17 days ago
Mike LaFleur is now 2-0 at SoFi Stadium in the 2026 season, his first leading the Arizona Cardinals.
The 18-16 victory of the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday didn't come by easy, but LaFleur got the best of Sean McVay by the time the clock hit zero.
Read more on what the Cardinals' head coach had to say in regards to the end of the game below.
The Cardinals were in control of the game for a large portion of the day.
However, the Rams' offense found life on their final drive. Quarterback Matthew Stafford was comfortable for the first time during the game. Wide receiver Puka Nacua found much of his production on the day here as well.
#lafleur #Rams #sofi
The 18-16 victory of the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday didn't come by easy, but LaFleur got the best of Sean McVay by the time the clock hit zero.
Read more on what the Cardinals' head coach had to say in regards to the end of the game below.
The Cardinals were in control of the game for a large portion of the day.
However, the Rams' offense found life on their final drive. Quarterback Matthew Stafford was comfortable for the first time during the game. Wide receiver Puka Nacua found much of his production on the day here as well.
#lafleur #Rams #sofi
2 months ago
The way I'd frame the Philadelphia Eagles' Week 1 win over the Washington Commanders? I'd say it's a performance to build on.
The offense as a collective clearly needs to be better. They only managed 10 first downs on Sunday … the fewest of any team in the league so far.
Maybe Sean Mannion's group can get it going against the Tennessee ****** ans? The Eagles are entering Week 2 as seven-point road favorites, according to FanDuel.
This after the ****** ans, now coached by Robert Saleh, lost to the New York Jets by a final score of 23 to 10. Geno Smith completed 19 of 24 attempts for 215 yards and a 104 passer rating. The Jets' top two running backs combined for 142 rushing yards and one touchdown on 32 carries (4.4 average).
Until we actually see the Eagles prove they can block better, it might be hard to fully believe it. But you have to feel good about Jalen Hurts' ability to make plays for this team after watching what he did against the Commanders. You also have to like Vic Fangio's chances of being able to stifle the ****** ans' offense, which managed a mere 195 yards yesterday. That's 123 fewer yards than the Eagles managed to muster in Week 1.
#Eagles #team
The offense as a collective clearly needs to be better. They only managed 10 first downs on Sunday … the fewest of any team in the league so far.
Maybe Sean Mannion's group can get it going against the Tennessee ****** ans? The Eagles are entering Week 2 as seven-point road favorites, according to FanDuel.
This after the ****** ans, now coached by Robert Saleh, lost to the New York Jets by a final score of 23 to 10. Geno Smith completed 19 of 24 attempts for 215 yards and a 104 passer rating. The Jets' top two running backs combined for 142 rushing yards and one touchdown on 32 carries (4.4 average).
Until we actually see the Eagles prove they can block better, it might be hard to fully believe it. But you have to feel good about Jalen Hurts' ability to make plays for this team after watching what he did against the Commanders. You also have to like Vic Fangio's chances of being able to stifle the ****** ans' offense, which managed a mere 195 yards yesterday. That's 123 fewer yards than the Eagles managed to muster in Week 1.
#Eagles #team
2 months ago
The early-game jitters we expected a week ago showed up on the road against Temple. Two early miscues, a missed field goal and a dropped touchdown pass by Chase Sowell, had Penn State wasted two red zone drives to start the game, leading to a closer-than-anticipated 10-3 first half.
They did settle down in the second half…
Penn State looked slightly better on the ground in the first half of this one, but it's still not the smooth operation we're accustomed to as Penn State fans. On the Eagles field, James Peoples did his best Saquon Barkley impersonation by hurdling a dude for a first down run.
Again.
#penn #field
They did settle down in the second half…
Penn State looked slightly better on the ground in the first half of this one, but it's still not the smooth operation we're accustomed to as Penn State fans. On the Eagles field, James Peoples did his best Saquon Barkley impersonation by hurdling a dude for a first down run.
Again.
#penn #field
2 months ago
Both the Steelers and the Falcons have new coaching staffs heading into Week 1. It's safe to say both franchises will be looking to start their new era off on the right foot with a victory. I spoke with Kevin Knight of The Falcoholic to learn a bit about what's new with the Atlanta Falcons.
Kevin Knight: Well, now even Tua Tagovailoa is out of the lineup thanks to an oblique injury suffered during individual drills on Thursday. That means Cooper Rush at the helm (who, in truth, may not be any worse than Tua based on the aforementioned preseason). What you're going to see is a lot of quick game, and as much Bijan Robinson as the team can muster. If Atlanta can run the ball well and get Bijan going, they can score points. So that'll be the plan, with the passing game largely taking a complementary role until Michael Penix Jr. returns.
Kevin Knight: This is a good defense that will have to find ways to manufacture pass rush. Thankfully, Jeff Ulbrich is an evil genius with his blitz packages, and he's got a lot of interesting looks planned. Expect to see a lot of linebacker and slot blitzes to supplement their weaker edge rusher room, along with a lot of emphasis on interior pass rush. Atlanta has a really nice interior duo with Brandon Dorlus (who was leading all interior defensive linemen in the NFC with 8.5 sacks last season before injury) and trade acquisition Gervon Dexter Sr. They're hoping the interior can offset some of their weaknesses outside.
Kevin Knight: I like Kevin Stefanski and think it pretty much takes a miracle worker to extract any amount of success from the Cleveland Browns organization. It does seem like there's a coherent, forward-thinking plan in place for this Falcons team for the first time in years. I don't necessarily expect a lot of success in 2026 based on the moves made to this point and the way the team is structured, but I do expect Atlanta to be one of the most aggressive teams in free agency and the draft in 2027.
Kevin Knight: As I mentioned before, Brandon Dorlus is a borderline-elite interior pass rusher who may also get some run on the edge. Linebacker Divine Deablo was the biggest surprise in last year's free agent class and completely transformed the defense when he was on the field. Second-year safety Xavier Watts was a DROY candidate in 2025 and forms a dynamic duo with veteran Jessie Bates III. Atlanta will be starting two rookies on defense: Avieon Terrell (brother of A.J. Terrell) in the slot, and Kendal Daniels at linebacker. Both impressed in training camp, with Daniels being a particularly pleasant surprise given his Day 3 selection.
#expect
Kevin Knight: Well, now even Tua Tagovailoa is out of the lineup thanks to an oblique injury suffered during individual drills on Thursday. That means Cooper Rush at the helm (who, in truth, may not be any worse than Tua based on the aforementioned preseason). What you're going to see is a lot of quick game, and as much Bijan Robinson as the team can muster. If Atlanta can run the ball well and get Bijan going, they can score points. So that'll be the plan, with the passing game largely taking a complementary role until Michael Penix Jr. returns.
Kevin Knight: This is a good defense that will have to find ways to manufacture pass rush. Thankfully, Jeff Ulbrich is an evil genius with his blitz packages, and he's got a lot of interesting looks planned. Expect to see a lot of linebacker and slot blitzes to supplement their weaker edge rusher room, along with a lot of emphasis on interior pass rush. Atlanta has a really nice interior duo with Brandon Dorlus (who was leading all interior defensive linemen in the NFC with 8.5 sacks last season before injury) and trade acquisition Gervon Dexter Sr. They're hoping the interior can offset some of their weaknesses outside.
Kevin Knight: I like Kevin Stefanski and think it pretty much takes a miracle worker to extract any amount of success from the Cleveland Browns organization. It does seem like there's a coherent, forward-thinking plan in place for this Falcons team for the first time in years. I don't necessarily expect a lot of success in 2026 based on the moves made to this point and the way the team is structured, but I do expect Atlanta to be one of the most aggressive teams in free agency and the draft in 2027.
Kevin Knight: As I mentioned before, Brandon Dorlus is a borderline-elite interior pass rusher who may also get some run on the edge. Linebacker Divine Deablo was the biggest surprise in last year's free agent class and completely transformed the defense when he was on the field. Second-year safety Xavier Watts was a DROY candidate in 2025 and forms a dynamic duo with veteran Jessie Bates III. Atlanta will be starting two rookies on defense: Avieon Terrell (brother of A.J. Terrell) in the slot, and Kendal Daniels at linebacker. Both impressed in training camp, with Daniels being a particularly pleasant surprise given his Day 3 selection.
#expect
2 months ago
Unai Emery will make late decisions on Matty Cash and Johan Manzambi ahead of Aston Villa's clash with Nottingham Forest.
Cash missed Villa's Champions League win over Club Brugge with what Emery described as a "small injury".
"It is difficult, but we will train now in the afternoon, and we will check him in case he is getting better," Emery said when asked about Cash.
"It is a small injury, and he needed a few days [resting], and today we will test him."
Manzambi, meanwhile, is closing in on his Villa debut after returning to training with the squad this week.
#cash #injury #matty
Cash missed Villa's Champions League win over Club Brugge with what Emery described as a "small injury".
"It is difficult, but we will train now in the afternoon, and we will check him in case he is getting better," Emery said when asked about Cash.
"It is a small injury, and he needed a few days [resting], and today we will test him."
Manzambi, meanwhile, is closing in on his Villa debut after returning to training with the squad this week.
#cash #injury #matty
2 months ago
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers have announced their promotional schedule for the 2026-27 season, featuring player bobbleheads, championship memorabilia and celebrations honoring some of the franchise's most recognizable figures.
The giveaways begin Nov. 1, when fans in attendance will receive a Luka Dončić bobblehead. The promotion will celebrate Dončić winning the 2025-26 NBA scoring ***** le.
Austin Reaves will receive his own bobblehead night Dec. 27, two days after the Lakers host LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers in a Christmas Day matchup at Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers will also introduce the League of Stars program. The new season-long initiative will recognize former players and coaches who contributed to the franchise's history.
Norm Nixon will be the first honoree Dec. 14, followed by former Lakers coach Paul Westhead on Jan. 14 and Kurt Rambis on March 17. Fans attending each game will receive a throwback bobblehead featuring that night's honoree.
#season
The giveaways begin Nov. 1, when fans in attendance will receive a Luka Dončić bobblehead. The promotion will celebrate Dončić winning the 2025-26 NBA scoring ***** le.
Austin Reaves will receive his own bobblehead night Dec. 27, two days after the Lakers host LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers in a Christmas Day matchup at Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers will also introduce the League of Stars program. The new season-long initiative will recognize former players and coaches who contributed to the franchise's history.
Norm Nixon will be the first honoree Dec. 14, followed by former Lakers coach Paul Westhead on Jan. 14 and Kurt Rambis on March 17. Fans attending each game will receive a throwback bobblehead featuring that night's honoree.
#season
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2 months ago
In a surprise move on Monday, the New York Giants cut wide receiver Darius Slayton.
Slayton was the longest-tenured Giant, having been with the team since they selected him with the 171st pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. For his career, he appeared in 106 games, caught 296 passes for 4,435 yards with 22 touchdowns.
In 2025, he caught 37 passes for 538 yards with one touchdown. Slayton was one of the most respected players in the locker room. But he's been plagued by drops throughout his career and was at the bottom of the depth chart heading into this season.
General manager Joe Schoen re-signed Slayton to a three-year, $36 million deal last offseason. He was set to make $13 million for the upcoming season.
By releasing the veteran wideout, the Giants will save a little over $3 million, but they will have a dead cap hit of $12.749 million.
#slayton #passes #season
Slayton was the longest-tenured Giant, having been with the team since they selected him with the 171st pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. For his career, he appeared in 106 games, caught 296 passes for 4,435 yards with 22 touchdowns.
In 2025, he caught 37 passes for 538 yards with one touchdown. Slayton was one of the most respected players in the locker room. But he's been plagued by drops throughout his career and was at the bottom of the depth chart heading into this season.
General manager Joe Schoen re-signed Slayton to a three-year, $36 million deal last offseason. He was set to make $13 million for the upcoming season.
By releasing the veteran wideout, the Giants will save a little over $3 million, but they will have a dead cap hit of $12.749 million.
#slayton #passes #season
2 months ago
La Liga giants Barcelona have on Sunday been dealt a potential blow on the personnel front. This comes owing to developments in the Blaugrana's latest outing on the domestic front.
Hansi Flick's troops are currently locked in action at Mestalla, in a league meeting with Valencia. Barca headed into proceedings with sights on a fourth win from four to open the campaign, aware that as much would see them open an early advantage over arch rivals Real Madrid atop the table.
And as things stand, this is precisely what the evening's visitors find themselves headed towards. Owing to goals on the part of Lamine Yamal and Fermín López, Barcelona are in possession of a deserved 2-0 advantage.
As alluded to above, though, across an otherwise positive outing to date for the reigning Spanish champions, one source of concern was forthcoming on the personnel front.
Following a bizarre set-piece sequence which saw Rodri collide head-first with teammate Eric García, the latter was left grounded and bleeding from his nose.
#Barcelona #personnel #outing #sunday
Hansi Flick's troops are currently locked in action at Mestalla, in a league meeting with Valencia. Barca headed into proceedings with sights on a fourth win from four to open the campaign, aware that as much would see them open an early advantage over arch rivals Real Madrid atop the table.
And as things stand, this is precisely what the evening's visitors find themselves headed towards. Owing to goals on the part of Lamine Yamal and Fermín López, Barcelona are in possession of a deserved 2-0 advantage.
As alluded to above, though, across an otherwise positive outing to date for the reigning Spanish champions, one source of concern was forthcoming on the personnel front.
Following a bizarre set-piece sequence which saw Rodri collide head-first with teammate Eric García, the latter was left grounded and bleeding from his nose.
#Barcelona #personnel #outing #sunday
2 months ago
Lorenzo Bettoni reports from San Siro alongside Richard Hall to react to a fascinating Serie A Round 3 clash between Inter and Napoli, which the Nerazzurri won 3-2 in dramatic fashion.
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It's only the third Round in Serie A, but this Inter-Napoli match will go down as one of the best of the season. All five goals were scored in the second half, with Napoli taking a two-goal lead after 53 minutes and Inter climbing back to win the game thanks to a late goal from their captain, Lautaro Martinez, who bagged a brace tonight.
Who impressed the most? Which tactical decisions made the difference? And what can we learn about Inter and Napoli after this early-season test?
Join the conversation and have your say! Send us your questions, share your thoughts on the game, and let us know which players or moments stood out to you.
#Inter #goal
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It's only the third Round in Serie A, but this Inter-Napoli match will go down as one of the best of the season. All five goals were scored in the second half, with Napoli taking a two-goal lead after 53 minutes and Inter climbing back to win the game thanks to a late goal from their captain, Lautaro Martinez, who bagged a brace tonight.
Who impressed the most? Which tactical decisions made the difference? And what can we learn about Inter and Napoli after this early-season test?
Join the conversation and have your say! Send us your questions, share your thoughts on the game, and let us know which players or moments stood out to you.
#Inter #goal
2 months ago
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours
Hear from James Garner on the positive start to the season and what's to come. [EFC]
Cast your vote for Jordan Pickford's tremendous save against Crystal Palace.
Under-21s fell to AC Milan 2-1. [RBM]
Don't look now, but the Blues have been linked with free agents Jamie Vardy and Anthony Martial. [talkSPORT]
#garner #cast #don 't
Hear from James Garner on the positive start to the season and what's to come. [EFC]
Cast your vote for Jordan Pickford's tremendous save against Crystal Palace.
Under-21s fell to AC Milan 2-1. [RBM]
Don't look now, but the Blues have been linked with free agents Jamie Vardy and Anthony Martial. [talkSPORT]
#garner #cast #don 't
2 months ago
Red Sox Place Enormous Pressure On Patrick Sandoval In Series Finale originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Red Sox do not need Patrick Sandoval to be perfect Wednesday afternoon. They desperately need him to prevent the game from being decided before the middle innings.
Boston will send Sandoval to the mound for its series finale against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park after rookie Jedixson Paez allowed eight earned runs in Tuesday's 9-6 loss.
The defeat required the bullpen to cover 5 1/3 innings. It also dropped the Red Sox to 75-64, four games behind the New York Yankees for the top American League wild-card position.
Sandoval enters the start with a 1-3 record, 4.20 ERA, 48 strikeouts and a 1.71 WHIP.
#sandoval #patrick #nesn #enormous
The Boston Red Sox do not need Patrick Sandoval to be perfect Wednesday afternoon. They desperately need him to prevent the game from being decided before the middle innings.
Boston will send Sandoval to the mound for its series finale against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park after rookie Jedixson Paez allowed eight earned runs in Tuesday's 9-6 loss.
The defeat required the bullpen to cover 5 1/3 innings. It also dropped the Red Sox to 75-64, four games behind the New York Yankees for the top American League wild-card position.
Sandoval enters the start with a 1-3 record, 4.20 ERA, 48 strikeouts and a 1.71 WHIP.
#sandoval #patrick #nesn #enormous
2 months ago
The notion college sports are for college students who will move on when they complete their degree or turn pro enjoys near-universal support. But right now, that fundamental boundary is being dismantled amid a relentless wave of litigation.
In two cases, the NCAA has been ordered to allow professional basketball players to return to college basketball, despite the fact they intentionally left college to go to the NBA Draft and each played in several NBA games. In another case, a judge required the NCAA to allow an athlete to compete for a fifth school in five years. And in the past two weeks, without so much as a hearing, let alone a trial, two courts permitted NFL players to return immediately to college football. These few examples are merely the tip of the iceberg.
POWER PLAY: College football's 25 most powerful people
OP-ED: Federal antitrust protection is only workable path to saving college sports
Eligibility rules have long held a simple purpose: Ensuring a fair playing field while preserving access to the life-changing benefits college sports provide to actual college students. For decades, that standard meant allowing student-athletes four seasons of competition over five years. Recognizing the need for evolution, NCAA member schools recently updated this rule to allow up to five years of competition before age 24. However, since the start of 2025, more than 165 lawsuits have been filed seeking to tear down these basic limits.
#ncaa #allow #players
In two cases, the NCAA has been ordered to allow professional basketball players to return to college basketball, despite the fact they intentionally left college to go to the NBA Draft and each played in several NBA games. In another case, a judge required the NCAA to allow an athlete to compete for a fifth school in five years. And in the past two weeks, without so much as a hearing, let alone a trial, two courts permitted NFL players to return immediately to college football. These few examples are merely the tip of the iceberg.
POWER PLAY: College football's 25 most powerful people
OP-ED: Federal antitrust protection is only workable path to saving college sports
Eligibility rules have long held a simple purpose: Ensuring a fair playing field while preserving access to the life-changing benefits college sports provide to actual college students. For decades, that standard meant allowing student-athletes four seasons of competition over five years. Recognizing the need for evolution, NCAA member schools recently updated this rule to allow up to five years of competition before age 24. However, since the start of 2025, more than 165 lawsuits have been filed seeking to tear down these basic limits.
#ncaa #allow #players
2 months ago
Lionel Messi said on Monday he was retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.
The 39-year-old forward who won the World Cup in 2022 and dragged his nation to the final in the United States only to lose to Spain, said the decision had been painful.
"It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time," Messi wrote on Instagram.
"I swear I always gave everything, not just in the last few years when we won everything but before that too, and I always fought and gave my all for this shirt," he added.
Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory four years ago by winning the final against France in a penalty shootout in Doha, but his side lost 1-0 to a superior Spain side in the 2026 final in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
#messi #always #gave #everything
The 39-year-old forward who won the World Cup in 2022 and dragged his nation to the final in the United States only to lose to Spain, said the decision had been painful.
"It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time," Messi wrote on Instagram.
"I swear I always gave everything, not just in the last few years when we won everything but before that too, and I always fought and gave my all for this shirt," he added.
Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory four years ago by winning the final against France in a penalty shootout in Doha, but his side lost 1-0 to a superior Spain side in the 2026 final in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
#messi #always #gave #everything
2 months ago
CHICAGO – The Cincinnati Reds haven't done much well this year. Especially the lineup.
But when they hit four more home runs against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday (Aug. 30), they made franchise history.
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It was the 12th time this season they've hit four in a game, breaking the 2021 record of four.
#door
But when they hit four more home runs against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday (Aug. 30), they made franchise history.
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It was the 12th time this season they've hit four in a game, breaking the 2021 record of four.
#door
2 months ago
Reigning Serie A champions Inter will look to continue their perfect start to the 2026-27 season when they visit Cagliari, who also got their league campaign off to a winning start last weekend.
Cristian Chivu's side set the pace for the rest of the division to match when they trumped newly-promoted Monza 4-1 in San Siro last Saturday, and will be hoping to make it back-to-back victories when they visit the Unipol Domus on Sunday evening. Kick-off is due at 19.45 BST.
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Francesco Pio Esposito of Internazionale celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Cagliari also picked up three points during the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season thanks to an Alessandro Romano strike in a 1-0 victory away against Parma.
According to pre-match reports from Sky Sport Italia, both sides could stick with unchanged starting line-ups following their winning starts last weekend.
#monza #august #internazionale
Cristian Chivu's side set the pace for the rest of the division to match when they trumped newly-promoted Monza 4-1 in San Siro last Saturday, and will be hoping to make it back-to-back victories when they visit the Unipol Domus on Sunday evening. Kick-off is due at 19.45 BST.
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Francesco Pio Esposito of Internazionale celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Cagliari also picked up three points during the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season thanks to an Alessandro Romano strike in a 1-0 victory away against Parma.
According to pre-match reports from Sky Sport Italia, both sides could stick with unchanged starting line-ups following their winning starts last weekend.
#monza #august #internazionale
2 months ago
Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic will collide TODAY (Sat., Aug. 29, 2026) for the vacant IBF Heavyweight ****** le, streaming live on DAZN PPV inside O2 Arena in London, England. IBF made the announcement a few weeks ago that the already-signed bout would be for the vacant ****** le left behind by Oleksandr Usyk, a nice surprise for both men.
Itauma, 21, has the chance to become the second-youngest Heavyweight champion ever — with Mike Tyson being age 20 when he won the ****** le back in 1986 — should he defeat Hrgovic, who is out to play spoiler to fulfill his own championship dreams.
Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, as the main card kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on DAZN PPV. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it's always a lot of fun!
In the co-main event of the evening, Sam Noakes (18-1) will battle Denys Berinchyk (19-1) in a 125-pound bout, while Constantin Ursu (15-0) takes on Ben Vaughan (12-2) in fight tht will be contested at 147 pounds.
Heavyweight.: Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic
125 lbs.: Sam Noakes vs Denys Berinchyk – Noakes wins via unanimous decision
Heavyweight: Nelson Hysa vs. Thomas Narmo – Hysa wins via second-round knockout
147 lbs.: Constantin Ursu vs Ben Vaughan – Ursu wins via eigth-round TKO (doctor's stoppage)
Heavyweight: Guido Vianello vs. Moses Jolly – Draw
135 lbs.: Abnor Jashari vs Numan Hussain – Jashahari vis points
122 lbs.: Zayn Ahmed vs Liam Fitzmauric – Ahmed via second-round TKO
122 lbs.: Hassan Ishaq vs Enzo Bahiano Munoz – Ishaq wins via unanimous decision
126 lbs.: Frankie Wood vs Callum Lee – Wood wins via sixth-round knockout
160 lbs.: Sam King vs Jack Swallow – King wins via unanimous decision
115 lbs.: Tony Curtis vs Imad Naseeb – Curtis wins by points
#noakes #second
Itauma, 21, has the chance to become the second-youngest Heavyweight champion ever — with Mike Tyson being age 20 when he won the ****** le back in 1986 — should he defeat Hrgovic, who is out to play spoiler to fulfill his own championship dreams.
Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, as the main card kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on DAZN PPV. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it's always a lot of fun!
In the co-main event of the evening, Sam Noakes (18-1) will battle Denys Berinchyk (19-1) in a 125-pound bout, while Constantin Ursu (15-0) takes on Ben Vaughan (12-2) in fight tht will be contested at 147 pounds.
Heavyweight.: Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic
125 lbs.: Sam Noakes vs Denys Berinchyk – Noakes wins via unanimous decision
Heavyweight: Nelson Hysa vs. Thomas Narmo – Hysa wins via second-round knockout
147 lbs.: Constantin Ursu vs Ben Vaughan – Ursu wins via eigth-round TKO (doctor's stoppage)
Heavyweight: Guido Vianello vs. Moses Jolly – Draw
135 lbs.: Abnor Jashari vs Numan Hussain – Jashahari vis points
122 lbs.: Zayn Ahmed vs Liam Fitzmauric – Ahmed via second-round TKO
122 lbs.: Hassan Ishaq vs Enzo Bahiano Munoz – Ishaq wins via unanimous decision
126 lbs.: Frankie Wood vs Callum Lee – Wood wins via sixth-round knockout
160 lbs.: Sam King vs Jack Swallow – King wins via unanimous decision
115 lbs.: Tony Curtis vs Imad Naseeb – Curtis wins by points
#noakes #second
2 months ago
Cameron Carter-Vickers of Celtic reacts after the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 Play off round second leg match between LASK and Celtic at on August 25, 2026 in Linz, Austria. (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images)
Celtic supporters were given something to smile about after a disastrous night in Linz on Tuesday night. That of course was seeing our bitter rivals the Rangers crash out of the Conference League playoffs, a result that means they have no European football this season.
In a week that the Scottish media have focused on Celtic's elimination from the Champions League and missing out on the massive financial rewards that come with it, you would expect them to take aim at the latest Ibrox club in regards to their financial affairs, but don't hold your breath.
So let's break down the situation on their behalf in regard to the massive implications hanging over the Ibrox club.
Danny Rohl, Photo Geo
#financial
Celtic supporters were given something to smile about after a disastrous night in Linz on Tuesday night. That of course was seeing our bitter rivals the Rangers crash out of the Conference League playoffs, a result that means they have no European football this season.
In a week that the Scottish media have focused on Celtic's elimination from the Champions League and missing out on the massive financial rewards that come with it, you would expect them to take aim at the latest Ibrox club in regards to their financial affairs, but don't hold your breath.
So let's break down the situation on their behalf in regard to the massive implications hanging over the Ibrox club.
Danny Rohl, Photo Geo
#financial
2 months ago
Tony Romo was placed on leave from CBS Sports after his July arrest for allegedly operating while intoxicated
His spokesperson said he accepts responsibility and is working to resolve the matter with authorities and CBS
Romo reportedly plans to return to TV as an NFL ****** yst after addressing the incident and related citations
Tony Romo is reportedly in talks to return to TV following his July arrest.
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, 46, was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Milwaukee on July 23. WISN 12 News and WTMJ reported that he failed to complete standard field sobriety tests.
#romo
His spokesperson said he accepts responsibility and is working to resolve the matter with authorities and CBS
Romo reportedly plans to return to TV as an NFL ****** yst after addressing the incident and related citations
Tony Romo is reportedly in talks to return to TV following his July arrest.
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, 46, was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Milwaukee on July 23. WISN 12 News and WTMJ reported that he failed to complete standard field sobriety tests.
#romo
2 months ago
Lakers predicted to trade Dalton Knecht for $69M veteran gamble, ex-Luka Doncic teammate originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to figure out a lot about their roster, with plenty of new faces expected to take the floor this season. One thing is certain: there will be no LeBron James for the first time in almost a decade.
Another major question is who will start at power forward. LA has options both internally and on the trade market.
"Then, there is the power forward position. This is the last domino among the starting lineup that really does not have full clarity just yet. There are certainly players internally, and even externally, who could fill the vacancy," Lake Show Life's Svyatoslav Rovenchuk wrote.
If the Lakers decide to explore the trade market, they have been willing to shop Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt throughout the summer.
#sporting #power #luka
The Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to figure out a lot about their roster, with plenty of new faces expected to take the floor this season. One thing is certain: there will be no LeBron James for the first time in almost a decade.
Another major question is who will start at power forward. LA has options both internally and on the trade market.
"Then, there is the power forward position. This is the last domino among the starting lineup that really does not have full clarity just yet. There are certainly players internally, and even externally, who could fill the vacancy," Lake Show Life's Svyatoslav Rovenchuk wrote.
If the Lakers decide to explore the trade market, they have been willing to shop Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt throughout the summer.
#sporting #power #luka
2 months ago
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur, left, and his younger brother, Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur, pose for a photo with their parents, Kristi and Denny LaFleur, center, after the Packers' and Cardinals' joint practice, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Steve Megargee)
Bring on Minnesota.
The Green Bay Packers held their 16th — and final — training camp practice Wednesday. The joint practice with Arizona lasted 2 hours, 14 minutes on a picture perfect, 76-degree day in Green Bay.
The practice was memorable as the LaFleur brothers — Green Bay coach Matt La Fleur and Arizona coach Mike LaFleur — squared off.
"I'm as close to him as anybody," Matt LaFleur said of Mike. "I love him, and I don't want to say like, because this isn't a slight, but I am proud of him. I think he's done a great job. He's true to who he is. He's a great human being, a great father, I think he's got an exceptional football mind, and I think he does things the right way."
#packers #arizona #practice #great
Bring on Minnesota.
The Green Bay Packers held their 16th — and final — training camp practice Wednesday. The joint practice with Arizona lasted 2 hours, 14 minutes on a picture perfect, 76-degree day in Green Bay.
The practice was memorable as the LaFleur brothers — Green Bay coach Matt La Fleur and Arizona coach Mike LaFleur — squared off.
"I'm as close to him as anybody," Matt LaFleur said of Mike. "I love him, and I don't want to say like, because this isn't a slight, but I am proud of him. I think he's done a great job. He's true to who he is. He's a great human being, a great father, I think he's got an exceptional football mind, and I think he does things the right way."
#packers #arizona #practice #great
2 months ago
NEW YORK — Four years ago, ******* ody could have envisioned this.
Not even Serena Williams.
When Williams suffered a third-round defeat at the 2022 US Open, it was expected to mark the end of the 23-time Grand Slam champion's prolific career.
Williams had revealed weeks earlier that she planned to "evolve" away from tennis after that year's tournament at Flushing Meadows. Her three matches there that summer functioned as something of a farewell tour.
It was a bit surreal, then, to see the 44-year-old Williams take the court Tuesday afternoon at Arthur Ashe Stadium alongside Carlos Alcaraz to compete in the mixed doubles tournament at this year's US Open.
#williams #york #serena #grand
Not even Serena Williams.
When Williams suffered a third-round defeat at the 2022 US Open, it was expected to mark the end of the 23-time Grand Slam champion's prolific career.
Williams had revealed weeks earlier that she planned to "evolve" away from tennis after that year's tournament at Flushing Meadows. Her three matches there that summer functioned as something of a farewell tour.
It was a bit surreal, then, to see the 44-year-old Williams take the court Tuesday afternoon at Arthur Ashe Stadium alongside Carlos Alcaraz to compete in the mixed doubles tournament at this year's US Open.
#williams #york #serena #grand
2 months ago
The Southeastern Conference recently announced its annual Preseason Coaches All-SEC team. On its roster this season were 11 Longhorns, which tied with Georgia for honorees named to this year's roster. Among Texas' first-team picks: linebacker Rasheem Biles, who joined Texas after transferring out of Pittsburgh early this past offseason; wide receiver Cam Coleman, who left Auburn for Texas via the portal earlier this year; return specialist Ryan Niblett, but as a returner; offensive lineman Trevor Goosby; and edge rusher Colin Simmons. Meanwhile, on the preason All-SEC's second-team we saw quarterback Arch Manning; offensive lineman Brandon Baker, wide receiver and running back Ryan Niblett (as an all-purpose); wide receiver Ryan Wingo; running back Hollywood Smothers; defensive back Jelani McDonald; and long snapper Trey Dubuc.
Only LSU came near Texas and Georgia's dominance of this season's preseason honoree numbers.
LSU tied with Texas for the most first-team honorees, with five.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
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#texas #team #back #longhorns
Only LSU came near Texas and Georgia's dominance of this season's preseason honoree numbers.
LSU tied with Texas for the most first-team honorees, with five.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Austin American-Statesman: Steve Sarkisian expresses indifference about Texas signing an NFL castoff
#texas #team #back #longhorns
2 months ago
Xabi Alonso will look to begin his Chelsea tenure by claiming local bragging rights as the Blues make the hop to Craven Cottage to face Fulham.
The former Liverpool and Spain midfielder shares the touchline with a fellow Premier League debutant, with Alvaro Arbeloa similarly making his managerial bow in the English top flight with the hosts.
The Blues have spent big once again this summer, headlined by the £117m signing of England international Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, in a bid to change their fortunes after a dismal 10th-place finish last season.
Fulham, meanwhile, will hope not to regress in a post-Marco Silva era, with Arbeloa hoping to move the team forward with his Real Madrid recruits.
Here's everything you need to know.
#craven
The former Liverpool and Spain midfielder shares the touchline with a fellow Premier League debutant, with Alvaro Arbeloa similarly making his managerial bow in the English top flight with the hosts.
The Blues have spent big once again this summer, headlined by the £117m signing of England international Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, in a bid to change their fortunes after a dismal 10th-place finish last season.
Fulham, meanwhile, will hope not to regress in a post-Marco Silva era, with Arbeloa hoping to move the team forward with his Real Madrid recruits.
Here's everything you need to know.
#craven
2 months ago
The force is not with the Rockies right now.
Despite matching the Cleveland Guardian's hit total with seven, the Colorado Rockies went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position and left five runners on base, while also striking out nine times on Star Wars night on Saturday at Coors Field. In the end, the difference was a three-run homer for Jo Adell, while the Rockies went yard twice, but they were both solo shots from Connor Norby and Mikey Moniak.
The loss was the fifth in a row for the Rockies and eighth straight at home.
Through three innings, Gabriel Hughes was cruising. He only needed 32 pitches. He gave up one infield single, forced four ground outs and struck out one. He was effective because he was throwing strikes and not falling behind hitters. He led off the second by striking out Jo Adell.
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#runners #striking #Colorado
Despite matching the Cleveland Guardian's hit total with seven, the Colorado Rockies went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position and left five runners on base, while also striking out nine times on Star Wars night on Saturday at Coors Field. In the end, the difference was a three-run homer for Jo Adell, while the Rockies went yard twice, but they were both solo shots from Connor Norby and Mikey Moniak.
The loss was the fifth in a row for the Rockies and eighth straight at home.
Through three innings, Gabriel Hughes was cruising. He only needed 32 pitches. He gave up one infield single, forced four ground outs and struck out one. He was effective because he was throwing strikes and not falling behind hitters. He led off the second by striking out Jo Adell.
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#runners #striking #Colorado
2 months ago
When Gerald Henderson got to Duke, it didn't take long for people to understand that he was a sensational talent. The most electrifying part of his game, though, the thing that got people out of their seats, was his leaping ability.
Henderson is one of the best dunkers to ever come through Cameron Indoor Stadium.
This video details some of his greatest hits.
At the 2009 NBA Combine, his maximum vertical was measured at 35 inches, but, as Jay Bilas says at the end of this video, he seems to have an extra step on his ladder that most guys don't have.
He also had an instinct for attacking the basket, and he made some powerful dunks.
#people #duke #cameron #combine
Henderson is one of the best dunkers to ever come through Cameron Indoor Stadium.
This video details some of his greatest hits.
At the 2009 NBA Combine, his maximum vertical was measured at 35 inches, but, as Jay Bilas says at the end of this video, he seems to have an extra step on his ladder that most guys don't have.
He also had an instinct for attacking the basket, and he made some powerful dunks.
#people #duke #cameron #combine
3 months ago
The Eagles waived wide receiver Johnny Wilson with an injury designation, the team announced.
He had missed practice recently with a knee injury.
The Eagles drafted Wilson in the sixth round in 2024, and he played 16 games with four starts as a rookie. He caught five passes for 38 yards and a touchdown.
Wilson was on injured reserve all of last season.
In addition, the Eagles signed center Zeke Correll and wide receiver Brandon Hayes. They placed Tariq Castro-Fields on injured reserve.
#Eagles #reserve #johnny
He had missed practice recently with a knee injury.
The Eagles drafted Wilson in the sixth round in 2024, and he played 16 games with four starts as a rookie. He caught five passes for 38 yards and a touchdown.
Wilson was on injured reserve all of last season.
In addition, the Eagles signed center Zeke Correll and wide receiver Brandon Hayes. They placed Tariq Castro-Fields on injured reserve.
#Eagles #reserve #johnny
3 months ago
Bobby Wales is set to be thrust straight in for a debut in the Dundee derby at Tannadice on Saturday and has "a point to prove" after moving to Dens Park on loan, says Scott Allan.
Former Kilmarnock striker Wales, 21, is back in Scottish football after struggling to make the grade at Swansea City following his move last summer.
With Simon Murray out injured long term, can Wales recapture the form he showed at Killie?
"What you're starting to see with [manager] Steven Pressley is he's getting guys who understand Scotland," said Allan, who played for both Dundee and Unitd.
He added: "Wales has a lot of good aspects about his game. As a young player coming back, you'll have that point to prove you're going to be the talisman for this Dundee side. They're very well organised.
#prove
Former Kilmarnock striker Wales, 21, is back in Scottish football after struggling to make the grade at Swansea City following his move last summer.
With Simon Murray out injured long term, can Wales recapture the form he showed at Killie?
"What you're starting to see with [manager] Steven Pressley is he's getting guys who understand Scotland," said Allan, who played for both Dundee and Unitd.
He added: "Wales has a lot of good aspects about his game. As a young player coming back, you'll have that point to prove you're going to be the talisman for this Dundee side. They're very well organised.
#prove
3 months ago
The Baltimore Ravens completed their two-day joint-practice work with the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday at the TCO Performance Center. The final session placed a heavy emphasis on red-zone and situational football, giving Baltimore's starters another valuable evaluation before Saturday's preseason game.
The Ravens defense delivered another strong performance, while the offense continued to struggle to protect Lamar Jackson and sustain drives. Baltimore also received difficult news about center Danny Pinter before practice began.
Here are 10 takeaways from Day 2 of Ravens-Vikings joint practices.
Pinter suffered a torn patellar tendon during Wednesday's opening practice and will face an extended recovery. The veteran had worked with the starting offensive line for much of camp and was a legitimate candidate to replace Tyler Linderbaum.
Ethan Pocic was already scheduled to increase his workload during the second week of the preseason. Pinter's injury now makes Pocic the most likely starting option, although Jovaughn Gwyn has also earned first-team opportunities. Baltimore's center competition went from a three-player evaluation to an immediate depth concern.
#Ravens #center #practice #evaluation
The Ravens defense delivered another strong performance, while the offense continued to struggle to protect Lamar Jackson and sustain drives. Baltimore also received difficult news about center Danny Pinter before practice began.
Here are 10 takeaways from Day 2 of Ravens-Vikings joint practices.
Pinter suffered a torn patellar tendon during Wednesday's opening practice and will face an extended recovery. The veteran had worked with the starting offensive line for much of camp and was a legitimate candidate to replace Tyler Linderbaum.
Ethan Pocic was already scheduled to increase his workload during the second week of the preseason. Pinter's injury now makes Pocic the most likely starting option, although Jovaughn Gwyn has also earned first-team opportunities. Baltimore's center competition went from a three-player evaluation to an immediate depth concern.
#Ravens #center #practice #evaluation
3 months ago
Real Madrid already have a very talented squad at their disposal, filled with superstars, but they are constantly on the lookout for market opportunities.
Los Blancos want to make the kind of signings where they are ahead of the curve and sign a player before his potential explodes.
Madrid well and truly have seen how a player's price can skyrocket after just one good season, as has been the case with Yan Diomande this summer.
The Ivory Coast winger was in La Liga at Leganes less than a season and a half ago, and had Madrid signed him then, they might have saved a lot of money.
Thus, it comes as no surprise to see them interested in a player like Sergio Martinez, who is playing for newly promoted Racing Santander.
#blancos #diomande #liga
Los Blancos want to make the kind of signings where they are ahead of the curve and sign a player before his potential explodes.
Madrid well and truly have seen how a player's price can skyrocket after just one good season, as has been the case with Yan Diomande this summer.
The Ivory Coast winger was in La Liga at Leganes less than a season and a half ago, and had Madrid signed him then, they might have saved a lot of money.
Thus, it comes as no surprise to see them interested in a player like Sergio Martinez, who is playing for newly promoted Racing Santander.
#blancos #diomande #liga
