignited a torrent of backlash towards his gym as questions were raised about his preparations.
Wardley, who is also trained by Davison, lost his first fight to Daniel Dubois in similar fashion, gassing late on after dominating the early stages, and will now rematch "Dynamite" looking to regain his WBO ***** le on 17 October.
But when speaking about the criticism his trainer has received, Wardley dismissed the noise as "delusional" and said he is ready to prove the gym's worth by delivering greatness.
#fabio #moses
Itauma punched himself out after a dominant eight rounds against Filip Hrgovic at London's O2 Arena, appearing visibly exhausted against the Croatian in the ninth before his corner threw in the towel.
The 21-year-old had admitted pre-fight that he had never gone 12 rounds in sparring, which after the result ignited a torrent of backlash towards his gym as questions were raised about his preparations.
Wardley, who is also trained by Davison, lost his first fight to Daniel Dubois in similar fashion, gassing late on after dominating the early stages, and will now rematch "Dynamite" looking to regain his WBO ***** le on 17 October.
But when speaking about the criticism his trainer has received, Wardley dismissed the noise as "delusional" and said he is ready to prove the gym's worth by delivering greatness.
#fabio #moses
11 days ago
Bring on Monday Night Football.
After setting their 53-man roster and 17-player practice squad, the Denver Broncos are now fully focused on preparing for their Week 1 road showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 14.
Denver swept Kansas City last season, but Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes missed one of those games due to injury, and KC is considered a favorite going into Week 1.
"We know we're playing a really good football team, a divisional opponent, Monday Night Football," Broncos coach Sean Payton said after practice. "It's not like Andy [Reid] and I have to go in and give our teams a pep talk. So you really focus on the process leading up to the game and how you handle the unique week that's ahead with the weekend, and then the bonus practice day Monday, and then the lead in.
"With a Monday night game, I spend more time thinking about the schedule to make sure that we're ramping up to play our best and it doesn't get stale because we're not playing on Sunday, if that makes any sense. But our players will know the significance of the first game, and I think it's the process and the details."
#practice #denver #kansas
After setting their 53-man roster and 17-player practice squad, the Denver Broncos are now fully focused on preparing for their Week 1 road showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 14.
Denver swept Kansas City last season, but Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes missed one of those games due to injury, and KC is considered a favorite going into Week 1.
"We know we're playing a really good football team, a divisional opponent, Monday Night Football," Broncos coach Sean Payton said after practice. "It's not like Andy [Reid] and I have to go in and give our teams a pep talk. So you really focus on the process leading up to the game and how you handle the unique week that's ahead with the weekend, and then the bonus practice day Monday, and then the lead in.
"With a Monday night game, I spend more time thinking about the schedule to make sure that we're ramping up to play our best and it doesn't get stale because we're not playing on Sunday, if that makes any sense. But our players will know the significance of the first game, and I think it's the process and the details."
#practice #denver #kansas
12 days ago
Sep. 1—CHAMPAIGN — Good news for fans of Illinois football.
Especially those who favor offense. Hudson Clement is ready to get back on the field.
When the senior wide receiver talked to the media on Monday at the Smith Center, it was his first time speaking with reporters since the start of training camp.
Clement, who enters his second season with Bret Bielema's program, wore a green no-contact jersey during part of training camp. He reportedly suffered a concussion in drills.
Clement is not on the school's injury list and is expected to play in this week's season opener against UAB with kickoff set for 8 p.m. on Thursday from Gies Memorial Stadium.
#season #illinois #especially #Monday
Especially those who favor offense. Hudson Clement is ready to get back on the field.
When the senior wide receiver talked to the media on Monday at the Smith Center, it was his first time speaking with reporters since the start of training camp.
Clement, who enters his second season with Bret Bielema's program, wore a green no-contact jersey during part of training camp. He reportedly suffered a concussion in drills.
Clement is not on the school's injury list and is expected to play in this week's season opener against UAB with kickoff set for 8 p.m. on Thursday from Gies Memorial Stadium.
#season #illinois #especially #Monday
13 days ago
Looking at the WNBA schedule and wondering why there's a two-week gap in games?
That's because from Monday to Sept. 16 the league is taking a hiatus for the women's basketball FIBA World Cup where a cohort of its best players will be competing with their respective national teams. Players began arriving in Berlin this week with the tournament's group stages set to tip off on Sept. 4.
This break is a standard procedure during any World Cup year, but this season as the pool of international talent has expanded in the WNBA, even more stars will be on the global stage.
The U.S. women's national team will be competing for its fifth consecutive World Cup gold medal with a roster composed of some of the WNBA's biggest stars. Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson and Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum were late scratches from Team USA's roster due to injuries. But a new era of players, including Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever), Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings) and Angel Reese (Atlanta Dream), will make their debuts with other young stars like Aliyah Boston (Fever) and Rhyne Howard (Dream). Washington Mystics teammates Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will be making their debuts as well, replacing Wilson and Plum. Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx) and Jackie Young (Aces) will also be starring alongside veterans Chelsea Gray (Aces), Kahleah Copper (Mercury) and Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty).
The U.S., who will be led by Duke coach Kara Lawson, tip off the group stage against China, which it holds an all-time 8-0 record against. Team USA will continue the group stages with a Sept. 6 game against Italy, which it is 1-1 against in World Cup play, and on Sept. 7 against Czechia, which it has a 2-0 edge against, before the quarterfinals begin on Sept. 8.
#mercury
That's because from Monday to Sept. 16 the league is taking a hiatus for the women's basketball FIBA World Cup where a cohort of its best players will be competing with their respective national teams. Players began arriving in Berlin this week with the tournament's group stages set to tip off on Sept. 4.
This break is a standard procedure during any World Cup year, but this season as the pool of international talent has expanded in the WNBA, even more stars will be on the global stage.
The U.S. women's national team will be competing for its fifth consecutive World Cup gold medal with a roster composed of some of the WNBA's biggest stars. Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson and Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum were late scratches from Team USA's roster due to injuries. But a new era of players, including Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever), Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings) and Angel Reese (Atlanta Dream), will make their debuts with other young stars like Aliyah Boston (Fever) and Rhyne Howard (Dream). Washington Mystics teammates Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will be making their debuts as well, replacing Wilson and Plum. Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx) and Jackie Young (Aces) will also be starring alongside veterans Chelsea Gray (Aces), Kahleah Copper (Mercury) and Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty).
The U.S., who will be led by Duke coach Kara Lawson, tip off the group stage against China, which it holds an all-time 8-0 record against. Team USA will continue the group stages with a Sept. 6 game against Italy, which it is 1-1 against in World Cup play, and on Sept. 7 against Czechia, which it has a 2-0 edge against, before the quarterfinals begin on Sept. 8.
#mercury
13 days ago
When the Arizona Cardinals announced their 53-man roster on Sunday, Aug. 30, it laid bare the cracks in this team's foundation. At multiple key spots, the Cardinals are short on both impact starters and reliable depth pieces.
That much, though, was already known. What's new is the 34 players whom the Cardinals cut, along with two minor trades and four injury designations. Each move played a part in carving the group of 53 players that will face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1 on Sept. 13 — although waiver claims could tweak the picture this week.
For now, here are five key takeaways from the roster release.
The biggest news of the day came when the Cardinals placed veteran running back James Conner on injured reserve, ruling him out of the first four games. That much, though, has little to do with Jeremiyah Love. Conner didn't participate in 11-on-11 drills for all of camp, and hadn't practiced at all over the past week. His progression has simply taken longer than expected.
The notable part, for Love, is that the Cardinals opted to keep just three running backs in Conner's absence, as they traded away Corey Kiner and released Evan Hull.
#though
That much, though, was already known. What's new is the 34 players whom the Cardinals cut, along with two minor trades and four injury designations. Each move played a part in carving the group of 53 players that will face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1 on Sept. 13 — although waiver claims could tweak the picture this week.
For now, here are five key takeaways from the roster release.
The biggest news of the day came when the Cardinals placed veteran running back James Conner on injured reserve, ruling him out of the first four games. That much, though, has little to do with Jeremiyah Love. Conner didn't participate in 11-on-11 drills for all of camp, and hadn't practiced at all over the past week. His progression has simply taken longer than expected.
The notable part, for Love, is that the Cardinals opted to keep just three running backs in Conner's absence, as they traded away Corey Kiner and released Evan Hull.
#though
14 days ago
Leeds United return to Elland Road on Sunday for their first home game of the 2026/27 season, with Brentford the visitors for a 2pm kick-off.
Daniel Farke's side have made a perfect start to the campaign, recording back-to-back victories over Nottingham Forest. Anton Stach secured a 1-0 Premier League win at the City Ground before goals from Dan James and James Justin sealed a 2-0 triumph in the League Cup.
Brentford have also started impressively under Keith Andrews, opening their league campaign with a 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur before beating Birmingham City 6-1 in the League Cup.
Here is everything supporters need to know about how to follow the action from Elland Road.
Coverage starts from 1:30pm with the official pre-match show, live on LUTV and across the club's digital platforms.
#brentford
Daniel Farke's side have made a perfect start to the campaign, recording back-to-back victories over Nottingham Forest. Anton Stach secured a 1-0 Premier League win at the City Ground before goals from Dan James and James Justin sealed a 2-0 triumph in the League Cup.
Brentford have also started impressively under Keith Andrews, opening their league campaign with a 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur before beating Birmingham City 6-1 in the League Cup.
Here is everything supporters need to know about how to follow the action from Elland Road.
Coverage starts from 1:30pm with the official pre-match show, live on LUTV and across the club's digital platforms.
#brentford
15 days ago
Today's sports front pages, August 29, are packed with major talking points: Kylian Mbappé is in the Madrid spotlight after his brilliant start, Barça are looking for tactical solutions after the "Flick Spirit," and Julián Álvarez's situation continues to make headlines ahead of the big Sevilla-Atlético clash.
The newspaper AS devotes its front page to Kylian Mbappé under the headline "MBAPPÉ EYES THE BALLON D'OR", highlighting the French forward's ambitions to win the individual award after his hat-trick against Real Sociedad and his performances for Real Madrid.
The big surprise of the transfer market comes from MARCA with its headline "THE SUMMER'S BLOCKBUSTER", announcing the presentation of Álvaro Morata by CD Leganés.
In the Catalan press, MUNDO DEPORTIVO praises the "FLICK SPIRIT", hailing the dynamism and collective pressing of the Blaugrana side despite not having an out-and-out No. 9.
For its part, SPORT goes a step further and states that "RAPHINHA WILL BE THE '9'" as the main alternative in the German coach's system.
#madrid
The newspaper AS devotes its front page to Kylian Mbappé under the headline "MBAPPÉ EYES THE BALLON D'OR", highlighting the French forward's ambitions to win the individual award after his hat-trick against Real Sociedad and his performances for Real Madrid.
The big surprise of the transfer market comes from MARCA with its headline "THE SUMMER'S BLOCKBUSTER", announcing the presentation of Álvaro Morata by CD Leganés.
In the Catalan press, MUNDO DEPORTIVO praises the "FLICK SPIRIT", hailing the dynamism and collective pressing of the Blaugrana side despite not having an out-and-out No. 9.
For its part, SPORT goes a step further and states that "RAPHINHA WILL BE THE '9'" as the main alternative in the German coach's system.
#madrid
16 days ago
Your lasting memory of him is likely watching from a television angle behind his back and seeing his smooth pitching motion produce a fastball that ESPN registered at 82 mph.
Lin Chin-Tse was the pitching and hitting hero for Chinese Taipei during the 2025 Little League World Series. His country would go 5-0 in the tournament, wiping out a team from Las Vegas in the championship game.
One year later, at 13 and about 5-9 and 160 pounds (and with size 13 shoes), he says he has delivered a pitch as hard as 87.
"He wants to go at least 100," says his interpreter, Kenny Yen.
#pitching
Lin Chin-Tse was the pitching and hitting hero for Chinese Taipei during the 2025 Little League World Series. His country would go 5-0 in the tournament, wiping out a team from Las Vegas in the championship game.
One year later, at 13 and about 5-9 and 160 pounds (and with size 13 shoes), he says he has delivered a pitch as hard as 87.
"He wants to go at least 100," says his interpreter, Kenny Yen.
#pitching
17 days ago
(KTAL/KMSS) — With one preseason game remaining, Marshall native Tahj Washington has a new home.
The Philadelphia Eagles waived WR Brandon Hayes and signed Washington. Washington was waived by the Dolphins earlier in the week.
Marshall alum Savion Williams drafted by Green Bay Packers
A seventh-round draft pick by Miami in 2024, Washington missed his rookie season due to a torn ACL. He returned to action in the 2025 season, recording three catches on five targets for 37 yards in his six regular-season games.
The move to Philadelphia puts Washington in a receiver's room with DeVonta Smith, Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore, Darius Cooper, Britain Covey, Quez Watkins, Danny Gray, Samori Toure, and Erik Ezukanma.
#philadelphia #waived #kmss
The Philadelphia Eagles waived WR Brandon Hayes and signed Washington. Washington was waived by the Dolphins earlier in the week.
Marshall alum Savion Williams drafted by Green Bay Packers
A seventh-round draft pick by Miami in 2024, Washington missed his rookie season due to a torn ACL. He returned to action in the 2025 season, recording three catches on five targets for 37 yards in his six regular-season games.
The move to Philadelphia puts Washington in a receiver's room with DeVonta Smith, Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore, Darius Cooper, Britain Covey, Quez Watkins, Danny Gray, Samori Toure, and Erik Ezukanma.
#philadelphia #waived #kmss
18 days ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers face a difficult decision with Will Howard as they prepare to finalize their quarterback room for the 2026 season.
The sixth-round pick has shown flashes during the preseason, but his inconsistent performances have complicated his chances of becoming Aaron Rodgers' backup. Former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch believes Pittsburgh could lose Howard if it tries to place him on the practice squad.
Oct 26, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard warms up for a game against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Howard entered training camp competing with Mason Rudolph and Drew Allar for a place behind Rodgers. Rudolph brings valuable NFL experience, while Allar has also impressed enough to strengthen his roster.
Howard, meanwhile, struggled against the New York Jets. He threw two interceptions during Pittsburgh's 17-0 preseason loss, failing to create the separation he needed in the backup competition. That performance did not help his immediate case. However, Batch believes the Steelers must consider more than Howard's latest outing when deciding his future. NFL news platform Steelers Depot reports Charlie Batch's comments on the situation.
#steelers #pittsburgh #charlie #allar
The sixth-round pick has shown flashes during the preseason, but his inconsistent performances have complicated his chances of becoming Aaron Rodgers' backup. Former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch believes Pittsburgh could lose Howard if it tries to place him on the practice squad.
Oct 26, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard warms up for a game against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Howard entered training camp competing with Mason Rudolph and Drew Allar for a place behind Rodgers. Rudolph brings valuable NFL experience, while Allar has also impressed enough to strengthen his roster.
Howard, meanwhile, struggled against the New York Jets. He threw two interceptions during Pittsburgh's 17-0 preseason loss, failing to create the separation he needed in the backup competition. That performance did not help his immediate case. However, Batch believes the Steelers must consider more than Howard's latest outing when deciding his future. NFL news platform Steelers Depot reports Charlie Batch's comments on the situation.
#steelers #pittsburgh #charlie #allar
19 days ago
Fall camp is over, and the 2026 season is just over a week away from kicking off for the Oklahoma Sooners. OU has one of the more talented rosters in college football. They'll have an offense that should be significantly improved and a defense ready to replicate its 2025 performance.
But like most programs across the country, the Sooners leave fall camp with a few remaining questions. It's not that there isn't talent available at certain spots; it's only a matter of clarity. We don't know the direction the coaching staff will go in the first couple of weeks of the season.
So as we get ready for 2026, here are a few lingering questions remaining from fall camp.
Starting center Jake Maikkula is out in the short term, which means the Sooners need to find their center for the UTEP game and maybe for the Michigan game. While Caleb Nitta was brought in to be the backup, the Sooners may be better off rolling with true freshman Noah Best. Best has received rave reviews this summer.
He spent time playing center in spring ball and has worked mostly at right guard in fall camp with Ryan Fodje flipping to left tackle to fill in for Michael Fasusi. Best's work with the first team offense is important because it has gotten him more physically prepared for the defensive fronts Oklahoma will see in Week 2 vs. Michigan and during SEC play. But will the Sooners feel more comfortable with the talent and upside of Best or a more veteran option like Nitta?
#Sooners #best #center #nitta
But like most programs across the country, the Sooners leave fall camp with a few remaining questions. It's not that there isn't talent available at certain spots; it's only a matter of clarity. We don't know the direction the coaching staff will go in the first couple of weeks of the season.
So as we get ready for 2026, here are a few lingering questions remaining from fall camp.
Starting center Jake Maikkula is out in the short term, which means the Sooners need to find their center for the UTEP game and maybe for the Michigan game. While Caleb Nitta was brought in to be the backup, the Sooners may be better off rolling with true freshman Noah Best. Best has received rave reviews this summer.
He spent time playing center in spring ball and has worked mostly at right guard in fall camp with Ryan Fodje flipping to left tackle to fill in for Michael Fasusi. Best's work with the first team offense is important because it has gotten him more physically prepared for the defensive fronts Oklahoma will see in Week 2 vs. Michigan and during SEC play. But will the Sooners feel more comfortable with the talent and upside of Best or a more veteran option like Nitta?
#Sooners #best #center #nitta
19 days ago
The landscape of college sports has changed dramatically in the past few years with athletes able to get paid and enter the transfer portal at will. Schools seem to turn over the roster every year as players jump around for more money or more playing time or both.
Sometimes it's hard for fans to keep up with comings and goings and who's getting what. Many lament the current state of affairs and critics of the evolving system long for the days when a scholarship and meal plan were enough to keep a player at a university for four years.
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll asked Utahns what concerns, if any, they have about college sports today. It presented several choices.
The survey found 20% concerned about athletes being paid through NIL and revenue sharing; 17% about the rising cost to attend games; 14% about athletes transferring too frequently and 5% about conference realignment. Another 11% said they didn't know.
Utah Utes football scholarship players Levani Damuni, from left, Tevita Fotu and Solatoa Moea'i celebrate receiving a Dodge truck from the Crimson Collective during an NIL announcement at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
#paid
Sometimes it's hard for fans to keep up with comings and goings and who's getting what. Many lament the current state of affairs and critics of the evolving system long for the days when a scholarship and meal plan were enough to keep a player at a university for four years.
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll asked Utahns what concerns, if any, they have about college sports today. It presented several choices.
The survey found 20% concerned about athletes being paid through NIL and revenue sharing; 17% about the rising cost to attend games; 14% about athletes transferring too frequently and 5% about conference realignment. Another 11% said they didn't know.
Utah Utes football scholarship players Levani Damuni, from left, Tevita Fotu and Solatoa Moea'i celebrate receiving a Dodge truck from the Crimson Collective during an NIL announcement at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
#paid
20 days ago
Liam Lawson's third race at Red Bull was exactly what Red Bull would have wanted from Liam Lawson. Solid qualifying, right behind Max Verstappen. No big mistakes and strong pace in the race. Points. He finally proved he deserved to be in that seat...
It's just that his third race at Red Bull wasn't Suzuka in April 2025, but Zandvoort some 17 months later.
So, how should we interpret Lawson's weekend? And what does it actually prove?
That Lawson is a capable grand prix driver? No, not that. That's too obvious anyway. One or two races can't change that perception. Everything he's done during his career is enough.
It doesn't prove he's destined to win the world championship either. One weekend is one weekend, after all. You'd need a much broader sample.
#bull #Third #solid #points
It's just that his third race at Red Bull wasn't Suzuka in April 2025, but Zandvoort some 17 months later.
So, how should we interpret Lawson's weekend? And what does it actually prove?
That Lawson is a capable grand prix driver? No, not that. That's too obvious anyway. One or two races can't change that perception. Everything he's done during his career is enough.
It doesn't prove he's destined to win the world championship either. One weekend is one weekend, after all. You'd need a much broader sample.
#bull #Third #solid #points
21 days ago
Hamtramck — Earning three points with a 1-0 victory over the first place Tampa Bay Rowdies on Saturday night, Aug. 22, was the perfect way for Detroit City FC to celebrate its Motor City Night.
Detroit native and Indy NXT driver Nolan Allaer was the honorary captain of DCFC for the night's theme, and Le Rouge's record when scoring the first goal improved to 9-1-0.
"It's a massive win — we've spoken about it, we've dreamt about it, and then we've done it," DCFC head coach Danny Dichio said. "We saw some really good football tonight against a very good team in Tampa — we haven't scored in two games at home, so it was important getting that goal as well."
Before the game started, the crowd added to the competitive atmosphere chanting "Come and get it," and followed that with their infamous smoke bombs.
The bombs were reactivated at the 36th minute after DCFC forward Alasanne Ates Diouf scored the first goal of the match with defender Aedan Stanley ***** isting to put it ahead before halftime.
#first #tampa #detroit #city
Detroit native and Indy NXT driver Nolan Allaer was the honorary captain of DCFC for the night's theme, and Le Rouge's record when scoring the first goal improved to 9-1-0.
"It's a massive win — we've spoken about it, we've dreamt about it, and then we've done it," DCFC head coach Danny Dichio said. "We saw some really good football tonight against a very good team in Tampa — we haven't scored in two games at home, so it was important getting that goal as well."
Before the game started, the crowd added to the competitive atmosphere chanting "Come and get it," and followed that with their infamous smoke bombs.
The bombs were reactivated at the 36th minute after DCFC forward Alasanne Ates Diouf scored the first goal of the match with defender Aedan Stanley ***** isting to put it ahead before halftime.
#first #tampa #detroit #city
22 days ago
The West Jersey Football League Liberty Division has taken a big step up in competition from a year ago. Only two teams, ******* berland and St. Joseph Hammonton, remain from last year. Every two years, the divisions undergo change in the WJFL, and this is the first year of the new cycle.
Lower Cape May won the division last year, but the Tigers are now competing in the WJFL Memorial Division.
This seems to be a division in which virtually any team could make the case for contending.
Timber Creek (2-8, 1-3) moves over from the Classic Division after playing one of the toughest schedules in South Jersey. In one three-game stretch, Timber Creek played three eventual state champions – Camden in Group 2, Cedar Creek (Group 3) and Washington Township (Group 5). In addition, the Chargers also faced South Jersey Group 5 finalist Kingsway. While there will be plenty of competition on this year's schedule, nothing is as brutal as the one the Chargers faced last season. With eight starters back on offense and seven on defense, coach Brian Wright's Chargers should contend in the Liberty Division,
St. Joseph Academy (7-2, 4-1) might be undergoing the biggest change of any team in South Jersey. First off, after two years off as a head coach, Sal Marchese Jr. takes over the program. Marchese was both a standout player and coach at Delsea. He was the head coach for 31 seasons at his alma mater. During that time, Delsea won 249 games, 11 sectional ******* les and a state Group 3 crown in his final game as a coach in 2023. Last year he served as an ******* istant coach at Williamstown.
#jersey #year #liberty
Lower Cape May won the division last year, but the Tigers are now competing in the WJFL Memorial Division.
This seems to be a division in which virtually any team could make the case for contending.
Timber Creek (2-8, 1-3) moves over from the Classic Division after playing one of the toughest schedules in South Jersey. In one three-game stretch, Timber Creek played three eventual state champions – Camden in Group 2, Cedar Creek (Group 3) and Washington Township (Group 5). In addition, the Chargers also faced South Jersey Group 5 finalist Kingsway. While there will be plenty of competition on this year's schedule, nothing is as brutal as the one the Chargers faced last season. With eight starters back on offense and seven on defense, coach Brian Wright's Chargers should contend in the Liberty Division,
St. Joseph Academy (7-2, 4-1) might be undergoing the biggest change of any team in South Jersey. First off, after two years off as a head coach, Sal Marchese Jr. takes over the program. Marchese was both a standout player and coach at Delsea. He was the head coach for 31 seasons at his alma mater. During that time, Delsea won 249 games, 11 sectional ******* les and a state Group 3 crown in his final game as a coach in 2023. Last year he served as an ******* istant coach at Williamstown.
#jersey #year #liberty
23 days ago
One of the greatest shooters of all time seemingly won't be available for long.
The Dallas Mavericks and guard Klay Thompson agreed to a buyout Friday, Aug. 21 for the final year of his contract, worth $17.5 million. And though Thompson still has to go through the waivers process, he's expected to sign with the Miami Heat, if not claimed, according to ESPN.
Thompson, 36, is a five-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion known for his precision and accuracy as a perimeter shooter. With Miami, he brings much-needed shooting to a roster that underwent an overhaul after the June acquisition of star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
While the Heat are set to roll out a stout defensive team, perimeter shooting had been one of the clear weaknesses, and Thompson fills that need. Given that Antetokounmpo is a player who commands enormous defensive attention, a shooter like Thompson should presumably have ample ******* e to operate if opposing teams send double-teams and extra pressure toward Antetokounmpo.
#heat #shooting
The Dallas Mavericks and guard Klay Thompson agreed to a buyout Friday, Aug. 21 for the final year of his contract, worth $17.5 million. And though Thompson still has to go through the waivers process, he's expected to sign with the Miami Heat, if not claimed, according to ESPN.
Thompson, 36, is a five-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion known for his precision and accuracy as a perimeter shooter. With Miami, he brings much-needed shooting to a roster that underwent an overhaul after the June acquisition of star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
While the Heat are set to roll out a stout defensive team, perimeter shooting had been one of the clear weaknesses, and Thompson fills that need. Given that Antetokounmpo is a player who commands enormous defensive attention, a shooter like Thompson should presumably have ample ******* e to operate if opposing teams send double-teams and extra pressure toward Antetokounmpo.
#heat #shooting
23 days ago
Kayla McBride was mid-answer when a familiar voice cut through the room, and it belonged to her teammate, Olivia Miles, who wasn't even supposed to be sitting there.
Minnesota had just closed out a 77-66 win over Golden State on Wednesday, and reporters gathered around McBride to ask about her late-game "night night" celebration, Steph Curry's signature gesture, delivered inside Curry's own building at Chase Center. Before McBride could finish, rookie Miles slid into the front row and posed her own question like she belonged on the other side of the microphone.
"Mac, what made you do the 'night-night' celebration after that last three?" Miles asked.
McBride laughed her off first.
"If you were here for the entire thing, I would have already said that," she said, before actually answering. "Steph Curry is my favorite player. You know, obviously in this house, I've been to Oracle, I've watched the Warriors over the years. And, you know, it's just a competitive moment, taking advantage of it. I thought it was a moment that really broke the game. Two minutes left, I think it put us up 11."
#belonged #know
Minnesota had just closed out a 77-66 win over Golden State on Wednesday, and reporters gathered around McBride to ask about her late-game "night night" celebration, Steph Curry's signature gesture, delivered inside Curry's own building at Chase Center. Before McBride could finish, rookie Miles slid into the front row and posed her own question like she belonged on the other side of the microphone.
"Mac, what made you do the 'night-night' celebration after that last three?" Miles asked.
McBride laughed her off first.
"If you were here for the entire thing, I would have already said that," she said, before actually answering. "Steph Curry is my favorite player. You know, obviously in this house, I've been to Oracle, I've watched the Warriors over the years. And, you know, it's just a competitive moment, taking advantage of it. I thought it was a moment that really broke the game. Two minutes left, I think it put us up 11."
#belonged #know
24 days ago
Luis Arraez says it's a 'blessing' to play in front of Phillies fans originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired Luis Arraez at the 2026 MLB trade deadline from the San Francisco Giants, and he's been a great addition to the ballclub.
He had a little bit of a rough patch, but has overall been playing great. In the Phillies' 4-1 win over his former team, the Miami Marlins, he hit a two-run homer, his second as a Phillie.
After the game, Arraez told reporters, including Colin Newby of 975 The Fanatic, that it's a "blessing" to play in front of Phillies fans, calling them a "beautiful crowd" amid some heartfelt appreciation for the fans.
"A blessing, especially to play for the beautiful crowd," Arraez said. "(They) support me a lot, and I want to say thanks to them. I just want to go again and play like a kid, have fun, and win some games."
#Phillies #blessing #fans
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired Luis Arraez at the 2026 MLB trade deadline from the San Francisco Giants, and he's been a great addition to the ballclub.
He had a little bit of a rough patch, but has overall been playing great. In the Phillies' 4-1 win over his former team, the Miami Marlins, he hit a two-run homer, his second as a Phillie.
After the game, Arraez told reporters, including Colin Newby of 975 The Fanatic, that it's a "blessing" to play in front of Phillies fans, calling them a "beautiful crowd" amid some heartfelt appreciation for the fans.
"A blessing, especially to play for the beautiful crowd," Arraez said. "(They) support me a lot, and I want to say thanks to them. I just want to go again and play like a kid, have fun, and win some games."
#Phillies #blessing #fans
26 days ago
The Los Angeles Dodgers will place struggling closer Edwin Diaz on the injured list and promote Triple-A right-hander Emmet Sheehan, according to separate reports Tuesday.
In 95.1 innings across 20 starts for the Dodgers this season, Sheehan had a 5.29 ERA. He allowed five runs on six hits over 2.2 innings against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 2. He was optioned the next day.
Ostensibly he will give the Dodgers some length out of the bullpen for the middle game of their three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
MORE: Dodgers send message immediately after Tommy John's death
Diaz was one of the best closers in MLB before he signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers in December 2025. He's posted an 11.85 ERA and blown four saves this season.
#sheehan
In 95.1 innings across 20 starts for the Dodgers this season, Sheehan had a 5.29 ERA. He allowed five runs on six hits over 2.2 innings against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 2. He was optioned the next day.
Ostensibly he will give the Dodgers some length out of the bullpen for the middle game of their three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
MORE: Dodgers send message immediately after Tommy John's death
Diaz was one of the best closers in MLB before he signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers in December 2025. He's posted an 11.85 ERA and blown four saves this season.
#sheehan
26 days ago
What began as light summertime reading is now among the things Bruce Feldman is best known for.
The longtime college football writer's annual Freaks List is something most sports fans look forward to. Since 2005, he has highlighted premier athletes. It's not necessarily the best pro prospects, though many do make the list; rather, it's the freakiest. Players come from all levels, not just FBS schools. He gets input from coaches, trainers, sports information directors, NFL scouts, among others.
We recently caught up with Feldman, the national college football insider for The Athletic, to discuss his Freaks List and other topics.
Note: This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
What prompted you to start the college football Freaks List?
#list #Football #players
The longtime college football writer's annual Freaks List is something most sports fans look forward to. Since 2005, he has highlighted premier athletes. It's not necessarily the best pro prospects, though many do make the list; rather, it's the freakiest. Players come from all levels, not just FBS schools. He gets input from coaches, trainers, sports information directors, NFL scouts, among others.
We recently caught up with Feldman, the national college football insider for The Athletic, to discuss his Freaks List and other topics.
Note: This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
What prompted you to start the college football Freaks List?
#list #Football #players
27 days ago
Kyle Walker accused Pep Guardiola of picking on him and blaming him for everything in a dressing-room row as their relationship as Manchester City captain and manager broke down.
And Guardiola told Walker he did not understand and to accept more responsibility as skipper of the side during City's awful autumn of 2024.
City's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in December 2024 came during a spell of nine losses in 12 games, the worst run of Guardiola's career.
And he turned on right-back Walker in an argument after the match, saying: "You don't understand, Kyle."
Walker replied: "Pep, you keep saying my name, every meeting in every f***ing thing. Every f***ing meeting it's my name."
#every
And Guardiola told Walker he did not understand and to accept more responsibility as skipper of the side during City's awful autumn of 2024.
City's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in December 2024 came during a spell of nine losses in 12 games, the worst run of Guardiola's career.
And he turned on right-back Walker in an argument after the match, saying: "You don't understand, Kyle."
Walker replied: "Pep, you keep saying my name, every meeting in every f***ing thing. Every f***ing meeting it's my name."
#every
