8 days ago
Surely that was closer than most would have liked.
Team USA will play for a fifth consecutive World Cup gold medal after escaping Spain, 76-66, in the semifinals on Saturday. They are now 6-0 all-time against Spain at the World Cup. The win secured a rematch against France, which defeated home country Germany, 86-64, earlier in the day.
The U.S. trailed by as many as eight early in the semifinal, but pulled out a win with an 18-8 fourth quarter led by veteran Breanna Stewart. Stewart will play in her fourth gold medal game, with the chance at a second World Cup MVP. She would become the first two-time winner of the award.
Here's what stood out from another close call (is the world coming, or is it already here?) and a lookahead to an enticing redo against France on Sunday (2 p.m. ET).
The USA needed someone to step up in another offensive slog. That nod went to Stewart, playing in her record-tying fourth World Cup and making it clear this is her team. A fourth gold medal would tie Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, and add to a trophy case that includes four NCAA championships, three WNBA championships and three Olympic golds.
#stewart #medal
Team USA will play for a fifth consecutive World Cup gold medal after escaping Spain, 76-66, in the semifinals on Saturday. They are now 6-0 all-time against Spain at the World Cup. The win secured a rematch against France, which defeated home country Germany, 86-64, earlier in the day.
The U.S. trailed by as many as eight early in the semifinal, but pulled out a win with an 18-8 fourth quarter led by veteran Breanna Stewart. Stewart will play in her fourth gold medal game, with the chance at a second World Cup MVP. She would become the first two-time winner of the award.
Here's what stood out from another close call (is the world coming, or is it already here?) and a lookahead to an enticing redo against France on Sunday (2 p.m. ET).
The USA needed someone to step up in another offensive slog. That nod went to Stewart, playing in her record-tying fourth World Cup and making it clear this is her team. A fourth gold medal would tie Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, and add to a trophy case that includes four NCAA championships, three WNBA championships and three Olympic golds.
#stewart #medal
9 days ago
Roberto Mancini is set to call several new faces for Italy's Nations League matches against Belgium and Turkiye, locking down Samuele Inacio, Issa Doumbia and Alessandro Romano to the Azzurri.
The ***** onale begin their second era under Mancini with the home game against Belgium on September 25 in Rome's Stadio Olimpico, then visit Vincenzo Montella's Turkiye on September 28.
France complete the group and that first encounter will be on October 2 in Paris.
PARMA, ITALY – AUGUST 22: (L-R) Leonardo Bonucci and Roberto Mancini attend the Serie A match between Parma Calcio and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Ennio Tardini on August 22, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Luca Amedeo Bizzarri/Getty Images)
According to Sky Sport Italia, Mancini has already contacted almost 70 players to let them know they are up for consideration, although ultimately only around 30 will actually be called up.
#mancini #Belgium #stadio
The ***** onale begin their second era under Mancini with the home game against Belgium on September 25 in Rome's Stadio Olimpico, then visit Vincenzo Montella's Turkiye on September 28.
France complete the group and that first encounter will be on October 2 in Paris.
PARMA, ITALY – AUGUST 22: (L-R) Leonardo Bonucci and Roberto Mancini attend the Serie A match between Parma Calcio and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Ennio Tardini on August 22, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Luca Amedeo Bizzarri/Getty Images)
According to Sky Sport Italia, Mancini has already contacted almost 70 players to let them know they are up for consideration, although ultimately only around 30 will actually be called up.
#mancini #Belgium #stadio
9 days ago
On a cloudy, seventeen-degree evening in the federal capital, 1. FC Union Berlin (0-1-1, 15th) played host to FC Schalke 04 (0-1-1, 14th) in the third matchweek of their 2026/27 Bundesliga campaigns at Stadion An der Alten Försterei.
Union Berlin, in their eighth Bundesliga season, managed to draw Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 on the opening matchweek, but failed to land a single shot on target in an 0-4 defeat to Bayer 04 Leverkusen last weekend. As for Schalke, who return to the Bundesliga for the first time since 2022/23, they lost their opener 0-3 to FC Augsburg but managed to follow it with a scoreless draw against the reigning German champions, FC Bayern München.
This is the seventh meeting between the two sides in their histories, with the current head-to-head record an even 1-4-1. Schalke's lone win came in 2019/20, a 2-1 result at Veltins-Arena - Union's only victory was a dominant 6-1 result in the 2022/23 season, with that match also having been played in Gelsenkirchen. With the other sixteen teams yet to play their third matches, the winning side from this match would move up to seventh place in the table, and will likely be in the middle of the table by the time that all matches are complete on Sunday.
The hosts, in red, would kick off the match and go left to right in the opening term, with Schalke, in blue, going right to left when on the attack. It would take ten minutes for the visitors to get the first chance, as a through ball from Robin Gosens on the left side of the Union half would reach Kenan Karaman at the edge of the box. The Turkish striker and team captain saw enough ******* e to direct a shot towards the top-left corner, and did not miss by much, as his right-footed attempt went over the hands of a jumping Frederik Rønnow and slightly over the bar.
Schalke would win a corner just five minutes later, whipped in near-post by Adil Aouchiche; the cross would be met by a powerful header from Dejan Ljubičić, but the Austrian attacking midfielder would send the ball well above the top-right corner and out of play. Aouchiche would then get another chance of his own in the nineteenth minute, but his right-footed curler towards the top-left corner was fantastically denied by a leaping Rønnow.
#played
Union Berlin, in their eighth Bundesliga season, managed to draw Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 on the opening matchweek, but failed to land a single shot on target in an 0-4 defeat to Bayer 04 Leverkusen last weekend. As for Schalke, who return to the Bundesliga for the first time since 2022/23, they lost their opener 0-3 to FC Augsburg but managed to follow it with a scoreless draw against the reigning German champions, FC Bayern München.
This is the seventh meeting between the two sides in their histories, with the current head-to-head record an even 1-4-1. Schalke's lone win came in 2019/20, a 2-1 result at Veltins-Arena - Union's only victory was a dominant 6-1 result in the 2022/23 season, with that match also having been played in Gelsenkirchen. With the other sixteen teams yet to play their third matches, the winning side from this match would move up to seventh place in the table, and will likely be in the middle of the table by the time that all matches are complete on Sunday.
The hosts, in red, would kick off the match and go left to right in the opening term, with Schalke, in blue, going right to left when on the attack. It would take ten minutes for the visitors to get the first chance, as a through ball from Robin Gosens on the left side of the Union half would reach Kenan Karaman at the edge of the box. The Turkish striker and team captain saw enough ******* e to direct a shot towards the top-left corner, and did not miss by much, as his right-footed attempt went over the hands of a jumping Frederik Rønnow and slightly over the bar.
Schalke would win a corner just five minutes later, whipped in near-post by Adil Aouchiche; the cross would be met by a powerful header from Dejan Ljubičić, but the Austrian attacking midfielder would send the ball well above the top-right corner and out of play. Aouchiche would then get another chance of his own in the nineteenth minute, but his right-footed curler towards the top-left corner was fantastically denied by a leaping Rønnow.
#played
10 days ago
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers said on Thursday that the decision on whether or not to play Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys is up to him.
He would not, though, reveal whether or not he would be playing.
"It's my career and it's my body," Nabers said. "I know when I'm able to play."
Nabers said he is "feeling good", but still won't commit to being in uniform Sunday night.
"I've been wanting to play for so long now," Nabers said. "At the end of the day, I can't put my career at risk. I got to take that into account. There's a lot of football that I still have left to play."
#nabers #sunday #malik
He would not, though, reveal whether or not he would be playing.
"It's my career and it's my body," Nabers said. "I know when I'm able to play."
Nabers said he is "feeling good", but still won't commit to being in uniform Sunday night.
"I've been wanting to play for so long now," Nabers said. "At the end of the day, I can't put my career at risk. I got to take that into account. There's a lot of football that I still have left to play."
#nabers #sunday #malik
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14 days ago
Ishan Kishan led from the front with a superb unbeaten century as East Zone finished Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy 2026 final on 385/4 against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.
After winning the toss and opting to bat, Kishan anchored a strong batting display from East Zone, scoring 111 not out off 135 ****** . His innings featured 14 fours and two sixes as he took control of the contest in the final session.
Kishan found an excellent partner in ****** ar Kushagra, who remained unbeaten on 63 off 75 ****** . The pair added an unbeaten 144-run partnership for the fifth wicket off 160 ****** , completely taking the game away from South Zone towards the end of the day.
East Zone made a solid start through Abhimanyu Easwaran (72) and teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (44). Easwaran and Sooryavanshi gave the side a strong platform before both departed. Sudip ****** ar Gharami was then dismissed for 6, bringing Shikhar Mohan to the crease. Mohan played a composed knock of 85 off 120 ****** , helping East Zone build another important partnership before Chama Milind ended his innings at 241/4.
That dismissal brought Kishan and Kushagra together, and the pair ensured there were no further setbacks.
Kishan accelerated as the innings progressed and brought up his century in style, remaining unbeaten at the close. His knock was particularly important given his role as captain, with East Zone now firmly in control after the opening day.
South Zone's bowling attack found little ****** istance from a placid batting surface, while the bowlers also struggled with consistency. Chama Milind was the most successful bowler, finishing the day with figures of 2/56 from 13 overs. Tripurana Vijay picked up one wicket but conceded 114 runs from his 22 overs.
Mohammed Siraj, meanwhile, went wicketless despite bowling 14 overs and conceded 96 runs. East Zone also benefited from a late surge, scoring 74 runs without losing a wicket in the final 10 overs. Kishan and Kushagra's partnership allowed them to finish the day strongly at 385/4.
With Kishan unbeaten on 111 and Kushagra on 63, East Zone will resume on Day 2 with an opportunity to push towards a total of 400 and beyond. South Zone, meanwhile, will desperately need early wickets with the second new ball to prevent East Zone from building an even bigger first-innings total.
#balls
After winning the toss and opting to bat, Kishan anchored a strong batting display from East Zone, scoring 111 not out off 135 ****** . His innings featured 14 fours and two sixes as he took control of the contest in the final session.
Kishan found an excellent partner in ****** ar Kushagra, who remained unbeaten on 63 off 75 ****** . The pair added an unbeaten 144-run partnership for the fifth wicket off 160 ****** , completely taking the game away from South Zone towards the end of the day.
East Zone made a solid start through Abhimanyu Easwaran (72) and teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (44). Easwaran and Sooryavanshi gave the side a strong platform before both departed. Sudip ****** ar Gharami was then dismissed for 6, bringing Shikhar Mohan to the crease. Mohan played a composed knock of 85 off 120 ****** , helping East Zone build another important partnership before Chama Milind ended his innings at 241/4.
That dismissal brought Kishan and Kushagra together, and the pair ensured there were no further setbacks.
Kishan accelerated as the innings progressed and brought up his century in style, remaining unbeaten at the close. His knock was particularly important given his role as captain, with East Zone now firmly in control after the opening day.
South Zone's bowling attack found little ****** istance from a placid batting surface, while the bowlers also struggled with consistency. Chama Milind was the most successful bowler, finishing the day with figures of 2/56 from 13 overs. Tripurana Vijay picked up one wicket but conceded 114 runs from his 22 overs.
Mohammed Siraj, meanwhile, went wicketless despite bowling 14 overs and conceded 96 runs. East Zone also benefited from a late surge, scoring 74 runs without losing a wicket in the final 10 overs. Kishan and Kushagra's partnership allowed them to finish the day strongly at 385/4.
With Kishan unbeaten on 111 and Kushagra on 63, East Zone will resume on Day 2 with an opportunity to push towards a total of 400 and beyond. South Zone, meanwhile, will desperately need early wickets with the second new ball to prevent East Zone from building an even bigger first-innings total.
#balls
15 days ago
AUSTIN, Texas — A season with high expectations gets under way for the No. 5 Texas Longhorns on Saturday against the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in a prelude to the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes coming to the Forty Acres next week.
After Texas State received the opening kickoff, a touchback deep into the end zone, Texas gave up a first down on three short completions, but inflicted a tackle for loss on a second-down running play and got pressure on Bobcats quarterback Brad Jackson to force a throwaway on third down under pressure from fifth-year defensive tackle Hero Kanu.
A bad snap to the Texas State punter impacted his rhythm, leading to a shank out of bounds only 17 yards past the line of scrimmage, affording Texas favorable field position at its own 44-yard line.
Lined up in 12 personnel, the first touch went to senior running back Hollywood Smothers, who bounced the run outside behind blocks from sophomore tight end Nick Townsend and junior wide receiver Ryan Wingo, made two defenders miss in the open field, and got down the sideline for a 45-yard gain.
Two plays later, on 3rd and 5, junior wide receiver Cam Coleman beat an attempt to jam him at the line of scrimmage and left the Texas State cornerback falling to the ground on an easy six-yard touchdown catch, his first touch for the Longhorns.
#state #first #bobcats
After Texas State received the opening kickoff, a touchback deep into the end zone, Texas gave up a first down on three short completions, but inflicted a tackle for loss on a second-down running play and got pressure on Bobcats quarterback Brad Jackson to force a throwaway on third down under pressure from fifth-year defensive tackle Hero Kanu.
A bad snap to the Texas State punter impacted his rhythm, leading to a shank out of bounds only 17 yards past the line of scrimmage, affording Texas favorable field position at its own 44-yard line.
Lined up in 12 personnel, the first touch went to senior running back Hollywood Smothers, who bounced the run outside behind blocks from sophomore tight end Nick Townsend and junior wide receiver Ryan Wingo, made two defenders miss in the open field, and got down the sideline for a 45-yard gain.
Two plays later, on 3rd and 5, junior wide receiver Cam Coleman beat an attempt to jam him at the line of scrimmage and left the Texas State cornerback falling to the ground on an easy six-yard touchdown catch, his first touch for the Longhorns.
#state #first #bobcats
17 days ago
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Manchester United had a quiet end to the summer after being linked with several names in the final days of the transfer window. The Red Devils entered the transfer market riding the optimism of last season's third-placed finish in the Premier League.
With the midfield earmarked as the area requiring urgent attention, the English giants moved quickly to secure the services of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. This was followed by a period of inactivity before INEOS managed to prise Carlos Baleba away from Brighton & Hove Albion.
With the midfield undergoing a revamp, United were next expected to focus on signing a new striker and a left-back. Consequently, the Red Devils were linked with Freiburg forward Igor Matanovic and Newcastle United full-back Lewis Hall, among others.
Unfortunately, United ended the summer without reinforcing either position. The Red Devils have now confirmed their squad for the Premier League season.
#premier #midfield
Manchester United had a quiet end to the summer after being linked with several names in the final days of the transfer window. The Red Devils entered the transfer market riding the optimism of last season's third-placed finish in the Premier League.
With the midfield earmarked as the area requiring urgent attention, the English giants moved quickly to secure the services of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. This was followed by a period of inactivity before INEOS managed to prise Carlos Baleba away from Brighton & Hove Albion.
With the midfield undergoing a revamp, United were next expected to focus on signing a new striker and a left-back. Consequently, the Red Devils were linked with Freiburg forward Igor Matanovic and Newcastle United full-back Lewis Hall, among others.
Unfortunately, United ended the summer without reinforcing either position. The Red Devils have now confirmed their squad for the Premier League season.
#premier #midfield
18 days ago
The San Francisco 49ers remain a top-10 team, but dropped a spot in ESPN's newest power rankings following the 2026 preseason. The 49ers went from No. 8 to No. 9 after being overtaken by the Baltimore Ravens.
The 49ers have once again been hit hard with injuries before the season even starts. Ricky Pearsall is already out for the year, George Kittle is still working his way back from an Achilles injury, and the receiver room has taken additional hits with ailments to veterans expected to anchor the offense like Mike Evans. That kind of attrition at the skill positions is a real concern heading into Week 1, even if some of the team's top players are looking healthier at this point in the summer.
Beyond the injury list, there's also lingering uncertainty up front. San Francisco's offensive line still has soft spots, especially at left guard, that could be exposed against the more physical fronts in the division. The defense, while solid, doesn't project as an elite unit after finishing with an NFL-worst 20 sacks a year ago. Mykell Williams is on the physically unable to perform list, and Nick Bosa remains a major question mark heading into the season.
This all adds up to a talented but banged-up roster that's now viewed as a tier below the top of a loaded NFC West. The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks rank Nos. 1 and 2 on the ESPN power rankings, respectively, which makes the 49ers path to retaking the division a tall order.
San Francisco reached the divisional round last season despite similar injury issues, showing real resilience, but with the Rams and Seahawks both fortified this offseason, the margin for error just got smaller — and the Niners will need better injury luck than they've had in recent years to keep pace.
#francisco #rankings
The 49ers have once again been hit hard with injuries before the season even starts. Ricky Pearsall is already out for the year, George Kittle is still working his way back from an Achilles injury, and the receiver room has taken additional hits with ailments to veterans expected to anchor the offense like Mike Evans. That kind of attrition at the skill positions is a real concern heading into Week 1, even if some of the team's top players are looking healthier at this point in the summer.
Beyond the injury list, there's also lingering uncertainty up front. San Francisco's offensive line still has soft spots, especially at left guard, that could be exposed against the more physical fronts in the division. The defense, while solid, doesn't project as an elite unit after finishing with an NFL-worst 20 sacks a year ago. Mykell Williams is on the physically unable to perform list, and Nick Bosa remains a major question mark heading into the season.
This all adds up to a talented but banged-up roster that's now viewed as a tier below the top of a loaded NFC West. The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks rank Nos. 1 and 2 on the ESPN power rankings, respectively, which makes the 49ers path to retaking the division a tall order.
San Francisco reached the divisional round last season despite similar injury issues, showing real resilience, but with the Rams and Seahawks both fortified this offseason, the margin for error just got smaller — and the Niners will need better injury luck than they've had in recent years to keep pace.
#francisco #rankings
19 days ago
Brydon Carse has again been left out of the England squad for the third Test against Pakistan with the Cricket Regulator continuing to investigate an incident at a Derby nightclub.
Carse was stood down ahead of the second Test having been arrested and then de-arrested on the Saturday before it began after featuring for Durham in a County Championship win.
Derbyshire Police later confirmed that it was looking into an allegation of **** ault on the night in question. It is not know what, if any, involvement Carse had in any alleged incident.
The seam bowler featured for his county last week but is not playing against Northamptonshire this due to "pre-arranged workload management with the ECB".
Sonny Baker was called up to the England squad as a replacement and retains his place as seam bowling cover alongside Sam Cook, though Matthew Fisher has been released from the group.
#england #test #squad #Pakistan
Carse was stood down ahead of the second Test having been arrested and then de-arrested on the Saturday before it began after featuring for Durham in a County Championship win.
Derbyshire Police later confirmed that it was looking into an allegation of **** ault on the night in question. It is not know what, if any, involvement Carse had in any alleged incident.
The seam bowler featured for his county last week but is not playing against Northamptonshire this due to "pre-arranged workload management with the ECB".
Sonny Baker was called up to the England squad as a replacement and retains his place as seam bowling cover alongside Sam Cook, though Matthew Fisher has been released from the group.
#england #test #squad #Pakistan
19 days ago
Olympique de Marseille and Crystal Palace are reported to have reopened negotiations regarding a potential transfer of Quinten Timber (25), according to information from L'Équipe.
Believing that the depth and quality of their midfield is sufficient, OM's management – who continue to seek funds to meet the financial constraints imposed by the National Directorate for Financial Control (DNCG) – are said to have opened the door to the departure of the Dutchman.
Talks regarding a transfer worth over €18m are reportedly underway, alongside those being conducted by the Eagles in an attempt to finalise the deal for Malick Fofana (21).
Having joined OM from Feyenoord for €4.5m last winter, Timber has made 17 appearances in the white and blue since his arrival.
An international, the Utrecht-born player has earned 13 caps (one goal) for the Netherlands. Under contract with Marseille until 2030, he is valued at around €25m by the specialist website Transfermarkt.
#financial #olympique
Believing that the depth and quality of their midfield is sufficient, OM's management – who continue to seek funds to meet the financial constraints imposed by the National Directorate for Financial Control (DNCG) – are said to have opened the door to the departure of the Dutchman.
Talks regarding a transfer worth over €18m are reportedly underway, alongside those being conducted by the Eagles in an attempt to finalise the deal for Malick Fofana (21).
Having joined OM from Feyenoord for €4.5m last winter, Timber has made 17 appearances in the white and blue since his arrival.
An international, the Utrecht-born player has earned 13 caps (one goal) for the Netherlands. Under contract with Marseille until 2030, he is valued at around €25m by the specialist website Transfermarkt.
#financial #olympique
20 days ago
In a recent post on X, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano offered an update on Manchester City and their pursuit of Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo. It is believed that the Mancunian club are confident about recruiting the Dutch talent once the Reds find a replacement for him in this transfer window.
Gakpo enjoyed a good run of form at the Merseyside club but struggled to be consistent for them in the Premier League. Still, the 27-year-old deserves credit for scoring nine times and picking up six **** ists in 52 matches for Liverpool last season across all fronts.
The Dutch sensation is currently among the most talented wide players in Premier League football. Therefore, it is no surprise that Man City are eager to land him in this transfer window.
His current contract at Anfield will run out in the summer of 2030, so the Mancunian club would do well to get a deal done for him before the end of this month.
GUADALUPE, MEXICO – JUNE 29: Cody Gakpo #11 of the Netherlands reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Netherlands and Morocco at Monterrey Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Guadalupe, Mexico. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
#city #Liverpool
Gakpo enjoyed a good run of form at the Merseyside club but struggled to be consistent for them in the Premier League. Still, the 27-year-old deserves credit for scoring nine times and picking up six **** ists in 52 matches for Liverpool last season across all fronts.
The Dutch sensation is currently among the most talented wide players in Premier League football. Therefore, it is no surprise that Man City are eager to land him in this transfer window.
His current contract at Anfield will run out in the summer of 2030, so the Mancunian club would do well to get a deal done for him before the end of this month.
GUADALUPE, MEXICO – JUNE 29: Cody Gakpo #11 of the Netherlands reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Netherlands and Morocco at Monterrey Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Guadalupe, Mexico. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
#city #Liverpool
21 days ago
Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open.
The 48th-ranked Argentine's 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory ended Djokovic's latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam ***** le.
It also ended his run of 78 Grand Slam first-round victories, a streak stretching all the way back to Djokovic's 2006 loss to Paul Goldstein at the 2006 Australian Open.
Djokovic vomited on court and struggled with late-match cramps but appeared to have finally taken control when he broke Navone for a 2-1 lead in the fourth set with a vintage backhand winner down the line.
But Navone won the next five games, raising his arms in celebration after fighting off two break points for a 5-2 lead and breaking Djokovic again to force the fifth set.
#slam #round
The 48th-ranked Argentine's 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory ended Djokovic's latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam ***** le.
It also ended his run of 78 Grand Slam first-round victories, a streak stretching all the way back to Djokovic's 2006 loss to Paul Goldstein at the 2006 Australian Open.
Djokovic vomited on court and struggled with late-match cramps but appeared to have finally taken control when he broke Navone for a 2-1 lead in the fourth set with a vintage backhand winner down the line.
But Navone won the next five games, raising his arms in celebration after fighting off two break points for a 5-2 lead and breaking Djokovic again to force the fifth set.
#slam #round
22 days ago
Thanks to an early goal from Casemiro and a historic night for Lionel Messi, who scored four times including two free-kicks, Inter Miami thrashed CF Montréal 7-1 in Fort Lauderdale in the MLS.
Casemiro opened the scoring in the 20th minute, rising highest to head home Telasco Segovia's corner.
The Canadians briefly levelled through Herbers, but Messi soon restored Miami's advantage with a free-kick that took a touch off Petrasso before wrong-footing Thomas Gillier.
Messi struck again early in the second half, weaving through the defence after a pass from Luis Suárez before making it 3-1.
Suárez then added a fourth, rounding Gillier after being played through by Messi, who completed his hat-trick moments later with a delicate finish over the goalkeeper.
#messi #early
Casemiro opened the scoring in the 20th minute, rising highest to head home Telasco Segovia's corner.
The Canadians briefly levelled through Herbers, but Messi soon restored Miami's advantage with a free-kick that took a touch off Petrasso before wrong-footing Thomas Gillier.
Messi struck again early in the second half, weaving through the defence after a pass from Luis Suárez before making it 3-1.
Suárez then added a fourth, rounding Gillier after being played through by Messi, who completed his hat-trick moments later with a delicate finish over the goalkeeper.
#messi #early
22 days ago
Five-year-old Ways and Means was the odds-on favorite on the morning line in the Grade 1, $500,000 Ballerina Stakes, and she was the odds-on favorite when the field of 10 broke from the gate, and she ran exactly how an odds-on favorite should, with confidence and ease, hitting the wire 5 ½ lengths in front for her fifth graded stakes win, four of them coming at Saratoga Race Course.
The bay mare broke from post 7 under regular rider Flavien Prat, who kept her off the rail and several lengths off the pace in the early going of the 7-furlong Ballerina. With little urging from Prat, Ways and Means advanced on the horses in front of her, swinging wide around the final turn. Prat offered her some encouragement at the 3/16ths pole, rousing her to open up on her rivals, and open up she did for her seventh lifetime win from 13 starts.
"I was traveling well behind the pace, and when I got to the turn I didn't want to move too soon," said Prat, "but she naturally came with me and was wanting to go, so I kind of let her creep up to the pace. After that, when we turned from home, she responded.
"I think she has always shown how good she is. I think before it was more of a raw talent, but [now] she has the ability to be a bit more push-button. So [with] the mix of the talent and that, she made a good run today."
The Ballerina was Prat's fifth win on the Travers Day card.
#pace #lengths
The bay mare broke from post 7 under regular rider Flavien Prat, who kept her off the rail and several lengths off the pace in the early going of the 7-furlong Ballerina. With little urging from Prat, Ways and Means advanced on the horses in front of her, swinging wide around the final turn. Prat offered her some encouragement at the 3/16ths pole, rousing her to open up on her rivals, and open up she did for her seventh lifetime win from 13 starts.
"I was traveling well behind the pace, and when I got to the turn I didn't want to move too soon," said Prat, "but she naturally came with me and was wanting to go, so I kind of let her creep up to the pace. After that, when we turned from home, she responded.
"I think she has always shown how good she is. I think before it was more of a raw talent, but [now] she has the ability to be a bit more push-button. So [with] the mix of the talent and that, she made a good run today."
The Ballerina was Prat's fifth win on the Travers Day card.
#pace #lengths
23 days ago
The Florida State Seminoles and New Mexico State Aggies will play on Saturday to open the college football season in Doak Campbell Stadium.
It will be a new-look Florida State team taking the field, with Mike Norvell back calling the plays. They will also have a new starting quarterback in Ashton Daniels and an entirely new offensive line, which will need to have a strong performance for the Seminoles to get the win on Saturday night. While the Seminoles are heavy favorites, they can not afford to take New Mexico State lightly, with the Aggies having several talented players capable of changing the game.
Get real-time updates, scoring plays, turning points, and expert ****** ysis throughout Florida State's game against New Mexico State. Follow along for highlights, injury news, key plays, and instant breakdown as FSU takes on New Mexico State to start the 2026 season.
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#Mexico #plays #game #doak
It will be a new-look Florida State team taking the field, with Mike Norvell back calling the plays. They will also have a new starting quarterback in Ashton Daniels and an entirely new offensive line, which will need to have a strong performance for the Seminoles to get the win on Saturday night. While the Seminoles are heavy favorites, they can not afford to take New Mexico State lightly, with the Aggies having several talented players capable of changing the game.
Get real-time updates, scoring plays, turning points, and expert ****** ysis throughout Florida State's game against New Mexico State. Follow along for highlights, injury news, key plays, and instant breakdown as FSU takes on New Mexico State to start the 2026 season.
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#Mexico #plays #game #doak
24 days ago
Final impressions are at stake when the Cowboys take on New Orleans but that hasn't stopped some from floating ideas about whom should be on the final roster. Players on the bubble are no doubt the subject of conversations throughout the league in an attempt to salvage worth for the sake of total roster construction.
As those talks take place, the way teams approach each other have almost always depended on the person running the show, which in Dallas, has been owner Jerry Jones. A conversation with his eldest son and COO, Stephen Jones, reveals a shift in philosophy is on the horizon once and when he takes complete control of the franchise.
In other Cowboys news, former quarterback Tony Romo faces a renewed set of charges stemming from his OWI that places his future employment with CBS in jeopardy while Dallas rookie wideout, Jordan Hudson, is among the group of current NFL players who could jettison the NFL for another chance at NCAA glory.
The Cowboys remain Jerry's world, but Stephen Jones will engineer 'a different path' :: The Athletic (Link)
5 Cowboys cuts that would leave fanbase stunned, in shock :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
#jones #dallas #stephen #players
As those talks take place, the way teams approach each other have almost always depended on the person running the show, which in Dallas, has been owner Jerry Jones. A conversation with his eldest son and COO, Stephen Jones, reveals a shift in philosophy is on the horizon once and when he takes complete control of the franchise.
In other Cowboys news, former quarterback Tony Romo faces a renewed set of charges stemming from his OWI that places his future employment with CBS in jeopardy while Dallas rookie wideout, Jordan Hudson, is among the group of current NFL players who could jettison the NFL for another chance at NCAA glory.
The Cowboys remain Jerry's world, but Stephen Jones will engineer 'a different path' :: The Athletic (Link)
5 Cowboys cuts that would leave fanbase stunned, in shock :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
#jones #dallas #stephen #players
24 days ago
Xabi Alonso has been put on the spot to talk about Enzo Fernandez and his absence from tonight's squad.
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It was a pretty easy night for Chelsea in the EFL Cup tonight, and inevitably there was more interest in some transfer news than there was in the game itself.
There were a few notable things in the team – but as always, it was the players who weren't included who drew the most attention.
Enzo Fernandez came on as a sub on Monday night and was in line to start tonight – but instead he was nowhere to be seen, not in the squad at all. That only points in one direction. Xabi Alonso was asked about it in his pre-match press conference.
#Google
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It was a pretty easy night for Chelsea in the EFL Cup tonight, and inevitably there was more interest in some transfer news than there was in the game itself.
There were a few notable things in the team – but as always, it was the players who weren't included who drew the most attention.
Enzo Fernandez came on as a sub on Monday night and was in line to start tonight – but instead he was nowhere to be seen, not in the squad at all. That only points in one direction. Xabi Alonso was asked about it in his pre-match press conference.
26 days ago
I'm sure you've seen the in-game ads for the Ballpark Bites Bracket, where one "signature" concession item from each ballpark is being pitted against others from both the Major and Minor Leagues for supremacy. From Coors Field, the Glizzilla is up against the Galactic Glizzy, offered by the Sugar Land ******* e Cowboys (Triple-A Astros).
Other bites featured are the Take Me Out to the Ballgame Shake from Chase Field (AZ), the Ferry Boat Crab Nachos from T-Mobile Park (SEA) and the Lobstah Poutine from Fenway (BOS). It does not, however, feature the Gilroy Garlic Fries from Oracle Park (SF), which is a shame.
So this brings me to three questions:
Of the choices on the bracket, which one(s) have you tried?
Of the choices on the bracket, which one is the winner?
#ballpark #minor #coors
Other bites featured are the Take Me Out to the Ballgame Shake from Chase Field (AZ), the Ferry Boat Crab Nachos from T-Mobile Park (SEA) and the Lobstah Poutine from Fenway (BOS). It does not, however, feature the Gilroy Garlic Fries from Oracle Park (SF), which is a shame.
So this brings me to three questions:
Of the choices on the bracket, which one(s) have you tried?
Of the choices on the bracket, which one is the winner?
#ballpark #minor #coors
27 days ago
Arsenal admire Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye as they look for reinforcement in attack for the season, according to the Daily Mail.
The Gunners are after an attacker and, after giving up on Bradley Barcola, Vinicius Jr, and Morgan Rogers, they could turn to the Senegal international.
Arsenal will know all about his exploits first hand. Last term, he bagged six goals and three ***** ists in 32 Premier League appearances for his side.
He already began this 2026/27 campaign with an ***** ist on matchday one. Teammate Vitaliy Mykolenko believes he is "the most skilful player in the Premier League."
Despite adding Christos Tzolis and hoping to sign another striker before the close of the transfer window, ***** nal are after another attacker to play on the left.
#premier #attacker #iliman
The Gunners are after an attacker and, after giving up on Bradley Barcola, Vinicius Jr, and Morgan Rogers, they could turn to the Senegal international.
Arsenal will know all about his exploits first hand. Last term, he bagged six goals and three ***** ists in 32 Premier League appearances for his side.
He already began this 2026/27 campaign with an ***** ist on matchday one. Teammate Vitaliy Mykolenko believes he is "the most skilful player in the Premier League."
Despite adding Christos Tzolis and hoping to sign another striker before the close of the transfer window, ***** nal are after another attacker to play on the left.
#premier #attacker #iliman
28 days ago
Rolly Romero has hit out at the judging in his narrow defeat by Teofimo Lopez, after losing the WBA welterweight ****** le in a back-and-forth clash on Saturday.
Lopez earned scorecards of 116-112 and 115-113 at Las Vegas's T-Mobile Arena, while the other read 114-114, as Lopez dethroned his fellow American to become a three-weight champion.
For Lopez, 29, activity down the stretch was seemingly crucial, as he recovered from a fifth round in which he was cut and wobbled. Yet Romero, 30, has disputed that Lopez did enough to ****** the victory.
Rolly Romero (left) during his majority-decision loss to Teofimo Lopez (Getty)
In his post-fight press conference, Romero addressed suggestions that he needed to do more in the latter half of the fight, saying: "Why don't we ask that to every single boxer that literally just picks, moves, picks, moves, picks, moves.
#lopez #picks #arena
Lopez earned scorecards of 116-112 and 115-113 at Las Vegas's T-Mobile Arena, while the other read 114-114, as Lopez dethroned his fellow American to become a three-weight champion.
For Lopez, 29, activity down the stretch was seemingly crucial, as he recovered from a fifth round in which he was cut and wobbled. Yet Romero, 30, has disputed that Lopez did enough to ****** the victory.
Rolly Romero (left) during his majority-decision loss to Teofimo Lopez (Getty)
In his post-fight press conference, Romero addressed suggestions that he needed to do more in the latter half of the fight, saying: "Why don't we ask that to every single boxer that literally just picks, moves, picks, moves, picks, moves.
#lopez #picks #arena
29 days ago
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Locomotive FC extended their win-streak to four games with a 1-0 road win against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Saturday night, August 22.
The locos won the match in entirely opposite fashion to last week's dominant 3-0 road win over San Antonio FC, in which they scored all three goals in the first half. Against the switchbacks, the the 0-0 deadlock was not broken until minute 85 by an own-goal from Switchbacks' defender Jabari De Coteau.
With the victory, the Locos climbed to a three-way tie with New Mexico United and Orange County SC, atop the USL Championship's Western Conference standings. with 34 points.
The Locos have also now won five out of their last six matches, with 5 clean sheets during that span.
They will return home for back-to-back matches at Southwest University Park next week on Wednesday and Saturday night.
#matches
The locos won the match in entirely opposite fashion to last week's dominant 3-0 road win over San Antonio FC, in which they scored all three goals in the first half. Against the switchbacks, the the 0-0 deadlock was not broken until minute 85 by an own-goal from Switchbacks' defender Jabari De Coteau.
With the victory, the Locos climbed to a three-way tie with New Mexico United and Orange County SC, atop the USL Championship's Western Conference standings. with 34 points.
The Locos have also now won five out of their last six matches, with 5 clean sheets during that span.
They will return home for back-to-back matches at Southwest University Park next week on Wednesday and Saturday night.
#matches
30 days ago
The Cleveland Browns quarterback race between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will be reaching the end sooner rather than later. Saturday's preseason game against the Chicago Bears was the first test for both Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. Watson passed the test (of some degree). Sanders didn't fail the test completely, but he didn't do enough to warrant a passing grade.
Sanders was already facing an uphill climb to win the starting job, but now he has no choice but to chase. As a second-year player joining a new, complicated system, that isn't a bad thing overall.
A look back at the first preseason performances:
Before evaluating Watson's performance, context is needed.
The last time Watson played football, it was the 2024 season
#deshaun
Sanders was already facing an uphill climb to win the starting job, but now he has no choice but to chase. As a second-year player joining a new, complicated system, that isn't a bad thing overall.
A look back at the first preseason performances:
Before evaluating Watson's performance, context is needed.
The last time Watson played football, it was the 2024 season
#deshaun
1 month ago
Last week's kickoff classics were but the appetizer for the 2026 high school football season. Now Florida can dig into the main course with Week 1 of the FHSAA schedule!
The action got started Thursday night featuring Pensacola Catholic blanking Milton and Columbus blowing out Miami Southridge. Tonight's big games include West Boca vs. American Heritage, both of whom enter as back-to-back state champions. Mandarin and McArthur, ranked 17th and 18th in the USA TODAY Florida Super 25 respectively, meet up in Hollywood.
Other top-flight teams are opening their seasons out of state. IMG Academy are in Utah, Venice heads to Georgia, and Miami Central and (Orlando) Jones both kick off the campaign across the country in California.
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#thursday
The action got started Thursday night featuring Pensacola Catholic blanking Milton and Columbus blowing out Miami Southridge. Tonight's big games include West Boca vs. American Heritage, both of whom enter as back-to-back state champions. Mandarin and McArthur, ranked 17th and 18th in the USA TODAY Florida Super 25 respectively, meet up in Hollywood.
Other top-flight teams are opening their seasons out of state. IMG Academy are in Utah, Venice heads to Georgia, and Miami Central and (Orlando) Jones both kick off the campaign across the country in California.
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#thursday
1 month ago
Outdoor high school volleyball was played in Greater Lansing for the first time on Thursday, Aug. 20 when Lansing Catholic hosted the Volley Turf Takeover at Cougar Stadium. The event was inspired by East Grand Rapids, which has hosted outdoor volleyball games at its football stadium the last three seasons.
Williamston recorded a four-set win over Portland in the opener, winning by scores of 25-21, 17-25, 27-25 and 26-24. Lansing Catholic recorded a four-set victory over DeWitt in the finale.
This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Williamston, Lansing Catholic record wins in Volley Turf Takeover
#catholic #williamston
Williamston recorded a four-set win over Portland in the opener, winning by scores of 25-21, 17-25, 27-25 and 26-24. Lansing Catholic recorded a four-set victory over DeWitt in the finale.
This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Williamston, Lansing Catholic record wins in Volley Turf Takeover
#catholic #williamston
1 month ago
Purdue basketball will have a new look in the 2026-27 season: NCAA career ******* ists leader Braden Smith, Boilers career 3-pointers leader Fletcher Loyer and big man Trey Kaufman-Renn are gone after becoming the recruiting class with the most wins in program history.
However, given the recent rounds of NCAA rules changes, lawsuits and injunctions, any or all of them could seek more eligibility. Would coach Matt Painter take him back?
He says no.
The 22nd-year coach wouldn't begrudge any of them applying for more eligibility; it just wouldn't be with Purdue.
"Trey wouldn't apply for this ... even though everything can be battled these days," Painter said on the "Inside College Basketball" podcast with Jon Rothstein. "The other two guys, there's just no way we could take them back because these other guys, it's their turn. You've given them that word."
#ncaa #Basketball
However, given the recent rounds of NCAA rules changes, lawsuits and injunctions, any or all of them could seek more eligibility. Would coach Matt Painter take him back?
He says no.
The 22nd-year coach wouldn't begrudge any of them applying for more eligibility; it just wouldn't be with Purdue.
"Trey wouldn't apply for this ... even though everything can be battled these days," Painter said on the "Inside College Basketball" podcast with Jon Rothstein. "The other two guys, there's just no way we could take them back because these other guys, it's their turn. You've given them that word."
#ncaa #Basketball
1 month ago
Barcelona's interest in Julian Alvarez continues to create headlines, with Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone forced to address the situation after his side opened their 2026/27 La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Malaga.
The Argentine forward did not feature in the match as he continues working towards full match fitness.
However, even in his absence from the pitch, Alvarez remained one of the main talking points around the Metropolitano.
Barcelona's interest in the Atletico star has added further tension to the situation.
While the Catalan club are understood to be exploring different options to strengthen their attack, Alvarez remains one of the names linked with a potential move.
#alvarez #interest #julian
The Argentine forward did not feature in the match as he continues working towards full match fitness.
However, even in his absence from the pitch, Alvarez remained one of the main talking points around the Metropolitano.
Barcelona's interest in the Atletico star has added further tension to the situation.
While the Catalan club are understood to be exploring different options to strengthen their attack, Alvarez remains one of the names linked with a potential move.
#alvarez #interest #julian
1 month ago
De'Zhaun Stribling's first NFL action doubled as a reality check he set for himself, even after he had a great debut.
The San Francisco 49ers' second-round pick led the team in the preseason opener against the ******* ans, catching seven of eight targets for 63 yards. The signature moment came on third-and-5 in the second quarter, when Stribling twisted through contact for a 32-yard gain to move the chains.
Despite the success, Stribling wasn't ready to call it a finished product. Speaking with Yahoo Sports' Jori Epstein after the game, the rookie receiver pointed to a few areas he can shore up as he continues his NFL journey.
"A lot of things I can clean up," Stribling said. "A lot of things I can be better at [with my] route running and then details of the offense."
He also flagged his get-off as an emphasis point, saying he wants to better time the snap count so he can accelerate into his routes faster and pressure defensive backs with straight-line speed rather than relying on route craft alone.
#route #despite
The San Francisco 49ers' second-round pick led the team in the preseason opener against the ******* ans, catching seven of eight targets for 63 yards. The signature moment came on third-and-5 in the second quarter, when Stribling twisted through contact for a 32-yard gain to move the chains.
Despite the success, Stribling wasn't ready to call it a finished product. Speaking with Yahoo Sports' Jori Epstein after the game, the rookie receiver pointed to a few areas he can shore up as he continues his NFL journey.
"A lot of things I can clean up," Stribling said. "A lot of things I can be better at [with my] route running and then details of the offense."
He also flagged his get-off as an emphasis point, saying he wants to better time the snap count so he can accelerate into his routes faster and pressure defensive backs with straight-line speed rather than relying on route craft alone.
#route #despite
1 month ago
Former Germany international Lothar Matthäus has argued that Harry Kane deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
Kane enjoyed a remarkable 2025/26 campaign with Bayern Munich, scoring 61 goals in 51 appearances across all competitions and winning the German double.
The 33-year-old missed out on winning the Champions League with Bayern and the World Cup with England, but Matthäus still believes he deserves the Ballon d'Or, arguing that no other player has outperformed him.
"For me, Kane is THE leading candidate for the Ballon d'Or. I judge the entire year, not just one game or one World Cup. Several players have won the Spanish league with Barcelona and the World Cup with their national team, but was there ONE player who stood above all the others? With Lamine Yamal, I would say no," Matthäus wrote in a column for Sky Germany.
"Lionel Messi won the MLS with Inter Miami, a league that isn't as strong as those in Europe. He scored eight goals at the World Cup, but also missed two penalties. Kylian Mbappé reached the World Cup semifinals with France, but did not win a ****** le with Real Madrid. The same applies to England's Jude Bellingham.
#matth
Kane enjoyed a remarkable 2025/26 campaign with Bayern Munich, scoring 61 goals in 51 appearances across all competitions and winning the German double.
The 33-year-old missed out on winning the Champions League with Bayern and the World Cup with England, but Matthäus still believes he deserves the Ballon d'Or, arguing that no other player has outperformed him.
"For me, Kane is THE leading candidate for the Ballon d'Or. I judge the entire year, not just one game or one World Cup. Several players have won the Spanish league with Barcelona and the World Cup with their national team, but was there ONE player who stood above all the others? With Lamine Yamal, I would say no," Matthäus wrote in a column for Sky Germany.
"Lionel Messi won the MLS with Inter Miami, a league that isn't as strong as those in Europe. He scored eight goals at the World Cup, but also missed two penalties. Kylian Mbappé reached the World Cup semifinals with France, but did not win a ****** le with Real Madrid. The same applies to England's Jude Bellingham.
#matth
1 month ago
At least three fans were asked by WNBA security personnel to cover shirts that had messages about transgender women participating in women's sports during Sunday's game at Atlanta between the Dream and the Indiana Fever.
The league said in a statement Monday that the fans should have been free to wear the shirts.
"The WNBA is aware of interactions at (Sunday) night's game in Atlanta in which fans were asked by league security to cover their shirts," the statement said. "This should not have happened."
Two people wore shirts with a message that women's and girls' sports should be restricted to those **** igned female at birth, while one person was wearing a shirt in support of transgender people.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women — people **** igned male at birth who transition to align with their gender identity — should be allowed to participate in the league. There has never been such a player in the WNBA. Although the league's collective bargaining agreement says the WNBA is restricted to women, it contains no more specific language about gender identity or **** **** igned at birth.
#atlanta
The league said in a statement Monday that the fans should have been free to wear the shirts.
"The WNBA is aware of interactions at (Sunday) night's game in Atlanta in which fans were asked by league security to cover their shirts," the statement said. "This should not have happened."
Two people wore shirts with a message that women's and girls' sports should be restricted to those **** igned female at birth, while one person was wearing a shirt in support of transgender people.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women — people **** igned male at birth who transition to align with their gender identity — should be allowed to participate in the league. There has never been such a player in the WNBA. Although the league's collective bargaining agreement says the WNBA is restricted to women, it contains no more specific language about gender identity or **** **** igned at birth.
#atlanta
1 month ago
The Atlanta Falcons did not get the result they desired in their preseason opener against the Denver Broncos, losing 27-7, but there's always next week. The Falcons will hit the road for their second preseason matchup against Indianapolis Colts this weekend.
Atlanta will hold two joint practices with the Colts in Indianapolis ahead of Saturday's game. The first joint practice is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 19, and the second is on Thursday, August 20.
The Falcons' last roster move came last week when they claimed former Alabama guard Jaeden Roberts off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles. We wouldn't be surprised to see the team make another move or two before heading off to Indianapolis.
With that said, let's check out the Falcons' updated 90-man roster entering Week 2 of the NFL preseason.
Michael Penix Jr. (9)
#falcons #preseason
Atlanta will hold two joint practices with the Colts in Indianapolis ahead of Saturday's game. The first joint practice is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 19, and the second is on Thursday, August 20.
The Falcons' last roster move came last week when they claimed former Alabama guard Jaeden Roberts off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles. We wouldn't be surprised to see the team make another move or two before heading off to Indianapolis.
With that said, let's check out the Falcons' updated 90-man roster entering Week 2 of the NFL preseason.
Michael Penix Jr. (9)
#falcons #preseason
