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The Los Angeles Dodgers are attempting to prepare for the postseason by winning the National League West and attempting to catch the Milwaukee Brewers for the best record in the National League. Manager Dave Roberts wants his team to be in a position to secure their third consecutive World Series ****** le throughout October.
"Really excited about getting him (De Paula) here; he's earned it."
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#series

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for a third consecutive US Open crown on Thursday, storming into the final with a straight sets demolition of American third seed Jessica Pegula.
Sabalenka – who beat Pegula en route to US Open wins in 2024 and 2025 – punched her ticket to Saturday's final with a 7-5, 6-2 win on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court.
The 28-year-old Belarusian, bidding to join Chris Evert and Serena Williams as the only women to win three straight US Open ****** les, swatted aside Pegula with a dominant service game and a fearsome array of powerful groundstrokes.
Sabalenka will face the winner of Thursday's other semi-final between second seed Elena Rybakina or fourth seed Coco Gauff -- who beat Sabalenka in the 2023 final.
On the evidence of her semi-final win, Sabalenka will head into the final bristling with confidence after producing her best performance of the tournament to snuff out Pegula's dream of a first ever Grand Slam ****** le.

#seed #Third #beat #aryna

When the Los Angeles Rams drafted tight end Terrance Ferguson in the 2025 NFL Draft, they felt they got away with highway robbery. Grabbing Ferguson in the second round was the ultimate payoff, as some believed that Sean McVay and Les Snead wanted him so badly that they were willing to draft him in the first.
However, the Atlanta Falcons gave them an offer they couldn't refuse for their first-round pick, adding a 2026 first-round selection that would become Ty Simpson, and two more 2025 picks. The Rams turned their 2025 selections into Ferguson and Konata Mumpfield, with McVay having his new athletic weapon that would revolutionize his offense.
We got a sneak peek of what that looked like last season. While Ferguson only hauled in 11 receptions, they were a fun 11, as those catches resulted in 231 yards and three touchdowns. What those targets also revealed was that Ferguson is a matchup nightmare for defensive backs and linebackers.
On Sunday, quarterback Matthew Stafford spoke about where Ferguson is in his development, stating he has a deeper understanding of the nuances of the system and is staying level-headed through the growing process.
"I think just his comfort within the system and where he fits," said Stafford. "He's a sharp guy just like the rest of those guys. I think tight end is one of the toughest positions to come in and play early. You're an extension of the offensive line in both the pass protection and the run game, but then you've got to go out there and run routes and win versus certain coverages and leverages and all that stuff too so it's a big adjustment. It's a tough thing to do.

#ferguson #round #mcvay #system

When the Los Angeles Clippers dealt a 20-year-old Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the move seemed like the ultimate push to put the Clippers in championship contention.
Yes, the Clippers gave up a haul of future picks, but they formed their dream star duo of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. As much promise as Gilgeous-Alexander showed in his lone season in L.A., the Clippers wanted to win now. To them, making a deal involving trading SGA gave them the best chance to do that.
Though Gilgeous-Alexander was initially distraught at being shipped off to a new team, the move did remarkable wonders for his development. Now, it is clear the deal wasn't a hindrance to SGA's career; it was a blessing in disguise.
Clippers players loved Gilgeous-Alexander in the locker room and bought stock in the Canadian's potential.
Clipper vet Lou Williams grew a bond with SGA and respected his disciplined work ethic for a young player. In just one year, Gilgeous-Alexander left an indelible impression on his teammates.

#alexander #move #gave #deal

MANHATTAN — Kansas State football did what it was supposed to do when opening the season against a lesser opponent and setting the tone for the start of the season.
The Wildcats won the game 71-3 against Nicholls to open the Collin Klein era on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. It was the first time K-State had scored 70 or more points in a game since scoring 76 against Ball State in 2000.
Here's how we graded the Wildcats' performance.
The Wildcats cruised, and quarterback Avery Johnson played a clean game, while they showed some promise in their ability to run the ball. The much-discussed banged-up offensive line held up. The only negative was Jay Harris' lost fumble.
It was great on paper, but you do wonder how it would have looked if Nicholls had a quarterback who could throw an accurate ball. Nicholls missed several wide-open receivers throughout the evening. Can't complain too much after Darien Whitaker created a turnover off of a strip sack.

#state #wildcats

Dutch Fork takes on Spartanburg tonight as the 2026 high school football schedule ramps up across the country.
Searching for how to watch the game live?
Fans can stream the South Carolina high school football game live on the NFHS Network from a laptop, mobile device or even Smart TV apps like Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV and Roku.
Don't miss a moment of the game with on-demand replays, too.
Ahead of the kickoff, here's what to know about the Dutch Fork vs. Spartanburg clash.

#fork #Football

Roberto De Zerbi has omitted Richarlison from his Premier League squad for Tottenham Hotspur's upcoming season, while injured duo Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert have both been included.
Every Premier League club is required to register a 25-man squad comprising a maximum of 17 non-homegrown players and eight homegrown players. Spurs had one more non-homegrown player than permitted, forcing De Zerbi to drop someone from the roster.
Richarlison was informed he would not feature in De Zerbi's plans for the season prior to the Premier League transfer deadline, giving him the opportunity to depart the North London club once a suitable offer was received, according to football.london.
'I was edgy about Welcome to Wrexham, but Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney proved me wrong'
Wrexham bid farewell to back-to-back promotion hero following record-breaking signing

#homegrown #richarlison #season #club

College fantasy football ***** yst Eric Froton sets the table for Week 1 of the 2026 season.
Sutton Smith had missed some time early in camp which led to speculation that Arkansas holdover from the Sam Pittman era, Braylen Russell, would get the first crack at the starting RB job. The Hogs were among the most effective running teams in the nation last year, ranking first in rushing success rate and yards per carry. Former Memphis HC Ryan Silverfield takes over this year and brings with him a rush-oriented philosophy that was a catalyst for the Tigers' fourth overall ranking in EPA/rush.
Smith is now the preferred CFF option of the two and deserves a ***** p in your rankings, but I still think Russell will see carries and eat into Smith's workload.
With Washington's top two rushers (Jonah Coleman/Adam Mohammed) departing, there is ample opportunity for someone to take the reins. Jordan Washington is the leading returnee with 233 rushing yards on a sparkling 8.6 YPC last year, while Oregon transfer Jayden Limar brings experience and production on a per-carry basis to the competition. So it was quite unexpected when Carr led the competition out of spring, as he only managed to accrue 14 yards on four carries during his freshman season.
Washington's 44th ranked schedule is one of the most favorable in the Big Ten, while their excellent offensive line averaged 3.4 yards before contact (10th in FBS). If Carr can maintain his hold on the job, he could develop into a major CFF contributor.

#first

Mark Trumbo grew up in Orange County during the peak of the Angels' existence. He was 16 when they won the 2002 World Series, and 17 when Arte Moreno bought the franchise from the Disney Corporation in May 2003.
In 2010, Trumbo made his debut with his hometown team. He played for two winning teams over the next four seasons, the waning years of the Angels' last run of success. They haven't had a winning record since 2015, and haven't reached the postseason since 2014 — the longest drought in MLB.
None of this was lost on Trumbo, who was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in December 2013 following a 34-homer, 100-RBI campaign.
MORE: 3 reasons why Stan Kroenke made the Angels MLB's first $4 billion team
Speaking about Moreno's sale of the franchise to Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, Trumbo said on Tuesday's episode of Halo Territory, "if this is the happiest you've ever made the fans, that's kind of a tough one.

#since

Aug. 31—Gonzaga basketball fans will get their first look at this year's team on Oct. 3.
The Bulldogs announced their annual Kraziness in the Kennel showcase will take place on the first Saturday of October at 2 p.m.
The event will feature plenty of new faces after a tumultuous offseason starting point guard Mario Saint-Supery return to Spain and multiple incoming transfers.
The Zags will have player introductions followed by a scrimmage and other events. Expected to make their first appearance in a Gonzaga uniform will be underclassmen transfers Massamba Diop and Isiah Harwell; 5-in-5 transfers Javon Bennnett, Chauncey Wiggins and Xaivian Lee; international transfers Izan Almansa and Nathan De Sousa; and freshmen Luca Foster, Sam Funches and Juwan Ekanga Ehawa.
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#kraziness #october #saint

The Florida State Seminoles play this Saturday evening, as Mike Norvell's squad will look to start the new season 1-0 against Conference USA foe New Mexico State. This will be the Aggies' second match against the Seminoles, with the most recent game happening in 1964.
Here are the uniforms that both the Seminoles and Aggies will be wearing on Saturday.
Florida State, for its first game, will be rocking their traditional garnet jerseys with gold pants and garnet shoes. Their staple gold helmet with the spear will also be worn, as usual. FSU has worn these jerseys since the 2023 season, when they partnered with Nike to create their Vapor F.U.S.E. look.
New Mexico State has decided to go with a white helmet, white jersey, and black pants look for their first game. The Aggies got new uniforms in 2026 with Adidas.
FSU opens its 2026 season against the New Mexico State Aggies this week on Aug. 29. Fans can catch the game at 7 p.m. ET on the CW Network.

#look #saturday

Stephen Curry's contract extension is the one piece of business the Golden State Warriors have left to get done. It is also the one that carries the biggest risk.
The Warriors can officially sign the 38-year-old on August 29. With less than two months until the season, there is no deal yet.
Nick Friedell of The Athletic has warned that the wait could become a problem.
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'The overwhelming likelihood has always been that Curry will sign and the Warriors will go about business as usual, with him as the focal point of everything they do,' Friedell wrote. 'But if he waits, whether as a statement about the roster or simply because he wants to see what happens next, the uncertainty would create the type of lingering distraction that will hover over the group until there is resolution.'

#sign #stephen

Boxing legend Terence Crawford made the phrase popular "if you stay ready, you don't have to get ready."
This is exactly true for BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, the world's largest bare knuckle boxing promotion in the world, which has announced a massive shakeup for their main event for BKB 58: Miami, which takes place at the James L. Knight Center this Saturday, August 29th.
With heavyweight ******* le challenger Mark O'Neill being forced to withdraw from the fight due to visa issues, reigning BKB Heavyweight Champion Gustavo "The Cuban ******* assin" Trujillo will now defend his ******* le against multi-promotion world champion Mick "The Butcher of Shields" Terrill. The fight is being touted by many in the boxing industry as one of the biggest matchups in bare knuckle boxing history.
Terrill called for a shot against Trujillo and the heavyweight ******* le and got what he asked for on just a few days' notice. Saturday night in Miami will be his chance to become an instant BKB legend.
"The second I heard Mark was out, I knew this was my moment, so I demanded they put me in. I've always said I'll fight any man, anytime, anywhere," Terrill said. "Here's the proof. I've wanted this ******* le for a long time and now I can prove why I'm the number one heavyweight in bare knuckle boxing. This is my shot and I'm taking it. Miami, get ready. I'm on my way."

#boxing #knuckle #Miami #terrill

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has drawn sharp criticism after his confrontation with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Stephen A Smith backed Kanter's broader argument about WNBA eligibility rules but called his conduct at the game "classless" and "excessive."
Kanter attended Sunday's Indiana Fever-Sky game wearing a shirt reading, "WOMAN. Noun. Adult human female." The former NBA player has also declared his intention to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft as part of his protest against the league's eligibility rules.
The situation escalated during the third quarter after Cloud scored and turned toward Kanter. Kanter stood up and stepped toward the court before security intervened and escorted him from Wintrust Arena.
MORE: Charlamagne tha God puts Enes Kanter Freedom on blast for WNBA theatrics
Smith thinks Kanter had a legitimate policy argument but chose the wrong target.

#cloud #former #eligibility

Kyle Larson has called out NASCAR's lack of wet-weather pit stops. The reigning champion went on the 'Door ***** per Clear' podcast and explained why teams should have more control over transitioning from wet-weather tires to slicks.
The recently concluded New Hampshire race saw drivers start on wet-weather tires before a competition caution on lap 40 allowed a change to slicks. As a result, drivers didn't have to race over the pit road, and teams took their time as well.
Larson believes the practice hurts the racing product.
"I think we've been doing this rain thing long enough now, it's gone well. There's other series that do live pit stops in the rain. Every other series does live pit stops in the rain. Why can't we?" he said.
"And bring in that element of strategy. And I think that's where the good teams can rise or even the slower teams like an SVG would have really smashed the field, he would've had a lot of cars a lap down. I think if they would've opened the strategy up. So I think it's just time, like we have the experience of doing it. Just let us just open it up," Larson added.

#drivers

After arriving as Barcelona's blockbuster signing of the summer, Rodri is now closing in on his first appearance in a Barcelona shirt.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish midfielder once again trained with the group, and Hansi Flick's coaching staff is working towards giving him his debut against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.
Barcelona are preparing for their first league match at the Spotify Camp Nou, and Rodri's potential introduction would add extreme excitement to a fixture that already carries plenty of importance.
As such, Rodri has now completed consecutive sessions with the group, suggesting his integration is progressing as planned.
With Frenkie de Jong the only first-team player unavailable through injury, Flick had almost his entire squad at his disposal as preparations for Athletic Bilbao continued.

#group #according #mundo

The 2026 College Football season is finally here, and ESPN just released a hype video that should have fans counting down the hours until kickoff.
With Week 0 arriving this weekend, the latest ESPN College Football video is the perfect reminder that the wait is almost over.
MORE: College Football conference power rankings ahead of 2026 Week 0
Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; A detail view of ESPN College Football logo on a TV camera prior to the game between the Houston Cougars and the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
There is nothing quite like the buildup to a new college football season. Every team starts with a clean slate, every fan base believes its team can make a run, and every Saturday brings the possibility of something completely unexpected.

#Football #every #houston #cougars

Mitchell Starc produced another devastating spell in Mackay to finish with a 10-wicket match haul as Australia crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test, levelling the two-match series 1-1 inside two days.

Starc returned figures of 10-51, adding four wickets on Sunday to his remarkable 6-12 on the opening day. Bangladesh were bowled out for just 64 in their first innings before Australia also found batting difficult on a spicy pitch at Mackay in northern Queensland.

The victory provided a significant boost for Australia after their surprise defeat in the opening Test in Darwin.

Starc's performance also moved him to 10th on the all-time Test wicket-takers' list. The left-arm quick now has 445 wickets, overtaking South African great Dale Steyn.

It was Starc's fourth 10-wicket haul in Test cricket. Pat **** mins and Nathan Lyon also played key roles with three wickets each as Bangladesh were dismissed for 95 in their second innings.

Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scored with 31, while Mushfiqur Rahim remained unbeaten on 29. The Bangladesh captain and experienced wicketkeeper-batter received little support from the rest of the line-up, with only two other batters reaching double figures.

Australia had resumed their first innings at 165-8 and added 45 runs to their overnight total. Cameron Green and Nathan Lyon initially put on 28 for the ninth wicket before Shoriful Islam ended Green's resistance.

Shoriful produced a searing inswinging yorker that struck Green on the front pad, with the decision confirmed on review. Green departed for 67 from 105 **** , having struck 10 boundaries. It followed his breakthrough home century in the first Test at Darwin.

Shoriful finished with 7-48, the best bowling figures by a Bangladesh player in a Test away from home.

Lyon, unbeaten on 32, and Josh Hazlewood took Australia beyond 200 before Hazlewood fell for six to Taijul Islam. Australia were eventually dismissed for 210, giving them a crucial 146-run first-innings lead.

Bangladesh's second innings quickly became another Starc show.

After getting through his first over, Bangladesh lost Shadman Islam for one in Starc's next over, with Marnus Labuschagne taking the edge. Mominul Haque then shouldered arms to the following delivery, which crashed into his off stump.

Starc returned after lunch to dismiss Litton Das for another duck. The wicketkeeper-batter faced 27 **** across three innings in the series without scoring.

The Australia quick completed his 10-wicket haul shortly before tea, bowling Taijul Islam for seven with a delivery that breached the gap between bat and pad.

Starc finished with 4-39 in the second innings and narrowly missed his best Test match figures of 11-94, recorded against Sri Lanka at Galle in 2016.

Lyon completed the formalities after tea, taking the final two wickets in the first over of the session to wrap up Bangladesh's innings for 95.

The two-Test Top End series marks t

Phil Parkinson is remaining calm over Wrexham's bid for late transfer business despite admitting there is no guarantee of new additions.
The manager had spoken of the difficulty of the transfer window for Wrexham in the build-up to Saturday's 1-1 draw with Watford.
He reiterated the north Wales club are having to battle for the signings they want after his side were frustrated at the Racecourse in front of watching co-chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac.
Parkinson said he was keen to add "difference-makers" after seeing his side come from behind, but struggle to find a way to a winner against Watford, though admitted the club who have journeyed from non-league are up against new competition.
Wrexham frustrated again in Watford draw

#side #wales

Preseason is only the preseason. But for some players, it's a matter of life or death . . . or at least a matter of making a roster.
The Carolina Panthers' 34-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday night may have livened the cases for a number of individuals—whether they're fighting for a job or a spot on the Week 1 program.
Here are six players who improved their stock during the team's victorious stop at EverBank Stadium . . .
The preseason has been a mostly quiet affair for the Panthers' running backs, at least outside of garbage time. They finally got an exception to the rule tonight, with second-year back Trevor Etienne.
Etienne flashed as a returner, picking up 15 yards on a punt and 34 on a kickoff. He was also efficient on the ground, totaling 24 yards on five carries in the first half.

#etienne #matter #carolina #jaguars

Indiana Fever schedule 2026: Dates, times, TV channels, live streams to watch Caitlin Clark WNBA games originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The WNBA is officially back, and as always, the Indiana Fever are the talk of the town.
Even entering her third season in the league, women's basketball fans can't get enough of Caitlin Clark. The point guard was plagued with injury throughout her sophomore campaign, only playing 13 total games. Clark is surely returning to the court with redemption top of mind.
Despite navigating a myriad of team injuries last year, the Fever were still able to push the eventual champion Aces to five games in the league semifinals. With the core of Clark, Aliyah Boston, Sophie Cunningham and Kelsey Mitchell all back in action, Indiana looks like it could be a top franchise in the WNBA this season.
Be sure to tune in for this team.

#clark #indiana #sporting

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has challenged his side to make amends for their "unacceptable" performances last season.
The Reds finished a disappointing fifth in the Premier League and failed to win a trophy in a dismal campaign that ended in Arne Slot's sacking.
Just 12 months after winning the English **** le, Liverpool were beaten in 19 of their 56 matches in all competitions and 12 of their 38 league games -- only one fewer than they had lost in the previous three seasons combined.
They failed to get past the Champions League and FA Cup quarter-finals and bowed out of the League Cup in the fourth round.
As if that wasn't bad enough, Slot's relationship with Mohamed Salah disintegrated, with the Egypt forward claiming he had been made a scapegoat for Liverpool's troubles.

#failed #dijk

The Rays lost another blowout tonight, one in their starter could not complete four innings and the subsequent relievers didn't offer much relief.
Nick Martinez….I don't know, I love the guy for so many reasons, but after his amazing first couple of months, it seems like every three, maybe even two outings is a clunker. The only good news is that best I can recall he's never had two clunkers in a row, so I look forward to him pitching 7 strong innings five days from now.
Tonight he put the Rays behind 4-0 early on, a homer, some doubles, yada yada yada
The Rays tried their "let's hit a bunch of singles and see what happens" approach and what happened was little, ergo the bases loaded one out third inning that ended with a double play.
And as often happens, after the Blue Jays retired the Rays without letting them score, they came back the next inning and yada yada yada 6-0.

#blue #jays

The dismissal of chief operating officer Kevin Lamour by Fifa sends a "deeply troubling message to all of us seeking change", according to Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister.
On Monday evening, world football's governing body confirmed Lamour's exit, coming just over two weeks after he told the ******* ociated Press that the Fifa administration was "deceived" by president Gianni Infantino regarding a proposal to sell shares in a World Cup entity to private investors.
Lamour's public statement on 31 July, alongside the resignation of senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro earlier that day, placed Infantino under severe pressure, with Lamour labelling the private investment initiative as "the project of one person".
McAllister, a former Wales captain and current Uefa executive committee member who previously worked alongside Lamour when he served as deputy general secretary at the European governing body, has now voiced strong criticism of his sacking.
"I know Kevin Lamour to be an honourable and exemplary sports leader who was a trusted colleague of mine when I was first elected to Uefa Ex Co," McAllister said in a statement.

#infantino

NEW YORK — J.J. Watt never thought he'd go into the media after his NFL career. Now, Watt has the opportunity to become the permanent No. 1 game ***** yst for CBS Sports. If he ends up with the big microphone, it could reset the chessboard for NFL ***** ysts for years to come.
With Tony Romo on indefinite leave following his OWI arrest in Wisconsin, Watt has been temporarily promoted to CBS's lead NFL team, with play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson.
Naturally, Watt is ambivalent about seemingly capitalizing on a colleague's misfortune. But the 37-year-old will be ready to go Week 1 for CBS's telecast of Packers at Vikings.
During CBS's annual NFL preview in midtown Manhattan last week, I asked the former NFL Man of the Year what he could learn from the all-world sports TV duo of Nantz and Wolfson.
"Everything," answered Watt.

#sports #year #play #romo

Veteran wide receiver Noah Brown has found a new team.
The Raiders announced that they have signed Brown to their active roster on Sunday. They released defensive tackle Benito Jones in a corresponding move.
Brown spent the last two seasons with the Commanders. He had 40 catches for 536 yards and a touchdown while missing 19 games due to a variety of injuries.
Prior to joining Washington, Brown spent one season with the Texans and six seasons with the Cowboys. He has 155 catches for 2,083 yards and six touchdowns over his entire career.
Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs are atop the receiver depth chart for the Commanders. Luke McCaffrey, Dyami Brown, Jaylin Lane, Treylon Burks, Van Jefferson, third-round pick Antonio Williams, Jacoby Jones, Nick Nash, River Cracraft, and Jaden Bradley are also vying for roles in the offense.

#receiver #yards

ORCHARD PARK – Is Highmark Stadium worth the hype?
Depends on who you ask.
Fans saw the Buffalo Bills' new home for the first time on Aug. 8. Both praise and criticism for the NFL's newest stadium circulated online across the following week.
Many praised the stadium's modern design, ******* ious concourses, and locally inspired architecture. Others, however, groaned over obstructed views and limited scoreboard size.
Buffalo welcomed fans again on Aug. 15 for the Bills' preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. We asked them: From tailgating to game time, is Highmark Stadium worth the hype?

#time

ATLANTA (AP) — Nolan Arenado had two home runs and four RBIs, Eduardo Rodriguez threw six strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Atlanta Braves 10-3 on Saturday night.
Arenado reached 20 home runs for the ninth time in his career. Ildemaro Vargas hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning, while Gabriel Moreno extended his hitting streak to nine games with three hits, scored three times and drove in a run. Corbin Carroll had a double, triple and run scored, and Tim Tawa was 2 for 4 with an RBI.
Rodriguez (12-4) surrendered a leadoff home run to Ronald Acuña Jr. and gave up a second run in the first inning, but settled down after that. He went six innings, giving up two runs on five hits with five strikeouts and no walks. The Diamondbacks have not walked a batter in the first two games of the series.
Jonathan Loáisiga and Kevin Ginkel pitched scoreless innings, and Phillip Abner gave up a run in the ninth.
The Braves had won the last seven times Grant Holmes started, but he struggled early and did not get out of the fourth inning. Holmes (7-5) gave up six runs on six hits and walked three. He had 13 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings entering the game.

#ninth #inning #atlanta #arenado

After four matches on Friday, the NWSL follows it up with two more for Saturday of matchweek 16.
Racing Louisville looks to continue their solid run of form at home versus NWSL expansion side Boston Legacy.
Portland Thorns hope to honor USWNT legend, Meghan Klingenberg with a solid performance.
Here's the latest availability report:
RACING LOUISVILLE FC

#saturday

As a reminder, today's game is on AppleTV.
Yesterday afternoon was disappointing, but taking three of four from the Red Sox still counts as a statement by a team that's playing surprisingly well since the deadline.
The Yankees will test whether this run can amount to anything. The Jays draw Gerrit Cole today, Cam Schlittler tomorrow, and Ryan Weathers on Sunday. That's about as tough of a pitching series matchup as it gets. But hey, we have Paul Sewald now, so there.
We got little bits of news today. Anthony Santander is apparently hitting off a tee. That's good for him, but I'm operating under the ******* umption that he's effectively medically retired until we get proof otherwise.
As mentioned, Paul Sewald is active tonight. He's posted a really good K:BB ratio this year (44:9 in 39 innings), but 12 home runs have blown up his ERA. Hopefully either luck or a new coaching staff gets him past that issue. Lazaro Estrada goes down for the corresponding move. Due to a new rule this year, because he's been optioned five times now this season he'd have to be DFA'd if he's brought back and sent down again. It's not a big thing, as he hasn't been good this year, but it just adds one more wrinkle to an already complicated Jays pitching situation.

#pitching #appletv