ELKHART LAKE – Road racing fans got their endurance race at Road America. Wayne Taylor Racing got its first overall victory in more than two years.
Strategies changed frequently, The racing was every bit as competitive throughout the 6 hours of the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix as it was in a race less than half as long a year ago. A little cleaner, too.
"I think if you want more action than this, this is crazy," co-winner Filipe Albuquerque said with a smile. "Up to the last laps....
"I love it here. It makes sense to have a 6-hour race here. The crowd is incredible coming around. Again, IMSA never fails to put a show on. I think it's spot on.

#think #wayne

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is not fully participating in training camp as he seeks a new contract. Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski is not concerned about that.
Asked about his own communications with Robinson, Stefanski declined to get into specifics, but he said he was confident that the two sides are doing everything they can.
"I don't think it's fair to share those types of things," Stefanski said. "We all trust in the process of what's going on."
Stefanski says he doesn't hold it against Robinson that he is choosing not to practice until he gets the contract he wants.
"The NFL, you understand different things come up via all sorts of things, and contracts obviously are a part of that. It doesn't change relationships," Stefanski said.

#stefanski #kevin

For the fourth consecutive day in St. Joe, Kansas City Chiefs players, coaches and fans were treated to a cool morning; this practice was breezy but sunny, and lasted roughly two hours.
The team is looking ahead to a rest day on Sunday before the pads come on Monday. Here's everything to know from Arrowhead Pride's in-person observations of Saturday's practice:
Jared Sapp has the details on rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen's mid-practice injury that drew a loud gasp from the crowd watching. It happened during punt team.
With defensive end Ashton Gillotte unavailable due to a strained hamstring he suffered during Friday's practice, fourth-year player Felix Anudike-Uzomah stepped up to play more with the starting defense on Saturday.
As practice began, the first-team unit walked through different formations. Most notable was this year's first look at Dime personnel, the defensive formation with six defensive backs, one linebacker and four pass-rushing threats up front.

#defensive #fourth #sunday

Do the Kansas City Chiefs have enough talent on their roster to win the AFC West over the Denver Broncos in 2026?
In the passing game, Patrick Mahomes will be the Chiefs' biggest advantage over the Broncos for next season, especially if the former Texas Tech Red Raider returns to MVP form in 2026. The arrival of Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III in free agency will also give Kansas City an additional edge on offense.
During his outstanding 2025 campaign with the Seattle Seahawks, Walker gained 277 more yards than the Broncos' leading rusher.
Mahomes and Walker will team up with legendary tight end Travis Kelce to give the Chiefs a clear offensive advantage over Denver, which is expected to be led by star quarterback Bo Nix and newly acquired wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.
With two matchups between Kansas City and Denver on the horizon, fans should expect the Chiefs to fare better against the Broncos in 2026 than they did last season.

#Broncos

After working on the practice fields at their Baptist Health Training Complex on Wednesday and Thursday, the Miami Dolphins were back out their Friday morning for their final training camp session of the week.
Miami will be off on Saturday before returning to action on Sunday, with fans in attendance. However, before we get there, let's talk about everything that happened at Day 3 of Dolphins training camp, according to the beat writers on the scene.
The Dolphins had perfect attendance on Friday again, as their only absences were wide receiver Chris Bell (NFI) and cornerbacks Darrell Baker Jr. (PUP) and Storm Duck (PUP), per the South Florida Sun-Sentinel's David Furones.
After the offense struggled on Day 2, they bounced back a bit on Friday. Multiple reporters noted that rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas made multiple impressive plays, including a one-handed grab for a touchdown. That may be very important, especially with Tutu Atwell's hands popping up as an issue on Thursday.
Speaking of problems catching the ball, rookie tight end Will Kacmarek had a ball bounce of his hands into the arms of a waiting defender, according to the Palm Beach Post's Joe Schad. This has been an issue for a few players early on.

#dolphins #camp #according

CHICAGO — Michigan State linebacker Jordan Hall had a smile on his face at Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday talking about his former teammate Nick Marsh's unique dress sense.
After the 2025 season, Indiana football signed the talented receiver out of the transfer portal. Marsh made a splashy entrance on the first day of spring camp by busting out a pair of gold cleats in violation of Curt Cignetti's strict uniform policy.
Cignetti sent Marsh right back to the locker room.
"It didn't surprise me that he yelled at him," Hall said with a laugh. "It didn't surprise me that he was wearing it."
More: Indiana football commands respect at Big Ten Media Days

#hall #days

Megan Keith's grandad had two goals. To make it to 100 years old and then to watch the Commonwealth Games.
Dr Murray Kirkwood achieved both - and even saw his granddaughter win a bronze medal in the women's 5000m at Scotstoun.
He's no stranger to the ground. As an ardent Glasgow Warriors fan, he delivered the match ball before Franco Smith's side hosted Benetton in March, days before he became a centenarian.
He's had some memorable nights round these parts, but watching Megan tear to the podium should eclipse them. Well, so she hopes...
"He's a bit of a phenomenon," Keith, who finished a disappointing ninth in the 10,000m earlier in the week, told BBC Scotland.

#megan

Jul. 29—GRAND FORKS — The Youngstown Phantoms' coaching search has taken an unexpected turn.
A little more than a week after Youngstown began working to finalize a deal to make Brad Berry its next head coach, the United States Hockey League team has relaunched its search.
According to a source, Berry decided to walk away from the job after contract negotiations with Youngstown's ownership/executive group.
Youngstown is looking to replace former coach Ryan Ward, who was recently announced as an **** istant for the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League.
The Phantoms had a strong pool of candidates when they initially launched their coaching search a couple of weeks ago.

#phantoms #coach #grand

The Hundred women's competition, Headingley
Sunrisers Leeds 142-4 (100 ***** ): Sutherland 35 (24); Villiers 1-6
Manchester Super Giants 147-6 (96 ***** ): Mandhana 88* (50); Baker 1-9
Manchester Super Giants won by four wickets
Scorecard. Table

#headingley #sunrisers #leeds #villiers

The Philadelphia Phillies (57-50) take on the Miami Marlins (53-54) tonight in game two of their road set at loanDepot Park. Here's how to watch:
The Phillies will play the Marlins at 6:40 p.m. Eastern.
Today's Phillies game against the Marlins is on NBCSP (Philly) and Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia (Marlins). You can also listen on 94WIP and the iHeart app (Philly), and WQAM 104.3 and WAQI 710 (Marlins).
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Aaron Nola (Phillies) vs. Sandy Alcantara (Marlins)

#marlins #Phillies #philly #Miami

It's the number of the summer — 250.
With America celebrating its 250th birthday this year, that impressive number has been linked to nearly everything this summer.
And, at the Battle Creek Enquirer and USA Today, we are no different.
The Battle Creek Enquirer combined with other USA Today Network newspapers recently to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with the top 250 athletes from around the state. You can see that list here, broken down by regions.
Locally, we have come up with our own select list, naming the top 250 athletes among Battle Creek city schools. It is Battle Creek's 250.

#battle #creek #birthday #America

MONTREAL (AP) — World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the National Bank Open.
Tennis Canada announced Friday that neither will compete in Montreal after both players were included on the entry list for the ATP Masters 1000 tournament beginning Aug. 1.
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz was not included on the player list as he continues to recover from a right wrist injury that forced him to miss the French Open and Wimbledon.
"After carefully considering all the factors together with my team, we have made the difficult decision to withdraw from Montreal," said Sinner, who won at Wimbledon earlier this month.
"It is never easy to miss such an important event, but we believe this is the right decision to prioritize my health. I'm disappointed not to be there, but I look forward to returning to Montreal in the future."

#montreal

He was once hailed as Liverpool's footballing messiah. Now Jurgen Klopp has been asked to work miracles for his country.
Last month, Klopp watched on as a touchline TV pundit as Germany went out of the World Cup in a shock penalty shootout defeat by Paraguay.
The loss led head coach Julian Nagelsmann to resign and plunged German football into a full-scale identity crisis.
Just three weeks later, it is Klopp who has been tasked with picking up the pieces and restoring his country's once-famous winning mentality, signing a four-year deal to become head coach.
Assigned with leading the team through Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup, Klopp's first game in charge will be against the Netherlands on 24 September.

#World #coach #last #paraguay

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have unveiled two alternate uniforms designed to connect the current team to its rich California history.
At an event for season-ticket holders next to SoFi Stadium on Thursday night, the Rams revealed a new uniform that pays tribute to their 1951 NFL championship team with a yellow jersey and blue satin numerals in the style used 75 years ago. The Rams then introduced a white alternate uniform with blue numerals emulating the Rams' primary look during the 1960s, an era best known for the team's Fearsome Foursome defensive front.
The uniform with yellow jerseys and white pants is dubbed "Classic Sol," while the all-white alternates with blue numerals are called "Fearsome White." The Rams will still wear the three uniforms they used last season as well, including their main home and away looks along with their all-black "Midnight Mode" Rivalries uniform.
The Rams will debut their Classic Sol look on Monday night at home in Week 2 against the New York Giants, and they'll come out again for a high-profile Thursday night home showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs in December. The Fearsome White uniforms will come out on Thanksgiving Eve for a home game against the Green Bay Packers.
While designing these long-anticipated alternates over the past several years, the Rams' creative team focused on creating throwbacks with modern twists that will remind and educate the 21st-century fan about the franchise's roots.

#uniforms

2026 World Matchplay of Darts Day 6 quarterfinals Live results, scores, schedule & bracket: Van Duijvenbode survives despite late Anderson surge originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Luke Littler is off to another great start scoring-wise, but finds himself up just 3-2 after a great start against Josh Rock.
The 2026 World Matchplay of Darts resumes on Thursday, with two exciting matches held on Day 6 in Blackpool.
In the extended format starting this round, Gary Anderson and Dirk van Duijvenbode will kick off the session.
The second and final match of the day is a rematch of last year's semifinal, as Luke Littler plays Josh Rock.

#sporting #LUKE

Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news!
A reload for the roster.
A new Tiger in the MLB.
A peek into the two coaches’ current standing.

#college

Oh No He Didn't: Brian Windhorst on why Darryn Peterson wanted to foul a lot: "In summer league you get 10 fouls...as soon as Darryn Peterson found that out he said I'm gonna try to get 9 because he wants the players to learn he's going to play very physical. I was told he wants to foul because he wants to be physical, he wants to push the limits...he is not messing around, he is very serious about this"
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#wants #darryn #hoops

How Longest Win Streaks for Celtics, Patriots, Bruins Compare to Red Sox originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Red Sox are trying to break the franchise's record, set in 1946, for longest winning streak.
This year's club has won 14 in a row entering Wednesday, when they play a doubleheader with the Baltimore Orioles. Those 1946 Red Sox won 15 in a row.
It's a good excuse to look back at the longest winning streaks put together by each of Boston's other three powerhouse sports teams.
The Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins and New England Patriots have also had quite impressive winning stretches.

#boston #longest

The District 10 football season is right around the corner with teams getting ready to attend camp in a few weeks. Below are the team-by-team schedules and on the bottom is a scrimmage schedule as well. Teams have the option to play one scrimmage and start the regular season on Aug. 28 or play two scrimmages. All D-10 teams choose the first option. The games with an asterisk are region games.
More: Fans can vote for the District 10 top returning linebacker this fall
More: Fans can vote for the top returning D-10 defensive lineman of the year
Region 1
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#teams #region #season #games

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has backed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to emerge as a "generational talent", urging people not to judge the 15-year-old after a difficult start to his international career.

Sooryavanshi endured a challenging debut T20I series in England, scoring 14, 13 and 15 in three appearances as India went down 0-4. The young opener also struggled against Jofra Archer's short-ball, falling to the England pacer twice during the series.

Despite the modest returns, Raza believes the youngster has the ability to become one of the game's brightest stars if his development is managed carefully.

"Vaibhav is a supremely talented cricketer. If a 15-year-old kid is playing international cricket, criticising him after just two or three matches isn't justified," Raza said on JioStar.

"I think Vaibhav has a lot of very good senior cricketers around him. If he is managed and handled well, I think Vaibhav could be a generational talent."

The India opener now returns to Harare, a venue that holds special memories for him after his remarkable 175 off 80 ****** against England in the Under-19 World Cup final in January helped India lift the ****** le.

With Sanju Samson unavailable for the Zimbabwe tour, Sooryavanshi is expected to receive another opportunity at the top of the order when the three-match T20I series gets underway on Thursday.

Raza said the teenager's rise through the ranks at such a young age is already an extraordinary achievement and stressed the importance of nurturing his talent.

"To see what he has done over the last year, what he has done for India Under-19, and the fact that he made his international debut at the same age, these are no small feats by any means.

"You don't get to hear such stories nowadays. Vaibhav is special. It will be important how he is managed and handled," he added.

Looking ahead to the series, Raza rejected suggestions that India would start as overwhelming favourites despite Zimbabwe facing the reigning T20 world champions.

"Both countries will have an equal chance in this series. But one thing I am very sure about is that because Zimbabwe has been playing very consistent and very entertaining cricket, I can say this for sure that this series will be very entertaining," Raza told Star Sports.

Zimbabwe head into the contest with confidence after a series of impressive results, including a memorable 23-run victory over Australia at the ICC T20 World Cup in Colombo in February, a result that played a key role in Australia's surprise group-stage exit. They have also registered wins over Sri Lanka and Bangladesh this year.

"As far as winning or losing is concerned, both countries have an equal chance to win the series," said Raza, who has represented Zimbabwe in 136 T20Is.

The experienced all-rounder acknowledged India's fearless batting approach, saying it can either overwhelm opponents or leave the door open if things do not go according to plan.

PHILADELPHIA — It was an MLB All-Star Game that will be remembered for the sheer pitching dominance, the offensive ineptitude, players holding sparklers in front of the dugout, fireworks shooting up in the air, kids riding bicycles on the field, a star player who nearly broke his hand, but missing that one magical moment.
Instead, it was seemingly harmless two-run, first-inning single by a former MVP participating in his first All-Star Game in seven years whose hit proved to be worthy of the All-Star MVP award.
New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger, who stood in front of his locker before the game reminiscing when he was the National League's MVP for the Los Angeles Dodgers at the age of 24, and six hours later Tuesday night was sitting behind a podium holding the MVP award after the American League's 4-0 victory.
Bellinger is the fourth Yankee to win the All-Star MVP award, joining Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Giancarlo Stanton, and also the first in MLB history to win Rookie of the Year, LCS MVP, All-Star MVP and a World Series ******* le.
"Pretty special,'' Bellinger, 31, said. "My first few years in the big leagues, I was here two of my first three years. I was, like, 'Oh, I'll be here every year. It took a long time to get back.'

French center back William Saliba was substituted during the first half of Les Bleus' FIFA World Cup semifinal against Spain after a persistent back problem ultimately took its toll.
The 25-year-old Saliba arrived at the World Cup carrying a back issue following an exhausting club season at ***** nal that culminated in a UEFA Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Around the 29th minute against Spain, the French defender was routinely retreating when he abruptly lost his footing and dropped to the Dallas Stadium field, just minutes after Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for La Roja from the penalty spot.
While French medical staff and teammates attended to him, the 25-year-old could be seen mouthing "My back is gone, my back is gone" in French. He was eventually replaced by Crystal Palace's 26-year-old defender Maxence Lacroix. The substitution followed fans disrupting a moment of silence before the France-Spain kickoff, as per The Mirror US.
World Cup fans furious as they claim tournament 'rigged' amid Argentina VAR win

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this morning.
The 24-year-old attacker joins Newcastle United on a free transfer after recently leaving Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) club Hibernian. McGovern spent two seasons on Leith, making 65 appearances for Hibs in all competitions and scoring 51 goals. She was a SWPL ***** le winner with the club in 2024/2025.
McGovern has also turned out for Celtic, Hamilton Academical, SC Sand and Hearts earlier in her career.
On the international stage, McGovern has been capped by Scotland on 14 occasions in which she has scored 10 goals.
After joining Newcastle United, McGovern said “I’m absolutely buzzing to be here. I know how big the club is and I couldn’t wait to be part of it, I knew this was the next step for me.

Jordan Pickford says England are ready to topple Lionel Messi and Argentina and reach a first World Cup final since 1966.
The massive semi-final clash will see Messi take on the Three Lions for the first time. Much of the focus has been on whether England will be able to contain the eight-time Ballon D'Or winner, who continues to shine on the biggest stage at 39-years-old.
"Of course everyone will talk about Messi because he's one of the GOATs of the game," admitted Pickford. "But you can't look past the ability and the talent that we've got in the squad.
"Going forward, defensively, togetherness, we've got it all there and that's what we need to put on show on Wednesday.
"But we also can't just talk about Messi. They're a good side and they're reigning champions, so they're a good side.

Texas A&M's No. 1-ranked 2027 recruiting class is all but wrapped up after landing four-star linebacker Mikahi Allen on Saturday afternoon, and while five-star running back Landon Williams-Callis has yet to announce his commitment, the Texas Longhorns currently lead for the blue-chip back, while the Aggies will likely gear their focus to flipping four-star running back and Texas Tech commit SaRod Baker.
While we haven't moved on to the 2028 recruiting class just yet, third-year coach Mike Elko and his staff have made significant progress with several priority prospects in the cycle, including NFL legacy and four-star wide receiver Jayden Addai, son of former Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai. On the defensive side, rising four-star Edge George Parkinson IV recently placed Texas A&M on his initial top-6 list.
Elko and his staff will battle Oregon, Penn State, Ohio State, LSU, and Tennessee for the second-ranked player in Pennsylvania, whose 6'4", 235-pound frame provides whichever coaching staff he chooses a body type that will aid in his development as a future starting pass rusher. While Parkinson has primarily played at tight end, his future is on defense.
Texas A&M's lone 2028 commit is four-star Edge Chance Archangel, who chose the Aggies over LSU and several other blue-blood programs back in early June. It's early, but being one of six finalists to land George Parkinson IV is a good sign ahead of the 2026 season, where a long list of 2028 prospects are poised to make in-season visits.
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Aaron Rodgers is returning for one last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The four-time NFL MVP has made it known that this will be his last dance as he plays his 22nd season in the league. Rodgers will enter his second year as the Steelers' starting quarterback as he looks to end a decade long drought for the franchise when it comes to winning a playoff game.
The Steelers will have a new look this season after parting ways with Mike Tomlin, who had coached the franchise for the past 19 seasons. Pittsburgh brought in area native Mike McCarthy, who happens to be Rodgers's former coach with the Green Bay Packers. McCarthy and Rodgers won a Super Bowl together in Green Bay during the 2010 season and worked together for 13 seasons (2006-2018).
Jerome Bettis, who is regarded as one of the greatest players in Steelers history, believes that Rodgers and McCarthy will work well together as they reunite for the first time in eight years. When asked what he believes Rodgers' legacy will be once he calls it a career, the Pro Football Hall of Fame running back kept it simple and said that he'll go down as "one of the greatest" quarterbacks to ever do it.
"It's gonna be one of the greatest quarterbacks that has ever played the game," said Bettis in a one-on-one interview. "He won a championship. He showed us what great quarterbacks look like. He's a four-time MVP. His credentials speak for itself, and he's one of the greatest quarterbacks to have ever played the game. I think he'll go down as that and that'll be his legacy."

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ildemaro Vargas had two hits, including a go-ahead single in the sixth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame Shohei Ohtani's 22nd home run in a 5-3 victory over the sloppy Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday that finished a three-game sweep heading into the All-Star break.
Ohtani went 2 for 4 and is batting .293 with 22 homers and 58 RBIs while going 8-2 with a 1.79 ERA and 95 strikeouts in 85 2/3 innings over 14 starts. The four-time MVP is skipping Tuesday's All-Star Game to have his left knee drained to relieve continued irritation.
Nolan Arenado scored a run and had an RBI as the Diamondbacks extended their winning streak to four games in their first road sweep of the Dodgers since Sept. 4-6, 2017.
Ohtani hit his ninth leadoff homer this season, connecting on the first pitch from rookie Mitch Bratt, who started because Zac Gallen went on the injured list with elbow inflammation.
Two-time defending champion Los Angeles heads into the break a major league-best 61-36. Tommy Edman had a two-run, third-inning single that built a 3-0 lead for Los Angeles, which had a passed ball and two more errors and has nine errors over five games.

Wimbledon prize money breakdown: How much will the winners get from 2026 purse? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Wimbledon 2026 is reaching its conclusion with the world's best tennis players battling it out to lift the famous trophy and write their name into the grand slam history books.
It's also an opportunity to earn a serious amount of cash with lower ranked players fighting to progress every round knowing the huge sums of prize money available could be life-changing to their future developments on the tour.
Wimbledon 2026 has a total prize fund of £64.2m this year — a rise of £10m from last year — and a figure that is split between all rounds of the competition, including money won by players in the men's and women's singles that entered via qualification.
As we reach the business end of the tournament, The Sporting News takes a look at the prize money on offer for each round of the tournament, including what the winner can pocket.

Keon Johnson, a Vanderbilt baseball recruit, was selected in the third round in the 2026 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros on July 11.
Johnson is expected to sign and begin his professional career rather than play for the Commodores.
The No. 42 player in the 2026 class by Perfect Game and the No. 119 player in the draft by MLB Pipeline, Johnson is seen as a polished performer who doesn't have a carrying tool. A high school shortstop at First Presbyterian Day School in Macon, Georgia, Johnson may ultimately end up at third base in the long term.
Johnson has been committed to Vanderbilt since November 2024, at which point he was considered a top-10 player in the class. He was always seen as a draft risk, though his stock dropped some after that point.
Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her at agersongannett.com or on X aria_gerson.

Arsenal's midfield search has started to develop a familiar transfer-window rhythm, one premium target at the top of the list, one realistic alternative moving steadily into view. While Bruno Guimaraes remains the name that naturally grabs attention, the growing noise around a Manu Kone transfer feels significant, especially given how many elite clubs are circling.
According to TeamTalk, ******* nal are among the sides to have held talks with intermediaries over a possible move for the Roma midfielder. That matters because this does not read like idle admiration. It reads like groundwork.
The situation around Guimaraes explains plenty. ******* nal may admire the Newcastle captain, and reports suggest personal terms would not be a major obstacle, but the bigger issue is convincing Newcastle to sell after Sandro Tonali's £100 million departure to Tottenham Hotspur. That leaves ******* nal needing flexibility, and Kone looks like the sort of player recruitment departments keep close when the obvious deal becomes complicated.
Roma's position adds another layer. The Italian club are reportedly prepared to sell in order to satisfy UEFA financial regulations, and with Kone viewed as their most valuable ******* et, the asking price of around £50 million places him in an interesting bracket. Expensive, certainly, though still potentially attainable for a club trying to sharpen a ******* le-chasing squad without drifting into panic-buy territory.
What stands out here is that ******* nal are not alone. Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool have also been approached. When that calibre of competition gathers around a player, it usually tells its own story.