Harpeth Hall outlasted Christ Presbyterian Academy, 2-1, to capture the 2026 TSSAA girls soccer state championship in Division II-AA at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga on Oct. 29.
It's the first championship for Harpeth Hall since 2021 and the program's third overall, including its 2013 ******* le. It was the Honeybears' first state tournament appearance since 2024 and first state championship appearance since 2023.
Harpeth Hall upset three-time defending state champion Baylor, 1-0, in the semifinals on Oct. 28 to advance to the championship.
Alexa Sarb and Olivia Grace Akatue scored Harpeth Hall's two goals. But it was CPA's Livi Langan that opened the scoring with a goal 7:31 into the game. That came off a CPA corner kick 30 seconds earlier as CPA chased its first state ******* le since 2018.
Harpeth Hall (17-8-4) would slowly build momentum after giving up that opening goal, taking four of the next five shots in the game before Akatue's equalizer in the 27th minute off an ******* ist from Sarb.

#state #championship #since #goal

The Tulane Green Wave caused a major shakeup in the American Conference standings with a win over the league-leading Memphis Tigers, who initially looked like they could cruise to the ****** le game.
After sitting out as an outside spectator for the first week of league action and a loss to kick off their conference slate in Week 6, the Green Wave changed their potential for the season with that victory.
They not only knocked the Tigers out of a tie for the top spot, but they also shot up considerably in the American Conference standings.
It also sets up an even more pivotal matchup for Tulane this upcoming weekend. The thought initially ahead of this major three game slate was that if the Green Wave could come out of the start of conference play at 2-1, that they have a real chance at the conference championship game for a fifth year in a row.
The Army Black Knights knocked off the FAU Owls with their first loss in conference play with a 56-24 victory.

#conference

Nippert Stadium has hosted night football games dating back to 1923's 17-0 victory over Kentucky Wesleyan.
The tradition continues as the Cincinnati Bearcats host the Western Carolina Catamounts, an FCS team that last played here in 2005. Since 2000, UC is 20-0 vs. FCS competition. Dating back to 2006, when UC knocked off then-No. 7 Rutgers under the lights 30-11, the Bearcats are 39-16 in "Nipp at Night" games.
This is the second of four straight games in Cincinnati for the 1-0 Bearcats. Next week, they're at TQL Stadium for "The Battle for the Victory Bell" vs. the Miami RedHawks. UC finishes the stretch Sept. 26 with their opening Big 12 game against Kansas State.
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Third Rothesay Test, Edgbaston (day four of five)
Pakistan 133 (Tongue 4-42) & 449 (Masood 95, Razaullah 81, Babar 76, Awais 59)
England 453 (Brook 75, Smith 69, Lawrence 65, Gay 60, Robinson 50; Razaullah 4-148) & 130-2 (Root 62*, ****** 59*)
England won by eight wickets, won series 3-0
Scorecard

#england #babar

Stephen Curry has made up his mind about re-signing with the Warriors, Veteran reporter says originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
One of the biggest questions surrounding the Golden State Warriors is whether Stephen Curry is re-signing with the team or if he'll head into free agency after the 2026-27 season. He's obviously the face of this franchise, along with Draymond Green, so it would be a huge blow to see him go.
But, this is the NBA, and just look at what happened with LeBron James leaving the Lakers after eight seasons. So, anything can happen in this league.
Now, one veteran Warriors beat writer is **** erting that he knows exactly what Curry will do when it's time to sign on the dotted line. He says Curry is staying in Golden State.
Longtime NBA journalist and The Athletic columnist Marcus Thompson II spoke with HoopsHype about his new book, "Game Changers: The GOATs Who Revolutionized Basketball," and during the talk, he discussed Curry's future.

#state

The Philadelphia Eagles enter Week 1 as favorites over the Washington Commanders, but divisional familiarity and several offseason changes could make Sunday's opener difficult.
Here are five concerns entering the matchup.
Daniels can extend plays and punish undisciplined pass-rush lanes. Philadelphia must pressure him without creating easy escape routes.
The Commanders ranked fourth with 134.7 rushing yards per game, while Philadelphia finished 22nd in run defense. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White and Daniels give Washington several options.
The Eagles are playing their first meaningful game with Sean Mannion calling plays. Hurts must adjust to having his offensive coordinator in the booth as the unit establishes its identity under a new play-caller.

#Eagles #plays

ESPN ****** yst predicts two Eagles DL could 'surprise people' in 2026 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Philadelphia Eagles have built up one of the NFL's best rosters, and one of their best position groups is their defensive line.
Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis are two superstar DL, and Moro Ojomo is poised to land a major contract if he continues his breakout. Jalyx Hunt could also break out in a big way in 2026 off the edge. But there are two other DL who could have big seasons.
ESPN ****** yst Jeremy Fowler is predicting that those two young DL, Bryon Young and Ty Robinson, will "surprise people" during the 2026 season.
"Watch for Byron Young and Ty Robinson to become the next young Eagles defensive linemen to surprise people," Fowler writes.

#surprise #espn #sporting

The Athletics faced the Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of a three-game series on Labor Day at Sutter Health Park. The Green and Gold got out to an early lead before allowing the Blue Jays to claw back late, only for the A's to win 6-5 in walk-off fashion.
After A's starter Jacob Lopez tossed a scoreless first inning, the A's generated their first scoring chance against Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease in the bottom of that inning. Athletics center fielder Henry Bolte drew a leadoff walk and advanced to third with one out. Zack Gelof knocked Bolte in with an RBI ground-rule double, putting the hosts ahead 1-0.
With two outs, the A's scored a second run when Toronto misplayed a rundown, allowing Gelof to slide home safely.
The Blue Jays immediately answered back. Catcher Alejandro Kirk led off the second inning with his ninth home run of the season, a solo shot just over the right field wall. If he had taken a better route, A's right fielder Lawrence Butler would have had a chance to rob the home run.
Lopez followed that by allowing two straight baserunners before retiring the next three hitters to preserve his team's 2-1 lead.

#jays #inning #home

"El Cucuy" is back for more.
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) interim Lightweight champion Tony Ferguson will return to the boxing ring to defend his Misfits Middleweight ***** le against former soccer player Kenzo Biyong on Sept. 26, 2026, inside James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida.
Misfits Boxing announced the bizarre matchup this weekend. The five-round ***** le fight will stream live on DAZN.
Ferguson, 42, has found new life since departing UFC on the heels of a record-setting eight-fight losing streak. "El Cucuy" snapped his nearly six-year winless drought in Aug. 2025, stopping popular influencer Salt Papi in the third round of his Misfits debut (watch highlights).
Four months later, Ferguson dropped and defeated Warren Spencer via unanimous decision to capture the vacant Misfits Middleweight championship (highlights). He is now 2-0 as a boxer, and his showdown with Biyong will mark his first ***** le defense.

#biyong

Bayern Munich did not see this coming. Schalke came out with intent, and their low block was executed to perfection. A well-deserved point for the Royal Blues.
Fantastic defending, coupled with quick, incisive passing, and attacking initiative on counters meant Schalke was a thorn up Bayern's backside the entire game. Bayern were a snoozefest in the first half, and only the substitutions of Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Jamal Musiala into the game injected energy and purpose into the attack.
Tough day for the awards, but here are the standout performers from what was an absolute tussle of a game.
Karius just had the GAME OF HIS LIFE.
5 SUREFIRE goals saved. 3 high claims and 9 recoveries. There were other Schalke players having a better game up until the 60' mark, when Karius decided to single-handedly save his team on multiple occasions, denying Luis Díaz, Harry Kane, and Lennart Karl from point-blank range. Schalke have their star keeper to thank for keeping a point at home.

#royal

In just a few weeks, Emanuele Lulli has taken over Roma.
From a promising youngster from the youth academy to a starter for the first two games of the season, without missing a single minute.
One summer was enough for the Palestrina native to overturn the hierarchy and convince Gian Piero Gasperini to focus on him.
The coach immediately saw something special in the 2007-born winger, and the first results came directly from the pitch. Running, personality, and remarkable stamina: Lulli hasn't struggled to make the leap to the senior ranks and has quickly carved out a place for himself that, on the eve of the season, seemed anything but certain.
This growth hasn't gone unnoticed even at Trigoria.

#gian

CANTON — Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium will host three games as part of the National High School Football Council Classic on Sept. 4 and 5.
Each of the six teams participating have a Pro Football Hall of Famer as alumni.
Canton McKinley faces Sandusky on Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 features two games: St. Francis Preparatory (NY) vs. Stow at 3, followed by GlenOak vs. Cleveland Heights at 7.
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Presale tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students. All tickets at the gate are $15. A ticket purchased for Saturday is good for both Saturday games.

#Football #sept #high

'What's the bowling coach done?': Journalist questions PCB's mass sacking after Lord's Test, calls meltdown overreaction originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
British-Pakistani journalist Aatif Nawaz questioned the PCB's decision to sack its bowling coach after the Lord's Test.
He argued Pakistan's bowlers, not batters, were the ones taking wickets.
Nawaz called the mass overhaul a counterproductive move to placate angry fans.
Pakistan's decision to dismantle their squad and coaching staff mid-tour has drawn criticism from many quarters, and BBC commentator Aatif Nawaz has added a pointed voice to the chorus.

#nawaz #test #mass

Just 12 days separate us from the New Orleans Saints regular season opener. The Saints travel north to start 2026, playing at the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Sept. 13. Wearing No. 12 for New Orleans is star Chris Olave at wide receiver. Olave is coming off his best season and a lucrative contract extension. He'll be a major part of the Saints offense. He's also the most recent in our Saints Player of the Day series.
Name (age): Christian Josiah Olave (26)
Hometown: San Marcos, Calif.
Position: Wide receiver
Height, weight: 6-foot, 187 pounds

#saints #olave #wide #sunday

The Sporting Tribune Today debuted on SportsGrid on Monday, and the biggest story in Los Angeles walked right into it. Mykell Mathieu reported live from Rams practice, where he asked Donald directly. Grant Mona and John Browner handled the other question: where does a team find $20 million on the last day of August?
The Sporting Tribune Today premiered on SportsGrid on Monday morning, and Aaron Donald picked the same day to make his return official — one year, $20 million, back on an NFL field for the first time since 2023.
"That's the sound of a parade," John Browner said. In August.
The most useful twenty minutes of the debut came from Woodland Hills. Rams reporter Mykell Mathieu joined the show live from practice, where he had put the question to Donald himself: why now?
The answer, as Mathieu relayed it, was not about money or legacy. It was about the room. Donald pointed to Myles Garrett and to a defense he described as full of dogs — a group he wanted to be part of badly enough to end a two-year retirement for it.

#tribune #john

CHICAGO — Rookie Sal Stewart homered for the third straight game to help offset two more home runs by Pete Crow-Armstrong, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Sunday night after rain delayed the start 25 minutes.
Dane Myers hit a go-ahead homer off Shoto Imanaga (8-10) leading off the fifth inning and Tyler Stephenson followed with a two-run shot after a single by Elly De La Cruz for a 6-3 lead. De La Cruz left after that with left quad tightness.
Stewart homered for the 31st time — off Trent Thornton — for the Reds' final run in the seventh.
Crow-Armstrong homered leading off the first against Chase Burns (15-3) to give the Cubs the lead. It his fourth in seven at-bats after hitting three Saturday in a 17-5 victory over the Reds. The NL's MVP front-runner hit his 38th homer — a solo shot off Reds closer Emilio Pagán in the ninth before the right-hander finished off his 19th save.
Burns allowed three runs — two earned — on six hits in 5 2/3 innings as Cincinnati beat the Cubs in the rubber game of the series after losing six of seven matchups previously.

#stewart

Bill Belichick needed this one.
That the 74-year-old Belichick came into his second year at North Carolina on one of the hottest seats in college football was a signal that the six-time Super Bowl winner had officially lost his fastball after a dismal end to his run with the New England Patriots.
A full accounting of how far Belichick and UNC have come since last season won't be complete until deeper into one of the toughest schedules in the Bowl Subdivision. But the Tar Heels' often ugly 15-10 win against TCU in Ireland rights the ship for Belichick and gives his tenure a must-have boost after another drama-filled offseason.
The Tar Heels were swamped at home by TCU in last year's opener, scoring the game's first points before giving up 41 in a row and losing 48-14.
This TCU team has clear quarterback issues after losing multiple-year starter Josh Hoover to Indiana. Combined with a lack of elite skill talent, the Horned Frogs might struggle to reach bowl eligibility.

#year

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — San Diego Padres' second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off the field in the seventh inning of Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with an apparent leg injury.
Rengifo dropped to the infield dirt after throwing wildly on a relay to home plate in an attempt to get Tampa Bay's Cedric Mullins. The throw sailed wide of catcher Luis Campusano, allowing two runners to score on the play and tying the game at 6.
After being attended to by training staff, Rengifo required ****** istance to get to his feet before being loaded onto the back of a medical cart.
With the bases loaded and ****** ody out in the bottom of the seventh, Tampa Bay designated hitter Yandy Diaz hit a line drive to center that bounded off the base of the wall. Center fielder Jackson Merrill grabbed the carom and threw to Rengifo.
The play caught Tampa Bay's Taylor Walls and Mullins near third base. As Rengifo was chasing Walls to third, Mullins ran for home, forcing the Padres' second baseman to throw across his body to the plate. As soon as the ball left his hand, Rengifo fell to the ground.

#luis #baseman

Liverpool have agreed a deal worth up to £123m for Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola.
PSG initially valued the France attacker at £145m, but the Reds have agreed a package worth an initial £106m with £17m in potential add-ons.
The 23-year-old is expected to have a medical this weekend before signing a long-term contract at Anfield.
Barcola is right footed but prefers to play on the left wing and his likely arrival creates further doubt around Cody Gakpo's future at Anfield.
Multiple sources have told BBC Sport both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City have shown interest in the Netherlands forward.

#Paris

Ty Simpson started at quarterback for the Rams on Thursday night and Stetson Bennett did not play, but head coach Sean McVay said after the game that those decisions had nothing to do with which of them will be the No. 2 quarterback to start the regular season.
McVay said the call was made as part of the process of "continuing to get [Simpson] experience" heading into his rookie season and that the team isn't ready to name either player as the primary backup to Matthew Stafford.
"Obviously, we've got the reigning MVP of the league, and then we got two guys that we feel really good about," McVay said, via the team's website. "And if you say, 'hey, what does that really mean?' That's what it means. We feel really good about those two guys. Not pigeon-holing myself into any sort of decision other than I feel really good about Stetson Bennett, feel really good about Ty Simpson."
The Rams play their opener against the 49ers in Australia in two weeks, so a decision will be coming in the near future.

#simpson #bennett

The high school football season is here.
TAPPS got under way last week and UIL schools kick off games this week in Corpus Christi and across the state.
With stadium lights turning on across the region, it seems like a perfect time to lead readers pick their favorite high school football helmet design across the Coastal Bend.
Some have modern, ever-changing designs and colors, while others are tried and true and some of the most traditional helmets in the Corpus Christi area.
Look at some of the helmet designs and make your pick for your favorite helmet design in the Coastal Bend, presented by Apple Dental Center.

#corpus #school

BLOOMINGTON — Sam Alexis' eligibility for the forthcoming college basketball season was thrown in doubt Wednesday, when the Tennessee Court of Appeals issued a stay on a lower-court ruling granting several athletes an injunction against the NCAA's application of its new age-based eligibility model.
Alexis is one of a number of players who graduated high school in 2022 and played four years of college sports in that same ****** e of time seeking relief against the NCAA's decision to apply its new five-years-to-play-five rule only to athletes beginning with the ongoing academic year. Athletes across several sports and in several states have won relief against the ****** ociation's decision, granting those athletes an additional year of eligibility as well.
One of several athletes party to that filing, Alexis gained his fifth year when the Chancery Court of Davidson County, Tennessee, granted its injunction earlier this summer. Alexis played his first two years of college basketball at Chattanooga.
Indiana welcomed Alexis back into an open 13th scholarship, after coach Darian DeVries elected to leave one spot unfilled following his roster rebuild last spring. Now, Alexis' eligibility for 2026-27 is in limbo once more.
The appellate-court stay does not overrule the lower court's injunction. It simply stayed the injunction, and therefore the relief it provided plaintiffs in Alexis' case, while the higher court considers the NCAA's appeal.

#several #years #relief #year

TUSCULUM, Tenn. (WJHL) — The college football season will get underway for its 78th year on Thursday night when the Tusculum Pioneers host Bluefield State University at Pioneer Field.
Third-year head coach Billy Taylor returns 42 lettermen from last year's squad who gained valuable playing time and experience. Tusculum will also feature several new faces on this year's roster, including transfers at key positions like quarterback.
The recent results have not been what they wanted, posting a 2-18 record over the last two seasons. However, now that most of these players have significantly more experience, they are hoping to turn things around.
"I think the leadership that we have on this team, I think we have a lot of guys that came in and guys that were already here step up. I think the leadership is going to be the biggest difference between last year and this year," quarterback Tedros Gleaton said.
"We're as one, you know what I mean?" linebacker Camron Garnett said. "So I feel like it's not offense, defense, or special teams, we're all in this together. I feel like the leadership role and just the grit we have is our overall strength."

#guys

2027 WNBA Draft aspirant Enes Kanter revealed his thoughts on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.
Kanter was removed from the Fever vs. Chicago Sky game on Sunday after a verbal altercation with Sky veteran Natasha Cloud, and the incident dominated the headlines rather than the Fever's 113-90 win.
One of the primary reasons Kanter chose this game was because of the Fever and Sophie Cunningham's presence, discussing the 30-year-old Fever guard in an interview after the game.
Kanter appeared on Fox News and revealed that he texted Cunningham after the game to help redirect her focus while hailing her as an American hero.
"I texted her after the game. I was like, 'Please focus on your game because you are a national treasure, an American hero,' and she should be protected at all costs. She isn't just inspiring young girls in America, but all over the world. She's an idol and a hero."

#kanter #fever #hero #guard

Alejandro Balde was omitted from Barcelona's matchday squad against Elche last night amid growing uncertainty over his future.
The 22-year-old was among three players to have been left out for Barcelona's La Liga opener, along with Marc Casado and Hector Fort.
Fabrizio Romano revealed towards the end of last week that Manchester United had approached Balde's agents to gauge whether a deal would be feasible this summer.
They are in the market for a young but proven left-back, and the Catalan giants are seemingly looking to cash in while their academy graduate has suitors interested.
Reports over the weekend have even suggested that Balde has already privately green-lit a switch to Old Trafford, despite wanting to stay at Barcelona past the deadline.

#last #elche #marc #fort

A council leader has backed £190m plans for Newcastle United's new training ground but insisted they would be given "robust" scrutiny.
The club announced on Thursday a deal had been struck to purchase the 260-acre (105-hectare) Woolsington Hall estate as the location for a "world class" new training complex.
The estate houses a listed country house and parkland and was previously purchased in 1994 by former Newcastle chairman Sir John Hall, who had wanted to move the club's academy there.
Newcastle City Council's Liberal Democrat leader Colin Ferguson welcomed the prospect of the club moving their training base within the city's boundaries from the existing training ground in Longbenton.
A planning application for the development is expected in early 2027, with hopes it could be open for the 2029/30 season.

#newcastle #leader #club #thursday

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Emmet Sheehan, the promising right-hander, is headed back to the minor leagues after a brief stint with the team.
Sheehan, after getting moved down when Tarik Skubal arrived, had two outings down in Triple-A before coming back to the Dodgers recently for a long relief role.
However, the team is reversing course and giving him another chance to work down in the minors, likely as a starter.
LA needed bullpen pitching badly a few days ago after their key arms were taxed. Sheehan was supposed to help give some quality innings in bulk.
Aug 2, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) reacts after a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

#emmet #team #tarik #triple

The Colts expect to be without Tyler Warren for a little bit, so they made a move on Friday to give themselves some more depth at tight end.
They announced the signing of JJ Galbreath to the 90-man roster. They waived cornerback Jai'Onte' McMillan in a corresponding move.
Galbreath signed with the Steelers after going undrafted out of South Dakota in 2025 and spent the season on the practice squad. He opened camp with the team, but was waived two weeks ago.
Warren injured his groin in practice this week and head coach Shane Steichen said that he's expected to miss about a week while he recovers.

#warren #move #practice #colts

The Buffalo Bills are heading into an important season in 2026. The team is trotting out a new head coach in Joe Brady while carrying the Super Bowl expectation they've had in recent years.
However, out of everyone in the organization could it be a new face that recently came through the door the person under the most pressure heading into next season? CBS Sports makes the case.
The outlet named the player that is on the "hot seat" more than anybody heading into next year. In Buffalo, the selection is a newcomer in linebacker Bradley Chubb.
Over the past several years, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane has tried to find a strong veteran pass-rushing piece for the team's defensive front. Names like Joey Bosa and Von Miller come to mind. Chubb is the latest member of that group after signing a three-year deal this offseason.
Chubb will be tasked with helping the Bills increase their sacks total next season from the 36 that the team recorded in 2025, which was sixth-fewest in the NFL.

#heading

BOSTON — Third baseman Nolan Arenado was out of the Arizona Diamondbacks' lineup for a second consecutive day as he deals with a left intercostal injury, but manager Torey Lovullo said the tentative plan was for Arenado to return to action in the series finale on Wednesday, Aug. 19, as the designated hitter.
"He's getting very close," Lovullo said. "We want him to continue to get a little more work with the trainers."
Lovullo said there was a "strong possibility" that Arenado would start on Wednesday.
Arenado left the game on Sunday, Aug. 16, in Atlanta due to the injury and underwent an MRI on Monday, Aug. 17.

#wednesday #left #boston #diamondbacks