11 days ago
Like a majority of the rookie quarterbacks, even Patrick Mahomes had to start behind a veteran QB, who happened to be Alex Smith.
Smith moved to the Kansas City Chiefs after spending seven years in San Francisco. He had been with the team for four years at the time Mahomes was drafted.
A veteran in the league, starting Smith was the easy decision for the organization. However, he had already seen habits from Mahomes that convinced him about the QB's work ethic.
After one season of being on the bench, Mahomes was handed the reins of the team, and Smith was traded to the Washington Redskins. The rest is history, as the 30-year-old has gone on to achieve everything there is in the NFL going into Year 10.
The three-time Super Bowl champion is all set to make his return to the Chiefs lineup after recovering from an ACL/LCL injury that he suffered in December 2025.
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Smith moved to the Kansas City Chiefs after spending seven years in San Francisco. He had been with the team for four years at the time Mahomes was drafted.
A veteran in the league, starting Smith was the easy decision for the organization. However, he had already seen habits from Mahomes that convinced him about the QB's work ethic.
After one season of being on the bench, Mahomes was handed the reins of the team, and Smith was traded to the Washington Redskins. The rest is history, as the 30-year-old has gone on to achieve everything there is in the NFL going into Year 10.
The three-time Super Bowl champion is all set to make his return to the Chiefs lineup after recovering from an ACL/LCL injury that he suffered in December 2025.
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13 days ago
This may come as somewhat of a shock, but the White Sox lost again Friday night. I know, who could've seen it coming that the team that has looked like a dumpster fire since late August would once again do everything possible to lose a game.
I don't even know how to feel, but I do know I feel numb. Just another game where the White Sox gave false hope, had plenty of opportunities to grab the win, and instead tripped over their own feet and got caught with their pants around their ankles.
It's usually a great sign to get a homer on the first pitch of the game, which Chase Meidroth did later than usual thanks to a 70-minute "rain delay" to start the game. That was followed by a Randal Grichuk double, six total bases on three pitches that got fans hopeful that the team wouldn't completely choke. Unfortunately, the starting burst was followed by a weak ground out and two awful at-bats that ended in strikeouts.
Say I'm a pessimist or "not a real fan," I don't care; anybody that's been following this team lately with a pulse knew what kind of game we were in store for. It was at that time I started checking the score of the Cleveland Guardians, game knowing what was bound to happen. Like a fool who believed in the White Sox, I also believed that maybe the Guardians wouldn't pull a win out of their hat late.
As we kept our eyes on the Cleveland score, the White Sox immediately gave back a run in the first. They never like holding a lead for long, and what are the White Sox if not predictable?
#white #don 't
I don't even know how to feel, but I do know I feel numb. Just another game where the White Sox gave false hope, had plenty of opportunities to grab the win, and instead tripped over their own feet and got caught with their pants around their ankles.
It's usually a great sign to get a homer on the first pitch of the game, which Chase Meidroth did later than usual thanks to a 70-minute "rain delay" to start the game. That was followed by a Randal Grichuk double, six total bases on three pitches that got fans hopeful that the team wouldn't completely choke. Unfortunately, the starting burst was followed by a weak ground out and two awful at-bats that ended in strikeouts.
Say I'm a pessimist or "not a real fan," I don't care; anybody that's been following this team lately with a pulse knew what kind of game we were in store for. It was at that time I started checking the score of the Cleveland Guardians, game knowing what was bound to happen. Like a fool who believed in the White Sox, I also believed that maybe the Guardians wouldn't pull a win out of their hat late.
As we kept our eyes on the Cleveland score, the White Sox immediately gave back a run in the first. They never like holding a lead for long, and what are the White Sox if not predictable?
#white #don 't
14 days ago
Former All-Star believes the Wizards could lose Anthony Davis and still reach the Playoffs originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, the Washington Wizards have made some promising developments. They boast a talented squad, and people might not be aware of the number of talented players they have on the roster.
Of course, most people will recognize Anthony Davis and Trae Young as multi-time All-Stars. However, it seems that Davis is not that integral to their plans, especially with trade rumors following him everywhere he goes.
As a former All-Star guard, Jeff Teague knows what it takes for a team to succeed. He was part of that Atlanta Hawks team that became the first seed in 2015, but still disappointed in the Playoffs.
At the moment, the Wizards' focus must be on succeeding in the regular season. It will be quite challenging because of the abundance of talent in the Eastern Conference, so all hands on deck is needed for them to achieve that goal.
#star #anthony #sporting
Ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, the Washington Wizards have made some promising developments. They boast a talented squad, and people might not be aware of the number of talented players they have on the roster.
Of course, most people will recognize Anthony Davis and Trae Young as multi-time All-Stars. However, it seems that Davis is not that integral to their plans, especially with trade rumors following him everywhere he goes.
As a former All-Star guard, Jeff Teague knows what it takes for a team to succeed. He was part of that Atlanta Hawks team that became the first seed in 2015, but still disappointed in the Playoffs.
At the moment, the Wizards' focus must be on succeeding in the regular season. It will be quite challenging because of the abundance of talent in the Eastern Conference, so all hands on deck is needed for them to achieve that goal.
#star #anthony #sporting
17 days ago
After going 14-3 and reaching the AFC Championship game last season, the Denver Broncos are considered a Super Bowl contender going into the 2026 campaign.
The Ringer's Diante Lee published his updated NFL power rankings on Monday, and he has the Broncos ranked third, only trailing the NFC's Los Angeles Rams (this year's Super Bowl favorite) and Seattle Seahawks (the defending Super Bowl champion).
"The Broncos have all the pieces they'll need to win their division and be an AFC front-runner again, and that was already the case before they traded for receiver Jaylen Waddle," Lee wrote for The Ringer. "Now this team is entering the season with arguably a top-three defense, a top-five offensive line, and a top-10 receiving corps led by Waddle and Courtland Sutton.
Lee is not alone in his ******* sment of the league's top three clubs. Bleacher Report's NFL experts also published their updated power rankings on Monday with the same order: L.A., Seattle, Denver.
"Most of our panelists agree that Denver is a top-three team to open the season, which seems fitting for a club coming off an AFC Championship appearance," Maurice Moton wrote for B/R.
#denver #three
The Ringer's Diante Lee published his updated NFL power rankings on Monday, and he has the Broncos ranked third, only trailing the NFC's Los Angeles Rams (this year's Super Bowl favorite) and Seattle Seahawks (the defending Super Bowl champion).
"The Broncos have all the pieces they'll need to win their division and be an AFC front-runner again, and that was already the case before they traded for receiver Jaylen Waddle," Lee wrote for The Ringer. "Now this team is entering the season with arguably a top-three defense, a top-five offensive line, and a top-10 receiving corps led by Waddle and Courtland Sutton.
Lee is not alone in his ******* sment of the league's top three clubs. Bleacher Report's NFL experts also published their updated power rankings on Monday with the same order: L.A., Seattle, Denver.
"Most of our panelists agree that Denver is a top-three team to open the season, which seems fitting for a club coming off an AFC Championship appearance," Maurice Moton wrote for B/R.
#denver #three
18 days ago
Deuce Alexander showed off his speed with a 62-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown in the third quarter of Mississippi's season opener against Louisville.
That score may have cost the Rebels some depth at wide receiver.
Shortly after the touchdown drive ended at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Alexander was seen being stretched out on the sideline by members of the Rebels' medical staff. He eventually left for the locker room at the stadium for further evaluation.
Ole Miss vs Louisville live updates: Week 1 game score, highlights from Nashville
The Rebels are currently tied with the Cardinals 24-24 after Louisville responded to Alexander's 62-yard touchdown catch with a 62-yard touchdown pass from Lincoln Kienholz to Tre Richardson.
#nashville #stadium #score
That score may have cost the Rebels some depth at wide receiver.
Shortly after the touchdown drive ended at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Alexander was seen being stretched out on the sideline by members of the Rebels' medical staff. He eventually left for the locker room at the stadium for further evaluation.
Ole Miss vs Louisville live updates: Week 1 game score, highlights from Nashville
The Rebels are currently tied with the Cardinals 24-24 after Louisville responded to Alexander's 62-yard touchdown catch with a 62-yard touchdown pass from Lincoln Kienholz to Tre Richardson.
#nashville #stadium #score
19 days ago
Uncrowned has WWE Sunday Night's Main Event live results, match updates, grades, highlights and start time for Sunday's event at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. For the first time ever, WWE shifts its classic Saturday Night's Main Event show to Sunday, giving it the appropriately and obviously named Sunday Night's Main Event.
The four — potentially five — match card features two heavyweight clashes. The main event is set to feature a rematch between WrestleMania 42 foes Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. Orton returned last month at SummerSlam to attack Rhodes and cost him his match against CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship. For the better part of two decades, Rhodes and Orton have been linked together as legacy (pun intended) WWE stars. Sunday marks the next chapter in their long-running story.
On the "Raw" side, two of WWE's brightest young talents meet as Oba Femi takes on Bron Breakker. Femi has been the undeniable breakout star of 2026 in WWE, having won the King of the Ring tournament and retiring Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam last month. Femi's rise has irked Breakker, which spawned this rivalry in recent weeks.
Much like the last SNME, back in July, there's a celebrity element to the show, as rapper Lil Yachty faces U.S. Champion Baron Corbin in a match that, if it lasts five minutes, will earn Trick Williams a ***** le shot later that night. Georgia-native Quavo is also advertised for the show.
Here's a look at the full WWE Sunday Night's Main Event card, which airs live at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock:
#Event
The four — potentially five — match card features two heavyweight clashes. The main event is set to feature a rematch between WrestleMania 42 foes Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. Orton returned last month at SummerSlam to attack Rhodes and cost him his match against CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship. For the better part of two decades, Rhodes and Orton have been linked together as legacy (pun intended) WWE stars. Sunday marks the next chapter in their long-running story.
On the "Raw" side, two of WWE's brightest young talents meet as Oba Femi takes on Bron Breakker. Femi has been the undeniable breakout star of 2026 in WWE, having won the King of the Ring tournament and retiring Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam last month. Femi's rise has irked Breakker, which spawned this rivalry in recent weeks.
Much like the last SNME, back in July, there's a celebrity element to the show, as rapper Lil Yachty faces U.S. Champion Baron Corbin in a match that, if it lasts five minutes, will earn Trick Williams a ***** le shot later that night. Georgia-native Quavo is also advertised for the show.
Here's a look at the full WWE Sunday Night's Main Event card, which airs live at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock:
#Event
21 days ago
The Monster Jam monster truck stunt show is back in Jacksonville. Eventgoers can expect big trucks doing big tricks all weekend long.
Typically, this event is held at Everbank Stadium, but because of the Stadium of the Future construction, it's been moved.
Truckloads of dirt were wheeled into Vystar, but the big wheels everyone is interested in are 12,000-pound monster trucks!
"There's nothing like taking a 12,000-pound truck and doing a backflip into a nose wheel combo or something crazy like that," said monster truck driver Tony Ochs.
The Saturday and Sunday event features driver competitions in three categories: Racing, 2 Wheel Skills and Freestyle. Some of the stunts include back flips and vertical two-wheel tricks.
#truck #trucks
Typically, this event is held at Everbank Stadium, but because of the Stadium of the Future construction, it's been moved.
Truckloads of dirt were wheeled into Vystar, but the big wheels everyone is interested in are 12,000-pound monster trucks!
"There's nothing like taking a 12,000-pound truck and doing a backflip into a nose wheel combo or something crazy like that," said monster truck driver Tony Ochs.
The Saturday and Sunday event features driver competitions in three categories: Racing, 2 Wheel Skills and Freestyle. Some of the stunts include back flips and vertical two-wheel tricks.
#truck #trucks
22 days ago
Former Fox Sports ****** yst Mark Sanchez has plead guilty to charges relating to an altercation from last fall, according to Indiana court records. Sanchez, who was facing three misdemeanors and a felony battery charge, filed a motion for a guilty plea on Thursday.
In October, Sanchez was stabbed in Indianapolis after allegedly sparking an altercation with a truck driver while intoxicated. He was initially charged with three misdemeanors — battery, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle, and public intoxication — and later charged with a felony for battery resulting in serious bodily injury.
It is unclear which of the charges Sanchez is pleading guilty to. Sanchez's attorneys are reportedly requesting that his sentencing hearing take place on Nov. 9 or Nov. 16 if his plea is accepted, per multiple reports.
Sanchez's jury trial was originally set for March 12, but it was rescheduled four different times, most recently to Sept. 8.
Sanchez, a former New York Jets quarterback-turned-analyst, was fired by Fox a month after the incident.
#charges #three
In October, Sanchez was stabbed in Indianapolis after allegedly sparking an altercation with a truck driver while intoxicated. He was initially charged with three misdemeanors — battery, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle, and public intoxication — and later charged with a felony for battery resulting in serious bodily injury.
It is unclear which of the charges Sanchez is pleading guilty to. Sanchez's attorneys are reportedly requesting that his sentencing hearing take place on Nov. 9 or Nov. 16 if his plea is accepted, per multiple reports.
Sanchez's jury trial was originally set for March 12, but it was rescheduled four different times, most recently to Sept. 8.
Sanchez, a former New York Jets quarterback-turned-analyst, was fired by Fox a month after the incident.
#charges #three
23 days ago
PITTSBURGH — The Pirates fought back in the late innings to force extras but fell 5-4 to the Giants in the 10th on Wednesday night at PNC Park.
Top 1st, 1-0 SFG: For the second straight game, Rafael Devers homered to center. His solo blast off Bubba Chandler gave the Giants (58-82) an early lead.
Bottom 4th, 1-1: The Pirates (68-72) tied the game when Landen Roupp issued a two-out walk to Esmerlyn Valdez with the bases loaded.
Top 5th, 3-1 SFG: The Giants loaded the bases after Oneil Cruz and Valdez watched a ball fall in shallow right-center. Bryce Eldridge followed with a sacrifice fly to center and Turner Hill delivered a two-out RBI single to right.
Bottom 7th, 3-2 SFG: The Pirates put two runners in scoring position with one out against Ryan Walker. After the Giants turned to Ryan Walker, Spencer Horwitz got his team within a run on an RBI groundout to short.
#Giants #bottom #game #bases
Top 1st, 1-0 SFG: For the second straight game, Rafael Devers homered to center. His solo blast off Bubba Chandler gave the Giants (58-82) an early lead.
Bottom 4th, 1-1: The Pirates (68-72) tied the game when Landen Roupp issued a two-out walk to Esmerlyn Valdez with the bases loaded.
Top 5th, 3-1 SFG: The Giants loaded the bases after Oneil Cruz and Valdez watched a ball fall in shallow right-center. Bryce Eldridge followed with a sacrifice fly to center and Turner Hill delivered a two-out RBI single to right.
Bottom 7th, 3-2 SFG: The Pirates put two runners in scoring position with one out against Ryan Walker. After the Giants turned to Ryan Walker, Spencer Horwitz got his team within a run on an RBI groundout to short.
#Giants #bottom #game #bases
23 days ago
Tiger Woods is facing a DUI charge in connection with a March rollover crash in Florida
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, court records viewed by PEOPLE indicate that Woods filed a motion with the court to change his plea
Woods initially pleaded not guilty to the charge, and a hearing on the matter is set for Wednesday, Sept. 2
Tiger Woods has filed a motion to change the not-guilty plea he entered in the DUI case stemming from his rollover crash in Florida in March.
The 15-time majors champ, 50, initially pleaded not guilty to a DUI charge following his arrest. However, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, his attorney, Doug Duncan, filed a motion with the Martin County circuit court to change his plea, according to court records viewed by PEOPLE.
#filed #change
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, court records viewed by PEOPLE indicate that Woods filed a motion with the court to change his plea
Woods initially pleaded not guilty to the charge, and a hearing on the matter is set for Wednesday, Sept. 2
Tiger Woods has filed a motion to change the not-guilty plea he entered in the DUI case stemming from his rollover crash in Florida in March.
The 15-time majors champ, 50, initially pleaded not guilty to a DUI charge following his arrest. However, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, his attorney, Doug Duncan, filed a motion with the Martin County circuit court to change his plea, according to court records viewed by PEOPLE.
#filed #change
24 days ago
Barcelona's golden duo Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both netted braces in the team's clash against Rayo Vallecano on Monday night, taking the team to the top of the table once more with a perfect score and a staggering twelve goals scored in three games.
The Brazilian promptly equalised to nullify Rayo Vallecano's opener before Lamine Yamal fired the team into the lead in the first half.
After the break, Anthony Gordon forced an own-goal with a vicious cross that took a deflection before he combined once again with Raphinha for the team's fourth goal on the night.
Somewhere along the way, Rayo Vallecano stole another goal back, but Barcelona showed no mercy and eventually made it five goals with Lamine Yamal netting his second goal.
Barça Universal brings you three takeaways from Barcelona 5-2 Rayo Vallecano.
#vallecano
The Brazilian promptly equalised to nullify Rayo Vallecano's opener before Lamine Yamal fired the team into the lead in the first half.
After the break, Anthony Gordon forced an own-goal with a vicious cross that took a deflection before he combined once again with Raphinha for the team's fourth goal on the night.
Somewhere along the way, Rayo Vallecano stole another goal back, but Barcelona showed no mercy and eventually made it five goals with Lamine Yamal netting his second goal.
Barça Universal brings you three takeaways from Barcelona 5-2 Rayo Vallecano.
#vallecano
28 days ago
The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped all three games of the recent series against the Atlanta Braves, defeats that were significantly caused by a lack of offense from the Boys in Blue.
Thursday night's game was especially frustrating, given that the Dodgers were 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position.
While the other games had more Dodgers hits, including going 3-for-12 with RISP on Tuesday and 4-for-14 on Wednesday, fans will remember those one-loss games for missed opportunities.
Aug 13, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) strikes out against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
On Tuesday, superstar Shohei Ohtani led off the top of the ninth inning with a triple, then was left stranded 90 feet short of tying the game.
#Dodgers
Thursday night's game was especially frustrating, given that the Dodgers were 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position.
While the other games had more Dodgers hits, including going 3-for-12 with RISP on Tuesday and 4-for-14 on Wednesday, fans will remember those one-loss games for missed opportunities.
Aug 13, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) strikes out against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
On Tuesday, superstar Shohei Ohtani led off the top of the ninth inning with a triple, then was left stranded 90 feet short of tying the game.
#Dodgers
28 days ago
NICEVILLE — Adron Robinson held it together for most of Thursday night's postgame huddle.
In the aftermath of a 41-14 win over visiting West Florida at Eagle Stadium, a venue where Robinson has celebrated countless playoff wins as an ***** istant coach and, of course, a state ***** le as a dynamic two-way player in 1988, the Eagle alumnus was too caught up in the missed tackles and blocking struggles of the first half to acknowledge his first win as head coach.
The Niceville standard, he said bluntly, was not met. And he expects better next week against visiting Mosley, who enters the Sept. 4 matchup at Eagle Stadium with a three-game win streak in the rivalry.
Week 1 rundown: Who were top performers from Week 1 of high school football season?
After he was done, legendary Niceville coach David Garner stepped in with the game ball. On a night when Deagan McCoy threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another, Malachi White had two highlight-reel touchdown receptions and the defense pitched a second-half shutout, the game ball had only one destination: Robinson's hands.
#week
In the aftermath of a 41-14 win over visiting West Florida at Eagle Stadium, a venue where Robinson has celebrated countless playoff wins as an ***** istant coach and, of course, a state ***** le as a dynamic two-way player in 1988, the Eagle alumnus was too caught up in the missed tackles and blocking struggles of the first half to acknowledge his first win as head coach.
The Niceville standard, he said bluntly, was not met. And he expects better next week against visiting Mosley, who enters the Sept. 4 matchup at Eagle Stadium with a three-game win streak in the rivalry.
Week 1 rundown: Who were top performers from Week 1 of high school football season?
After he was done, legendary Niceville coach David Garner stepped in with the game ball. On a night when Deagan McCoy threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another, Malachi White had two highlight-reel touchdown receptions and the defense pitched a second-half shutout, the game ball had only one destination: Robinson's hands.
#week
29 days ago
The end of the longest saga of this summer transfer window?
On Thursday morning, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Bradley Barcola to Anfield, estimated at €117 million. The fee could rise to €140 million with various bonuses.
It was the highly respected David Ornstein, a journalist for The Athletic, who reported it this morning, kicking off what promises to be a transfer deadline day full of twists and turns.
Ornstein adds that Liverpool and PSG are currently finalizing the last details of the deal for the 23-year-old winger. It would be the biggest sale in PSG's history.
Having arrived in Paris in August 2023 for €45 million from Lyon, Barcola will have won three French league **** les, two French Cups, two Champions Leagues, two UEFA Super Cups and three Trophée des Champions with Les Rouge et Bleu.
#million #Liverpool
On Thursday morning, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Bradley Barcola to Anfield, estimated at €117 million. The fee could rise to €140 million with various bonuses.
It was the highly respected David Ornstein, a journalist for The Athletic, who reported it this morning, kicking off what promises to be a transfer deadline day full of twists and turns.
Ornstein adds that Liverpool and PSG are currently finalizing the last details of the deal for the 23-year-old winger. It would be the biggest sale in PSG's history.
Having arrived in Paris in August 2023 for €45 million from Lyon, Barcola will have won three French league **** les, two French Cups, two Champions Leagues, two UEFA Super Cups and three Trophée des Champions with Les Rouge et Bleu.
#million #Liverpool
1 month ago
Bayer Leverkusen and Al-Ittihad have reached a breakthrough in negotiations for the transfer of Moussa Diaby, according to Sky Germany and Kicker. A full verbal agreement has been reached between the two clubs worth around €30m. Diaby has agreed to sign a five-year contract through to June 2031, with the medical to follow. The 27-year-old previously played for Leverkusen from 2019 to 2023 before making the move to the English Premier League to join Aston Villa for €55m. After a single season at Villa Park, Diaby joined Al-Ittihad, where he spent the last two seasons. Diaby has made 56 league appearances for the Saudi Pro League club and managed to score nine goals while providing 21 ***** ists. Diaby scored 49 goals and provided 47 ***** ists in 172 games during his first spell at Leverkusen. His return is a welcome sight for a team that is once again rebuilding its roster under a new head coach in Carles Martínez Novell. GGFN | Brook Genene
#diaby #reached #year #bayer
#diaby #reached #year #bayer
1 month ago
Joe Root's first reaction to Brydon Carse nightclub handcuff incident ahead of ENG vs PAK 2nd Test originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Joe Root expressed disappointment over Brydon Carse's nightclub handcuff incident ahead of the 2nd Test against Pakistan.
The England skipper revealed that Carse is upset and remorseful, though his actions as the matter sits with the authorities.
Root criticised England's recurring off-field blunders as off-field distractions continue to undermine the team's on-field progress.
English cricket continues to suffer blows to its integrity as Brydon Carse's nightclub handcuff incident once again questions the locker room culture. While it was the presence of former captain Ben Stokes at the scene of crime what blew up the case, things still remain dire for the ECB.
#incident #field #test
Joe Root expressed disappointment over Brydon Carse's nightclub handcuff incident ahead of the 2nd Test against Pakistan.
The England skipper revealed that Carse is upset and remorseful, though his actions as the matter sits with the authorities.
Root criticised England's recurring off-field blunders as off-field distractions continue to undermine the team's on-field progress.
English cricket continues to suffer blows to its integrity as Brydon Carse's nightclub handcuff incident once again questions the locker room culture. While it was the presence of former captain Ben Stokes at the scene of crime what blew up the case, things still remain dire for the ECB.
#incident #field #test
1 month ago
The Colorado Buffaloes were dealt a major blow Monday when a Boulder county court denied defensive tackle Ezra Christensen's motion for a preliminary injunction, which would have granted him eligibility for the 2026 season.
Christensen's legal battle was a drawn-out process that included multiple waivers and ultimately a failed injunction. According to the denial's legal documents, Christensen's case did not meet all of the six factors the court used in deciding on the injunction.
Christensen's attorney, Darren Heitner, posted on social media confirming the denial and that his team is looking into filing an emergency motion for reconsideration. Even if that step is taken, there is no guarantee that his original motion will pass.
It's official, Ezra's case has been denied and the written motion online is accurate. Here is his lawyer saying their next steps!
The documents are found in the tweet attached to this! https://t.co/OKH877TNaa
For now, Christensen is left in a difficult spot with no good options left at his disposal, and most NFL opportunities are closed off until next year.
#injunction #denied #documents #case
Christensen's legal battle was a drawn-out process that included multiple waivers and ultimately a failed injunction. According to the denial's legal documents, Christensen's case did not meet all of the six factors the court used in deciding on the injunction.
Christensen's attorney, Darren Heitner, posted on social media confirming the denial and that his team is looking into filing an emergency motion for reconsideration. Even if that step is taken, there is no guarantee that his original motion will pass.
It's official, Ezra's case has been denied and the written motion online is accurate. Here is his lawyer saying their next steps!
The documents are found in the tweet attached to this! https://t.co/OKH877TNaa
For now, Christensen is left in a difficult spot with no good options left at his disposal, and most NFL opportunities are closed off until next year.
#injunction #denied #documents #case
1 month ago
The Denver Broncos held out nine players from Friday's preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.
Denver wide receiver Marvin Mims (unknown), running back J.K. Dobbins, safety Taylor Rapp, linebacker Drew Sanders (unknown), center Alex Forsyth (unknown), center Luke Wattenberg (unknown), guard Nick Gargiulo (knee), wide receiver Michael Bandy (unknown) and tight end Caleb Lohner (unknown) did not play in a 33-13 loss.
That marked an improvement from last week when 14 players did not play in the team's preseason opener.
WR Marvin Mims (unknown)
RB J.K. Dobbins
#wide #receiver #center
Denver wide receiver Marvin Mims (unknown), running back J.K. Dobbins, safety Taylor Rapp, linebacker Drew Sanders (unknown), center Alex Forsyth (unknown), center Luke Wattenberg (unknown), guard Nick Gargiulo (knee), wide receiver Michael Bandy (unknown) and tight end Caleb Lohner (unknown) did not play in a 33-13 loss.
That marked an improvement from last week when 14 players did not play in the team's preseason opener.
WR Marvin Mims (unknown)
RB J.K. Dobbins
#wide #receiver #center
1 month ago
Left-hander Andrew Sears is reportedly on his way to Detroit. The Tigers 11th ranked prospect on our preseason rankings, Sears has shown out in two Triple-A appearances since being promoted from Double-A Erie back on August 11. The X account Dr. Degenerate, apparently the burner account for someone with good sources, reported on Saturday that Sears is being promoted to Detroit. That account has nailed several recent promotions in the Tigers' system. The report has been circulated by both Emily Waldon as well as the MiLB Central official account on X, and Chris McCosky of the Detroit News confirmed that Sears is with the team in Kansas City and will be used as a bulk reliever in Sunday's bullpen game.
The 23-year-old Sears, he'll turn 24 on August 30, was the Tigers 10th round pick in the 2023 draft out of Connecticut. That makes him the first pitching prospect drafted by Scott Harris to reach Detroit, and another later round success story to go with Brett Callahan. Sears received a $167,500 bonus to sign, just barely over the base bonus of $150,000.
Sears made his full season pro debut in 2024 at the Low-A Lakeland level, where his strikeout rate was good and he was rarely hit hard, but had some control issues. Those were resolved by 2025, and the southpaw continued to rack up good strikeout numbers and prevent home runs while throwing a lot more strikes for High-A West Michigan. Left-handers often thrive in A-ball and then struggle as more advanced hitters get used to seeing more southpaws against them, but Sears didn't miss a beat moving into the upper levels. He closed out the season with a nice run over six starts at Double-A Erie. The hope this year was that Sears would refine his changeup and overall command a bit more, reach Triple-A and become available in the second half of this season to help the major league club.
Ultimately, this all came to pass, but it was a wild ride for Sears this year. He had a bone spur fracture in his throwing elbow to begin the season, and spent a few months recovering and rehabbing, returning to Erie in mid-June. He made nine starts for the SeaWolves, compiling a 2.57 ERA/3.44 FIP combination, with a 24.3 percent strikeout rate and a 7.6 percent walk rate. In two starts for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, Sears has been a strikeout machine, punching out 41.2 percent of hitters he's faced. His walk rate has ticked up to 11.8 percent, but he also hasn't allowed a home run.
We've pegged Sears for two seasons now as the next lefty swingman for the Tigers. He can start, but he makes plenty of sense as a long reliever and spot starter who also works out of the bullpen. His deception, built on a bit of funky, crossfire delivery and a quick arm from a low slot, makes him tricky to deal with, and his stuff has routinely played up compared to the raw stuff metrics. The big task this season was to refine his changeup and get to using the offspeed more often to take pressure off his good sinker-slider combination, and
The 23-year-old Sears, he'll turn 24 on August 30, was the Tigers 10th round pick in the 2023 draft out of Connecticut. That makes him the first pitching prospect drafted by Scott Harris to reach Detroit, and another later round success story to go with Brett Callahan. Sears received a $167,500 bonus to sign, just barely over the base bonus of $150,000.
Sears made his full season pro debut in 2024 at the Low-A Lakeland level, where his strikeout rate was good and he was rarely hit hard, but had some control issues. Those were resolved by 2025, and the southpaw continued to rack up good strikeout numbers and prevent home runs while throwing a lot more strikes for High-A West Michigan. Left-handers often thrive in A-ball and then struggle as more advanced hitters get used to seeing more southpaws against them, but Sears didn't miss a beat moving into the upper levels. He closed out the season with a nice run over six starts at Double-A Erie. The hope this year was that Sears would refine his changeup and overall command a bit more, reach Triple-A and become available in the second half of this season to help the major league club.
Ultimately, this all came to pass, but it was a wild ride for Sears this year. He had a bone spur fracture in his throwing elbow to begin the season, and spent a few months recovering and rehabbing, returning to Erie in mid-June. He made nine starts for the SeaWolves, compiling a 2.57 ERA/3.44 FIP combination, with a 24.3 percent strikeout rate and a 7.6 percent walk rate. In two starts for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, Sears has been a strikeout machine, punching out 41.2 percent of hitters he's faced. His walk rate has ticked up to 11.8 percent, but he also hasn't allowed a home run.
We've pegged Sears for two seasons now as the next lefty swingman for the Tigers. He can start, but he makes plenty of sense as a long reliever and spot starter who also works out of the bullpen. His deception, built on a bit of funky, crossfire delivery and a quick arm from a low slot, makes him tricky to deal with, and his stuff has routinely played up compared to the raw stuff metrics. The big task this season was to refine his changeup and get to using the offspeed more often to take pressure off his good sinker-slider combination, and
1 month ago
Selma 20 - Sunnyside 14
Coalinga 31 - Roosevelt 14
Bullard 34 - Reno 33
Fowler - Granite Hills
Monache 36 - Wasco 29
#roosevelt #reno
Coalinga 31 - Roosevelt 14
Bullard 34 - Reno 33
Fowler - Granite Hills
Monache 36 - Wasco 29
#roosevelt #reno
1 month ago
The golf world's attention turns to St. Louis and Bellerive Country Club, site of this week's BMW Championship.
With only 30 playoff spots available for the Tour Championship next weekend in East Lake, the playoff's second stop in the Show-Me State promises to be full of tense competition and roller-coaster-type twists and turns.
Here's a look at tee times and pairings for the first round.
How to watch the 2026 BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club
The golf world's attention turns to St. Louis as the top 50 players in the FedExCup standings will battle it out over four days.
#louis #country #tour
With only 30 playoff spots available for the Tour Championship next weekend in East Lake, the playoff's second stop in the Show-Me State promises to be full of tense competition and roller-coaster-type twists and turns.
Here's a look at tee times and pairings for the first round.
How to watch the 2026 BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club
The golf world's attention turns to St. Louis as the top 50 players in the FedExCup standings will battle it out over four days.
#louis #country #tour
1 month ago
Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta put us all on notice in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, making it clear to fans and foes of the storied ball club alike that he is a force in this league. But then in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, Queta let us know he still has plenty of growth ahead of him if he wants to become one of the NBA's best centers, his frequent fouls and occasional missteps in high-leverage postseason contexts telling that tale to those who had ears to listen.
The hosts of the "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took some time on a recent episode of their show to tell us more about how Queta can take another leapt with the Celtics in the 2026-27 regular season soon to arrive.
Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about what the Lisbon native needs to do to take his game to the next level.
Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on:
Blue Wire: https://tiny.ee/CdKp
#regular #playoffs
The hosts of the "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took some time on a recent episode of their show to tell us more about how Queta can take another leapt with the Celtics in the 2026-27 regular season soon to arrive.
Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about what the Lisbon native needs to do to take his game to the next level.
Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on:
Blue Wire: https://tiny.ee/CdKp
#regular #playoffs
1 month ago
The AP Top 25 poll came out on Monday and there were certainly teams that we viewed as both underrated and overrated heading into the 2026 college football season.
But what about the unranked teams? Typically, every single season, there is at least one unranked program that finishes high at the end of the season.
Here are four candidates for teams that start unranked but could finish in the AP Top 10.
MORE: This SEC top-10 contender will fall out of AP Top 25 by season's end
Nov 29, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back Joe Jackson (4) takes the handoff from quarterback Avery Johnson (2) during the fourth quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
#unranked #images
But what about the unranked teams? Typically, every single season, there is at least one unranked program that finishes high at the end of the season.
Here are four candidates for teams that start unranked but could finish in the AP Top 10.
MORE: This SEC top-10 contender will fall out of AP Top 25 by season's end
Nov 29, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back Joe Jackson (4) takes the handoff from quarterback Avery Johnson (2) during the fourth quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
#unranked #images
1 month ago
The New York Jets are breathing a sign of relief after running back Breece Hall went down with a non-contact injury at practice on Monday.
Hall was running after a catch when he went down to the ground without taking any contact.
Any time a player suffers a non-contact injury like that, the worst is feared. However, at least initially, it appears the Jets dodged a bullet.
According to head coach Aaron Glenn, Hall suffered a strained groin and the belief is that he isn't dealing with anything significant.
MORE: Jets star blasts team for NFL free agency spending
#Jets #injury #Monday
Hall was running after a catch when he went down to the ground without taking any contact.
Any time a player suffers a non-contact injury like that, the worst is feared. However, at least initially, it appears the Jets dodged a bullet.
According to head coach Aaron Glenn, Hall suffered a strained groin and the belief is that he isn't dealing with anything significant.
MORE: Jets star blasts team for NFL free agency spending
#Jets #injury #Monday
1 month ago
As expected, veteran defender Jamal Adams's 2026 season is over, after only one preseason game.
Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Adams has been diagnosed with a season-ending knee injury. The specific nature of the injury was not specified.
It's a brutal blow for Adams, a former All-Pro safety who had moved to linebacker with the Raiders in 2025 and who likely was going to be deployed in multiple positions by the Minnesota defense.
A top-10 pick in 2017 by the Jets, Adams had signed a one-year deal for the veteran minimum of $1.41 million with the Vikings just before training camp started. He had already made a great impression on the coaching staff and his teammates.
Adams was involved in 11 snaps during the first half of Saturday's preseason opener at the Giants. He had an impressive backfield tackle of a running back.
#adams #network
Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Adams has been diagnosed with a season-ending knee injury. The specific nature of the injury was not specified.
It's a brutal blow for Adams, a former All-Pro safety who had moved to linebacker with the Raiders in 2025 and who likely was going to be deployed in multiple positions by the Minnesota defense.
A top-10 pick in 2017 by the Jets, Adams had signed a one-year deal for the veteran minimum of $1.41 million with the Vikings just before training camp started. He had already made a great impression on the coaching staff and his teammates.
Adams was involved in 11 snaps during the first half of Saturday's preseason opener at the Giants. He had an impressive backfield tackle of a running back.
#adams #network
1 month ago
We didn't expect Larry David to work his way into WNBA legend Elena Delle Donne's Hall of Fame speech, but here we are.
The two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player and seven-time All-Star was officially inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday.
After taking the podium for her speech, Delle Donne made a reference all fans of Larry David's work will know well.
"Before I get started, Larry David is in the building so I can only hope this speech goes pret-tay, pret-tay, pret-tay, pret-tay good," she said.
MORE: Caitlin Clark continues exerting WNBA dominance with another historic game
#pret #delle #fame
The two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player and seven-time All-Star was officially inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday.
After taking the podium for her speech, Delle Donne made a reference all fans of Larry David's work will know well.
"Before I get started, Larry David is in the building so I can only hope this speech goes pret-tay, pret-tay, pret-tay, pret-tay good," she said.
MORE: Caitlin Clark continues exerting WNBA dominance with another historic game
#pret #delle #fame
1 month ago
Coach Dorival Júnior spoke at a press conference after the 1-1 draw with Coritiba at MorumBIS in São Paulo (SP), in a match valid for the 23rd round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship.
"It's frustrating because, from one play, we ended up losing the chance for a win. And this is something that has been happening repeatedly in several matches. It's what we've been focusing on and working on the most, but set pieces have been taking away a real chance for us to be in a much better position in the league," the coach said.
"We owe our fans because of what we tried to do in the first half, playing practically the entire time in the opponent's half. But, once again, we lacked the most important thing, which is making the decisive play and finishing the job," he added.
Dorival also commented on the fans' presence at the stadium.
"The fans did their part, and they did it very well. Once again, we fell short. The responsibility is ours. Today our goalkeeper practically didn't have to make a save, so we had the obligation to try something different so that we could end the match with a win," he concluded.
#dorival #match #chance
"It's frustrating because, from one play, we ended up losing the chance for a win. And this is something that has been happening repeatedly in several matches. It's what we've been focusing on and working on the most, but set pieces have been taking away a real chance for us to be in a much better position in the league," the coach said.
"We owe our fans because of what we tried to do in the first half, playing practically the entire time in the opponent's half. But, once again, we lacked the most important thing, which is making the decisive play and finishing the job," he added.
Dorival also commented on the fans' presence at the stadium.
"The fans did their part, and they did it very well. Once again, we fell short. The responsibility is ours. Today our goalkeeper practically didn't have to make a save, so we had the obligation to try something different so that we could end the match with a win," he concluded.
#dorival #match #chance
1 month ago
NEW BERLIN, New York: Lachlan Turner overcame a modest start to move into the lead on the second lap of the WMX Moto 2 in the Unadilla National. Along with her win on Friday, Turner swept the motos and extended her winning streak to 10 races after going eight-for-eight in the Australian WMX series.
Charli Cannon also had to come through the pack after starting outside the top five. She passed several riders in the opening laps and once she got into second around Taylah McCutcheon for second, she managed to hold the leaders pace.
Mayla Herrick scored her first overall podium in the WMX series with finishes of fourth in Moto 1 and third in the second moto. Her highly anticipated WMX debut in High Point ended with a crash and concussion in Moto 2 after she won the first race.
Jordon Jarvis overcame a modest start in back-to-back races. On Friday, she got some help after multiple riders crashed on the tricky track. Jarvis finished third in that race, but could only manage to climb to fourth in Unadill's Moto 2. She finished fourth after losing the overall podium on the tiebreaker (best finish in Moto 2).
Mikayla Nielsen rounded out the top five in Moto 2.
#turner #overcame #start
Charli Cannon also had to come through the pack after starting outside the top five. She passed several riders in the opening laps and once she got into second around Taylah McCutcheon for second, she managed to hold the leaders pace.
Mayla Herrick scored her first overall podium in the WMX series with finishes of fourth in Moto 1 and third in the second moto. Her highly anticipated WMX debut in High Point ended with a crash and concussion in Moto 2 after she won the first race.
Jordon Jarvis overcame a modest start in back-to-back races. On Friday, she got some help after multiple riders crashed on the tricky track. Jarvis finished third in that race, but could only manage to climb to fourth in Unadill's Moto 2. She finished fourth after losing the overall podium on the tiebreaker (best finish in Moto 2).
Mikayla Nielsen rounded out the top five in Moto 2.
#turner #overcame #start
1 month ago
Stephanie White is over all of the noise around the WNBA lately.
The Indiana Fever head coach went off in a roughly two-minute address to reporters ahead of their game against the New York Liberty on Tuesday night in Indianapolis. White erupted while both defending the call made after a hard foul on Indiana's Sophie Cunningham and lighting up those who have taken over the discourse in the league in recent weeks.
"The hate, the fear-mongering, the divisiveness, the stuff that is trying to hijack our league will not win," White said while pounding the table. "It won't win. We are united. We are connected. We will not be divided.
"Every day, these women put their ****** on the line. Every day. When they go low, we go high. Love will win! Grace will win! Humility will win, and kindness will win. I stand by them, I will always stand by them. Everybody else can go to ****** ."
White then grabbed her paper and stormed off. She did not answer any questions before the game.
#WNBA
The Indiana Fever head coach went off in a roughly two-minute address to reporters ahead of their game against the New York Liberty on Tuesday night in Indianapolis. White erupted while both defending the call made after a hard foul on Indiana's Sophie Cunningham and lighting up those who have taken over the discourse in the league in recent weeks.
"The hate, the fear-mongering, the divisiveness, the stuff that is trying to hijack our league will not win," White said while pounding the table. "It won't win. We are united. We are connected. We will not be divided.
"Every day, these women put their ****** on the line. Every day. When they go low, we go high. Love will win! Grace will win! Humility will win, and kindness will win. I stand by them, I will always stand by them. Everybody else can go to ****** ."
White then grabbed her paper and stormed off. She did not answer any questions before the game.
#WNBA
2 months ago
The Phoenix Suns will play the Golden State Warriors for the first time this upcoming regular season on Nov. 2 at Mortgage Matchup Center, sources have informed The Arizona Republic.
The NBA is releasing its full 2026-27 schedule on Thursday, Aug. 13, at noon.
The league tweeted on Tuesday, Aug. 11, its opening night games on Oct. 20 and Christmas matchups. The Suns will not be playing on either date.
Opening night, Oct 20: Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons; Philadelphia 76ers at defending NBA champion New York Knicks; Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs.
Dec. 25: Spurs at Knicks; Miami Heat at Celtics; 76ers at Los Angeles Lakers, in LeBron James' return to Los Angeles; Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves; Denver Nuggets at Golden State Warriors.
#Suns #state #knicks
The NBA is releasing its full 2026-27 schedule on Thursday, Aug. 13, at noon.
The league tweeted on Tuesday, Aug. 11, its opening night games on Oct. 20 and Christmas matchups. The Suns will not be playing on either date.
Opening night, Oct 20: Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons; Philadelphia 76ers at defending NBA champion New York Knicks; Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs.
Dec. 25: Spurs at Knicks; Miami Heat at Celtics; 76ers at Los Angeles Lakers, in LeBron James' return to Los Angeles; Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves; Denver Nuggets at Golden State Warriors.
#Suns #state #knicks
