Football finance expert Stefan Borson says the consortium comprising of billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, British-Indian millionaire businessman Amit Bhatia and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is "one of the wealthiest to have ever gone after a football club".
BBC Sport has been told the group have advanced its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool.
Owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) confirmed last month that the group had "expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club".
"I don't think there's any suggestion of a full sale yet," said Borson on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club. "But we have to be realistic.
"It is one of the wealthiest consortium's that have ever gone after a football club.

#gone

TORONTO (AP) — Anthony Seigler scored from third base on a sacrifice fly Monday night — without ever tagging up.
Needless to say, that left everyone in Toronto a little confused.
Seigler scored Boston's only run in a 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays on a chaotic, inning-ending double play that resulted in a 17-minute delay trying to sort out the whole thing.
While there was only one out when Ceddanne Rafaela hit a flyball to center field in the seventh, the scoreboard showed two outs. The ball was still in the air when Seigler headed toward the plate and Nick Sogard took off from first base.
When the ball was caught and the Blue Jays eventually tossed it to first to double up Sogard, that was the third out and it appeared Toronto still led 2-0 as players headed to the dugout.

#jays

Mike Tomlin Explains Why he Doesn't Miss Coaching Yet originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
When Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons as head coach of the Steelers, reports indicated he planned to take some time away from coaching. Given his age, many figured it was only a matter of time until he returned to an NFL sideline.
For now, Tomlin isn't thinking about that. Now working as an ******* yst for NBC's NFL coverage, the former Steelers coach said during the network's Hall of Fame Game broadcast that he doesn't have the desire to return just yet.
"I haven't thought a whole lot about it yet, because I don't feel like I'm missing anything yet," Tomlin said. "You know, when those regular-season ******* start snapping, that's when I'll start, you know, getting a little twitch a little bit."
Tomlin admitted his mentality could change in the months ahead as the season plays out. If he sees training camps and the preseason playing out and wants no part of it, however, that might be a sign he made the right decision, given how much of a head coach's job is about what happens before the regular season.

#sportsnet #pittsburgh #Coaching #given

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer has moved to 10th on the all-time strikeout list, passing Walter Johnson.
Scherzer achieved the feat by getting Kyle Schwarber to strike out looking in the bottom of the sixth inning. It was his fourth punchout of the game. Unfortunately, Trae Turner and Bryce Harper followed it up with a solo home run apiece, which forced Toronto to go to the bullpen.
The veteran starting pitcher entered the day with 3,512 career strikeouts, only three behind tying Johnson. Scherzer struck out Harper in the first inning, Garrett Stubbs in the third inning, and then Bryan De La Cruz in the fifth inning to tie the Hall of Famer.
Scherzer has the second-most strikeouts among active pitchers. He trails only Justin Verlander, who has 3,554. The veteran Verlander has already indicated that this will be his final season.
The Blue Jays pitcher will now set his sights on ******* Perry, who had 3,534 strikeouts. With Scherzer finishing Saturday night's game with 5,316, he only needs 19 strikeouts to move into sole possession of ninth-place all-time.

#toronto

Nats first round pick Chris Hacopian will be making his minor league debut tomorrow. Interestingly, it will not be in Fredericksburg. Instead, the local kid will be skipping over Low-A and will join the Wilmington Blue Rocks. The old regime would always send draft picks to Low-A first, even if it were only for a few games, but that has changed.
After being drafted 11th overall last month, it will be exciting to see Hacopian get started. That Wilmington team was already loaded, and now they are getting another top prospect. The likes of Eli Willits, Ronny Cruz and Miguel Sime Jr. are some of the players currently in Wilmington. Now, Paul Toboni's first draft pick will join them.
This ***** ignment is interesting for a couple reasons. First is that it is another change from the new regime. Even when Dylan Crews was drafted second overall, he played 14 games in Fredericksburg. After that, he skipped High-A and went to Harrisburg. Playing for the Fred Nats was like a rite of passage for Nationals prospects.
Wilmington is known as a bad place to hit, and the old regime was hyper-aware of that. The new regime has been more willing to send guys to Wilmington and let them stay there. It is a pitchers park, but if you can hit, you can thrive there. We saw that with the likes of Ethan Petry, Devin Fitz-Gerald and now Eli Willits.
Hacopian will be the next big bat in Wilmington. Toboni and the front office must have felt that the infielders bat was just too advanced for Low-A. There is certainly evidence for that, as Hacopian was seen as one of the best college hitters in the class. He has walked more than he has struck out wherever he has played. Now, he will take on Wilmington.

#wilmington #hacopian #first #willits

Enes Kanter Freedom's WNBA declaration draws a response from Piers Morgan.
The 2027 WNBA Draft is shaping to be one of the most important events in the history of the league, but for unexpected reasons.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has taken advantage of the WNBA's lack of stance on transgender athletes being allowed to compete in the W.
Freedom has declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft as he now identifies as a woman.
Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images

#enes #piers

Darren Elkins is hanging up the gloves on Saturday, and Yadier del Valle is going to make sure he doesn't get a fairytale ending to his distinguished fighting career.
After almost 20 years of fighting professionally with over 40 fights recorded, Elkins (29-12 MMA, 19-11 UFC) is set to retire at 42 years of age. His final fight takes place on the main card of UFC Fight Night 284 (Paramount+), which takes place at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. With Elkins being a beloved and respected figure in MMA circles, it could be tough for some to get up and try to ruin his retirement, but not Del Valle (10-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC).
"The Cuban Problem" is staying sharp and not letting that affect his mission – to bounce back from his first professional defeat.
"No, I'm going to come out to finish him," del Valle told Hablemos MMA in Spanish when asked if Elkins' retirement bout could affect him. "I look to get a finish and a bonus. He's retiring, and that's it. I think because it's his last fight, he might want to give a final war, so I mentally have prepared myself for a war. I don't expect this to be an easy fight. I'm thinking I'm fighting a dangerous guy with a lot of experience. He's an old lion in this promotion. I expect the best from him. I expect him to be aggressive and try to take me out."
Del Valle finds it surreal to be fighting Elkins. When del Valle made his pro MMA debut in 2019, Elkins had already been fighting in the UFC for almost a decade.

#fight #going #almost #years

The first day of practice has arrived for Clemson football.
The Tigers begin practicing for the 2026 season on Aug. 6. Their first game of the season is Sept. 5 (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC) against LSU in Baton Rouge.
Last season, Clemson finished 7-6, ending its season with a 22-10 loss to Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl. It was the worst season the Tigers have had under coach Dabo Swinney since going 6-7 in 2010.
Hoping for improvement, Clemson has reshaped its coaching staff and rebuilt its roster through the transfer portal. Here's what to know on the first day of practice.
Clemson will start preseason practice on Aug. 6.

#season #sept #last

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel has been the invisible man in the early days of training camp as the third man in a depressing two-man quarterback competition.
Some of that is to be expected given that veteran Deshaun Watson is healthy enough to participate after missing all of last year with a twice-torn Achilles tendon. And Gabriel did not exactly light up the NFL in his six starts as a rookie, completing just 59.5 percent of his passes and seeing the Browns win just one of his starts.
Gabriel was statistically better than fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders in just about every metric that matters, however, so one could begrudge him for feeling a bit left out with the spotlight shining so brightly on Watson and Sanders.
But Gabriel does not seem wired that way, at least outwardly, as on Wednesday he said he never felt "disrespected" and that he understands the NFL is a business.
He also spoke confidently about being able to pick up what head coach Todd Monken wants from the offense given the similarities to what Gabriel ran in college (quote via a team-provided transcript):

#starts

There is one man in the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships field who previously won a national all-around **** le. He wasn't doing any gymnastics a year ago.
Yul Moldauer, the 2017 U.S. champion and a Tokyo Olympian, returns to nationals this week in Phoenix after serving a suspension from September 2024 to November 2025.
Moldauer was banned for missing three drug tests in a 12-month span. Though he has never failed a test, he took full responsibility for not adhering to rules that require Olympic-level athletes to be present at their specified daily locations for no-notice testing.
2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships: How to watch, schedule, field, preview
The nation's top gymnasts compete in Phoenix, live on NBC Sports and Peacock.

#moldauer #olympian #september

Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls — Postponed
The game will be made up on Wednesday, August 5, as part of a doubleheader.
Rocket City Trash Pandas 8, Birmingham Barons 3
The Barons' (41-62) offense struggled out of the gate, managing only three hits, striking out 14 times and going 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position. Birmingham starter Connor McCullough also had a tough time getting hit up for two runs in the first, then Rocket City hit him again for four more in the fourth, sending him to the showers after just 3 2/3 innings. The Barons' bats were completely MIA for three innings until Anthony DePino finally snapped the no-hit and shutout with a solo shot in the fourth — his 14th bomb of the year — to at least put a dent in the deficit at 2-1.
The momentum was short-lived, however, as the Trash Pandas answered immediately with four more runs in the bottom of the fourth, blowing the contest wide open, 6-1. Birmingham scraped together a run in the fifth when Ryan Burrowes singled, and Samuel Zavala followed with an RBI double, but Rocket City answered right back after a Caleb Bonemer error helped plate another run in the bottom half. The Barons mustered an unearned run in the eighth, but the Trash Pandas matched it in the bottom of the frame to finish off the victory.
MVP
Anthony DePino: 1-for-4, R, RBI, HR, 3 K
Runners-Up
Alec Briley: 1-for-4, RBI, PO, 2 K
Ryan Burrowes: 1-for-4, R, 2 K
Samuel Zavala: 2-for-2, R, RBI, BB, 2B
Liam Paddack: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 K
Jarold Rosado: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, K

#anthony

Phil Foden says he would like to be part of the leadership team as one of the longest serving players at City.
Men's Team
Last season's captain Bernardo Silva left the Club in the summer while experienced defenders John Stones and Nathan Ake have moved on.
After working his way through the Academy, Foden is set to start his 10th season as part of the senior squad after making his debut back in November 2017.
As we begin a new era under the management of Enzo Maresca, the 26-year-old told a press conference ahead of our friendly with a K-League All Stars side, that he wants to be a leading figure.

#foden #phil #bernardo #john

Aug. 3—Carroll has dismissed Mike Pomfret as its football head coach effective immediately.
The school district announced the decision in a statement Monday, Aug. 3.
Mitch Weitz has been named the interim football head coach. He is an ****** istant coach for football and the boys bowling head coach at Carroll.
"As a result of an on-field incident at practice, effective immediately, Mike Pomfret is no longer employed at Archbishop Carroll High School as a teacher or coach," said Carroll High School principal Matt Sableski said in a statement.
Pomfret, a 2007 Carroll alum, was entering his second season as the football head coach at Carroll after being hired in January 2025.

#coach #immediately

Why Cheryl Reeve wore 'Trans Kids Belong' shirt in latest response to Sophie Cunningham transgender athlete comments originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever had a fun battle on the court Sunday, with newly returned Napheesa Collier and the Lynx improving upon their league-best record.
Off the court, a type of cold war emerged, whether between Sophie Cunningham supporters and Lynx fans, or between Cunningham herself and Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve.
After Cunningham took a stance against transgender women born as biological men playing women's sports, Reeve responded by wearing a shirt with a clear message on Sunday when the Lynx hosted the Fever.
Here's a look at Reeve's shirt and what Cunningham said.

#reeve

Greg Papa sounded like Greg Papa.
During a recent two-hour phone interview from his East Bay home, the San Francisco 49ers radio announcer's distinctive baritone was robust. He recalled dates and details with his usual precision and punctuated stories with trademark humor.
But every three seconds, there was a loud click.
It came from a machine delivering supplemental oxygen through a nasal cannula. At one point, Papa paused to make the short walk to the bathroom. When he returned, he was winded.
"My 40 time," he said, "was 40 feet in 4.2 seconds."

#papa #seconds #like #hour

Shawnee State men's basketball has announced the addition of Daniel Autrey to its coaching staff.
Autrey, a Detroit, Michigan, native, brings a wealth of collegiate playing experience, having competed for five seasons across the junior college, NAIA and NCAA Division II levels.
Autrey began his collegiate playing career at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan, where he competed during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons. As a sophomore in 2021-22, he set a program record and ranked second nationally with 109 made three-point field goals.
After two seasons at Henry Ford, Autrey transferred to William Penn for the 2022-23 season. As a junior, he averaged 9.7 points per game over 33 contests while shooting 39.9% from the field and 38.3% from 3-point range.
Autrey then transferred to NCAA Division II member Maryville University, where he redshirted during the 2023-24 campaign. He did not appear in a game during his time with the Saints.

#autrey #ncaa #collegiate

Injuries are hard for any professional athlete.
Especially if you're a rookie player who's still trying to find your way in the NFL. Then double that for playing on offense and defense.
That's what Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter dealt with after injuring his LCL last October and being sidelined for the last nine months as he recovered.
Jaguars Camp Observations: Jarrian Jones shines with two INTs on Day 3
But the two-way player is back on the field for training camp, spending time with the offense and defense as reacclimates to the football field. He's "feeling free" and determined to continue the growth he displayed during his rookie season.

#offense #field #injuries #especially

According to journalist Nil Sola, FC Barcelona are poised to officially complete the transfer of Belgian teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu, with the formal signing of his contract expected to take place this afternoon in the Catalan capital.
The 18-year-old attacker will finally complete his move after Barcelona and Club Brugge reached an agreement and have seemingly successfully exchanged all the necessary transfer documents to clear the move.
The completion of the deal comes after weeks of quiet negotiations between the two clubs.
Barcelona's sporting department, led by Deco, managed to secure an agreement for a financial package that includes an €8.5 million fixed transfer fee. To convince Club Brugge to let the young player leave immediately, the deal also features a 20% sell-on clause.
This means the Belgian side will receive a fifth of any future transfer fee if Barcelona decide to sell the winger later in his career.

#Barcelona #belgian #brugge #complete

Two-time NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Larson's time was short in the Brickyard 400 on July 26. He only lasted 45 laps at the NASCAR Indianapolis race before his left-rear tire blew, causing him to spin, hit the wall, and end his day before the first stage was complete.
Larson, undoubtedly, would have liked to have spent more time on the track considering he was running second at the time of the accident, but maybe not as long as it took to complete the race at historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Corey Heim won the 160-lap race on the 2.5-mile track, which took more than three hours to complete.
KYLE LARSON CRASHES OUT AT INDY: Kyle Larson crash at NASCAR Indianapolis Brickyard 400 extends winless streak
That length of time is too long for a NASCAR Cup race, in Larson's opinion.

#complete

A new era for the Cymru Premier – Welsh football's domestic top-flight – begins on Friday evening when the 2026-27 season kicks off.
The league, formed in 1992, has undergone a major relaunch with the number of clubs rising from 12 to 16 next season.
Games will be played predominantly on Friday evenings, a move which the Football ******* ociation of Wales hope will drive attendances.
The expansion of the league saw six clubs promoted from the second tier last season, up from the usual two.
The three clubs from the Cymru North – Llandudno, Airbus UK and Holywell Town – have all appeared in the top-flight before.

#clubs #cymru #flight #league

The Professional Fighters League has finalized the lineup for itsJuly 31 event at UBS Arena in Long Island, New York, featuring an11-bout card headlined by a lightweight **** le fight.

PFL New York is headlined by UsmanNurmagomedov vs. ArchieColgan. The card also features several notable matchups acrossthe main and preliminary cards.
PFL New York will see undefeated champion Nurmagomedov (21-0)defend his lightweight crown against unbeaten contender Colgan(13-0) in the main event.

In the co-headliner, top-ranked women's flyweight DakotaDitcheva (15-0) returns after more than a year on the sidelinesagainst DeniseKielholtz (9-5) in a bout with significant **** le implicationsat 125 pounds.

The main card also includes a light heavyweight matchup betweenDovletdzhanYagshimuradov (26-8-1) and SimeonPowell (12-2), while unbeaten lightweight prospect AmruMagomedov (10-0) squares off against AngelAlvarez (11-2).

The preliminary card is topped by a bantamweight clash betweenRaufeonStots (21-4) and unbeaten LazaroDayron (10-0-1). Elsewhere, JonathanPiersma (12-3) faces Omar ElDafrawy (15-6) in a 175-pound catchweight contest, Sean Gauci(11-1) faces AllanBegosso (10-4-1) at bantamweight and unbeaten light heavyweightprospects MoustaphaDiakhate (5-0-1) and ZachariaNishimwe (4-0) are also set to collide.

A lightweighttitle fight headlines PFL NY: Tune on Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m. ETon ESPN.

Other scheduled matchups include a light heavyweight bout betweenundefeated KhabibNabiev (12-0) and JamelleJones (15-8), a women's flyweight contest featuring MontanaDe La Rosa (13-9-1) against unbeaten TatianaPostarnakova (7-0) and a lightweight matchup pitting Chamy Delva(7-1) against LevanKhabalaev (4-0).

The prelims begin at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT on ESPN App, with the maincard airing at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ESPN.

#unbeaten #main

The Detroit Tigers may be nearing a trade deadline decision that would reshape both their rotation and the direction of the franchise.
USA Today Sports MLB insider Bob Nightengale predicts the Tigers will trade Tarik Skubal before the deadline. He also believes Casey Mize, Detroit's No. 2 starter, could be moved as part of a broader selloff.
That would be a stunning pivot for a club that entered the season hoping to build on its recent progress.
According to Nightengale, the Tigers would prefer to keep Skubal because they understand the backlash a trade would create inside the clubhouse and across the fan base.
Detroit's recent slide may force the issue.

#today

Training camp for the Jacksonville Jaguars begins on July 29 and, of course, there will be plenty to keep our eyes on over the next month of practices and preseason games.
We recently highlighted 14 things to watch on offense and another seven to watch on defense.
But what are the big storylines? The things that will grab our attention from the start of training camp to the end?
We detailed what those topics are and why they matter.
Lawrence and Thomas building their chemistry has been a focal point all offseason, and that emphasis appears to be working. Thomas had a very good showing during offseason programs, while Lawrence continued to push the ball downfield -- another offseason priority.

#offseason #jacksonville #july

The 49ers will have their first training camp practice today. There aren't any pads, so don't expect much news. But we are officially back.
If you haven't seen this feed post from Fooch, he asked how many games Mike Evans would appear in this season. What say you?
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Agent's Take: Brandon Aiyuk has only himself to blame for 49ers limbo chaos

#take #aiyuk #training

Team NI swimmers Lottie Cullen and Grace Davison progressed to the women's 200m backstroke final after coming through their heats on Friday morning.
Cullen finished second in the first heat in two minutes 12.23 seconds behind Australia's Hannah Fredericks, who qualified fastest in 2:09.81.
Davison's time of 2:12.24 was enough for a place in the final after she finished third in heat three behind Scotland's Holly McGill (2:09.88) and Australia's Iona Anderson (2:11.08).
The women's 200m backstroke final takes place at Tollcross Swimming Centre at 19:51 BST on Friday.
Paddy Johnston and Conor Ferguson both qualified for the men's 50m backstroke semi-finals. Johnston and Ferguson finished fourth in their respective heats in 25.38 and 25.48.

#johnston #heat

Roma tried everything to sign Summerville, but Al Hilal quickly made a monstrous offer, convincing West Ham and the player to move to Saudi Arabia.
The Giallorossi are currently evaluating other wingers to improve their attack.
Several players have been linked with the Roma side: Nusa, Godts, and Schjelderup are three prospects still a long way off, for various reasons.
D'Amico is working to find the right solution and meet the demands of Gian Piero Gasperini, who is still awaiting his first transfer.
Roma is looking for a winger who won't make them miss Greenwood and Summerville, two transfer targets that fell through. As reported by Matteo Moretto, the Giallorossi club is interested in Nusa and has had contact to test the potential. However, the 2005-born winger isn't convincing everyone at Trigoria.

#summerville #nusa #hilal

Croatian veteran Luka Modric has extended his contract with AC Milan by one season, the Serie A club announced on Thursday.
The midfielder will turn 41 in less than two months' time but has committed to Milan until June 30, 2027.
Modric joined the Italian heavyweights in 2025, scoring two goals in 37 matches last season.
"One of the finest and most iconic players in world football, the Croatian will continue his journey in the Rossoneri shirt," AC Milan said in a statement.
Modric was a finalist at the 2018 World Cup with Croatia, also picking up that year's Ballon d'Or, and won six Champions League ***** les while playing for Real Madrid between 2012 to 2025.

#modric #season #june

The Real Madrid squad is set to undergo some major changes next season, especially in the defensive unit with the club bringing in the likes of Ibrahima Konate, Marc Cucurella and Denzel Dumfries this summer.
But even in attack, there could be changes following the return of Endrick after a successful loan spell at Lyon during the backend of last season.
The prospect of Endrick’s return has put pressure on the future of Gonzalo Garcia, who has been linked with a move to Fulham recently.
Real Madrid, though, are not entirely sure about parting ways with Garcia this summer, even on a loan deal.
Real Madrid are not selling Gonzalo Garcia, at least for now. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

#real #even

If C.J. Stroud does not show significant improvement, an opportunity that could take until the postseason to arrive in the eyes of some, the Houston Texans quarterback will see the scrutiny around him intensify.
He has already endured it all offseason.
As the Texans return for training camp, with veterans due in on July 28, no one on the roster is facing more pressure than the 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year.
GettyHouston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud will be under the microscope until his future is resolved.
The Texans have spoken highly of Stroud this offseason, but their relative inaction regarding his long-term future–he is signed through 2027, thanks to his fifth-year option–has left the fourth-year QB facing a reality that belies his standout rookie season.

#stroud #year #future #houston

Jasper Philipsen ended his frustration at this year's Tour de France with victory from a reduced sprint on stage 17 as Tadej Pogacar stayed safe in the yellow jersey.
Philipsen repeatedly fell short in bunch sprints over the first two weeks of this Tour but made it look easy in Voiron after a 35-strong breakaway arrived first into town.
With Alpecin-Premier Tech team-mate Mathieu van der Poel providing the lead-out, Philipsen finished several bike lengths ahead of Mauro Schmid and Olav Kooij to take his 11th career Tour stage win, having won one in each edition since 2022.
"Definitely (it's special) after such a roller coaster of emotions in this Tour de France," Philipsen said.
"I had to wait until stage 17. I was prepared very, very well, I was in the shape of my life and the first 12 days were just horrible. I couldn't find myself, I couldn't find the feeling I was hoping for.

#tour