1 day ago
Elic Ayomanor has shined in the opening two weeks of Tennessee ****** ans training camp.
However, Ayomanor suffered an injury on Aug. 6, a day before the team's scrimmage at Nissan Stadium.
Ayomanor injured his left shoulder during a red zone drill after Ayomanor caught a pass from QB Cam Ward.
Kevin Winston Jr. came across and hit the wide receiver, knocking the ball out leading to the injury. Ayomanor walked off with trainers.
Winston later came over to the offensive side to check on his status, but Ayomanor was already gone.
#elic #Titans #however
However, Ayomanor suffered an injury on Aug. 6, a day before the team's scrimmage at Nissan Stadium.
Ayomanor injured his left shoulder during a red zone drill after Ayomanor caught a pass from QB Cam Ward.
Kevin Winston Jr. came across and hit the wide receiver, knocking the ball out leading to the injury. Ayomanor walked off with trainers.
Winston later came over to the offensive side to check on his status, but Ayomanor was already gone.
#elic #Titans #however
2 days ago
New Bayer Leverkusen coach Carles Martínez is a true football addict which didn't even stop at his wedding.
"The invitation said: Don't forgot your football boots," Martínez said in an interview with Thursday edition of daily Süddeutsche Zeitung.
"We set up a small pitch and organized matches. Five v five, for a few minutes. I was wearing a suit and tie, captain's armband - and football boots," he recalled.
Martínez, 42, said he also missed the birth of his first child in 2024 because he was in Metz with his then French club Toulouse for a match while his wife was in labour in their native Spain.
He left Toulouse after three years to sign a two-year contract in Leverkusen in succession of Kasper Hjulmand, two years after compatriot Xabi Alonso led the German club to a historic unbeaten Bundesliga and German Cup double.
#five #club #bayer
"The invitation said: Don't forgot your football boots," Martínez said in an interview with Thursday edition of daily Süddeutsche Zeitung.
"We set up a small pitch and organized matches. Five v five, for a few minutes. I was wearing a suit and tie, captain's armband - and football boots," he recalled.
Martínez, 42, said he also missed the birth of his first child in 2024 because he was in Metz with his then French club Toulouse for a match while his wife was in labour in their native Spain.
He left Toulouse after three years to sign a two-year contract in Leverkusen in succession of Kasper Hjulmand, two years after compatriot Xabi Alonso led the German club to a historic unbeaten Bundesliga and German Cup double.
#five #club #bayer
2 days ago
Real Madrid have agreed a €135 million ($156 million) deal with RB Leipzig for teenage Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande, the Press ***** ociation understands.
Diomande's rapid rise for Leipzig in the Bundesliga last season led to a host of Europe's top clubs queuing up to buy him and Real appear to have won the race for his signature after tabling a fee of €135 million.
Diomande will become the most expensive African footballer ever should the deal be completed.
Paris St Germain pulled out of the race to sign him last month, leaving the way clear for Madrid to close in on the 19-year-old, who scored 13 goals and made 10 ***** ists for Leipzig during the 2025-26 campaign.
Diomande's extraordinary progress is a classic rags-to-riches story. He had trials with Chelsea, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Rangers before being offered a contract with Spanish side Leganes in March 2025.
#million #madrid #diomande
Diomande's rapid rise for Leipzig in the Bundesliga last season led to a host of Europe's top clubs queuing up to buy him and Real appear to have won the race for his signature after tabling a fee of €135 million.
Diomande will become the most expensive African footballer ever should the deal be completed.
Paris St Germain pulled out of the race to sign him last month, leaving the way clear for Madrid to close in on the 19-year-old, who scored 13 goals and made 10 ***** ists for Leipzig during the 2025-26 campaign.
Diomande's extraordinary progress is a classic rags-to-riches story. He had trials with Chelsea, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Rangers before being offered a contract with Spanish side Leganes in March 2025.
#million #madrid #diomande
3 days ago
Antonio Senzatela had a whirlwind of a day.
This morning, he landed in Milwaukee after spending 15 years playing for the Colorado Rockies organization, and by 8 pm, he was pitching his first game as a Milwaukee Brewer.
"It feels a little weird," Senzatela said after the game.
The Brewers traded for the right-handed pitcher in the final hour before the MLB trade deadline on Monday afternoon. The turnaround was so quick that Senzatela's teammate and starting pitcher, Logan Henderson, didn't realize that he had made it to Milwaukee until he saw Senzatela warming up in the bullpen during the fifth inning.
Henderson said the first time they met was when Senzatela told him, "Good game," in the dugout in between innings.
#first
This morning, he landed in Milwaukee after spending 15 years playing for the Colorado Rockies organization, and by 8 pm, he was pitching his first game as a Milwaukee Brewer.
"It feels a little weird," Senzatela said after the game.
The Brewers traded for the right-handed pitcher in the final hour before the MLB trade deadline on Monday afternoon. The turnaround was so quick that Senzatela's teammate and starting pitcher, Logan Henderson, didn't realize that he had made it to Milwaukee until he saw Senzatela warming up in the bullpen during the fifth inning.
Henderson said the first time they met was when Senzatela told him, "Good game," in the dugout in between innings.
#first
3 days ago
Arsène Wenger has publicly distanced himself from FIFA's abandoned plan to open part of its commercial operations to private investors, revealing that he only discovered the proposal through media reports, according to RMC Sport.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has faced growing opposition since the proposed creation of a new commercial company, which would have allowed private investors to acquire a stake in the governing body's activities.
Although Infantino announced over the weekend that the project had been definitively abandoned, criticism has continued from both UEFA and senior figures within FIFA.
"The decision to withdraw the project was absolutely necessary and indisputable, because I firmly believe in an independent FIFA that serves our sport with commitment, transparency and integrity," Wenger said in a statement relayed by RMC Sport.
"I was not involved in this project, which I learned about through the press."
#fifa #project #infantino #private
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has faced growing opposition since the proposed creation of a new commercial company, which would have allowed private investors to acquire a stake in the governing body's activities.
Although Infantino announced over the weekend that the project had been definitively abandoned, criticism has continued from both UEFA and senior figures within FIFA.
"The decision to withdraw the project was absolutely necessary and indisputable, because I firmly believe in an independent FIFA that serves our sport with commitment, transparency and integrity," Wenger said in a statement relayed by RMC Sport.
"I was not involved in this project, which I learned about through the press."
#fifa #project #infantino #private
4 days ago
A.
That's the answer. I'm not going to do the online recipe thing and tell you about that time I did this and that and the other before I get there with 4 sections and 3 false endings so you accidentally click on a Carnival Cruise Line ad instead of knowing how many onions to add. In the hours since he traded 100 of your favorite prospects for Adley Rutschman and dumped 23-yr-old, former No. 4 overall pick Marcelo Mayer an hour later for a left-handed reliever, Red Sox Poobah Craig Breslow has been modestly and somewhat widely accused of grossly overpaying for two players, albeit in contrasting scenarios. In one case, he dealt the star; in the other, he acquired one. Some critics hated it both coming and going, and while we do not personally judge them for all-too-human mistakes of ****** yses, they are incorrect. This was good. Craig did good.
In an MLB that existed before today, before today's actions under the cloud of impending labor warfare, perhaps there would have been self-restraint. Maybe it was just the third straight annual sacrifice of the best player in baseball to the Dodgers the day prior, but the ****** pers were off and phones were lighting up, both those of the team and mine with push alerts. I ****** ume it wasn't just mine. Any inhibition league-wide was tossed to the wind, the getting was good, and Bres, treating his prospects correctly, got his guys. Whatever the counterarguments, the prospects will grow back, and this year's team is now inarguably better via the Rutschman addition. Inshallah.
If I find it hard to quibble, it could be because at the FanDuel Sportsbook the Sox have the 5th best odds, -$1500, to win the whole dang thing! To be fair to the Rays — which doesn't feel natural, but whatever — they're also at -$1500. Both teams are ahead of the Phillies at +1900, the Cubs at +2200 and the Angels and Mets at a cool +100000 each. (Perhaps you can predict baseball?) Anyhow, the Yankees are the only team with shorter odds in the AL than the Sox and the Rays at +600. But they stink, so all is fine.
However this season ends, it's reignited a spark around here that hasn't been lit since 2021 and hasn't roared in nearly 10 years. The Blue Jays were two outs away from winning it all last year and changing the whole labor narrative, some say, tho ultimately I don't think by much. Meaning the Sox have a shot. While I love that the Dodgers (a preposterous +160) do their thing, they're up against a emboldened, whiny club of failsons who've had it out for them from the word go and this is something of a last stand. The only other thing that can bring the Dodgers down, seemingly, is the Sox, who just swept them in LA. They're now Sox likely to make the playoffs (-950) and are closing in on the division (Rays -110, Yankees +155) at +430. The sportsbooks plainly recognize, respect and reflect Bres's ambition. The reward is ours.
#prospects #team #craig #yankees
That's the answer. I'm not going to do the online recipe thing and tell you about that time I did this and that and the other before I get there with 4 sections and 3 false endings so you accidentally click on a Carnival Cruise Line ad instead of knowing how many onions to add. In the hours since he traded 100 of your favorite prospects for Adley Rutschman and dumped 23-yr-old, former No. 4 overall pick Marcelo Mayer an hour later for a left-handed reliever, Red Sox Poobah Craig Breslow has been modestly and somewhat widely accused of grossly overpaying for two players, albeit in contrasting scenarios. In one case, he dealt the star; in the other, he acquired one. Some critics hated it both coming and going, and while we do not personally judge them for all-too-human mistakes of ****** yses, they are incorrect. This was good. Craig did good.
In an MLB that existed before today, before today's actions under the cloud of impending labor warfare, perhaps there would have been self-restraint. Maybe it was just the third straight annual sacrifice of the best player in baseball to the Dodgers the day prior, but the ****** pers were off and phones were lighting up, both those of the team and mine with push alerts. I ****** ume it wasn't just mine. Any inhibition league-wide was tossed to the wind, the getting was good, and Bres, treating his prospects correctly, got his guys. Whatever the counterarguments, the prospects will grow back, and this year's team is now inarguably better via the Rutschman addition. Inshallah.
If I find it hard to quibble, it could be because at the FanDuel Sportsbook the Sox have the 5th best odds, -$1500, to win the whole dang thing! To be fair to the Rays — which doesn't feel natural, but whatever — they're also at -$1500. Both teams are ahead of the Phillies at +1900, the Cubs at +2200 and the Angels and Mets at a cool +100000 each. (Perhaps you can predict baseball?) Anyhow, the Yankees are the only team with shorter odds in the AL than the Sox and the Rays at +600. But they stink, so all is fine.
However this season ends, it's reignited a spark around here that hasn't been lit since 2021 and hasn't roared in nearly 10 years. The Blue Jays were two outs away from winning it all last year and changing the whole labor narrative, some say, tho ultimately I don't think by much. Meaning the Sox have a shot. While I love that the Dodgers (a preposterous +160) do their thing, they're up against a emboldened, whiny club of failsons who've had it out for them from the word go and this is something of a last stand. The only other thing that can bring the Dodgers down, seemingly, is the Sox, who just swept them in LA. They're now Sox likely to make the playoffs (-950) and are closing in on the division (Rays -110, Yankees +155) at +430. The sportsbooks plainly recognize, respect and reflect Bres's ambition. The reward is ours.
#prospects #team #craig #yankees
4 days ago
We continue the countdown to the start of the Arizona Cardinals' regular season. Today, Monday, August 3, is 41 days away from the Arizona Cardinals' regular-season opener on Sept. 13 on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers.
With 41 days until Week 1, let's look back at the 1941 season for the Cardinals.
The Cardinals went 3-7-1 in 1941, starting out the year 0-3-1. They never won consecutive games.
They were held to under 10 points five times.
They scored 11.5 points per game and allowed 17.9 per game.
#cardinals #regular #days
With 41 days until Week 1, let's look back at the 1941 season for the Cardinals.
The Cardinals went 3-7-1 in 1941, starting out the year 0-3-1. They never won consecutive games.
They were held to under 10 points five times.
They scored 11.5 points per game and allowed 17.9 per game.
#cardinals #regular #days
5 days ago
JoshHokit and Jake Paul aregoing back and forth on social media.
Paul recently attracted Hokit's attention by challenging NFLplayers. The YouTuber-turned-boxer believes no NFL player canoutbox him in the squared circle. However, he's confident he cancatch a touchdown pass without any training.
"The Problem Child" even offered $1 million to any NFL player whocan box him better than he can run routes against them.
"Will pay any NFL player $1 million dollars if you can box mebetter than I run routes against you Internet is judge. Will sendmy jet to pick you up who's down?" Paul wrote on X.
"Not a single NFL player could last 2 rounds in a professionalboxing ring," he wrote in another post. "Meanwhile I can catch atouchdown pass tomorrow in the NFL with 0 training."
Former football player Hokit didn't let Paul's comments pass. "TheIncredible Hok" is confident that he can beat Paul not only inboxing but in any sport in the world.
"With all due respect, [Jake Paul] Not only could I beat you in aboxing match, I'd beat you in any sport under the sun," Hokitposted in response.
Paul believes Hokit is just trying to chase clout and is open toboxing the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight in Puerto Rico.
"I see your hustle. You do your best to sell," Paul responded. "Ifyou want to fly down to Puerto Rico and box - anytime I will gladlyembarrass you."
Hokit (10-0) originally looked to make a career in the NFL.However, he went unpicked in the 2020 NFL draft before being signedby the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent. Hokit's NFLcareer never took off and he transitioned to MMA soon after. He hasfour UFC wins with three knockouts and three bonuses. Theundefeated heavyweight has also quickly grown in popularity withhis polarizing comments and antics.
#paul #hokit #pass #jake
Paul recently attracted Hokit's attention by challenging NFLplayers. The YouTuber-turned-boxer believes no NFL player canoutbox him in the squared circle. However, he's confident he cancatch a touchdown pass without any training.
"The Problem Child" even offered $1 million to any NFL player whocan box him better than he can run routes against them.
"Will pay any NFL player $1 million dollars if you can box mebetter than I run routes against you Internet is judge. Will sendmy jet to pick you up who's down?" Paul wrote on X.
"Not a single NFL player could last 2 rounds in a professionalboxing ring," he wrote in another post. "Meanwhile I can catch atouchdown pass tomorrow in the NFL with 0 training."
Former football player Hokit didn't let Paul's comments pass. "TheIncredible Hok" is confident that he can beat Paul not only inboxing but in any sport in the world.
"With all due respect, [Jake Paul] Not only could I beat you in aboxing match, I'd beat you in any sport under the sun," Hokitposted in response.
Paul believes Hokit is just trying to chase clout and is open toboxing the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight in Puerto Rico.
"I see your hustle. You do your best to sell," Paul responded. "Ifyou want to fly down to Puerto Rico and box - anytime I will gladlyembarrass you."
Hokit (10-0) originally looked to make a career in the NFL.However, he went unpicked in the 2020 NFL draft before being signedby the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent. Hokit's NFLcareer never took off and he transitioned to MMA soon after. He hasfour UFC wins with three knockouts and three bonuses. Theundefeated heavyweight has also quickly grown in popularity withhis polarizing comments and antics.
#paul #hokit #pass #jake
5 days ago
England cyclist Joseph Truman won silver in a record-breaking men's 1,000m time trial at the Commonwealth Games.
Truman put in a solid ride throughout but he couldn't beat the speed of Australian Leigh Hoffman, who broke the Commonwealth Games record with a stunning time of 58.530 seconds.
England team-mate Harry Ledingham-Horn, who had topped the standings after 11 riders with a time of 1:00.039, was pushed out of the medals to fourth.
He was beaten to the bronze by just over 40 seconds by Australian Tayte Ryan, who also beat the Englishman to the third-placed medal in the men's sprint.
Meanwhile, Hamish Turnbull got off to a quick start, clocking the third quickest opening 250m with a time of 18.637, but his speed began to drop off to leave him down in eighth.
#commonwealth #seconds
Truman put in a solid ride throughout but he couldn't beat the speed of Australian Leigh Hoffman, who broke the Commonwealth Games record with a stunning time of 58.530 seconds.
England team-mate Harry Ledingham-Horn, who had topped the standings after 11 riders with a time of 1:00.039, was pushed out of the medals to fourth.
He was beaten to the bronze by just over 40 seconds by Australian Tayte Ryan, who also beat the Englishman to the third-placed medal in the men's sprint.
Meanwhile, Hamish Turnbull got off to a quick start, clocking the third quickest opening 250m with a time of 18.637, but his speed began to drop off to leave him down in eighth.
#commonwealth #seconds
6 days ago
The Seattle Mariners and Chicago White Sox pulled off the biggest trade of 2026, two days before the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline.
The White Sox are acquiring starting pitcher Luis Castillo, a three-time All-Star, according to multiple reports. The Mariners will get reliever Seranthony Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones and catching prospect Boston Smith. ESPN's Jeff Passan was first to report the deal was in place.
It's a rare trade between two contending teams — the White Sox are leading the American League Central, while Seattle is 2.5 games out of the third and final AL Wild Card berth.
MORE: Mets make trade, begin trade deadline activity by sending reliever to Twins
The trade also resolves the season-long intrigue around the Mariners' six-man starting rotation — a luxury for a team that has struggled to defend its first-ever run to the AL Championship Series a year ago.
#Seattle #starting #reliever #first
The White Sox are acquiring starting pitcher Luis Castillo, a three-time All-Star, according to multiple reports. The Mariners will get reliever Seranthony Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones and catching prospect Boston Smith. ESPN's Jeff Passan was first to report the deal was in place.
It's a rare trade between two contending teams — the White Sox are leading the American League Central, while Seattle is 2.5 games out of the third and final AL Wild Card berth.
MORE: Mets make trade, begin trade deadline activity by sending reliever to Twins
The trade also resolves the season-long intrigue around the Mariners' six-man starting rotation — a luxury for a team that has struggled to defend its first-ever run to the AL Championship Series a year ago.
#Seattle #starting #reliever #first
6 days ago
The San Francisco 49ers brought back wide receiver Deebo Samuel on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million yesterday. Their offseason has been a case of "keeping up with the Joneses" in the NFC West. The Seattle Seahawks are preparing to defend their Super Bowl LX ****** le. The Los Angeles Rams made one of the biggest trades in the history of the sport for Myles Garrett. From Seattle's perspective, though, this should only make them even more excited about where they're at right now.
Skip to the 0:15 mark of this video to see why:
In one of the most iconic plays of his rookie season, Nick Emmanwori dominated Samuel as thoroughly as you'll ever see. The Washington Commanders schemed up a screen for Deebo on 1st-and-10. It came right after Samuel, working out of the slot, caught and ran for a 19-yard gain — the Commanders' biggest play of the night through three quarters. Emmanwori read the play like a book. He blew up his blocker and beat Deebo to the spot for a tackle for loss. The stark difference in athleticism and gameplan in this area of the field was as apparent as it's ever been.
The 49ers are banking on that same weapon, now a year older and further from his prime, against the same matchup locksmith for the Seahawks. He's also a year older, but heading toward his prime instead of leaving it. That math doesn't favor San Francisco.
At this point, Samuel must be a locker-room signing for Shanahan's group. Mike Evans alluded to as much in this press conference yesterday.
#samuel #year
Skip to the 0:15 mark of this video to see why:
In one of the most iconic plays of his rookie season, Nick Emmanwori dominated Samuel as thoroughly as you'll ever see. The Washington Commanders schemed up a screen for Deebo on 1st-and-10. It came right after Samuel, working out of the slot, caught and ran for a 19-yard gain — the Commanders' biggest play of the night through three quarters. Emmanwori read the play like a book. He blew up his blocker and beat Deebo to the spot for a tackle for loss. The stark difference in athleticism and gameplan in this area of the field was as apparent as it's ever been.
The 49ers are banking on that same weapon, now a year older and further from his prime, against the same matchup locksmith for the Seahawks. He's also a year older, but heading toward his prime instead of leaving it. That math doesn't favor San Francisco.
At this point, Samuel must be a locker-room signing for Shanahan's group. Mike Evans alluded to as much in this press conference yesterday.
#samuel #year
7 days ago
Rich Paul thinks Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe will benefit from playing with LeBron James originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Across his 23 years in the NBA, LeBron James has always been a positive presence for a lot of players. This includes the younger players, who have learned from him. New Philadelphia 76ers teammate VJ Edgecombe is only entering his second year, but playing with James has been polarizing for some people.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never been shy to give his take on certain situations. Since the Warriors missed out on signing LeBron, Draymond has given his take on how the former could harm VJ's development in Philly.
While the 76ers are celebrating the fact that LeBron will be playing for them, it seems some critics are unhappy with how VJ will be affected by this new signing. It is a bit of a bizarre sentiment, considering Edgecombe himself is quite excited by the fact that he will be playing alongside the four-time Finals MVP.
It will be challenging to beat out any other player who can be as impactful as James for Edgecombe. The latter might be quite young at only 21, but he is mature and ******* ertive enough to earn a spot in the starting lineup. In fact, he and Maxey could benefit massively from playing alongside James.
#fact #Warriors #benefit
Across his 23 years in the NBA, LeBron James has always been a positive presence for a lot of players. This includes the younger players, who have learned from him. New Philadelphia 76ers teammate VJ Edgecombe is only entering his second year, but playing with James has been polarizing for some people.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never been shy to give his take on certain situations. Since the Warriors missed out on signing LeBron, Draymond has given his take on how the former could harm VJ's development in Philly.
While the 76ers are celebrating the fact that LeBron will be playing for them, it seems some critics are unhappy with how VJ will be affected by this new signing. It is a bit of a bizarre sentiment, considering Edgecombe himself is quite excited by the fact that he will be playing alongside the four-time Finals MVP.
It will be challenging to beat out any other player who can be as impactful as James for Edgecombe. The latter might be quite young at only 21, but he is mature and ******* ertive enough to earn a spot in the starting lineup. In fact, he and Maxey could benefit massively from playing alongside James.
#fact #Warriors #benefit
7 days ago
The San Francisco 49ers on Friday officially activated defensive tackle Alfred Collins off the Physically Unable to Perform list.
Collins, who was working through a shoulder injury, was on the field for Friday's practice according to reporters at the team's practice facility.
This move doesn't come as a huge surprise after general manager John Lynch in a press conference at the start of camp indicated Collins would be back for the team's second set of training camp practices. Friday officially marks the start of their second round of on-field sessions. It'll be their first practice in pads.
Collins is one of the biggest keys to the season for the 49ers. He was a second-round pick in last year's draft and brings the requisite size and athleticism to be a three-down force on the interior. There were flashes from Collins in Year 1 as a pass rusher and as a run defender, but he didn't string enough of those moments together for long enough to be impactful. He finished the season with 17 tackles, one tackle for loss, 1.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
This season San Francisco badly needs the interior of its defensive line to be improve. Acquiring Osa Odighizuwa in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys will help. A breakout year from Collins would be something that lifts the 49ers in the immediate and in the future.
#collins #practice #second #year
Collins, who was working through a shoulder injury, was on the field for Friday's practice according to reporters at the team's practice facility.
This move doesn't come as a huge surprise after general manager John Lynch in a press conference at the start of camp indicated Collins would be back for the team's second set of training camp practices. Friday officially marks the start of their second round of on-field sessions. It'll be their first practice in pads.
Collins is one of the biggest keys to the season for the 49ers. He was a second-round pick in last year's draft and brings the requisite size and athleticism to be a three-down force on the interior. There were flashes from Collins in Year 1 as a pass rusher and as a run defender, but he didn't string enough of those moments together for long enough to be impactful. He finished the season with 17 tackles, one tackle for loss, 1.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
This season San Francisco badly needs the interior of its defensive line to be improve. Acquiring Osa Odighizuwa in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys will help. A breakout year from Collins would be something that lifts the 49ers in the immediate and in the future.
#collins #practice #second #year
8 days ago
Hugh Freeze's eyes got big a few years ago when someone pointed out Kirby Smart took Georgia to the national championship game in his second season.
Freeze had been busy trying to downplay expectations early in his Auburn tenure, and he literally could not believe the reality of Smart's success timeline.
"His second (year)? Phew," Freeze said back then. "I don't know that that's accurate, but, um, anyway … "
Wikipedia exists to remind us Smart did indeed take Georgia to the national ****** le game in his second season, which infamously ended on 2nd-and-26 with the Bulldogs losing to Alabama in overtime.
Smart's bio also reminds us he didn't win his first national championship until his sixth season.
#championship
Freeze had been busy trying to downplay expectations early in his Auburn tenure, and he literally could not believe the reality of Smart's success timeline.
"His second (year)? Phew," Freeze said back then. "I don't know that that's accurate, but, um, anyway … "
Wikipedia exists to remind us Smart did indeed take Georgia to the national ****** le game in his second season, which infamously ended on 2nd-and-26 with the Bulldogs losing to Alabama in overtime.
Smart's bio also reminds us he didn't win his first national championship until his sixth season.
#championship
9 days ago
Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Lille and Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Personal terms are understood to already be in place, but Lille are pushing to keep the 18-year-old on loan for a further season.
Bouaddi would arrive as City's second major central midfield addition of the summer, following the £116 million signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
Officials at Manchester City are edging closer towards the completion of a blockbuster summer transfer for one of the ultimate stars of the recent FIFA World Cup.
A product of Lille's academy with 96 appearances for the club already to his name, the 18-year-old was one of the standout performers of Morocco's run to the World Cup quarter-finals – a campaign that ended only after a narrow defeat to France.
#manchester #already #year #summer
Personal terms are understood to already be in place, but Lille are pushing to keep the 18-year-old on loan for a further season.
Bouaddi would arrive as City's second major central midfield addition of the summer, following the £116 million signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
Officials at Manchester City are edging closer towards the completion of a blockbuster summer transfer for one of the ultimate stars of the recent FIFA World Cup.
A product of Lille's academy with 96 appearances for the club already to his name, the 18-year-old was one of the standout performers of Morocco's run to the World Cup quarter-finals – a campaign that ended only after a narrow defeat to France.
#manchester #already #year #summer
9 days ago
Celtic Football Club is pleased today to share an update in relation to our plans for improved supporter engagement.
We have recognised that there was work to be done in developing further in this area, with the aim of working closely with our supporters to achieve our shared objectives of continued Celtic success.
Within this update we highlight the creation of an important new role of Head of Supporter Engagement, which will drive and manage the club's work in this area, giving renewed focus and attention to the many important issues involved.
The club also outlines its proposed structure for a new fan engagement group, Celtic Connect, which will allow input into a range of club matters, delivering a forum which will allow opportunities for supporters to positively engage with senior club representatives and work collaboratively.
We also aim to continually look at ways to improve our matchday experience and ensure that our digital transformation continues at pace in order to deliver improved, direct communication with our supporters.
#club #celtic #update
We have recognised that there was work to be done in developing further in this area, with the aim of working closely with our supporters to achieve our shared objectives of continued Celtic success.
Within this update we highlight the creation of an important new role of Head of Supporter Engagement, which will drive and manage the club's work in this area, giving renewed focus and attention to the many important issues involved.
The club also outlines its proposed structure for a new fan engagement group, Celtic Connect, which will allow input into a range of club matters, delivering a forum which will allow opportunities for supporters to positively engage with senior club representatives and work collaboratively.
We also aim to continually look at ways to improve our matchday experience and ensure that our digital transformation continues at pace in order to deliver improved, direct communication with our supporters.
#club #celtic #update
10 days ago
The Houston Texans 2026 season is officially underway.
With players reporting to camp, football has returned, opening a new chapter in the franchise's history with a chance to finally reach the Super Bowl.
This should be one of the league's more complete teams. The Texans return nine starters on defense and upgraded the offensive line. They have veterans stepping up at wide receiver and bolstered the run game with a massive trade in the offseason.
Everything comes down to meeting expectations, primarily with the offensive pieces. C.J. Stroud is geared up for another campaign, but how will he respond knowing there's a contract potentially waiting for him at the season's end? Who else needs to step up and prove their value?
Several names must impress at this training camp. Here's Texans Wire's top 12 players to watch over the next month.
#players #offensive #stroud #several
With players reporting to camp, football has returned, opening a new chapter in the franchise's history with a chance to finally reach the Super Bowl.
This should be one of the league's more complete teams. The Texans return nine starters on defense and upgraded the offensive line. They have veterans stepping up at wide receiver and bolstered the run game with a massive trade in the offseason.
Everything comes down to meeting expectations, primarily with the offensive pieces. C.J. Stroud is geared up for another campaign, but how will he respond knowing there's a contract potentially waiting for him at the season's end? Who else needs to step up and prove their value?
Several names must impress at this training camp. Here's Texans Wire's top 12 players to watch over the next month.
#players #offensive #stroud #several
11 days ago
Tottenham Hotspur say they are "disappointed" by a high court decision to block plans for their new women's and girls' training centre.
The judge ruled that councillors were "misled" and said Enfield Council's decision to approve the plans "could well have been different" had all the relevant information been available.
"We are disappointed by today's High Court judgment concerning the planning permission for our proposed Women's and Girls' Training Centre at Whitewebbs.
"The court's decision concerns the legal process followed by Enfield Council in granting planning permission, rather than the planning merits of the proposed development itself.
"We continue to believe the proposals would deliver significant benefits for Enfield by safeguarding Whitewebbs as a green ***** e, improving access to nature, restoring important heritage ***** ets, creating new facilities for local residents, community groups and sports clubs whilst delivering a lasting legacy for women's and girls' sport.
#girls #court
The judge ruled that councillors were "misled" and said Enfield Council's decision to approve the plans "could well have been different" had all the relevant information been available.
"We are disappointed by today's High Court judgment concerning the planning permission for our proposed Women's and Girls' Training Centre at Whitewebbs.
"The court's decision concerns the legal process followed by Enfield Council in granting planning permission, rather than the planning merits of the proposed development itself.
"We continue to believe the proposals would deliver significant benefits for Enfield by safeguarding Whitewebbs as a green ***** e, improving access to nature, restoring important heritage ***** ets, creating new facilities for local residents, community groups and sports clubs whilst delivering a lasting legacy for women's and girls' sport.
#girls #court
14 days ago
LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency as he looks to chase another NBA ***** le before calling it a career. The 22-time All-Star took a significant pay cut to do so.
After making nearly $53 million with the Los Angeles Lakers last season, James accepted a two-year contract worth the veteran minimum. The decision allowed Philadelphia – which already has two of the NBA's eight highest-paid players for 2026-27 in Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown – to be able to afford the 41-year-old superstar.
James' new deal with the 76ers will be worth just under $8 million over two years. He is set to make just under $3.9 million in the first year of his contract, which will mark the least he has earned during a single NBA season, coming in just short of the $4.02 million he made during his rookie season in 2003-04.
Just how cheap is James' deal for his first season in Philadelphia? A total of 292 NBA players will be making more than him during the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, making James one of the best values league-wide.
#season #philadelphia
After making nearly $53 million with the Los Angeles Lakers last season, James accepted a two-year contract worth the veteran minimum. The decision allowed Philadelphia – which already has two of the NBA's eight highest-paid players for 2026-27 in Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown – to be able to afford the 41-year-old superstar.
James' new deal with the 76ers will be worth just under $8 million over two years. He is set to make just under $3.9 million in the first year of his contract, which will mark the least he has earned during a single NBA season, coming in just short of the $4.02 million he made during his rookie season in 2003-04.
Just how cheap is James' deal for his first season in Philadelphia? A total of 292 NBA players will be making more than him during the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, making James one of the best values league-wide.
#season #philadelphia
15 days ago
After the failure and subsequent sacking of Julian Nagelsmann, Germany had to go out and get a new coach for the national team. Thankfully, unlike some other footballing nations, the Germans had a top level coach just sitting around waiting for the opportunity.
Jürgen Klopp is now the new head coach of the DFB, and he plans to make changes. In his first press conference, he elaborated on what things will look like with him in charge.
“As a coaching team, we want to present a complete package,” said the former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool FC manager (via iMiaSanMia). “I’ve never been a coach who just shows up, puts the players through their paces, and then goes home when training is over. I’ve always taken care of things that happen at the club. Now it’s a federation, now it’s a country. I’ve always felt responsible at the club I was working for. I feel a responsibility to everyone who’s a football fan in this country. And that means doing the job as well as possible.”
“I want to get very involved in the structures,” he explained (via iMiaSanMia). “Whoever brings in Jürgen, gets Jürgen. Everyone is happy today, but I’m not sure if that will be the case every day. I want to improve everything. I want to present the German national team in a positive light, so that we can eventually get back to the top. I’m looking forward to the challenge.”
Well, if there is anyone who can fix Germany, it’s Klopp. Fans eagerly await this new era of the DFB.
#team
Jürgen Klopp is now the new head coach of the DFB, and he plans to make changes. In his first press conference, he elaborated on what things will look like with him in charge.
“As a coaching team, we want to present a complete package,” said the former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool FC manager (via iMiaSanMia). “I’ve never been a coach who just shows up, puts the players through their paces, and then goes home when training is over. I’ve always taken care of things that happen at the club. Now it’s a federation, now it’s a country. I’ve always felt responsible at the club I was working for. I feel a responsibility to everyone who’s a football fan in this country. And that means doing the job as well as possible.”
“I want to get very involved in the structures,” he explained (via iMiaSanMia). “Whoever brings in Jürgen, gets Jürgen. Everyone is happy today, but I’m not sure if that will be the case every day. I want to improve everything. I want to present the German national team in a positive light, so that we can eventually get back to the top. I’m looking forward to the challenge.”
Well, if there is anyone who can fix Germany, it’s Klopp. Fans eagerly await this new era of the DFB.
#team
15 days ago
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just over 24 hours away from the upcoming UFC Abu Dhabi mixed martial arts (MMA) event, which is set to go down this Sat. (July 25, 2026) on Paramount+ from inside Etihad Arena on "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, UAE. UFC Abu Dhabi will be headlined by a Light Heavyweight clash between former champion Magomed Ankalev and rising contender Bogdan Guskov.
Before the Paramount+ card gets underway this weekend in Abu Dhabi, which also includes a Flyweight showdown between former 125-pound ****** le challenger Steve Erceg and Ramazan Temirov, all 26 fighters must hit the scale to prove themselves worthy.
Complete UFC Abu Dhabi weigh-ins text results beginning at 1 a.m. ET below:
205 lbs.: Magomed Ankalaev () vs. Bogdan Guskov ()
125 lbs.: Steve Erceg () vs. Ramazan Temirov ()
265 lbs.: Rizvan Kuniev () vs. Tyrell Fortune ()
170 lbs.: Islam Dulatov () vs. Wellington Turman ()
155 lbs.: Magomed Zaynukov () vs. Damian Rzepecki ()
170 lbs.: Saygid Izagakhmaev () vs. Abubakar Vagaev ()
265 lbs.: Valter Walker () vs. Thomas Petersen ()
155 lbs.: Ismael Bonfim () vs. Axel Sola ()
205 lbs.: Brendson Ribeiro () vs. Magomed Tuchalov ()
155 lbs.: Nurullo Aliev () vs. Mike Davis ()
170 lbs.: Santiago Ponzinibbio () vs. Sam Patterson ()
205 lbs.: Dustin Jacoby () vs. Muhammad Said ()
135 lbs.: Abdul Hussein () vs. Cody Gibson ()
#guskov
Before the Paramount+ card gets underway this weekend in Abu Dhabi, which also includes a Flyweight showdown between former 125-pound ****** le challenger Steve Erceg and Ramazan Temirov, all 26 fighters must hit the scale to prove themselves worthy.
Complete UFC Abu Dhabi weigh-ins text results beginning at 1 a.m. ET below:
205 lbs.: Magomed Ankalaev () vs. Bogdan Guskov ()
125 lbs.: Steve Erceg () vs. Ramazan Temirov ()
265 lbs.: Rizvan Kuniev () vs. Tyrell Fortune ()
170 lbs.: Islam Dulatov () vs. Wellington Turman ()
155 lbs.: Magomed Zaynukov () vs. Damian Rzepecki ()
170 lbs.: Saygid Izagakhmaev () vs. Abubakar Vagaev ()
265 lbs.: Valter Walker () vs. Thomas Petersen ()
155 lbs.: Ismael Bonfim () vs. Axel Sola ()
205 lbs.: Brendson Ribeiro () vs. Magomed Tuchalov ()
155 lbs.: Nurullo Aliev () vs. Mike Davis ()
170 lbs.: Santiago Ponzinibbio () vs. Sam Patterson ()
205 lbs.: Dustin Jacoby () vs. Muhammad Said ()
135 lbs.: Abdul Hussein () vs. Cody Gibson ()
#guskov
15 days ago
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the eighth installment in a series breaking down each position ahead of the opening of Buffalo Bills training camp July 29.
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ORCHARD PARK — As training camp nears, Matt Milano remains a free agent. Yet the Buffalo Bills' linebackers still have the same concerns.
Injuries.
The unit, specifically starters Milano and Terrel Bernard, took a beating over the previous three seasons. Bills linebackers have missed a total of 53 games to injury since 2023, with Bernard and Milano accounting for 36 of them.
#milano
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ORCHARD PARK — As training camp nears, Matt Milano remains a free agent. Yet the Buffalo Bills' linebackers still have the same concerns.
Injuries.
The unit, specifically starters Milano and Terrel Bernard, took a beating over the previous three seasons. Bills linebackers have missed a total of 53 games to injury since 2023, with Bernard and Milano accounting for 36 of them.
#milano
15 days ago
IndyCar's Scott Dixon drew criticism from NASCAR radio host Danielle Trotta on Sirius XM's On Track for saying NASCAR races are boring ... but social media isn't sure that's what he actually said.
In an interview with Frontstretch.com prior to IndyCar's Music City Grand Prix, Dixon was asked about the length of the race at 300 laps.
"I don't know," Dixon said, though the race was cut back to 225 laps when it was delayed until Monday. "I don't know. I find it really hard to watch Cup races. It allows for a nap. Maybe that's good. I don't know."
Trotta responded: "I can not believe Scott Dixon said that. The irony of an IndyCar racer saying our races are bad? Bro. You want to take a shot at NASCAR. Look at your ratings.
"Don't let the door hit you on the way out, Dixon."
#dixon #know #scott #race
In an interview with Frontstretch.com prior to IndyCar's Music City Grand Prix, Dixon was asked about the length of the race at 300 laps.
"I don't know," Dixon said, though the race was cut back to 225 laps when it was delayed until Monday. "I don't know. I find it really hard to watch Cup races. It allows for a nap. Maybe that's good. I don't know."
Trotta responded: "I can not believe Scott Dixon said that. The irony of an IndyCar racer saying our races are bad? Bro. You want to take a shot at NASCAR. Look at your ratings.
"Don't let the door hit you on the way out, Dixon."
#dixon #know #scott #race
16 days ago
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare forced the cancellation of a training session after he refused to leave the pitch.
BBC Sport has been told the 25-year-old sat down and demanded the club let him move to Fiorentina.
Wolves have rejected a bid from the Serie A side, having accepted an offer from Turkish club Trabzonspor.
Arokodare's actions led to new boss Cesar Peixoto terminating the session on Monday.
Arokodare will not be involved in Wednesday's friendly at Maidenhead United as Wolves continue their pre-season plans.
#wolves #club #sport #turkish
BBC Sport has been told the 25-year-old sat down and demanded the club let him move to Fiorentina.
Wolves have rejected a bid from the Serie A side, having accepted an offer from Turkish club Trabzonspor.
Arokodare's actions led to new boss Cesar Peixoto terminating the session on Monday.
Arokodare will not be involved in Wednesday's friendly at Maidenhead United as Wolves continue their pre-season plans.
#wolves #club #sport #turkish
17 days ago
São Paulo and Corinthians were each punished by FIFA with a transfer ban this Tuesday, according to ge.
As a result, Tricolor is temporarily prohibited from registering new players. In Timão's case, this is the fourth accumulated transfer ban (three from FIFA and one from the CBF).
In São Paulo's case, the sanction stems from the delayed payment of 1.05 million euros (around R$ 6.08 million) to Lazio, of Italy, related to the first installment for the signing of midfielder Marcos Antônio.
The measure directly affects the team's planning. Although defensive midfielder Newton was registered with the CBF in time, the recently announced Aurélio Buta and Victor Sá still do not have legal clearance to play. The punishment also prevents the completion and registration of center-back Domingos Duarte's signing.
In Corinthians' case, the new transfer ban is related to the non-payment for defensive midfielder Charles to Midtjylland, of Denmark, in 2024.
#case #corinthians #fifa #million
As a result, Tricolor is temporarily prohibited from registering new players. In Timão's case, this is the fourth accumulated transfer ban (three from FIFA and one from the CBF).
In São Paulo's case, the sanction stems from the delayed payment of 1.05 million euros (around R$ 6.08 million) to Lazio, of Italy, related to the first installment for the signing of midfielder Marcos Antônio.
The measure directly affects the team's planning. Although defensive midfielder Newton was registered with the CBF in time, the recently announced Aurélio Buta and Victor Sá still do not have legal clearance to play. The punishment also prevents the completion and registration of center-back Domingos Duarte's signing.
In Corinthians' case, the new transfer ban is related to the non-payment for defensive midfielder Charles to Midtjylland, of Denmark, in 2024.
#case #corinthians #fifa #million
24 days ago
It's been quite a memorable few weeks in the life of Liverpool winger Victor Munoz, and the high point might only be a handful of days away.
Having been called up to the Spain squad for the World Cup despite only making his debut in March, the 23-year-old also joined the Reds from Osasuna, and in four days' time he could be a world champion.
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La Roja are one win away from being simultaneous European and world champions after they defeated France 2-0 on Tuesday night, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro securing their place in Sunday's final.
If Spain are victorious against Argentina or England next weekend and Munoz gets on the pitch, he'll become just the third man to play in a World Cup final for the eventual champions, matching the feat of Roger Hunt (England in 1966) and Fernando Torres (Spain in 2010).
Having been called up to the Spain squad for the World Cup despite only making his debut in March, the 23-year-old also joined the Reds from Osasuna, and in four days' time he could be a world champion.
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La Roja are one win away from being simultaneous European and world champions after they defeated France 2-0 on Tuesday night, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro securing their place in Sunday's final.
If Spain are victorious against Argentina or England next weekend and Munoz gets on the pitch, he'll become just the third man to play in a World Cup final for the eventual champions, matching the feat of Roger Hunt (England in 1966) and Fernando Torres (Spain in 2010).
24 days ago
The LeBron James free agency saga continues, and it is anyone's guess which team he will sign with in free agency or even when he will officially make a decision.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves are considered the biggest contenders for James' services. A strong argument could be made that James' best chance of winning his fifth NBA championship would come with the 76ers.
The 76ers recently traded for five-time All-Star wing Jaylen Brown, and they should be legitimate contenders even without James. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Brown, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, Philly's three main stars, have all talked to James.
"As LeBron James' free agency decision extends into its second week, the Philadelphia 76ers have kept up their pursuit of the four-time NBA champion through three of their players, league sources told ESPN.
"Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with James, sources told ESPN on Tuesday, with Maxey leading the charge."
The Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves are considered the biggest contenders for James' services. A strong argument could be made that James' best chance of winning his fifth NBA championship would come with the 76ers.
The 76ers recently traded for five-time All-Star wing Jaylen Brown, and they should be legitimate contenders even without James. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Brown, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, Philly's three main stars, have all talked to James.
"As LeBron James' free agency decision extends into its second week, the Philadelphia 76ers have kept up their pursuit of the four-time NBA champion through three of their players, league sources told ESPN.
"Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with James, sources told ESPN on Tuesday, with Maxey leading the charge."
24 days ago
Tuesday marked a tragic day for the Houston Texans' organization as the franchise announced that co-founder and senior chair Janice McNair had died Tuesday at the age of 89.
Now, former players have shared their appreciation, love, the condolonces for the passing of the woman who transformed them into stars, including the greatest player in franchise history.
Three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt posted on social media his love for the woman that helped bring him home in 2011 with the 11th overall pick.
“Rest in Peace Janice,” Watt wrote on X . “All of us who were graced with your presence and kindness are better for it.”
Moving to Houston in 1960, Janice and Bob raised four children and were responsible for bringing football back to the city after Bud Adams moved the Oilers to Tennessee in 1997. In 1998, the McNairs spent $700 million in 1998 to purchase an expansion franchise, making Houston the 32nd NFL team in league history.
Now, former players have shared their appreciation, love, the condolonces for the passing of the woman who transformed them into stars, including the greatest player in franchise history.
Three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt posted on social media his love for the woman that helped bring him home in 2011 with the 11th overall pick.
“Rest in Peace Janice,” Watt wrote on X . “All of us who were graced with your presence and kindness are better for it.”
Moving to Houston in 1960, Janice and Bob raised four children and were responsible for bringing football back to the city after Bud Adams moved the Oilers to Tennessee in 1997. In 1998, the McNairs spent $700 million in 1998 to purchase an expansion franchise, making Houston the 32nd NFL team in league history.
