13 days ago
We have hit the last week of the Tennessee high school football regular season. And like recent years, the TSSAA has split high school games to Thursday and Friday. So about half the state will play their Week 11 games on Thursday. The rest will play on Friday.
It's a chance to give teams better officials each day. But it also gives us a chance to see the TSSAA football playoff picture become clearer before the brackets are released Friday, Oct. 30.
Note: Games with asterisks are region games. Most games this week will be region games. And almost all games play at least a small part in determining playoff order.
Here are the TSSAA football scores for Week 11.
Bradley Central 35, Bearden 21 (Thu) *
#week #tssaa #school #chance
It's a chance to give teams better officials each day. But it also gives us a chance to see the TSSAA football playoff picture become clearer before the brackets are released Friday, Oct. 30.
Note: Games with asterisks are region games. Most games this week will be region games. And almost all games play at least a small part in determining playoff order.
Here are the TSSAA football scores for Week 11.
Bradley Central 35, Bearden 21 (Thu) *
#week #tssaa #school #chance
24 days ago
Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens had six catches (on 11 targets) for 73 yards versus the Green Bay Packers in Week 6.
SOURCE: USA TODAY
Why It Matters: In the latest example of "garbage time points count the same," Pickens rode some consolation opportunities to lead the Cowboys in receiving with 73 yards on Sunday night. Prior to that, it was a forgettable evening for Dallas' No. 2 receiver. While it's still relatively early, it's safe to say that Pickens has not had the same level of impact that he did last season -- in 16 games (tossing out Week 18 when he hardly played), Pickens averaged 89 yards per game with nine TDs; thus far in 2026, he's averaging 71 yards per game with just one score. The fifth-year pro came into the season as a borderline WR1, but he's settled into being more of a midrange WR2.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: George Pickens good for 73 yards on Sunday night
#dallas #george #sunday #same
SOURCE: USA TODAY
Why It Matters: In the latest example of "garbage time points count the same," Pickens rode some consolation opportunities to lead the Cowboys in receiving with 73 yards on Sunday night. Prior to that, it was a forgettable evening for Dallas' No. 2 receiver. While it's still relatively early, it's safe to say that Pickens has not had the same level of impact that he did last season -- in 16 games (tossing out Week 18 when he hardly played), Pickens averaged 89 yards per game with nine TDs; thus far in 2026, he's averaging 71 yards per game with just one score. The fifth-year pro came into the season as a borderline WR1, but he's settled into being more of a midrange WR2.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: George Pickens good for 73 yards on Sunday night
#dallas #george #sunday #same
2 months ago
Rory McKenzie "can feel the pain" of fellow Kilmarnock fans, especially as the 32-year-old midfielder fears Saturday's Scottish Cup quarter-final defeat by Aberdeen "could be the last chance I get" to play at Hampden Park again.
Having held the Dons to a goalless draw in their previous game in the Scottish Premiership, Kilmarnock failed to take advantage of the visitors being reduced to 10 men and exited after a penalty shoot-out.
"I'm a fan, I feel it," McKenzie, who made his debut for the Ayrshire club in 2011, said. "One of the best days I've ever had was going to Hampden. I'm getting on in my career and it could be the last chance I get.
"Believe me, I feel their pain. I know how it feels.
"We won't get a better chance of getting to a semi-final than that. It was on a plate for us, 1-1, man sent off. We just failed to capitalise and didn't play with enough intensity.
#chance #mckenzie #kilmarnock #play
Having held the Dons to a goalless draw in their previous game in the Scottish Premiership, Kilmarnock failed to take advantage of the visitors being reduced to 10 men and exited after a penalty shoot-out.
"I'm a fan, I feel it," McKenzie, who made his debut for the Ayrshire club in 2011, said. "One of the best days I've ever had was going to Hampden. I'm getting on in my career and it could be the last chance I get.
"Believe me, I feel their pain. I know how it feels.
"We won't get a better chance of getting to a semi-final than that. It was on a plate for us, 1-1, man sent off. We just failed to capitalise and didn't play with enough intensity.
#chance #mckenzie #kilmarnock #play
2 months ago
MMA Fighting has Garcia vs. Benn results for the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight card and more for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
When the main event begins around 11 p.m. ET, check out our Garcia vs. Benn live round-by-round updates for our live blog of the main event. Ryan Garcia aims to defend his WBC welterweight ******* le against Conor Benn, who is on a two-fight winning streak.
Check out Garcia vs. Benn results below.
Live blog
Abel Gonzalez vs. Raul Solomon
#ryan #results #fight
When the main event begins around 11 p.m. ET, check out our Garcia vs. Benn live round-by-round updates for our live blog of the main event. Ryan Garcia aims to defend his WBC welterweight ******* le against Conor Benn, who is on a two-fight winning streak.
Check out Garcia vs. Benn results below.
Live blog
Abel Gonzalez vs. Raul Solomon
#ryan #results #fight
2 months ago
Dodgers officially make $700M Shohei Ohtani decision with playoff baseball around the corner originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been getting into postseason form, which is a huge reason why they have been winning as of late. LA can struggle as often as it wants during the season, but once October nears, the team finds its stride.
However, as they get closer to the playoffs, they will be without Shohei Ohtani. It was announced Wednesday night that Ohtani would go on the injured list.
"The Dodgers are placing Shohei Ohtani on the injured list. He must go on the 15-day IL as a two-way player. The earliest he can return is Sept. 23. The wild-card round starts Sept. 29. The NLDS would start Oct. 3. Josue De Paula will likely replace Ohtani as the everyday DH," Dodgers reporter Noah Camras wrote.
When manager Dave Roberts last talked about his injury, there was regret that they had let it drag on as long as they did.
#shohei #list #angeles
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been getting into postseason form, which is a huge reason why they have been winning as of late. LA can struggle as often as it wants during the season, but once October nears, the team finds its stride.
However, as they get closer to the playoffs, they will be without Shohei Ohtani. It was announced Wednesday night that Ohtani would go on the injured list.
"The Dodgers are placing Shohei Ohtani on the injured list. He must go on the 15-day IL as a two-way player. The earliest he can return is Sept. 23. The wild-card round starts Sept. 29. The NLDS would start Oct. 3. Josue De Paula will likely replace Ohtani as the everyday DH," Dodgers reporter Noah Camras wrote.
When manager Dave Roberts last talked about his injury, there was regret that they had let it drag on as long as they did.
#shohei #list #angeles
2 months ago
A bright pink sandpit and a pitch black infield. A brand new trophy and historic prize money.
The World Athletics Ultimate Championship is posed as something different in the sport, but some things stay the same - pole vault star Armand Duplantis taking centre stage.
As the inaugural competition's official song, which two-time Olympic champion Duplantis wrote and recorded, was played to a sell-out crowd of more than 20,000, all eyes fell on the Swedish 26-year-old as, yet again, it was just him against the world record.
Duplantis had already secured the ****** le of inaugural Ultimate champion in the event he has long dominated, and his $150,000 (£110,000) slice of the record $10m (£7.4m) prize pot on offer.
While he was unable to clear 6.32m and set the 16th world record of his remarkable career, an entertaining battle with Greek challenger Emmanouil Karalis had provided the blockbuster finale to the opening night of action in Budapest.
#record #prize #inaugural
The World Athletics Ultimate Championship is posed as something different in the sport, but some things stay the same - pole vault star Armand Duplantis taking centre stage.
As the inaugural competition's official song, which two-time Olympic champion Duplantis wrote and recorded, was played to a sell-out crowd of more than 20,000, all eyes fell on the Swedish 26-year-old as, yet again, it was just him against the world record.
Duplantis had already secured the ****** le of inaugural Ultimate champion in the event he has long dominated, and his $150,000 (£110,000) slice of the record $10m (£7.4m) prize pot on offer.
While he was unable to clear 6.32m and set the 16th world record of his remarkable career, an entertaining battle with Greek challenger Emmanouil Karalis had provided the blockbuster finale to the opening night of action in Budapest.
#record #prize #inaugural
2 months ago
Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season is here — and there's no better place to get last-minute start-sit advice this Sunday than Fantasy Football Live!
With our All-Star crew of fantasy football ******* ysts, Season 21 of FFL expands to two and a half hours every Sunday, giving your lineup an edge before kickoff.
Here's what the extra hour will provide:
More time for your questions, including those tough start/sit calls
Last-minute pickups to help fill holes on your roster
#start
With our All-Star crew of fantasy football ******* ysts, Season 21 of FFL expands to two and a half hours every Sunday, giving your lineup an edge before kickoff.
Here's what the extra hour will provide:
More time for your questions, including those tough start/sit calls
Last-minute pickups to help fill holes on your roster
#start
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2 months ago
Worthing have signed Southend United forward Charley Kendall for an undisclosed fee.
The 25-year-old has been at the Shrimpers since late 2024 where he played 55 National League games, scoring 13 goals.
He played a key role in Southend's FA Trophy triumph last season, scoring twice in the semi-final before playing in the final where they beat Wealdstone in a penalty shootout.
"Charley is a real threat with his pace in behind and has that all-important National League experience which we want to keep adding to the group," manager Adam Hinshelwood told the club website.
"His goal record speaks for itself and everyone is excited to have him through the door and see him represent our club."
#league
The 25-year-old has been at the Shrimpers since late 2024 where he played 55 National League games, scoring 13 goals.
He played a key role in Southend's FA Trophy triumph last season, scoring twice in the semi-final before playing in the final where they beat Wealdstone in a penalty shootout.
"Charley is a real threat with his pace in behind and has that all-important National League experience which we want to keep adding to the group," manager Adam Hinshelwood told the club website.
"His goal record speaks for itself and everyone is excited to have him through the door and see him represent our club."
#league
2 months ago
Michael Olise was linked with a move away from Bayern Munich during the summer, but the Frenchman stayed after being labelled not for sale by the German champions.
However, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said on German broadcaster Sport1 on Sunday that he can't guarantee Olise will remain at the club beyond next summer.
"Making promises in this business is a tricky matter. Whether we can keep him permanently is something we will discuss again in the summer," Dreesen said on the future of Olise, whose contract expires in 2029.
As for this past summer, Dreesen denied that Bayern received any offers for the attacker, who was primarily linked with Real Madrid and Liverpool.
"That simply wasn't true. That's why I said it publicly. It simply wasn't true. We didn't have any offer on the table. And we've always said we weren't interested. That's exactly our position. Olise is incredibly important for this team. He's a magician on this pitch," he said.
#bayern #summer #dreesen #true
However, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said on German broadcaster Sport1 on Sunday that he can't guarantee Olise will remain at the club beyond next summer.
"Making promises in this business is a tricky matter. Whether we can keep him permanently is something we will discuss again in the summer," Dreesen said on the future of Olise, whose contract expires in 2029.
As for this past summer, Dreesen denied that Bayern received any offers for the attacker, who was primarily linked with Real Madrid and Liverpool.
"That simply wasn't true. That's why I said it publicly. It simply wasn't true. We didn't have any offer on the table. And we've always said we weren't interested. That's exactly our position. Olise is incredibly important for this team. He's a magician on this pitch," he said.
#bayern #summer #dreesen #true
2 months ago
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BATON ROUGE, LA — No. 23 Clemson football will have to wait a little longer to begin its 2026 season.
Clemson's opener against No. 13 LSU on Sept. 5 (ABC) has been delayed due to weather. The game is scheduled to kickoff at 7:30 p.m., but there is no update on whether that time will be moved.
Rain poured down in Baton Rouge around three hours before kickoff, and more storms are expected before kickoff. According to The Weather Channel, there is a 73% chance of thunderstorms at 7 p.m. and a 75% chance at 8 p.m.
This is Clemson's first trip to Tiger Stadium. Clemson is 1-4 all-time against LSU, with its lone win coming in the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl.
#clemson
BATON ROUGE, LA — No. 23 Clemson football will have to wait a little longer to begin its 2026 season.
Clemson's opener against No. 13 LSU on Sept. 5 (ABC) has been delayed due to weather. The game is scheduled to kickoff at 7:30 p.m., but there is no update on whether that time will be moved.
Rain poured down in Baton Rouge around three hours before kickoff, and more storms are expected before kickoff. According to The Weather Channel, there is a 73% chance of thunderstorms at 7 p.m. and a 75% chance at 8 p.m.
This is Clemson's first trip to Tiger Stadium. Clemson is 1-4 all-time against LSU, with its lone win coming in the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl.
#clemson
2 months ago
TROY - RPI junior Micah Balzarini went to a high school in Washington state known for producing quarterbacks, including a few who played in the NFL.
He transferred to a prep school in New Jersey, highly regarded for its football program, which led him to RPI.
After waiting two years to play for the Engineers, Balzarini will get his first college start at quarterback against WPI on Saturday in Troy to open the season.
"I feel really good," Balzarini said. "I think the team's in a really good spot. I believe in our athletes. It's my job just to be the point guard and get the good guys the ball and let them do their thing. Not too nervous or anything."
Balzarini replaces Anthony DeMatteo, who graduated after throwing for 1,971 yards and 16 touchdowns last season to earn second-team All-Liberty League honors.
#jersey
He transferred to a prep school in New Jersey, highly regarded for its football program, which led him to RPI.
After waiting two years to play for the Engineers, Balzarini will get his first college start at quarterback against WPI on Saturday in Troy to open the season.
"I feel really good," Balzarini said. "I think the team's in a really good spot. I believe in our athletes. It's my job just to be the point guard and get the good guys the ball and let them do their thing. Not too nervous or anything."
Balzarini replaces Anthony DeMatteo, who graduated after throwing for 1,971 yards and 16 touchdowns last season to earn second-team All-Liberty League honors.
#jersey
2 months ago
The Baltimore Ravens have completed their 17-player practice squad by adding two experienced offensive players.
Baltimore announced the signings of veteran tight end Nick Vannett and offensive tackle AJ Arcuri. The two additions fill the remaining openings after the Ravens initially signed 15 players. Vannett gives Baltimore another traditional in-line tight end behind an active-roster group featuring Mark Andrews, Durham Smythe, Josh Cuevas and Matthew Hibner. The former Ohio State standout has appeared in 121 regular-season games during a career that began as a third-round pick by Seattle in 2016.
We have signed TE Nick Vannett and T A.J. Arcuri to the Practice Squad.
Arcuri provides another developmental option at offensive tackle. The Los Angeles Rams selected the former Michigan State lineman in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL draft. His addition gives Baltimore two tackles on the practice squad, joining Gerad Lichtenhan.
The completed group includes prospects the Ravens developed throughout training camp and veterans who can be elevated with limited preparation.
#Ravens #nick #state #completed
Baltimore announced the signings of veteran tight end Nick Vannett and offensive tackle AJ Arcuri. The two additions fill the remaining openings after the Ravens initially signed 15 players. Vannett gives Baltimore another traditional in-line tight end behind an active-roster group featuring Mark Andrews, Durham Smythe, Josh Cuevas and Matthew Hibner. The former Ohio State standout has appeared in 121 regular-season games during a career that began as a third-round pick by Seattle in 2016.
We have signed TE Nick Vannett and T A.J. Arcuri to the Practice Squad.
Arcuri provides another developmental option at offensive tackle. The Los Angeles Rams selected the former Michigan State lineman in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL draft. His addition gives Baltimore two tackles on the practice squad, joining Gerad Lichtenhan.
The completed group includes prospects the Ravens developed throughout training camp and veterans who can be elevated with limited preparation.
#Ravens #nick #state #completed
2 months ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks will retire the number of longtime captain Ryan Getzlaf during a ceremony Jan. 30.
Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli announced the honor Tuesday for Getzlaf, who retired in April 2022 after a 17-year NHL career spent entirely in Anaheim.
Getzlaf is the top scorer in Ducks history, racking up 1,019 points in a franchise-record 1,157 games while also becoming the team's career ******* ists leader and its top playoff scorer. He was the Ducks' captain for his final 12 seasons, the longest tenure in team history.
The Saskatchewan native was one of the top playmaking centers in hockey throughout his career, winning a Stanley Cup ******* le in 2007 and adding Olympic gold medals for Canada in 2010 and again in 2014, when he was also the runner-up for the Hart Trophy as the NHL MVP.
"Ryan Getzlaf's impact on the Ducks will be felt for generations to come," the Samuelis said in a statement. "While no player in club history played more games or scored more points, it's his leadership, championship DNA and community contributions we will remember most. He's a legacy player who rightfully will have his jersey hung alongside Teemu Selanne, Paul Kariya and Scott Niedermayer at Honda Center."
#anaheim #Career #ryan #scorer
Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli announced the honor Tuesday for Getzlaf, who retired in April 2022 after a 17-year NHL career spent entirely in Anaheim.
Getzlaf is the top scorer in Ducks history, racking up 1,019 points in a franchise-record 1,157 games while also becoming the team's career ******* ists leader and its top playoff scorer. He was the Ducks' captain for his final 12 seasons, the longest tenure in team history.
The Saskatchewan native was one of the top playmaking centers in hockey throughout his career, winning a Stanley Cup ******* le in 2007 and adding Olympic gold medals for Canada in 2010 and again in 2014, when he was also the runner-up for the Hart Trophy as the NHL MVP.
"Ryan Getzlaf's impact on the Ducks will be felt for generations to come," the Samuelis said in a statement. "While no player in club history played more games or scored more points, it's his leadership, championship DNA and community contributions we will remember most. He's a legacy player who rightfully will have his jersey hung alongside Teemu Selanne, Paul Kariya and Scott Niedermayer at Honda Center."
#anaheim #Career #ryan #scorer
2 months ago
PEORIA, AZ: Lazaro Montes of the Seattle Mariners runs the bases during a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox at Peoria Stadium on Feb. 24, 2026. (Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images)
The Seattle Mariners are about to place their flagging chance at a playoff spot on the bat of 21-year-old Lazaro Montes. The slugger is being called up after hitting 38 home runs in the minors in 2026, including 10 in August.
The Mariners need him to continue the power display in September in a Seattle uniform. The 6-foot-5 Cuban is expected to join the team for the start of a three-game series in Boston on Tuesday.
Whether the left-hander plays immediately at Fenway Park, which traditionally favors right-handed hitters, is for manager Dan Wilson to decide. Boston is scheduled to start left-hander Peyton Tolle in the opener, ace right-hander Sonny Gray on Wednesday and lefty Pablo Sandoval on Thursday.
Montes has struggled against left-handed pitchers in 2026, batting just .201 with six homers. He has raked right-handers for 32 homers and a .274 average.
#montes #Seattle #Mariners #hander
The Seattle Mariners are about to place their flagging chance at a playoff spot on the bat of 21-year-old Lazaro Montes. The slugger is being called up after hitting 38 home runs in the minors in 2026, including 10 in August.
The Mariners need him to continue the power display in September in a Seattle uniform. The 6-foot-5 Cuban is expected to join the team for the start of a three-game series in Boston on Tuesday.
Whether the left-hander plays immediately at Fenway Park, which traditionally favors right-handed hitters, is for manager Dan Wilson to decide. Boston is scheduled to start left-hander Peyton Tolle in the opener, ace right-hander Sonny Gray on Wednesday and lefty Pablo Sandoval on Thursday.
Montes has struggled against left-handed pitchers in 2026, batting just .201 with six homers. He has raked right-handers for 32 homers and a .274 average.
#montes #Seattle #Mariners #hander
2 months ago
The Miami Dolphins made a huge move on Saturday when they traded quarterback Quinn Ewers to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2028 sixth-round pick, leaving them with just three quarterbacks on the roster.
Now, on Sunday, the Dolphins are reportedly waiving quarterback Cam Miller, according to the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson.
More to come...
This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Dolphins move on from another QB, leaving them with just two
#ewers
Now, on Sunday, the Dolphins are reportedly waiving quarterback Cam Miller, according to the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson.
More to come...
This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Dolphins move on from another QB, leaving them with just two
#ewers
2 months ago
Aug. 29— The Southland football team started this season where their last one ended, but the result was much different this time around.
After being knocked out of the Section 1A playoffs by Lewiston-Altura in 2026, the Rebels scored a revenge win and beat the Cardinals 48-22 in a zero week game in Lewiston Friday night.
The game was tied at 22 late in the second quarter when Henry Wiste found Tate Goergen for a 15-yard score to give the Rebels (1-0 overall) a 28-22 halftime edge.
Wiste, who threw two TDs and ran for three scores, hit Lucas Boe for an 11-yard TD in the third quarter and Cael Smith ran an interception back 51 yards for a TD to make it 42-22 Southland.
SOUTHLAND STATS
#wiste #cardinals
After being knocked out of the Section 1A playoffs by Lewiston-Altura in 2026, the Rebels scored a revenge win and beat the Cardinals 48-22 in a zero week game in Lewiston Friday night.
The game was tied at 22 late in the second quarter when Henry Wiste found Tate Goergen for a 15-yard score to give the Rebels (1-0 overall) a 28-22 halftime edge.
Wiste, who threw two TDs and ran for three scores, hit Lucas Boe for an 11-yard TD in the third quarter and Cael Smith ran an interception back 51 yards for a TD to make it 42-22 Southland.
SOUTHLAND STATS
#wiste #cardinals
2 months ago
Third week of matches in Leagues One and Two with 21 games taking place
League One: Blackpool 0-0 Peterborough, MK Dons 0-0 Leicester; seven games at 15:00
League Two: Barnet 1-0 Cheltenham, Port Vale 0-0 Crewe; Rotherham v Chesterfield (13:00); nine games at 15:00
Bradford, Barnet and Crewe only teams with 100% records
Salford, Rochdale and Shrewsbury all looking for their first point
#games #barnet #Third #peterborough
League One: Blackpool 0-0 Peterborough, MK Dons 0-0 Leicester; seven games at 15:00
League Two: Barnet 1-0 Cheltenham, Port Vale 0-0 Crewe; Rotherham v Chesterfield (13:00); nine games at 15:00
Bradford, Barnet and Crewe only teams with 100% records
Salford, Rochdale and Shrewsbury all looking for their first point
#games #barnet #Third #peterborough
3 months ago
Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha emerged as one of the biggest positives from the drawn two-Test series against India, producing a remarkable display of resilience and consistency to thwart the visitors' hopes of a series clean sweep.
Dinusha scored three centuries across his four innings in the series, finishing as the leading run-scorer with 420 runs at an average of 140.00. He also faced 722 deliveries, the most by any batter in the series, underlining the patience and endurance that made him such a difficult player for India to dislodge.
His performance has now earned high praise from former India Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who believes the young Sri Lankan has shown glimpses of two of the country's greatest modern-day batters, ****** ar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene.
"The way he has batted throughout the series has been phenomenal. He takes me into that era of batters like ****** ar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. When I was growing up, I used to look up to those Sri Lankan players," Pujara said in a video on ESPNcricinfo.
Pujara believes Dinusha has the potential to become one of Sri Lanka's leading batters in the years to come.
"In five to 10 years, Sonal Dinusha can be one of the greats of Sri Lankan cricket. He has shown that potential. The way he batted on the last day of the second Test match, it was a commendable effort," he added.
Dinusha's finest contribution came in the second Test at Colombo, where his unbeaten 133 off 264 ****** ensured Sri Lanka held India to a draw and denied the visitors a series clean sweep.
Coming to the match, India opted to bat first, with centuries from Padikkal (117 in 193 ****** , with 12 fours), Dhruv Jurel (115* in 177 ****** , with nine fours and two sixes) and half-centuries from Rishabh Pant (63 in 89 ****** , with six fours and two sixes) and skipper Gill (50 in 108 ****** , with six fours) taking India to 503/9, with Asitha Fernando taking four-fer.
In their first innings, SL was skittled out for 290, with Dinusha's second century (103 in 162 ****** , with eight fours and three sixes) and a fine 80 from Pasindu Sooriyabandara (in 133 ****** , with nine fours) standing out. Prasidh Krishna and Suthar were among the wickets for India with three each.
During the follow-on, India had SL down for 218/6, but a 112-run stand between Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha (46 in 150 ****** , with four boundaries) pushed Sri Lanka towards a sizeable lead. Dinusha (133* in 264 ****** , with eight fours and two sixes) reached his third ton of the series, with the resistance from lower order, who soaked in deliveries to support him. SL ended at 429/9, drawing the Test.
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#dinusha
Dinusha scored three centuries across his four innings in the series, finishing as the leading run-scorer with 420 runs at an average of 140.00. He also faced 722 deliveries, the most by any batter in the series, underlining the patience and endurance that made him such a difficult player for India to dislodge.
His performance has now earned high praise from former India Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who believes the young Sri Lankan has shown glimpses of two of the country's greatest modern-day batters, ****** ar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene.
"The way he has batted throughout the series has been phenomenal. He takes me into that era of batters like ****** ar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. When I was growing up, I used to look up to those Sri Lankan players," Pujara said in a video on ESPNcricinfo.
Pujara believes Dinusha has the potential to become one of Sri Lanka's leading batters in the years to come.
"In five to 10 years, Sonal Dinusha can be one of the greats of Sri Lankan cricket. He has shown that potential. The way he batted on the last day of the second Test match, it was a commendable effort," he added.
Dinusha's finest contribution came in the second Test at Colombo, where his unbeaten 133 off 264 ****** ensured Sri Lanka held India to a draw and denied the visitors a series clean sweep.
Coming to the match, India opted to bat first, with centuries from Padikkal (117 in 193 ****** , with 12 fours), Dhruv Jurel (115* in 177 ****** , with nine fours and two sixes) and half-centuries from Rishabh Pant (63 in 89 ****** , with six fours and two sixes) and skipper Gill (50 in 108 ****** , with six fours) taking India to 503/9, with Asitha Fernando taking four-fer.
In their first innings, SL was skittled out for 290, with Dinusha's second century (103 in 162 ****** , with eight fours and three sixes) and a fine 80 from Pasindu Sooriyabandara (in 133 ****** , with nine fours) standing out. Prasidh Krishna and Suthar were among the wickets for India with three each.
During the follow-on, India had SL down for 218/6, but a 112-run stand between Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha (46 in 150 ****** , with four boundaries) pushed Sri Lanka towards a sizeable lead. Dinusha (133* in 264 ****** , with eight fours and two sixes) reached his third ton of the series, with the resistance from lower order, who soaked in deliveries to support him. SL ended at 429/9, drawing the Test.
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#dinusha
3 months ago
One bonus that comes with a Week 0 conference game is it means we get an official injury report for NC State much earlier than we would normally. And that initial report indicates that the Pack made it out of camp pretty healthy—no key players are listed. Virginia's injury list is much longer, though the Cavs aren't in bad shape overall, either.
The initial ACC injury report has been released for NC State at Virginia ahead of Week 0.
Cavs' LB Kam Robinson and S Corey Costner. RB Solomon Beebe is officially out, along with WR Rico Flores. NC State freshman WR Tyreek Copper is out. https://t.co/mRqanLWA7H pic.twitter.com/ogvod57NFQ
Isaiah Crowell missed all of last season with an injury and might still be working his way back from that, but he'd played only sparingly in 2024. Teddy Hoffman, of course, is out for the season thanks to a positive PED test. Tyreek Copper has had some offseason buzz around him but the true freshman's time on the field this week probably would have been minimal at best, even if he were fully healthy.
On the UVA side, receiver Rico Flores was listed as a starter earlier this week on the team's depth chart. Flores had a rather modest 2025 season at UCLA (26 catches for 274 yards), so he probably wasn't going to be a key to the Cavs' gameplan anyway. The status of star linebacker Kam Robinson, who tore an ACL last November, is what you should be watching for on Saturday. If he is well enough to play, then he can be a difference-maker for UVA.
#injury
The initial ACC injury report has been released for NC State at Virginia ahead of Week 0.
Cavs' LB Kam Robinson and S Corey Costner. RB Solomon Beebe is officially out, along with WR Rico Flores. NC State freshman WR Tyreek Copper is out. https://t.co/mRqanLWA7H pic.twitter.com/ogvod57NFQ
Isaiah Crowell missed all of last season with an injury and might still be working his way back from that, but he'd played only sparingly in 2024. Teddy Hoffman, of course, is out for the season thanks to a positive PED test. Tyreek Copper has had some offseason buzz around him but the true freshman's time on the field this week probably would have been minimal at best, even if he were fully healthy.
On the UVA side, receiver Rico Flores was listed as a starter earlier this week on the team's depth chart. Flores had a rather modest 2025 season at UCLA (26 catches for 274 yards), so he probably wasn't going to be a key to the Cavs' gameplan anyway. The status of star linebacker Kam Robinson, who tore an ACL last November, is what you should be watching for on Saturday. If he is well enough to play, then he can be a difference-maker for UVA.
#injury
3 months ago
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki left the game against the Atlanta Braves due to an apparent finger injury.
Sasaki had been struggling without his best stuff before being pulled. He was in the fourth inning, where he had already allowed a run and had two runners on base, one at second and another at third, with one out.
Pitching coach Mark Prior, translator Will Ireton, and the Dodgers trainer examined his hand and called for Sasaki to be pulled.
The Dodgers announced that it was a blister on the middle finger of his right hand.
Aug 26, 2026; ******* berland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Colin Hubbard-Imagn Images
#Dodgers #sasaki #starting
Sasaki had been struggling without his best stuff before being pulled. He was in the fourth inning, where he had already allowed a run and had two runners on base, one at second and another at third, with one out.
Pitching coach Mark Prior, translator Will Ireton, and the Dodgers trainer examined his hand and called for Sasaki to be pulled.
The Dodgers announced that it was a blister on the middle finger of his right hand.
Aug 26, 2026; ******* berland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Colin Hubbard-Imagn Images
#Dodgers #sasaki #starting
3 months ago
Jose Mourinho claims to be a much cooler character as he prepares for his first home game in charge of Real Madrid since 2013 against Real Sociedad on Wednesday night.
But the 63-year-old conceded his relaxed demeanour might not last if his latest group of Galacticos fail to bridge the eight-point gap that saw them finish second in last season's LaLiga behind rivals Barcelona.
Mourinho began his latest spell in charge with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Espanyol at the weekend and believes he has seen enough to keep his notorious temper at bay for the time being.
"For years now I've felt calmer, with more control over my emotions," said Mourinho, whose first spell had its most controversial moment when he poked then-Barcelona coach ****** o Vilanova in the eye after a Spanish Super Cup tie in 2011.
"But we will have to face difficult and frustrating situations that will come, which haven't come yet because we won the first match and I haven't seen anyone slacking off yet.
#first #charge #seen
But the 63-year-old conceded his relaxed demeanour might not last if his latest group of Galacticos fail to bridge the eight-point gap that saw them finish second in last season's LaLiga behind rivals Barcelona.
Mourinho began his latest spell in charge with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Espanyol at the weekend and believes he has seen enough to keep his notorious temper at bay for the time being.
"For years now I've felt calmer, with more control over my emotions," said Mourinho, whose first spell had its most controversial moment when he poked then-Barcelona coach ****** o Vilanova in the eye after a Spanish Super Cup tie in 2011.
"But we will have to face difficult and frustrating situations that will come, which haven't come yet because we won the first match and I haven't seen anyone slacking off yet.
#first #charge #seen
3 months ago
Xabi Alonso is at Stamford Bridge. Serie A giants Napoli are making a concerted push to sign Marc Guiu, tabling a €16 million bid for the Chelsea striker, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
Guiu has emerged as Napoli's top target to replace Romelu Lukaku, who recently joined Fenerbahce.
While Napoli are offering €16m, Chelsea reportedly value Guiu at closer to €29m. The Blues signed the striker from Barcelona's La Masia in 2024 for €6m, meaning even a deal near Napoli's bid would represent a significant profit.
The 20-year-old was initially loaned to Chelsea last summer, but was recalled early after Liam Delap's injury.
However, Guiu struggled for regular minutes and made just one league start throughout the campaign.
#napoli #striker #alonso #stamford
Guiu has emerged as Napoli's top target to replace Romelu Lukaku, who recently joined Fenerbahce.
While Napoli are offering €16m, Chelsea reportedly value Guiu at closer to €29m. The Blues signed the striker from Barcelona's La Masia in 2024 for €6m, meaning even a deal near Napoli's bid would represent a significant profit.
The 20-year-old was initially loaned to Chelsea last summer, but was recalled early after Liam Delap's injury.
However, Guiu struggled for regular minutes and made just one league start throughout the campaign.
#napoli #striker #alonso #stamford
3 months ago
The Atlanta Falcons appear to have found a gem in undrafted free agent Jack Strand. The rookie quarterback went off in Saturday's 34-6 preseason win over the Indianapolis Colts, passing for 212 yards, one touchdown and a passer rating of 132.5.
Strand, a Division II legend, pushed the ball down the field with ease and also made a few plays with his legs. Even Falcons president of football Matt Ryan got fired up when Strand ripped off a 16-yard scramble for a touchdown.
Strand broke every school passing record during his four years at Minnesota State Moorhead (2022-2025), racking up 13,161 passing yards, 126 touchdowns and 50 interceptions. So why did he go undrafted, and what would have happened if Strand had transferred to a bigger school instead of staying at MSU-Moorhead?
NFL ****** yst Thor Nystrom claimed one of Strand's college coaches told him that if the Dragons QB had accepted one of his NIL offers, he could have been one of the top-3 quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Not wanting to leave his college teammates behind, though, Strand reportedly chose to stay in Minnesota.
"A coach on the MSU-Moorhead staff told me in the spring that Strand may have been a top-3 drafted QB if he'd taken NIL offers to jump up his last season," Nystrom wrote on Twitter. "Strand wanted to finish it out with his teammates. As scouts say, if you're talented, they'll find you."
#nystrom #yards
Strand, a Division II legend, pushed the ball down the field with ease and also made a few plays with his legs. Even Falcons president of football Matt Ryan got fired up when Strand ripped off a 16-yard scramble for a touchdown.
Strand broke every school passing record during his four years at Minnesota State Moorhead (2022-2025), racking up 13,161 passing yards, 126 touchdowns and 50 interceptions. So why did he go undrafted, and what would have happened if Strand had transferred to a bigger school instead of staying at MSU-Moorhead?
NFL ****** yst Thor Nystrom claimed one of Strand's college coaches told him that if the Dragons QB had accepted one of his NIL offers, he could have been one of the top-3 quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Not wanting to leave his college teammates behind, though, Strand reportedly chose to stay in Minnesota.
"A coach on the MSU-Moorhead staff told me in the spring that Strand may have been a top-3 drafted QB if he'd taken NIL offers to jump up his last season," Nystrom wrote on Twitter. "Strand wanted to finish it out with his teammates. As scouts say, if you're talented, they'll find you."
#nystrom #yards
3 months ago
Why Australia should drop Marnus Labuschagne from Tests originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Marnus Labuschagne fell for 4 in Mackay against Bangladesh in the second Test.
Ricky Ponting said Australia should have dropped Labuschagne earlier, citing technical flaws exposed by his poor form.
Labuschagne hasn't scored a Test century since July 2023 and averages just 25.43 across his last two seasons.
Marnus Labuschagne's Test career is under the scanner after yet another failure with the bat, this time falling for just 4 in the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay.
#labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne fell for 4 in Mackay against Bangladesh in the second Test.
Ricky Ponting said Australia should have dropped Labuschagne earlier, citing technical flaws exposed by his poor form.
Labuschagne hasn't scored a Test century since July 2023 and averages just 25.43 across his last two seasons.
Marnus Labuschagne's Test career is under the scanner after yet another failure with the bat, this time falling for just 4 in the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay.
#labuschagne
3 months ago
Connah's Quay Nomads enjoyed their third successive win in Cymru Premier by beating new boys Ammanford in Saturday's lunchtime kick off.
John Disney's side started the league campaign with a home defeat by Caernarfon, but added a success at the Recreation Ground to wins against Holywell and Trefelin.
In the solitary Saturday fixture, Callum West side-footed the visitors into the lead from the penalty spot in the 44th minute after Hussein Mehasseb was brought down by Babucar Sauane.
Harry Franklin was denied by the bar and Iwan Murray's long-range effort was acrobatically tipped over by Luke Martin as the Nomads pushed for a second.
They kept pushing and eventually sealed the win on 81 minutes when Franklin beat Martin to a long ball, ***** ed past the goalkeeper and tapped in.
#john
John Disney's side started the league campaign with a home defeat by Caernarfon, but added a success at the Recreation Ground to wins against Holywell and Trefelin.
In the solitary Saturday fixture, Callum West side-footed the visitors into the lead from the penalty spot in the 44th minute after Hussein Mehasseb was brought down by Babucar Sauane.
Harry Franklin was denied by the bar and Iwan Murray's long-range effort was acrobatically tipped over by Luke Martin as the Nomads pushed for a second.
They kept pushing and eventually sealed the win on 81 minutes when Franklin beat Martin to a long ball, ***** ed past the goalkeeper and tapped in.
#john
3 months ago
WESTFIELD -- Richard T. Lee followed up a strong first round with a 4-under par 66, putting him atop the leaderboard after Day 2 of LIV Golf Indy at Chatham Hills in Westfield on Friday.
Lee shot 7-under par on Thursday. His second round moved his total score to 11-under par, giving him a one-stroke lead over Thomas Detry (4Aces GC).
#richard #chatham #hills #thomas
Lee shot 7-under par on Thursday. His second round moved his total score to 11-under par, giving him a one-stroke lead over Thomas Detry (4Aces GC).
#richard #chatham #hills #thomas
3 months ago
The Arizona Cardinals defense got a significant boost on Thursday, Aug. 20, with cornerback Garrett Williams activated off the physically unable to perform list.
Williams tore his Achilles in December and was initially targeting a midseason return. But over the course of the offseason, his progress evolved faster than the Cardinals had expected, enabling Thursday's move.
Head coach Mike LaFleur said that there is still a process to fully reintegrate Williams into practice participation. The Cardinals, though, have more than three weeks until their regular season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sept. 13. It seems likely, then, that Williams will be ready to start in that game.
If that's the case, he will take over as the Cardinals' nickel cornerback, a role that has been filled by Sean Murphy-Bunting during training camp.
"Right now, the plan is to play him inside," LaFleur said. "... He does some really good stuff on the inside. Not that he can't on the outside, but that's where we'll start."
#lafleur #start #achilles
Williams tore his Achilles in December and was initially targeting a midseason return. But over the course of the offseason, his progress evolved faster than the Cardinals had expected, enabling Thursday's move.
Head coach Mike LaFleur said that there is still a process to fully reintegrate Williams into practice participation. The Cardinals, though, have more than three weeks until their regular season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sept. 13. It seems likely, then, that Williams will be ready to start in that game.
If that's the case, he will take over as the Cardinals' nickel cornerback, a role that has been filled by Sean Murphy-Bunting during training camp.
"Right now, the plan is to play him inside," LaFleur said. "... He does some really good stuff on the inside. Not that he can't on the outside, but that's where we'll start."
#lafleur #start #achilles
3 months ago
Former IndyCar Series driver and Formula 1 pundit James Hinchcliffe has questioned why Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff would consult Kimi Antonelli's father over F1 power unit penalties.
Antonelli currently leads the drivers' championship with 219 points, holding a 50-point lead over second-placed Lewis Hamilton following six race victories in the opening half of the season. Antonelli's team-mate George Russell sits a further nine points behind Hamilton in third.
However, looking ahead to the final 12 rounds of the year, Mercedes is preparing for tactical grid drops. Speaking ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix on the F1 Nation podcast, host Tom Clarkson mentioned the comments made by Wolff during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend.
Wolff indicated that Mercedes will likely take engine penalties in the second half of the year and suggested taking them at the Italian Grand Prix, which is Antonelli's home race, could relieve pressure on the 19-year-old by placing him further back on the grid. But Wolff added that he would be discussing this with Antonelli's father, Marco.
Toto Wolff, Mercedes
#grand #father #penalties
Antonelli currently leads the drivers' championship with 219 points, holding a 50-point lead over second-placed Lewis Hamilton following six race victories in the opening half of the season. Antonelli's team-mate George Russell sits a further nine points behind Hamilton in third.
However, looking ahead to the final 12 rounds of the year, Mercedes is preparing for tactical grid drops. Speaking ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix on the F1 Nation podcast, host Tom Clarkson mentioned the comments made by Wolff during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend.
Wolff indicated that Mercedes will likely take engine penalties in the second half of the year and suggested taking them at the Italian Grand Prix, which is Antonelli's home race, could relieve pressure on the 19-year-old by placing him further back on the grid. But Wolff added that he would be discussing this with Antonelli's father, Marco.
Toto Wolff, Mercedes
#grand #father #penalties
3 months ago
Caitlin Clark continues to have arguably her best season to date. The WNBA acknowledged her strong play again with her fourth Player of the Week honor this campaign.
She averaged 25.7 points, 9.7 ******* ists and 3.3 rebounds over the last three games, powering her team to an undefeated week. The Fever have also won four straight outings and nine of their last 11. They are now 23-12 and sitting in fourth place in the standings.
MORE: Caitlin Clark serves up an all-red outfit for Fever-Dream game
Indiana head coach Stephanie announced Clark's recent honor during practice on Tuesday. The team posted the clip on X which has since been viewed more than 100,000 times.
The Fever will continue to rely heavily on her as they aim to finish the regular season with a top three seed. They are trailing the Las Vegas Aces by only half-a-game with still nine games left on the schedule.
#games
She averaged 25.7 points, 9.7 ******* ists and 3.3 rebounds over the last three games, powering her team to an undefeated week. The Fever have also won four straight outings and nine of their last 11. They are now 23-12 and sitting in fourth place in the standings.
MORE: Caitlin Clark serves up an all-red outfit for Fever-Dream game
Indiana head coach Stephanie announced Clark's recent honor during practice on Tuesday. The team posted the clip on X which has since been viewed more than 100,000 times.
The Fever will continue to rely heavily on her as they aim to finish the regular season with a top three seed. They are trailing the Las Vegas Aces by only half-a-game with still nine games left on the schedule.
#games
3 months ago
Despite reports that the Buss family has voted to divest itself of its remaining ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers, team governor Jeanie Buss claims she's not going anywhere.
Ramishah Maruf and Matt Egan of CNN report that Buss's attorneys have contacted her siblings — Jim, Johnny, Janie, Joey and Jesse — in the aftermath of that ESPN report.
Apr 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and husband Jay Mohr attend the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
"On behalf of Jeanie Buss, I demand that your clients make clear publicly that Jeanie Buss is the Controlling Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers and that your clients shall take no action on this supposed 'vote' to sell the 17.8% stake," read the letter from attorney Adam Streisand.
Streisand also reportedly told CNN that the sale was "falsely reported" by ESPN and that "this is just the latest instance of a years-long pattern whereby Joey and Jesse Buss leak false, defamatory and pernicious 'information.'"
#buss #espn #imagn
Ramishah Maruf and Matt Egan of CNN report that Buss's attorneys have contacted her siblings — Jim, Johnny, Janie, Joey and Jesse — in the aftermath of that ESPN report.
Apr 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and husband Jay Mohr attend the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
"On behalf of Jeanie Buss, I demand that your clients make clear publicly that Jeanie Buss is the Controlling Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers and that your clients shall take no action on this supposed 'vote' to sell the 17.8% stake," read the letter from attorney Adam Streisand.
Streisand also reportedly told CNN that the sale was "falsely reported" by ESPN and that "this is just the latest instance of a years-long pattern whereby Joey and Jesse Buss leak false, defamatory and pernicious 'information.'"
#buss #espn #imagn
