Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has praised his side's response to their pre-international break humbling at Brighton.
The Gunners were ripped apart by the vibrant Seagulls at the end of September and had to stew on the defeat for three weeks as players went away to their national teams.
But they made it three wins from three after the restart as Noni Madueke's late goal earned a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
And Raya, whose side face Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday, hailed the reaction as "incredible".
"We came back very, very strong, especially after that tough defeat against Brighton and having 19 days since then to play a game," he told the club website.

#defeat #gunners

The Denver Broncos broke out their alternate white helmet for an all-white look in a Monday Night Football clash with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 14.
The Broncos are rocking the white helmet with white jerseys, white pants and white socks against their division rival in Week 1. Denver wore that same uniform in a 20-13 win over the Chiefs last Christmas, so it's not surprising to see the team bring it back for their 2026 season opener.
The white-out unhttps://x.com/latronite/st... has received mixed reviews from fans and pundits. Here's a sampling of how Twitter/X reacted to the Broncos' uniform on Monday:
Denver announced its full uniform schedule for the 2026 regular season in August. The Broncos will wear white jerseys nine times, orange jerseys four times, alternate navy twice and throwback blue twice this fall.
Next week, Denver will wear orange jerseys at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2.

#denver #helmet

Gia Corley and Melanie Barcenas scored and the San Diego Wave beat the visiting North Carolina Courage 2-1 on Saturday.
In the day's other National Women's Soccer League matches, the Utah Royals edged the Houston Dash 1-0 and the Seattle Reign defeated Bay FC 2-0.
Corley scored her first NWSL goal in the 23rd minute and Barcenas added a curling shot for a goal in the 72nd to give the Wave a 2-0 lead at Snapdragon Stadium.
Ashley Sanchez got her 19th goal of the season in the 82nd and North Carolina (12-9-3) avoided the shutout.
Sanchez leads the Golden Boot race with 19 goals this season, setting the record for most goals scored by an American player in a single season. She is one goal away from Temwa Chawinga's NWSL record.

#season

Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let's start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.
Paulo Costa requested UFC release multiple times with only one fight left on contract – 'I'm very professional': At 35 years of age, maybe Paulo Costa thinks he can cash out in the boxing ring before his career is up? I'm not sure what MMA promotion would pay him significantly more than his current UFC contract.
Paddy Pimblett details hatred of Ilia Topuria: 'I want to inflict pain on his life': It really is remarkable that two random undercard fighters started beefing and then ended up as two of the sport's biggest stars years later.
Justin Gaethje breaks down Ilia Topuria's fatal flaws during UFC White House fight: 'He made terrible mistakes': Gaethje actually offers some interesting insight into Topuria's movement here, good stuff.

#paulo #fight #years #midnight

The Seattle Seahawks begin their 2026 season versus the New England Patriots on Wednesday. That doesn't mean some publications aren't already looking towards the 2027 NFL draft. With a new college football campaign officially underway, mock drafts have been populating news feeds.
NFL Draft On SI: A Sports Illustrated Channel was among the outlets that released new first-round mock drafts. Using power rankings to determine the draft order, they have the Seahawks picking at No. 31 overall. The pick? Clemson defensive end Will Heldt.
"Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider likes to keep four, five pass rushers in rotation," NFL Draft On SI wrote. "With DeMarcus Lawrence and Dante Fowler Jr. being aging veterans, adding another young rusher to the fold would fit the Seahawks' approach. Clemson's Will Heldt transferred to the program last season from Purdue and led the Tigers in tackles for loss (15.5) and sacks (7.5)."
Heldt placed third among returning Power Four edge defenders with an 84.4 PFF overall grade last season, according to Pro Football Focus. His 87.8 PFF pass-rush grade on true pass sets ranked 14th in the Power Four. He's been a dominant rusher for the Tigers.
Heldt feels like a prospect who will be on the Seahawks' radar.

#heldt #draft #season

The Washington Huskies started three true freshmen on defense in their 24-10 Apple Cup win on Saturday, a fact that surprised some when the two-deep depth chart was released earlier this week. Defensive tackle Derek Colman-Brusa was the No. 158 player in the country and listed as an edge, but was the Huskies' third-highest-rated defensive recruit in the 2026 class.
Edge rusher Ramzak Fruean just barely edged his way into being a four-star as the No. 293 player in the country, but was listed at linebacker and didn't commit until December after a brief pledge to UCLA. Cornerback Jeron Jones was the lowest-rated four-star in the class, clocking in at No. 438, and was the second-highest-rated cornerback in the class.
And yet, Saturday showed why the Huskies haven't been able to keep their freshman trio off the field.
After Fruean jumped offside on a second-and-12 deep in Washington State's territory in the second quarter, he responded with a hit to Washington State quarterback Caden Pinnick's arm that forced an incompletion. On third down, Colman-Brusa came free on a looping rush around the edge and batted Pinnick's pass into the arms of Jones, who returned it 9 yards to put the Huskies on Washington State's 21-yard line.
Washington scored their first touchdown of the season on a 5-yard Demond Williams Jr. run five plays later.

#washington

What channel is Washington vs. Washington State on? Live stream, time, TV schedule to watch Apple Cup game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Washington and Washington State know each other as well as two teams can, but Sunday's matchup will still bring something new.
The 118th Apple Cup will mark the first time the rivals open their seasons against each other in a series that dates to 1901.
The 17th-ranked Huskies will host this year and are hoping to use the game as a springboard to further improvement after taking a big step forward in 2025. Coach Jedd Fisch's second season at the helm saw Washington win three more games than the previous campaign and will look for more this fall as quarterback Demond Williams and other key players return.
The Cougars are also coming off a winning season at 7-6 but have a new coach at the helm in former Missouri offensive coordinator Kirby Moore. He has overhauled the roster with nearly 30 incoming transfers, including new QB Caden Pinnick. The sophomore threw for 3,206 yards and 32 touchdowns last season for UC Davis.

#washington #state

Browns' Shedeur Sanders warned by Bitonio as Watson grip on QB1 looks shaky originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
A slow release, not a weak arm, is the flaw scouts and teammates keep circling back to on Shedeur Sanders, and it may decide whether the Cleveland Browns ever hand him the keys this season.
The quarterback climbed a clear rung between his first and second preseasons, yet the habit that hurt him as a rookie followed him into 2026: he waits a beat too long, then trusts a receiver to spring loose rather than firing on rhythm.
Retired guard Joel Bitonio, who protected Sanders as a rookie, put a number on the problem. "As a lineman, it sucks, but if you're taking over three seconds to throw in the league, like, I don't care if you have five Joe Thomases in front of you. It is tough to handle," he said on the Bearded Browns podcast.
Bitonio walked away in June after 12 years in Cleveland, collecting eight Pro Bowl trips and seven All-Pro honors, so his read carries weight.

#bitonio #sporting #watson #preferred

The time for talking is finally over, as the Southeastern Conference kicks off the 2026 season this weekend, with games slated for Thursday through Sunday.
Missouri gets the conference started in Week 1, hosting a non-conference contest against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, which opened its season with a 35-15 win over Morehouse. The Tigers will be without Ahmad Hardy, but the offensive unit still has plenty of playmakers to dominate the Golden Lions.
The Oklahoma Sooners moved their season opener against UTEP to Friday, giving them an extra day to prepare for a road trip to the "Big House" next weekend. Meanwhile, 13 teams in the conference are slated to kick off on Saturday, with Ole Miss wrapping things up against No. 20 Louisville at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday evening.
Here are picks, score predictions and where you can watch every SEC football matchup of Week 1:
Game prediction: Missouri 63 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7

#week #bluff #weekend #slated

Shohei Ohtani is expected to have an impact on the postseason as the Los Angeles Dodgers continue their quest for a World Series three-peat.
What opportunities Ohtani might have to make an impact remain uncertain.
Ohtani appeared to be trending in the right direction with his pitching progression, but that was put to a halt on Aug. 29. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that the team's two-way star would not be making a return as it was anticipated. The pitcher had thrown a 20-pitch bullpen just the day before.
In a Sept. 2 conversation with reporters, Roberts said the team is still considering shutting down Ohtani, but the Dodgers aren't ready to make that decision.
"I know he is in lockstep with (Mark Prior), the pitching guys, the training staff, but I think for me he has to throw a bullpen, then we will see the next progression," Roberts said.

#ohtani #progression #shohei

The Denver Broncos will pay considerably more against the salary cap for backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham than they will for starter Bo Nix in 2026.
Nix carries a $5.076 million cap hit, according to Over the Cap. Stidham checks in at $8 million, nearly $3 million more. And the comparison does not stop with Denver's quarterback room: Nix has just the 18th-highest cap charge among players on the Broncos' current active roster.
That unusual pecking order illustrates one of Denver's biggest advantages as the defending AFC West champions prepare for their September 14 opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Nix's contract is a product of his status as the No. 12 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
The Broncos quarterback signed a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract worth $18.61 million, according to Over the Cap. His 2026 compensation includes a $1.075 million base salary and $1.412 million roster bonus, while prorated signing-bonus money brings his cap charge to $5.076 million.

#million

A baseball season always comes with plenty of ups and downs. Nelson Velázquez's August alone included more than its fair share of downs.
The 27-year-old outfielder was designated for ***** ignment twice by two different teams, but just a week after that second team brought him right back, he delivered a huge home run in the Houston Astros' 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday at Daikin Park.
It was Velázquez's first hit for the Astros - the team that had designated him for ***** ignment just 11 days earlier - in a stint that had included just 11 at-bats, entering Monday, spread over two stints in August.
"Finally," he said with a smile in a celebratory Astros' clubhouse.
Velázquez was 0-for-12 with a sacrifice fly with his new team when he stepped to the plate with two outs and a runner on third in the fourth inning. He took a 1-1 belt-high fastball from White Sox starter Anthony Kay and blasted it 415 feet, banging it off the concrete barrier below the train tracks in left field.

#august

Aug. 28—WILLMAR — The Community Christian School volleyball team has been on quite the run the last two seasons.
Last year, the Eagles finished second in the Minnesota Christian Athletic Conference Tier I tournament, falling to host First Baptist School of Rosemount after earning victories over Rochester Home Schools in the first round and St. Cloud Christian School in the second.
In 2024, CCS went 21-0, winning the MCAC's end-of-the-season tournament.
And, the Eagles already have begun the 2026 season with a victory, beating the Fourth Baptist Warriors of Plymouth 3-0.
The team will have a different look in 2026.

#baptist #team #tournament

The Los Angeles Rams wrapped up a perfect preseason on Thursday night with their third straight win of the summer. They beat the Los Angeles Chargers, 20-18, led by rookie Ty Simpson's impressive performance as the starter.
This was the last chance for several players to push for a roster spot, or at the very least, a job on the practice squad. These six players stood out in a positive way, helping the Rams take down the Chargers at SoFi.
Simpson had his opportunities limited by a lopsided score last week, but he got the start on Thursday night and was given every opportunity to throw the ball. He turned in a very good performance, completing 18 of 23 passes for 119 passes and one touchdown. He avoided a turnover for the third straight game, too.
His best throw of the preseason came on an 11-yard touchdown strike to Brennan Presley, rolling out to his left and making a perfect throw to his receiver in the end zone for six points. He was confident and accurate, completing 11 of his first 12 passes. It would've been hard for Simpson to have a much better preseason than he had.
This was Connors' last opportunity to prove he deserves to make the team and he gave the coaching staff a lot to like. He caught another touchdown pass on a Texas route, finding the void in the zone and hauling in Matthew Caldwell's pass at the goal line.

#last #throw #touchdown #Rams

Liverpool have reached an agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain to sign French forward Bradley Barcola (23), according to The Athletic. The deal agreed by the two clubs is believed to be in the region of €135m. Terms of the proposed deal were agreed overnight on Wednesday, with the remaining details now being finalised.
Barcola made 49 appearances for Luis Enrique's side last season, scoring 13 goals and providing seven ****** ists as PSG retained the Ligue 1 ****** le and won the Champions League. Frustrated by his role at the club, the Frenchman informed the Ligue 1 champions that he would not be signing a new contract and he would want to try a new challenge in the Premier League with Liverpool.
With an agreement now reached in principle, the French international attacker will now travel to Merseyside to sign for his new club. Personal terms are not thought to be an issue with the 23-year-old steadfast in his desire to move to Anfield.
GFFN | Liam Wraith

#league #terms #champions #principle

Tuesday's contest against the Atlanta Braves featured a disappointing ending where the Dodgers left the tying runner on third base in a 4-3 defeat, snapping their six-game winning streak.
Before the uneventful finish, Tyler Glasnow made his return to the mound, making his first start since May 6 against the Houston Astros. Although he allowed three earned runs in the first inning, Glasnow, like Tarik Skubal on Saturday, managed to settle in and didn't allow another run the rest of the way. Glasnow ended his night tossing five innings against Altanta, allowing six hits and those three runs while striking out seven and not allowing a walk.
Glasnow discussed his change in sequencing after a laborious first inning, helping him settle into a groove where he struck out six over four shutout innings onward, per Courtney Hollmon of MLB.com.
"I think just switching up a little bit," Glasnow said. "I think it was pretty fastball-heavy the first inning. A little bit predictable. Not a ton of hard-hit ****** , but it's just how it goes sometimes. But I think coming out in the second, I just felt more in rhythm and my slider was working a lot better. … The slider felt good today, too. So I just tried to start some guys off with it and throw it in middle counts and just not be so predictable."
After spending parts of five seasons with the division rival Arizona Diamondbacks, Alek Thomas has had a nice start to his time as a Dodger. Thomas put the Dodgers on the board in the second inning of Tuesday's matchup with an RBI single, and the outfielder has a .300 average with three RBI and a walk over his first three games with his new team.

#runs

The Baltimore Ravens released their final unofficial preseason depth chart ahead of Friday's 6 p.m. matchup against the Washington Commanders at M&T Bank Stadium. Two starting competitions remain unresolved, with Jovaughn Gwyn or Ethan Pocic listed at center and Trenton Simpson or Teddye Buchanan at weak-side linebacker, while Joe **** nano remains the No. 3 quarterback behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.
An "or" designation indicates no separation between players.
Position
Depth order
WR

#washington

Fulham drawing with rivals Chelsea in final game of Premier League opening round
King scores Cottagers equaliser as Sanchez lets shot squirm past him
Joao Pedro had earlier slotted Chelsea in front after 31 seconds
Rogers makes Blues debut - full team news here
Ex-Real Madrid managers Arbeloa and Alonso going head to head

#premier

When Jamall Emmers followed up a quick left hand with a vicious right straight up the middle Saturday, he caught Lerryan Douglas squarely on his left eye.
The perfectly placed punch went straight through Emmers' raised hands to find the mark, and Douglas immediate put his hands to the eye to cover up when he hit the canvas. Emmers landed a few more punches, and the fight was over.
Emmers (23-8 MMA, 6-4 UFC) closed out the UFC Fight Night 285 prelims at Golden1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., with a hefty upset of Douglas (14-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC), a featherweight prospect who was north of a 4-1 betting favorite in the fight.
After the fight, one of Douglas' coaches, former UFC featherweight Cub Swanson, said the Brazilian broke his orbital bone, lost sight in that eye, and will have to see a specialist this week to find out what his next steps will be.
"Lerryan Douglas had a fractured orbital and instantly lost vision in that eye," Swanson posted on social media. "He is ok and I'm glad he didn't take more damage. We'll know more after he sees a specialist this week. Thanks for all the support."

#hands

Genoa director Diego Lopez claims they expected refereeing controversy in their 2-0 defeat to Napoli. 'All of Italy saw what happened today' in the controversial Kevin De Bruyne goal.
The game was still 0-0 at Marassi when Johan Vasquez stood in front of De Bruyne to shield the loose ball, but the defender went down when nudged from behind, allowing the Belgian to fire in undisturbed from seven yards.
Referee Marco Di Bello had a good view of the incident, put the whistle to his lips, and then took it out again when he saw the move was leading to a goal.
It was evaluated by VAR, who decided not to recommend an On-Field Review, as it was not considered to be a clear and obvious error.
Soon after, De Bruyne set up Antonio Vergara to score the second goal, as Napoli ran out 2-0 winners over Genoa.

#goal #genoa #lopez #marassi

Uncrowned has Amanda Serrano vs. Lucrecia Manzur live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks, highlights and start time for the Serrano vs. Manzur fight card on Friday night at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. Amanda Serrano defends her unified WBA and WBO featherweight ***** les against Lucrecia Manzur in the night's main event on TikTok.
Serrano (49-4-1, 32 KOs) returns to the ring following her TKO victory over Cheyenne Hanson in May. The seven-division champion is tied with Christy Martin for the most knockouts in women's boxing history and looks to break that record on Friday.
Manzur (14-4-1, 7 KOs) enters the biggest fight of her career riding a five-fight win streak, culminating in a unanimous decision over Nahir Aymara Erlin in March. The Argentine challenges for a world ***** le for the first time.
The Serrano vs. Manzur fight card starts at 7 p.m. ET on TikTok, with the main event ring walks expected around 12 a.m. ET.
Follow all of the action with Uncrowned's live results and play-by-play of the main card below.

#amanda

The New York Giants have made a spate of roster moves in recent days. How has that changed the team's unofficial depth chart heading into Saturday's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins?
Let's take a look.
Position
Player
Player

#Giants #dolphins #roster

The Los Angeles Lakers have certainly been going through lots of changes over the past year and a half or so. After they traded for new franchise player Luka Doncic in early February of 2025, the Buss family, which had owned the team since 1979, agreed to sell a majority share of it to Mark Walter, and that sale became official in October.
Last week, Walter agreed to sell that share to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. The Buss family currently owns a 17.8% share of the Lakers, but on Monday, five of its members voted to sell that remaining stake to Kushner and Iger.
The one dissenter in the Buss family when it comes to selling that remaining stake is Jeanie Buss, the team's governor. According to an ESPN report, her five siblings feel she showed too much haste in making that initial sale to Walter last year.
"Last June, the Buss family made the decision to sell to Mark Walter at a valuation of $10 billion, a then-record for a U.S. professional sports franchise. Multiple Buss siblings, however, felt frustrated at Jeanie and misled by her over what they believe was a rushed sale, sources close to the process told ESPN. Those siblings felt pressured to vote 'yes.'"
Dr. Buss, the late father of the Buss siblings, first purchased the team in 1979, and it won 10 NBA championships before he died in 2013. The younger Buss became its controlling owner following his passing.

#sell

Lazio are making an effort to sign Mauro Icardi, but the latter remains reluctant to tie himself to the project.
The 33-year-old was one of the most prolific centre-forwards in Serie A during his time at Sampdoria (2011-2013) and Inter Milan (2013-2019). The former Nerazzurri captain then had a three-year spell at Paris Saint-Germain, followed by four years at Galatasaray, but he's been a free agent since the start of the summer.
In recent weeks, Icardi has been widely considered Lazio's top target for the striker role alongside Sassuolo's Andrea Pinamonti. However, finding an agreement with the Argentine remains a tall order for Angelo Fabiani and Co.
According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Icardi and his entourage had initially expressed their openness to negotiate with Lazio officials, but they have now decided to put all talks on ice. While previous reports had mentioned a significant gap between the club's offer and the player's salary request, the Sky Sport Italia correspondent insists the striker's priority is the sporting aspect.
In other words, the former PSG man is keen to find the right project, as he believes he cannot afford to make the wrong choice at this relatively late stage of his career. Therefore, the striker is expected to bide his time and await other proposals before picking his next destination. It should be noted that free agents are allowed to join a new club even after the transfer deadline.

#icardi #project #year #time

Sint Truiden have announced the signing of 22-year-old goalkeeper Ahmad Abu Rasen. The Saudi Arabian U23 goalkeeper joins the Belgian Pro League side as back up to the talented Leo Kokubo, with the 25-year-old from ******* an having been one of the top goalkeepers in the league last season. Abu Rasen provides Sint Truiden with a talented young goalkeeper who should provide able back-up to Kokubo.
Abu Rasen began his career with the Al-Fayha youth set up before joining Al-Hilal. He has been with Al-Hilal for a number of years but leaves on a free transfer having not made an appearance for the senior team. The young goalkeeper did drop down in the Saudi Arabian second tier with NEOM SC on loan but did not make a first team appearance.
Rather than remain in the Saudi Arabia league system, Abu Ransen has decided to try his luck in Europe. It is a move that could pay off if Kokubo leaves, with sides certainly interested in the talented ******* anese goalkeeper. Abu Ransen has been capped at youth level by Saudi Arabia, playing in friendlies for the U23 and U21 teams.
GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson

#kokubo

Red Sox End Difficult Road Trip With Rain-Soaked Loss to Pirates originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Red Sox's difficult road trip ended with a long wait and another frustrating loss. Boston fell behind early, watched its only real comeback attempt disappear into an extended weather delay and ultimately suffered an 8-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday at PNC Park.
The defeat dropped the Red Sox to 66-58 and handed Pittsburgh a series victory. Boston went 1-2 against a Pirates team that entered Sunday below .500, an especially disappointing result as the Red Sox continue fighting for postseason positioning. Patrick Sandoval gave Boston little chance to settle into the game. The left-hander surrendered seven earned runs over four innings, putting an already inconsistent offense in a massive early hole.
The Red Sox then waited through a two-and-a-half-hour rain delay before quietly completing a loss that felt decided long before the tarp covered the field.
Sandoval's afternoon began poorly and never recovered. Bryan Reynolds gave Pittsburgh the lead with an RBI double in the first inning before Brandon Lowe followed with a run-scoring single. The Pirates then broke the game open during a five-run third inning.

#pittsburgh

Ceyair Wright was among the crop of undrafted free agents signed by the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this year after a solid collegiate career that began at USC and ended at Nebraska. And now, the UDFA cornerback has left the team, but there's a reported specific reason why: He's also an actor.
It was Wright who played Darius James in ***** e Jam: A New Legacy back in 2021. He also was Zeke in Grown-ish along with a bunch of other acting credits. And as Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters on Saturday, Wright called him and said he was leaving the team, with a report that it's to pursue an acting opportunity.
Yes. That was Wright as LeBron James' oldest kid, Darius James.
There are his full comments in which Taylor called him "a great kid."
No word on that yet. We'll see if we get more information from Wright himself.

#called

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Joaquín Pereyra scored in the 89th minute and Drake Callender had six saves Saturday night for Minnesota United in a 1-1 tie with Real Salt Lake.
Minnesota (6-6-7) is winless in eight straight.
Callender, near the penalty spot, played an arcing ball well beyond midfield. Marcus Caldeira flicked a header from about 35 yards out to Pereyra, who chipped in a first-touch finish from a couple steps inside the penalty box. It was the 28-year-old Callender's first career goal contribution in MLS.
Sergi Solans scored for the second consecutive game to give RSL (8-6-4) a 1-0 lead in the 82nd minute. After Minnesota failed a clearance attempt, Diego Luna flicked a header ahead to Solans, who won the ball from defender Michael Boxall and slipped a rising shot into the net.
Solans, a 23-year-old rookie, has eight goals and three ****** ists this season.

#minnesota #minute

The Los Angeles Rams travel to take on the Kansas City Chiefs for some preseason Week 1 NFL action. This game will not be Matthew Stafford vs. Patrick Mahomes. That should come later in the regular season. This game will apparently feature some Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson, so there's a lot to watch for Rams fans on Saturday.
Similar to the Rams, the Chiefs also may be rolling out some quarterbacks that KC and other NFL teams will want to see. You never know which of these players will make a strong enough impression to stick with their current roster or find themselves with a real chance to play elsewhere.
For the Rams, their QB situation is seemingly still being figured out as far as who will be the official backup to the Matthew Stafford in 2026. There is a chance that the true backup for 2026 isn't on the roster, yet. However, Bennett and Simpson should get the chance to show they are ready starting against the Chiefs.
Now, it's preseason, so take it with a grain of salt, but all you can do is play in the situation you are in, and though it's preseason, it's ******* umed that Bennett and Simpson will want to play well. That aside, if you are going to make mistakes, make your mistakes in practice and in preseason, and learn from them.
So, will we learn anything from this matchup? Both teams and fanbases should learn something, but will those lessons learned impact the regular season? We don't know yet.

#make #chance

TONIGHT'S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (62-60) will open a huge nine-game homestand tonight as they welcome in their division rival, the Seattle Mariners (57-65), for a three-game weekend series at Daikin Park.
RHP Peter Lambert (8-6, 3.09 ERA), the Astros most consistent starter this season, will start the series opener for Houston opposite Astros nemesis RHP George Kirby (8-9, 3.68 ERA) and the Mariners.
HALL OF FAME WEEKEND: The Astros are celebrating Hall of Fame Weekend beginning tonight at Daikin Park. Astros legends Alan Ashby and the late Phil Garner will be inducted into the Astros Hall of Fame in a pregame ceremony tomorrow, scheduled for 5:35 p.m. Ashby and members of the Garner family will be available to the media in the press conference room at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow.
THE TURNAROUND: After a slow start to the season, the Astros are 42-29 since May 22, which is the second-best record in the AL in that span. On that date, the Astros were 20-31, 11 games under, which is their low water mark for the season.
THE LAMBO: Today's Astros starter RHP Peter Lambert leads the club in wins (8), starts (20), innings (113.2) and strikeouts (111)…among AL pitchers with at least 110 IP, Lambert ranks seventh in opponent average (.208) and 10th in ERA. A minor league signing by Houston this offseason, Lambert pitched last year for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in the NPB, posting a 3.98 ERA (55ER/124.1IP) with 111 strikeouts in 23 starts.

#weekend #Mariners #daikin