1 day ago
Serie A continues with the two 6:30 PM kick-offs before the grand finale with Inter taking on Udinese. At the same time, two potential challengers to Inter are in action: Fabregas' Como, coming off a brilliant Champions League win and hosting Parma, and Gasperini's Roma, with a perfect record, travelling to Turin.
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Below are the official line-ups for the match.
COMO (4-2-3-1): Butez; Couto, Ramon, Chalobah, Valle; Caqueret, Perrone; Diao, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.
PARMA (3-5-2): Corvi; Britschgi, Delprato, Diego Carlos, Troilo, Valeri; Ordóñez, Keita, Fabbian; Lontani, Romero.
#parma #fabregas #champions
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Below are the official line-ups for the match.
COMO (4-2-3-1): Butez; Couto, Ramon, Chalobah, Valle; Caqueret, Perrone; Diao, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.
PARMA (3-5-2): Corvi; Britschgi, Delprato, Diego Carlos, Troilo, Valeri; Ordóñez, Keita, Fabbian; Lontani, Romero.
#parma #fabregas #champions
3 days ago
The I-35 Rivalry returns to San Marcos, as Texas State football hosts UTSA on Saturday in a clash between two of Texas' biggest midmajor programs.
The Bobcats' rise has coincided with increased success against the Roadrunners. Head coach GJ Kinne has led Texas State to two straight wins over UTSA and his former mentor, Jeff Traylor, after a 20-13 loss in Kinne's debut year. The Bobcats handed the Roadrunners a 49-10 drubbing last time they met in San Marcos, and Traylor made it clear in the days leading up to the game that he hasn't forgotten that embarrassment.
MORE: Is Texas State football or UTSA favored? The I-35 Rivalry's keys to victory
Although Texas State was thoroughly outmatched against Texas in Week 1, there were a few positive takeaways. There is no doubt in the offense led by quarterback Brad Jackson and his dynamic wide receiver duo of Chris Dawn Jr. and Beau Sparks, but the defense left a lot to be desired. UTSA quarterback Owen McCown and running back Will Henderson will test how effective Texas State's offseason changes were in improving the unit that has been its kryptonite the past three seasons.
Traylor adjusted his offseason approach, bringing in veteran transfers and a new offensive coordinator. UTSA kept things vanilla against UTRGV last week and will likely have some nasty surprises for Texas State. Here are live updates from the I-35 Rivalry.
#rivalry #marcos #bobcats #Football
The Bobcats' rise has coincided with increased success against the Roadrunners. Head coach GJ Kinne has led Texas State to two straight wins over UTSA and his former mentor, Jeff Traylor, after a 20-13 loss in Kinne's debut year. The Bobcats handed the Roadrunners a 49-10 drubbing last time they met in San Marcos, and Traylor made it clear in the days leading up to the game that he hasn't forgotten that embarrassment.
MORE: Is Texas State football or UTSA favored? The I-35 Rivalry's keys to victory
Although Texas State was thoroughly outmatched against Texas in Week 1, there were a few positive takeaways. There is no doubt in the offense led by quarterback Brad Jackson and his dynamic wide receiver duo of Chris Dawn Jr. and Beau Sparks, but the defense left a lot to be desired. UTSA quarterback Owen McCown and running back Will Henderson will test how effective Texas State's offseason changes were in improving the unit that has been its kryptonite the past three seasons.
Traylor adjusted his offseason approach, bringing in veteran transfers and a new offensive coordinator. UTSA kept things vanilla against UTRGV last week and will likely have some nasty surprises for Texas State. Here are live updates from the I-35 Rivalry.
#rivalry #marcos #bobcats #Football
4 days ago
The U.S. was looking to get some early momentum in the fourballs session as Megan Khang and Lauren Coughlin took on Maja Stark and Linn Grant in the first match.
On the first hole of the session, with the crowd's singing heard in the background, their best player Lauren Coughlin stuffed a perfect wedge into gimme range.
Maja Stark responded by hitting an even more perfect wedge that took two bounces short of the hole and went in on the fly.
Stark and Coughlin look to maintain their lead as the day goes on.
#lauren #hole
On the first hole of the session, with the crowd's singing heard in the background, their best player Lauren Coughlin stuffed a perfect wedge into gimme range.
Maja Stark responded by hitting an even more perfect wedge that took two bounces short of the hole and went in on the fly.
Stark and Coughlin look to maintain their lead as the day goes on.
#lauren #hole
4 days ago
Favorite: Pittsburgh -5.5
Game Total: 41.5
Implied Point Total: Pittsburgh 23.5, Atlanta 18
RB Bijan Robinson
As the consensus 1.02 in fantasy drafts, Robinson rushed for almost 1,500 yards and added 820 yards through the air on 79 receptions last season with 11 total touchdowns. Clearly, he's the focal point of the Falcons' offense along with Drake London. Entering his age-24 season in 2026, Robinson is clearly in his prime production window. In his three seasons, Robinson hasn't missed a single game — yes, we're counting the one game where Arthur Smith weirdly played him during "migraine-gate" in 2023.
#yards
Game Total: 41.5
Implied Point Total: Pittsburgh 23.5, Atlanta 18
RB Bijan Robinson
As the consensus 1.02 in fantasy drafts, Robinson rushed for almost 1,500 yards and added 820 yards through the air on 79 receptions last season with 11 total touchdowns. Clearly, he's the focal point of the Falcons' offense along with Drake London. Entering his age-24 season in 2026, Robinson is clearly in his prime production window. In his three seasons, Robinson hasn't missed a single game — yes, we're counting the one game where Arthur Smith weirdly played him during "migraine-gate" in 2023.
#yards
4 days ago
George Pickens was the biggest story the Cowboys had going through the early part of the offseason as his contract situation worked its way to an eventual franchise tag, but then the first mandatory workouts arrived, and Pickens showed up with a smile on his face and proceeded to have a strong August camp.
If that has Cowboys fans excited, so should Pickens' thoughts on where he and CeeDee Lamb rank among the league's receiving duos. Hint: He thinks they rank highly.
More: After Oklahoma rout, UTEP football team faces different kind of pressure
The Dallas Cowboys' injury report is pretty bare, which is good for an opener, while Quinnen Williams is growing into wearing the captain's patch. Here is Dallas' day.
More: Dallas Cowboys schedule 2026: Teams, time, how to watch 2026 NFL games
#ceedee
If that has Cowboys fans excited, so should Pickens' thoughts on where he and CeeDee Lamb rank among the league's receiving duos. Hint: He thinks they rank highly.
More: After Oklahoma rout, UTEP football team faces different kind of pressure
The Dallas Cowboys' injury report is pretty bare, which is good for an opener, while Quinnen Williams is growing into wearing the captain's patch. Here is Dallas' day.
More: Dallas Cowboys schedule 2026: Teams, time, how to watch 2026 NFL games
#ceedee
5 days ago
BERLIN — Caitlin Clark extended her hand to a United States teammate in the first quarter of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup quarterfinal game against Hungary. It was a gesture of appreciation for the connection that had just occurred.
Seconds earlier, Paige Bueckers recorded a steal from Hungary's Yvonne Turner. Bueckers' pass met Clark, and like clockwork, she was off. Clark found her way to the paint where 6-foot-4 Dorka Juhasz stood as the last line of defense. Faced with an easy decision, Clark dished the ball to Angel Reese, who went up for the layup with two seconds to go, bringing the U.S. to the end of the first quarter with a 36-12 lead.
As Clark reached out her hand, Reese met it with simplicity and normalcy. This would be the first of four total ****** ists between Clark and Reese in an overwhelming 108-56 U.S. victory.
In a world that continues to divide these two athletes, the World Cup has offered another viewpoint, one that seems all the more true. It is a stage that presents these women as selfless competitors, and more simply as teammates.
In a post-game interview with TNT, Reese remarked on her connection with Clark, saying "We've played against each other so many times, so I'm sure we know each other's game like the back of each other's hand."
#clark #World #seconds #quarter
Seconds earlier, Paige Bueckers recorded a steal from Hungary's Yvonne Turner. Bueckers' pass met Clark, and like clockwork, she was off. Clark found her way to the paint where 6-foot-4 Dorka Juhasz stood as the last line of defense. Faced with an easy decision, Clark dished the ball to Angel Reese, who went up for the layup with two seconds to go, bringing the U.S. to the end of the first quarter with a 36-12 lead.
As Clark reached out her hand, Reese met it with simplicity and normalcy. This would be the first of four total ****** ists between Clark and Reese in an overwhelming 108-56 U.S. victory.
In a world that continues to divide these two athletes, the World Cup has offered another viewpoint, one that seems all the more true. It is a stage that presents these women as selfless competitors, and more simply as teammates.
In a post-game interview with TNT, Reese remarked on her connection with Clark, saying "We've played against each other so many times, so I'm sure we know each other's game like the back of each other's hand."
#clark #World #seconds #quarter
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Florida State spent much of Monday night chasing the game, but after battling back to tie SMU in the fourth quarter, the Seminoles could not find one final stop or scoring drive.
In a game delayed by a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium and stretched deep into the night, FSU showed more resilience than it did in its season opener. However, the same issues that have plagued the Seminoles through two games, inconsistent quarterback play, offensive line struggles and third-down defensive lapses, resurfaced in a 27-24 loss to SMU.
The Seminoles dropped to 1-1 on the season despite erasing multiple deficits and tying the game at 24 before the Mustangs answered with the decisive touchdown drive.
Here are the grades from Florida State's loss to SMU.
Daniels spent much of the night under constant pressure and rarely looked comfortable in the pocket. While there were flashes of playmaking ability, including a quarterback keeper for a touchdown and several throws into tight coverage, consistency remained an issue.
#seminoles
In a game delayed by a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium and stretched deep into the night, FSU showed more resilience than it did in its season opener. However, the same issues that have plagued the Seminoles through two games, inconsistent quarterback play, offensive line struggles and third-down defensive lapses, resurfaced in a 27-24 loss to SMU.
The Seminoles dropped to 1-1 on the season despite erasing multiple deficits and tying the game at 24 before the Mustangs answered with the decisive touchdown drive.
Here are the grades from Florida State's loss to SMU.
Daniels spent much of the night under constant pressure and rarely looked comfortable in the pocket. While there were flashes of playmaking ability, including a quarterback keeper for a touchdown and several throws into tight coverage, consistency remained an issue.
#seminoles
9 days ago
Hamburger SV's lacklustre start to the new Bundesliga season continued this afternoon on home soil. In the Hanseatic sun, an FSV Mainz 05 side inspired by the brilliance of Sheraldo Becker and Phillip Tietz ran out comfortable winners on a 5-0 scoreline.
Similar to their opening day struggles in Dortmund, the hosts seemed to struggle as Mainz piled on the pressure. Sheraldo Becker stung the palms of Daniel Heuer Fernandes, before Nadiem Amiri fired wide on the end of a neat set-piece routine inside 15 minutes.
The warning signs were clear and HSV took no heed of it as an atmospheric Volksparkstadion fell momentarily silent. A misplaced pass from skipper Nicolai Remberg was picked off by Kaishu Sano. From there, he played in Becker who dispatched from a one-on-one scenario.
Aside from the occasional threat of Albert Grønbaek, HSV failed to even test debutante Alexander Schwolow before the break. Mainz swiftly led 2-0 when Nadiem Amiri pulled the strings in midfield for Becker to find **** e and deliver a routine tap-in for Philipp Mwene.
Half-time whistles from supporters forced Merlin Polzin's hand at the break. Torunarigha, Nadir and Adeline departed for Shafiq Nandja, Patson Daka and Fábio Vieira. The latter receiving a massive cheer since returning on a permanent basis from **** nal.
#nadiem #break #hamburger #bundesliga
Similar to their opening day struggles in Dortmund, the hosts seemed to struggle as Mainz piled on the pressure. Sheraldo Becker stung the palms of Daniel Heuer Fernandes, before Nadiem Amiri fired wide on the end of a neat set-piece routine inside 15 minutes.
The warning signs were clear and HSV took no heed of it as an atmospheric Volksparkstadion fell momentarily silent. A misplaced pass from skipper Nicolai Remberg was picked off by Kaishu Sano. From there, he played in Becker who dispatched from a one-on-one scenario.
Aside from the occasional threat of Albert Grønbaek, HSV failed to even test debutante Alexander Schwolow before the break. Mainz swiftly led 2-0 when Nadiem Amiri pulled the strings in midfield for Becker to find **** e and deliver a routine tap-in for Philipp Mwene.
Half-time whistles from supporters forced Merlin Polzin's hand at the break. Torunarigha, Nadir and Adeline departed for Shafiq Nandja, Patson Daka and Fábio Vieira. The latter receiving a massive cheer since returning on a permanent basis from **** nal.
#nadiem #break #hamburger #bundesliga
12 days ago
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages had surgery just over a week ago on his hand after getting hit by a 100 mph fastball, but he is already making notable progress in his recovery.
Pages suffered a fracture in his left hand, leaving him in a good amount of pain after the fact, and despite his effort to play through it, he was pulled from the August 22nd game against the Pittsburgh Pirates early and found to have a broken hand.
This season, Pages has been an All-Star and one of the better Dodgers players in a season where not many others have really gotten going.
With his elite glove work and improved contact hitting, Pages is a key cog in the Dodgers machine, and it seems like his return is a matter of time at this point.
Aug 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages (44) is hit by a pitch in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
#hand #pittsburgh #pirates
Pages suffered a fracture in his left hand, leaving him in a good amount of pain after the fact, and despite his effort to play through it, he was pulled from the August 22nd game against the Pittsburgh Pirates early and found to have a broken hand.
This season, Pages has been an All-Star and one of the better Dodgers players in a season where not many others have really gotten going.
With his elite glove work and improved contact hitting, Pages is a key cog in the Dodgers machine, and it seems like his return is a matter of time at this point.
Aug 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages (44) is hit by a pitch in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
#hand #pittsburgh #pirates
13 days ago
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Welcome to the U.S. Open briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament.
On Day 4, a surreal nine minutes and 48 seconds on Stadium 17, the art of scheduling tetris and making sense of three surprise results.
At about 12:45 p.m Wednesday, Paula Badosa and Daria Kasatkina walked onto Stadium 17 at the U.S. Open.
Nine minutes and 48 seconds later, they walked off, with Badosa headed into the second round. The scoreline read a routine 6-1, 6-4; the match was anything but.
#stories #follow #welcome
Welcome to the U.S. Open briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament.
On Day 4, a surreal nine minutes and 48 seconds on Stadium 17, the art of scheduling tetris and making sense of three surprise results.
At about 12:45 p.m Wednesday, Paula Badosa and Daria Kasatkina walked onto Stadium 17 at the U.S. Open.
Nine minutes and 48 seconds later, they walked off, with Badosa headed into the second round. The scoreline read a routine 6-1, 6-4; the match was anything but.
#stories #follow #welcome
14 days ago
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Manchester City spent a Premier League record £458m in the summer transfer window to complete a rapid rebuild of the squad.
The midfield trio of Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi have been brought in to the tune of more than £300m, replacing the departed Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders and Nico Gonzalez.
Iliman Ndiaye, Allan and Geronimo Rulli were the other first-team players brought in by the club during this transfer window.
But they have also managed to recoup over £300m by selling the likes of Savio and James Trafford.
#window #premier
Manchester City spent a Premier League record £458m in the summer transfer window to complete a rapid rebuild of the squad.
The midfield trio of Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi have been brought in to the tune of more than £300m, replacing the departed Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders and Nico Gonzalez.
Iliman Ndiaye, Allan and Geronimo Rulli were the other first-team players brought in by the club during this transfer window.
But they have also managed to recoup over £300m by selling the likes of Savio and James Trafford.
#window #premier
14 days ago
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn't blow up anything after getting swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, and I think that was the right call, because this team was already pretty close. Cleveland finished 52-30, ranked sixth in offensive rating at 119.2, and reached its first Conference Finals since 2018, so the answer wasn't starting over, it was finding better pieces around a core that still has the talent to win the East.
The front office basically doubled down on that idea during the summer. Donovan Mitchell signed a four-year, $273.0 million extension, James Harden came back on a three-year, $97.0 million deal after arriving for Darius Garland at the deadline, and the Cavaliers made their biggest outside move by landing Peyton Watson in a five-team sign-and-trade. Max Strus, Dennis Schroder, Dean Wade, and Keon Ellis are among the players gone, while Mario Hezonja also returned to the NBA after several seasons in Europe.
That leaves Cleveland with a very clear bet for 2026-27: The Big Four have to be good enough to carry most of this. There isn't another superstar coming, and they have the pieces to win, because Mitchell averaged almost 28 points last season, Harden can still run an elite offense, Mobley is entering his prime, and Allen remains one of the better centers in the East.
The problem is that we already saw this group hit a wall in the playoffs. Cleveland scored only 107.9 points per game during the postseason, Harden dropped to 19.2 points and 5.5 **** ists while shooting 29.9% from three, and the Knicks beat them by 37 points in Game 4 to finish the sweep.
This season isn't really about proving the Cavaliers are good. We already know about their talent, now they have to prove this Big Four can actually finish the job in a stacked Eastern Conference.
#cavaliers #points #eastern #finals
The front office basically doubled down on that idea during the summer. Donovan Mitchell signed a four-year, $273.0 million extension, James Harden came back on a three-year, $97.0 million deal after arriving for Darius Garland at the deadline, and the Cavaliers made their biggest outside move by landing Peyton Watson in a five-team sign-and-trade. Max Strus, Dennis Schroder, Dean Wade, and Keon Ellis are among the players gone, while Mario Hezonja also returned to the NBA after several seasons in Europe.
That leaves Cleveland with a very clear bet for 2026-27: The Big Four have to be good enough to carry most of this. There isn't another superstar coming, and they have the pieces to win, because Mitchell averaged almost 28 points last season, Harden can still run an elite offense, Mobley is entering his prime, and Allen remains one of the better centers in the East.
The problem is that we already saw this group hit a wall in the playoffs. Cleveland scored only 107.9 points per game during the postseason, Harden dropped to 19.2 points and 5.5 **** ists while shooting 29.9% from three, and the Knicks beat them by 37 points in Game 4 to finish the sweep.
This season isn't really about proving the Cavaliers are good. We already know about their talent, now they have to prove this Big Four can actually finish the job in a stacked Eastern Conference.
#cavaliers #points #eastern #finals
15 days ago
Former third-round pick Jalin Hyatt, cut on Sunday when the team reached the 53-man roster limit, will return to the New York Giants as part of their practice squad.
The Giants traded up in the 2023 NFL Draft to select Hyatt after he won the Fred Belitnikoff Award as the nation's top wide receiver as a member of the Tennessee Volunteers.
Hyatt's time with the Giants has been a disappointment. In three seasons, he has just 36 receptions for 470 yards and no touchdowns. Hyatt has barely played the past two seasons, catching just 13 ***** .
Hyatt suffered a leg injury during training camp in West Virginia when he was cut down by a defensive player. He has not practiced since that time.
The Giants cut four draft picks on Sunday — Hyatt, Evan Neal, Darius Muasau, and Eric Gray. They also traded offensive lineman Josh Ezeudu to the Kansas City Chiefs last week.
#Giants #sunday #time #york
The Giants traded up in the 2023 NFL Draft to select Hyatt after he won the Fred Belitnikoff Award as the nation's top wide receiver as a member of the Tennessee Volunteers.
Hyatt's time with the Giants has been a disappointment. In three seasons, he has just 36 receptions for 470 yards and no touchdowns. Hyatt has barely played the past two seasons, catching just 13 ***** .
Hyatt suffered a leg injury during training camp in West Virginia when he was cut down by a defensive player. He has not practiced since that time.
The Giants cut four draft picks on Sunday — Hyatt, Evan Neal, Darius Muasau, and Eric Gray. They also traded offensive lineman Josh Ezeudu to the Kansas City Chiefs last week.
#Giants #sunday #time #york
16 days ago
CHICAGO – The Cincinnati Reds finished a long, meat-grinder road trip with an unlikely series win over the contending Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Sunday, Aug. 30.
As tough as their gauntlet of a final stretch of games might have looked before their 7-5 victory in the series finale Sunday (Aug. 30), it might have just gotten uglier, pending the next medical exam on All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz.
De La Cruz, one of only two members of the Reds lineup who has performed consistently all season, left Sunday's game in the seventh inning because of "left quad tightness." His status as the team headed home with 25 games left on the schedule was not immediately clear.
For now, the Reds pocketed their third win in four games to finish a 4-5 road trip through Arizona, San Francisco and Chicago.
The better individual news for the Reds coming out of Sunday was the status of rising ace Chase Burns, who pitched two outs deep into the sixth against one of the best lineups in baseball to earn the victory, bouncing back six days after his worst start of the season, in San Francisco.
#games #series
As tough as their gauntlet of a final stretch of games might have looked before their 7-5 victory in the series finale Sunday (Aug. 30), it might have just gotten uglier, pending the next medical exam on All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz.
De La Cruz, one of only two members of the Reds lineup who has performed consistently all season, left Sunday's game in the seventh inning because of "left quad tightness." His status as the team headed home with 25 games left on the schedule was not immediately clear.
For now, the Reds pocketed their third win in four games to finish a 4-5 road trip through Arizona, San Francisco and Chicago.
The better individual news for the Reds coming out of Sunday was the status of rising ace Chase Burns, who pitched two outs deep into the sixth against one of the best lineups in baseball to earn the victory, bouncing back six days after his worst start of the season, in San Francisco.
#games #series
17 days ago
A former Nebraska running back continues to impress during his first NFL preseason. Emmett Johnson had seven carries for 39 yards in the Kansas City Chiefs' 9-9 tie with the Seattle Seahawks.
The rookie started the game and split first-team reps with Emari Demercado. After three drives, Johnson left the game and did not return.
Johnson was selected by the Chiefs in the fifth round with the 161st pick. The Minneapolis native was the first Husker running back selected in the NFL draft since the Detroit Lions selected Ameer Abdullah in the second round of the 2015 draft with the 54th pick.
The running back was named the Big Ten Running Back of the Year for his performance last season. In 12 games last season, he had 1,451 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. He also had 46 catches for 370 yards, bringing his all-purpose yards total to 1,821 yards, second in the nation for running backs.
Johnson appeared in 41 games in his Nebraska career and recorded 2,460 yards on 458 carries. He joined a Chiefs team that ranked near the bottom of the NFL in rushing last season.
#running #selected #last
The rookie started the game and split first-team reps with Emari Demercado. After three drives, Johnson left the game and did not return.
Johnson was selected by the Chiefs in the fifth round with the 161st pick. The Minneapolis native was the first Husker running back selected in the NFL draft since the Detroit Lions selected Ameer Abdullah in the second round of the 2015 draft with the 54th pick.
The running back was named the Big Ten Running Back of the Year for his performance last season. In 12 games last season, he had 1,451 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. He also had 46 catches for 370 yards, bringing his all-purpose yards total to 1,821 yards, second in the nation for running backs.
Johnson appeared in 41 games in his Nebraska career and recorded 2,460 yards on 458 carries. He joined a Chiefs team that ranked near the bottom of the NFL in rushing last season.
#running #selected #last
17 days ago
Alec Gamboa serves as opener as the Sox and Yankees play the second game of the day. The Sox turned on the gas in the ninth but the Yankees burned through a lot of their bullpen and bench in Game 1. Feels like the Sox still have the juice though.
Let's go.
First pitch is at 7:15 PM ET on FOX and WEEI.
#yankees #feels #opener
Let's go.
First pitch is at 7:15 PM ET on FOX and WEEI.
#yankees #feels #opener
18 days ago
Where is Steve Belichick? What we know about UNC's 'coach in waiting' during leave originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
College football's Week Zero kicks off on Saturday, headlined by Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels taking on the TCU Horned Frogs in Dublin.
But as North Carolina looks to improve from its 4-8 finish last season, Coach Belichick will start Week 1 without his defensive coordinator, his son, Steve Belichick. The Tar Heels have been practicing without the younger Belichick since early August, and they will take on TCU in Ireland without their defensive coordinator.
Let's take a look at why UNC is without Steve Belichick and who will be coaching the defense against the Horned Frogs.
MORE: SN's 2026 Preseason All-America team| All-America teams by decade
Steve Belichick has been away from the team since Aug. 6, as UNC and his father announced that he was leaving the team on "indefinite medical leave."
#without #team #week #carolina
College football's Week Zero kicks off on Saturday, headlined by Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels taking on the TCU Horned Frogs in Dublin.
But as North Carolina looks to improve from its 4-8 finish last season, Coach Belichick will start Week 1 without his defensive coordinator, his son, Steve Belichick. The Tar Heels have been practicing without the younger Belichick since early August, and they will take on TCU in Ireland without their defensive coordinator.
Let's take a look at why UNC is without Steve Belichick and who will be coaching the defense against the Horned Frogs.
MORE: SN's 2026 Preseason All-America team| All-America teams by decade
Steve Belichick has been away from the team since Aug. 6, as UNC and his father announced that he was leaving the team on "indefinite medical leave."
#without #team #week #carolina
19 days ago
Which school has the most dedicated tailgaters — Iowa or Iowa State? According to one metric from a new survey, Hawkeye football fans come out on top... by 14 minutes. But Cyclones are close behind.
Casey's, in concert with naming its breakfast pizza the "Official Pizza of Noon Kickoffs" for the second straight year, commissioned a survey of students and alumni across its operating area to find out which schools' tailgates begin the earliest and last the longest. University of Iowa fans reported waking up at 7:58 a.m. on an average game day, while Iowa State University faithful said they sleep until 8:12 a.m. They trailed only Ohio State fans, who get up at 7:52 a.m.
Texas fans were the latest risers, rolling out at 9:04 a.m.
Iowa and Iowa State fans also were among the most committed to the parking lot parties, each spending an average of 2.9 hours tailgating. Indiana fans topped the sample of 1,201 fans at 15 large universities, spending three hours.
The two Iowa schools kick off their seasons Sept. 5, with Iowa State already playing two of its first three games at noon or before. Iowa's only morning game scheduled so far is the final one of the regular season at 11 a.m. Nov. 27 against Nebraska. Most of its start times, however, remain unannounced.
#schools
Casey's, in concert with naming its breakfast pizza the "Official Pizza of Noon Kickoffs" for the second straight year, commissioned a survey of students and alumni across its operating area to find out which schools' tailgates begin the earliest and last the longest. University of Iowa fans reported waking up at 7:58 a.m. on an average game day, while Iowa State University faithful said they sleep until 8:12 a.m. They trailed only Ohio State fans, who get up at 7:52 a.m.
Texas fans were the latest risers, rolling out at 9:04 a.m.
Iowa and Iowa State fans also were among the most committed to the parking lot parties, each spending an average of 2.9 hours tailgating. Indiana fans topped the sample of 1,201 fans at 15 large universities, spending three hours.
The two Iowa schools kick off their seasons Sept. 5, with Iowa State already playing two of its first three games at noon or before. Iowa's only morning game scheduled so far is the final one of the regular season at 11 a.m. Nov. 27 against Nebraska. Most of its start times, however, remain unannounced.
#schools
19 days ago
ORLANDO — Gabe Lazo's first season as UCF's women's basketball coach includes seven Sunshine State showdowns.
The Knights, who announced their non-conference schedule on Aug. 27 will face two of the state's supposed "Big 3" schools in the opening month of the 2026-27 campaign. They will travel to Florida on Nov. 5 and meet Florida State for a neutral-site clash at ESPN's Wide World of Sports on Nov. 21.
Lazo, a former ***** istant at Mississippi State, Tennessee and LSU among other stops, signed a five-year contract in April. He became the first Latino head coach of a Power Four women's basketball program.
UCF will welcome five more in-state rivals to Addition Financial Arena: Florida A&M for the Nov. 3 opener, North Florida (Nov. 17), Stetson (Nov. 19), Jacksonville (Nov. 24) and Florida Atlantic (Dec. 15). Knights ***** istant coach Lynn Bria resigned her post as Stetson's head coach in March after 18 years; Melissa DeVore was formally introduced as her successor April 14.
The Knights will also travel to Naples on Thanksgiving weekend to take part in the Florida Gulf Classic, squaring off with both Charlotte and Central Michigan. UCF will not need to cross state lines until late December, at the earliest, when it opens Big 12 Conference play.
#april
The Knights, who announced their non-conference schedule on Aug. 27 will face two of the state's supposed "Big 3" schools in the opening month of the 2026-27 campaign. They will travel to Florida on Nov. 5 and meet Florida State for a neutral-site clash at ESPN's Wide World of Sports on Nov. 21.
Lazo, a former ***** istant at Mississippi State, Tennessee and LSU among other stops, signed a five-year contract in April. He became the first Latino head coach of a Power Four women's basketball program.
UCF will welcome five more in-state rivals to Addition Financial Arena: Florida A&M for the Nov. 3 opener, North Florida (Nov. 17), Stetson (Nov. 19), Jacksonville (Nov. 24) and Florida Atlantic (Dec. 15). Knights ***** istant coach Lynn Bria resigned her post as Stetson's head coach in March after 18 years; Melissa DeVore was formally introduced as her successor April 14.
The Knights will also travel to Naples on Thanksgiving weekend to take part in the Florida Gulf Classic, squaring off with both Charlotte and Central Michigan. UCF will not need to cross state lines until late December, at the earliest, when it opens Big 12 Conference play.
#april
20 days ago
It's hard for me to believe that the Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 training camp is almost over because it feels like they were just getting started not too long ago. But here we are, with the Raiders preparing for their third and final preseason game of the campaign against the San Francisco 49ers and the league's cutdown day looming on Sunday, Aug. 30. That also means it's time for my final 53-man roster prediction.
The 'previously' sections below refer to the prediction ahead of the Houston Texans game.
Previously:
Starter: Kirk Cousins
Backups: Fernando Mendoza (R)
#previously #francisco
The 'previously' sections below refer to the prediction ahead of the Houston Texans game.
Previously:
Starter: Kirk Cousins
Backups: Fernando Mendoza (R)
#previously #francisco
21 days ago
Heat Central: Klay Thompson says he LOVES the 2013 Ray Allen comparison: "Of course I like those comparisons. I love Ray Allen. Are you kidding me? Him and Reggie were the blueprint for my whole off ball formula. — it gives me chills I'm even in the same sentence as Ray because if you told me this my rookie season, I would've never believed you. Ray has one of the greatest shots in history and I still practice that back pedal drill he did in game 6 of 2013. I love those comparisons." (Via ESPN South Florida)
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Klay Thompson on Ray Allen comparison: Hm and Reggie Miller were the blueprint for my off-ball game
#thompson #reggie #comparisons #blueprint
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Klay Thompson on Ray Allen comparison: Hm and Reggie Miller were the blueprint for my off-ball game
#thompson #reggie #comparisons #blueprint
23 days ago
Celtic will intensify their interest in Torino's Lithuania midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, 22, after the conclusion of the Scottish Premiership winners' Champions League play-off with LASK in Austria on Tuesday, with Celtic leading 3-0 from the first leg. (Sun)
Gineitis set up Scotland forward Che Adams' impressive consolation in Torino's 2-1 defeat by AC Milan on Sunday. (Scotsman - subscription required)
Manager Martin O'Neill backs right-back Colby Donovan to play a leading role at Celtic. (Record - subscription required)
First-choice Viljami Sinisalo, 24, is unconcerned about the prospect of Celtic signing another goalkeeper this window. (Sun)
Scottish forward Robbie Ure made his first Sevilla start and played the full 90 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao. (Scotsman - subscription required)
#gineitis #scottish #play #leading
Gineitis set up Scotland forward Che Adams' impressive consolation in Torino's 2-1 defeat by AC Milan on Sunday. (Scotsman - subscription required)
Manager Martin O'Neill backs right-back Colby Donovan to play a leading role at Celtic. (Record - subscription required)
First-choice Viljami Sinisalo, 24, is unconcerned about the prospect of Celtic signing another goalkeeper this window. (Sun)
Scottish forward Robbie Ure made his first Sevilla start and played the full 90 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao. (Scotsman - subscription required)
#gineitis #scottish #play #leading
24 days ago
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – It was an entertaining preseason matchup between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles, even without the starters playing.
There was some thought that star quarterback Drake Maye might play for one drive, but instead, it was Tommy DeVito and Behren Morton who each got a half. But what certainly caught everyone's eye was when a surprising player slotted in at punter.
Here are the takeaways from the Patriots' 24-21 preseason win over the Eagles:
On the opening kickoff, there was a very scary moment as Eagles running back Ja'Quinden Jackson remained down on the field following the play. His teammates immediately signaled for the training staff to come over, and they stayed with him before others came out, as well as the ambulance. Players from both teams were down on one knee, showing their support. He was put on a stretcher, and the entire Eagles sideline came over and gathered around him as he was loaded into the ambulance.
Philadelphia released an update shortly after, saying that he has "strength and movement in all extremities and is being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation."
#foxborough
There was some thought that star quarterback Drake Maye might play for one drive, but instead, it was Tommy DeVito and Behren Morton who each got a half. But what certainly caught everyone's eye was when a surprising player slotted in at punter.
Here are the takeaways from the Patriots' 24-21 preseason win over the Eagles:
On the opening kickoff, there was a very scary moment as Eagles running back Ja'Quinden Jackson remained down on the field following the play. His teammates immediately signaled for the training staff to come over, and they stayed with him before others came out, as well as the ambulance. Players from both teams were down on one knee, showing their support. He was put on a stretcher, and the entire Eagles sideline came over and gathered around him as he was loaded into the ambulance.
Philadelphia released an update shortly after, saying that he has "strength and movement in all extremities and is being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation."
#foxborough
25 days ago
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick looks to have effectively signed a new midfielder for his team's upcoming 2026/2027 campaign, which kicks off with an away trip to Elche on Sunday night in Spain.
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick looks to have effectively signed a new midfielder for his team's upcoming 2026/2027 campaign, which kicks off with an away trip to Elche on Sunday night in Spain.
In 2025/2026, where Barca retained the La Liga ****** le, Flick promoted another promising graduate of La Masia's gifted Class of 2007.
Like Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Marc Bernal, who were all born in that year and grew up in the academy together, Xavi Espart fulfilled the dream of millions of youngsters worldwide by making his Barcelona debut.
His first outing in blaugrana - or rather the orange away shirt of the era still being used in preseason this year - came towards the end of a 1-1, Champions League last 16 first leg draw at Newcastle United.
#away #head #looks
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick looks to have effectively signed a new midfielder for his team's upcoming 2026/2027 campaign, which kicks off with an away trip to Elche on Sunday night in Spain.
In 2025/2026, where Barca retained the La Liga ****** le, Flick promoted another promising graduate of La Masia's gifted Class of 2007.
Like Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Marc Bernal, who were all born in that year and grew up in the academy together, Xavi Espart fulfilled the dream of millions of youngsters worldwide by making his Barcelona debut.
His first outing in blaugrana - or rather the orange away shirt of the era still being used in preseason this year - came towards the end of a 1-1, Champions League last 16 first leg draw at Newcastle United.
#away #head #looks
25 days ago
One thing that makes the NFL unique is that the best teams don't always play in the biggest markets. Consider that the Seahawks, the reigning Super Bowl champions, play in Seattle.
The Chiefs, winners of three Super Bowls since 2019, play in Kansas City. In addition, the team with the longest active streak of seasons reaching the Playoffs is the Bills, who play in Buffalo. Seattle (13th), Kansas City (33rd), and Buffalo (54th) are all outside the Top 10 in the 2025 Nielsen DMA (Designated Market Area) Rankings, according to the United States TV Database.
This is why the NFL is the greatest league in the world. You don't have to be in a big market to have the best fanbase. The Seahawks, the Chiefs, and the Bills all have great fanbases. As do the Bengals, with Cincinnati ranking 37th in the aforementioned rankings.
The Nielsen Scarborough NFL Fandom Index recently unveiled its top five teams, with the Bengals checking in at No. 4 on the list.
It's the first year of the study, which, as Cincinnati Enquirer Sports Editor Jason Hoffman notes, is a "comprehensive study that moves beyond simple headcount to identify where the sport's pulse beats strongest, revealing that America's most avid fans are often found in the heart of its mid-sized legacy markets."
#super #bills #nielsen
The Chiefs, winners of three Super Bowls since 2019, play in Kansas City. In addition, the team with the longest active streak of seasons reaching the Playoffs is the Bills, who play in Buffalo. Seattle (13th), Kansas City (33rd), and Buffalo (54th) are all outside the Top 10 in the 2025 Nielsen DMA (Designated Market Area) Rankings, according to the United States TV Database.
This is why the NFL is the greatest league in the world. You don't have to be in a big market to have the best fanbase. The Seahawks, the Chiefs, and the Bills all have great fanbases. As do the Bengals, with Cincinnati ranking 37th in the aforementioned rankings.
The Nielsen Scarborough NFL Fandom Index recently unveiled its top five teams, with the Bengals checking in at No. 4 on the list.
It's the first year of the study, which, as Cincinnati Enquirer Sports Editor Jason Hoffman notes, is a "comprehensive study that moves beyond simple headcount to identify where the sport's pulse beats strongest, revealing that America's most avid fans are often found in the heart of its mid-sized legacy markets."
#super #bills #nielsen
26 days ago
Liam Delap's situation at Chelsea looks increasingly clear, and it is not a flattering one. According to Independent, "Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest are thought to be among a number of clubs considering a move for Chelsea's Liam Delap." That tells you plenty on its own. A year after leaving Ipswich for £30m, the 23-year-old is already facing a crossroads.
The biggest detail here is symbolic as much as practical. Delap "has lost the No 9 shirt to fellow striker Joao Pedro" and is reportedly "training separately" as Chelsea reshape their attacking options under Xabi Alonso. When a striker loses the shirt and the day-to-day integration, the message is obvious. He is available, and everyone knows it.
From an Ipswich perspective, this is the sort of market opportunity that can appear quickly and disappear just as fast. Delap knows the club, knows the environment, and had enough value for Chelsea to spend £30m on him after Ipswich's relegation. Since then, though, things have stalled badly. He "scored just once in the top flight during his first campaign at Stamford Bridge", and there is little in that record to suggest Chelsea would block an exit if the right proposal arrived.
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Nottingham Forest being mentioned also matters. They can offer Premier League football and a different short-term pitch. Ipswich, meanwhile, would be selling familiarity, minutes, and a system that could suit a forward needing rhythm and trust more than noise and hype.
#liam #nottingham #shirt #striker
The biggest detail here is symbolic as much as practical. Delap "has lost the No 9 shirt to fellow striker Joao Pedro" and is reportedly "training separately" as Chelsea reshape their attacking options under Xabi Alonso. When a striker loses the shirt and the day-to-day integration, the message is obvious. He is available, and everyone knows it.
From an Ipswich perspective, this is the sort of market opportunity that can appear quickly and disappear just as fast. Delap knows the club, knows the environment, and had enough value for Chelsea to spend £30m on him after Ipswich's relegation. Since then, though, things have stalled badly. He "scored just once in the top flight during his first campaign at Stamford Bridge", and there is little in that record to suggest Chelsea would block an exit if the right proposal arrived.
Photo IMAGO
Nottingham Forest being mentioned also matters. They can offer Premier League football and a different short-term pitch. Ipswich, meanwhile, would be selling familiarity, minutes, and a system that could suit a forward needing rhythm and trust more than noise and hype.
#liam #nottingham #shirt #striker
26 days ago
La Cantera Rojiblanca is ready for a new round of matches in its respective categories, aiming to continue proudly representing the Guadalajara DNA. The U-21 and U-19 teams will host Tijuana at Verde Valle, while the U-17 and U-15 sides will face Monterrey at La Gigantera. Meanwhile, the Women's U-19 team will do the same against Rayados at the Sports Arena.
We know that the Rojiblanca Nation closely follows the growth of Mexico's best youth academy. That's why we're bringing you all the details of the matches that Guadalajara's youth teams will play this weekend.
U-21Chivas vs Tijuana U-21Matchday 5 | Apertura 2026August 22 | 9:00 AMVerde Valle
U-19 (Men's)Chivas vs TijuanaMatchday 5 | Apertura 2026August 22 | 11:30 AMVerde Valle
U-19 (Women's)Chivas vs Rayados de MonterreyMatchday 6 | Apertura 2026August 22 | 11:00 AMSports Arena Stadium
#apertura #arena #matches
We know that the Rojiblanca Nation closely follows the growth of Mexico's best youth academy. That's why we're bringing you all the details of the matches that Guadalajara's youth teams will play this weekend.
U-21Chivas vs Tijuana U-21Matchday 5 | Apertura 2026August 22 | 9:00 AMVerde Valle
U-19 (Men's)Chivas vs TijuanaMatchday 5 | Apertura 2026August 22 | 11:30 AMVerde Valle
U-19 (Women's)Chivas vs Rayados de MonterreyMatchday 6 | Apertura 2026August 22 | 11:00 AMSports Arena Stadium
#apertura #arena #matches
27 days ago
The Vita Vea trade saga has officially come to an end.
The two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle has agreed ot a deal with the Buccaneers after being linked to the Chargers. ESPN's Adam Schefter shared the news via X.
Vea has signed a one-year, $30 million deal that will keep him in Tampa. The 31-year-old had requested a trade at the start of training camp.
The veteran defensive tackle reportedly preferred a move to one of the three California teams, or the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chargers were frequently mentioned as a logical landing spot, as they could have used an upgrade to their interior defensive line and had adequate salary cap **** e.
Howerver, that will no longer be the case.
#tackle #deal #bowl #adam
The two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle has agreed ot a deal with the Buccaneers after being linked to the Chargers. ESPN's Adam Schefter shared the news via X.
Vea has signed a one-year, $30 million deal that will keep him in Tampa. The 31-year-old had requested a trade at the start of training camp.
The veteran defensive tackle reportedly preferred a move to one of the three California teams, or the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chargers were frequently mentioned as a logical landing spot, as they could have used an upgrade to their interior defensive line and had adequate salary cap **** e.
Howerver, that will no longer be the case.
#tackle #deal #bowl #adam
28 days ago
BOSTON (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he has been told that Ketel Marte traveled back to Phoenix for tests on his left knee and was a bit surprised at the lack of communication with the All-Star second baseman.
Asked if he thought Marte would play for Arizona again this year, Lovullo said he hoped so. A three-time All-Star, Marte is hitting .249 with 21 home runs and 67 RBIs over 118 games this season.
"We need him," Lovullo said before Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. "He's one of the best players in the National League as far as I'm concerned."
Arizona placed the 32-year-old Marte on the restricted list Monday, the second time in as many seasons the D-backs have done so.
Marte failed to show up for Arizona's 11-1 loss at Boston on Monday night in what Lovullo said was a crazy day as Marte deals with a personal issue. Lovullo said he spoke to Marte on Monday trying to find out what was going on without getting any answers.
#time
Asked if he thought Marte would play for Arizona again this year, Lovullo said he hoped so. A three-time All-Star, Marte is hitting .249 with 21 home runs and 67 RBIs over 118 games this season.
"We need him," Lovullo said before Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. "He's one of the best players in the National League as far as I'm concerned."
Arizona placed the 32-year-old Marte on the restricted list Monday, the second time in as many seasons the D-backs have done so.
Marte failed to show up for Arizona's 11-1 loss at Boston on Monday night in what Lovullo said was a crazy day as Marte deals with a personal issue. Lovullo said he spoke to Marte on Monday trying to find out what was going on without getting any answers.
#time
