10 hours ago
Frequent board commenter Solanus tracks an enormous amount of pitcher and catcher data, tabulating each game result by hand. Last year, he gave me enough insight into his spreadsheets where I was able to re-create much of the data he hand tabulates (I'm way too lazy for that!) and I wanted to peak at some of those data points and see what we could learn about the defensive side of their catching corps.
The data itself comes from a mix of sources. Statcast data for actual line-ups and game events (who pitched, who caught, which innings, etc.). Baseball reference.com for overall pitching lines for each game, and with Fangraphs because of course there has to be differences in how the data is constructed that doesn't make it easy. Team ids between sites are different. Player Ids are different. Even game Ids are different, and all three have to be brewed together to knit the data into one consistent result.
I wrote the code. The methods are all Solanus. I simply copied his logic into R code and ran it. So he gets all the credit.
I chose to query both the 2025 and 2026 seasons (you will likely understand why when I go through it). Here is the raw data, and following that some of the interesting morsels I discovered and thought about some.
2026
#data #game #solanus
The data itself comes from a mix of sources. Statcast data for actual line-ups and game events (who pitched, who caught, which innings, etc.). Baseball reference.com for overall pitching lines for each game, and with Fangraphs because of course there has to be differences in how the data is constructed that doesn't make it easy. Team ids between sites are different. Player Ids are different. Even game Ids are different, and all three have to be brewed together to knit the data into one consistent result.
I wrote the code. The methods are all Solanus. I simply copied his logic into R code and ran it. So he gets all the credit.
I chose to query both the 2025 and 2026 seasons (you will likely understand why when I go through it). Here is the raw data, and following that some of the interesting morsels I discovered and thought about some.
2026
#data #game #solanus
22 hours ago
England signed off their campaign in the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series with a 55-run victory over Sri Lanka, riding on Ben Duckett's magnificent 167 before Liam Dawson's four-wicket haul derailed the chase at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday.
Asked to bat first after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field, England piled up 386/5 in 50 overs, registering the highest ODI total at the Lahore venue. Duckett led the charge with a commanding 132-ball knock, while Tom Banton and captain Harry Brook made valuable contributions to keep the scoreboard moving.
Sri Lanka put up a spirited fight in reply, with Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis and Pavan Rathnayake scoring half-centuries. However, Dawson's spell of 4/49 broke the backbone of their middle order as the visitors were bowled out for 331 in 45.1 overs.
Duckett provided the foundation for England's imposing total with an innings of 167 off 132 deliveries. The left-hander combined patience with attacking strokeplay, setting the tone for a commanding batting performance.
He shared an opening partnership of 163 runs with Banton, who contributed 74 off 75 ****** . The stand gave England early control before Duckett continued to accelerate through the middle overs.
Captain Brook then joined the charge, helping England add another 107 runs in a brisk partnership with Duckett. The substantial contributions at the top ensured England maintained momentum throughout the innings and finished with 386/5.
The total surpassed Pakistan's 375/3 against Zimbabwe in 2015 to become the highest ODI score recorded at Gaddafi Stadium.
Sri Lanka needed a strong start to chase down the daunting target and found contributions from Fernando, Mendis and Rathnayake, who all registered half-centuries. Their efforts kept the chase alive, but England continued to find breakthroughs at crucial moments.
Dawson proved particularly effective in the middle overs, finishing with figures of 4/49 from his 10 overs. His spell disrupted Sri Lanka's progress and left the lower order with too much to do.
With the required rate climbing and wickets falling, Sri Lanka eventually folded for 331 in 45.1 overs. Sam Curran claimed the final wicket, dismissing Malinga to complete England's victory.
The 55-run victory gave England a positive finish to their campaign in Pakistan, ending their winless run in the country. However, the result did not alter the tournament's final lineup, with Sri Lanka and Pakistan having already secured qualification for the tri-series final.
#duckett
Asked to bat first after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field, England piled up 386/5 in 50 overs, registering the highest ODI total at the Lahore venue. Duckett led the charge with a commanding 132-ball knock, while Tom Banton and captain Harry Brook made valuable contributions to keep the scoreboard moving.
Sri Lanka put up a spirited fight in reply, with Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis and Pavan Rathnayake scoring half-centuries. However, Dawson's spell of 4/49 broke the backbone of their middle order as the visitors were bowled out for 331 in 45.1 overs.
Duckett provided the foundation for England's imposing total with an innings of 167 off 132 deliveries. The left-hander combined patience with attacking strokeplay, setting the tone for a commanding batting performance.
He shared an opening partnership of 163 runs with Banton, who contributed 74 off 75 ****** . The stand gave England early control before Duckett continued to accelerate through the middle overs.
Captain Brook then joined the charge, helping England add another 107 runs in a brisk partnership with Duckett. The substantial contributions at the top ensured England maintained momentum throughout the innings and finished with 386/5.
The total surpassed Pakistan's 375/3 against Zimbabwe in 2015 to become the highest ODI score recorded at Gaddafi Stadium.
Sri Lanka needed a strong start to chase down the daunting target and found contributions from Fernando, Mendis and Rathnayake, who all registered half-centuries. Their efforts kept the chase alive, but England continued to find breakthroughs at crucial moments.
Dawson proved particularly effective in the middle overs, finishing with figures of 4/49 from his 10 overs. His spell disrupted Sri Lanka's progress and left the lower order with too much to do.
With the required rate climbing and wickets falling, Sri Lanka eventually folded for 331 in 45.1 overs. Sam Curran claimed the final wicket, dismissing Malinga to complete England's victory.
The 55-run victory gave England a positive finish to their campaign in Pakistan, ending their winless run in the country. However, the result did not alter the tournament's final lineup, with Sri Lanka and Pakistan having already secured qualification for the tri-series final.
#duckett
12 days ago
Duke football defensive back Kimari Robinson apologized after he received backlash for swiping at a team trainer trying to attend to an injured player.
During Duke's rivalry game against North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 17, Dashawn Stone was injured in what looked like a serious injury, and Robinson went to check in on his teammate.
However, when a trainer came on the field to help, Robinson swiped his arm at the staffer, who looked to be shaken by it as she tried to attend to Stone.
The moment went viral on social media with Robinson receiving backlash for his actions.
"I want to publicly apologize to the member of our training staff for how I acted toward her during Saturday's game," Robinson posted on social media on Sunday, Oct. 18. "I was completely wrong, and she did not deserve that. I apologized to her personally and checked to make sure she was okay. The injured player on the ground, DaShawn Stone, is like family to me, and I was scared he might be seriously hurt. But being worried about him does not excuse how I treated her. I should have controlled my emotions, and I didn't.
#dashawn #attend
During Duke's rivalry game against North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 17, Dashawn Stone was injured in what looked like a serious injury, and Robinson went to check in on his teammate.
However, when a trainer came on the field to help, Robinson swiped his arm at the staffer, who looked to be shaken by it as she tried to attend to Stone.
The moment went viral on social media with Robinson receiving backlash for his actions.
"I want to publicly apologize to the member of our training staff for how I acted toward her during Saturday's game," Robinson posted on social media on Sunday, Oct. 18. "I was completely wrong, and she did not deserve that. I apologized to her personally and checked to make sure she was okay. The injured player on the ground, DaShawn Stone, is like family to me, and I was scared he might be seriously hurt. But being worried about him does not excuse how I treated her. I should have controlled my emotions, and I didn't.
#dashawn #attend
2 months ago
The beginning of the Washington Commanders' season is not for the weak. First, they face division opponents in the first two weeks of the season, and then they play the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks in Week 3. Both games against division opponents are on the road, too, which doesn't help anything.
On Sunday, the Commanders opened their season against the Philadelphia Eagles, and it was a difficult game to watch early on. The Commanders struggled with timing, Jayden Daniels looked uncomfortable, and Terry McLaurin was MIA. Defensively, the secondary led the team in tackles, which is concerning. Rookie Sonny Styles actually led all linebackers with four tackles (three solo), one sack, two tackles for a loss, and one quarterback hit.
They seemed to figure things out near the end of the game, but it was too little, too late, and the Commanders fell 24-22 after failing to convert a two-point attempt to tie the game. Let's take a look at the lowest and highest-graded players from the Commanders' loss, as graded by Pro Football Focus.
WR Antonio Williams (91.0)
QB Jayden Daniels (74.9)
#daniels #loss
On Sunday, the Commanders opened their season against the Philadelphia Eagles, and it was a difficult game to watch early on. The Commanders struggled with timing, Jayden Daniels looked uncomfortable, and Terry McLaurin was MIA. Defensively, the secondary led the team in tackles, which is concerning. Rookie Sonny Styles actually led all linebackers with four tackles (three solo), one sack, two tackles for a loss, and one quarterback hit.
They seemed to figure things out near the end of the game, but it was too little, too late, and the Commanders fell 24-22 after failing to convert a two-point attempt to tie the game. Let's take a look at the lowest and highest-graded players from the Commanders' loss, as graded by Pro Football Focus.
WR Antonio Williams (91.0)
QB Jayden Daniels (74.9)
#daniels #loss
2 months ago
Liverpool still have a fair few things to sort out this season.
The Anfield outfit are still nowhere near ready to start challenging for the Premier League **** le despite their almost £200 million spend in the summer.
Many players have their futures hanging in the balance with some even already looking for potential ways to exit L4 in January.
However, it's not only the potential exit of players that Liverpool need to worry about.
Virgil van Dijk is still one of Liverpool's most important players.
#league
The Anfield outfit are still nowhere near ready to start challenging for the Premier League **** le despite their almost £200 million spend in the summer.
Many players have their futures hanging in the balance with some even already looking for potential ways to exit L4 in January.
However, it's not only the potential exit of players that Liverpool need to worry about.
Virgil van Dijk is still one of Liverpool's most important players.
#league
2 months ago
Football
Kansas State (1-0) takes on Washington State (0-1) in the first ever meeting between the schools. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 AM on Fort Riley Day at Bill Snyder Family Stadium and the game will be broadcast on TNT. As usual, all these details and much more can be found in Jon Morse's How To Watch post.
In the opener for both teams, Wazzu lost to Washington 24-10 in a much-too-early edition of the Apple Cup. Wazzu struggled on offense, though the score might have been closer if not for a couple of missed field goals and a couple of interceptions by transfer QB Cade Pinnick. Washington State's defense definitely had its moments, however. If you're like me, you probably missed the game in its entirety. Luckily, we have Drew Schneider on hand to break it all down.
The general gist seems to be that Wazzu may not be the best team on the Wildcats' schedule this year, but Kansas State overlooks the Cougars at its own peril. As Collin Klein himself noted, Pinnick can do some damage with his legs and K-State's defense seemed ever-so-slightly suspect against the run in the blowout win over Nicholls. There's also Wazzu's defense to consider, which managed to get a key 4th down stop on the goal line against Washington, thanks to stalwarts like Keith Brown, a linebacker who missed all of last season with injury and is now the teammate's de facto standard bearer.
I don't pay a lot of attention to fan Q&As, but there are some interesting tidbits in Kellis Robinett's weekly mailbag, including that Klein's recruiting philosophy is that every player is merely leasing a roster spot until someone beats them out of it. Competition is constant is apparently CK's mantra. See? There is only football.
#wazzu #missed #defense #ever
Kansas State (1-0) takes on Washington State (0-1) in the first ever meeting between the schools. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 AM on Fort Riley Day at Bill Snyder Family Stadium and the game will be broadcast on TNT. As usual, all these details and much more can be found in Jon Morse's How To Watch post.
In the opener for both teams, Wazzu lost to Washington 24-10 in a much-too-early edition of the Apple Cup. Wazzu struggled on offense, though the score might have been closer if not for a couple of missed field goals and a couple of interceptions by transfer QB Cade Pinnick. Washington State's defense definitely had its moments, however. If you're like me, you probably missed the game in its entirety. Luckily, we have Drew Schneider on hand to break it all down.
The general gist seems to be that Wazzu may not be the best team on the Wildcats' schedule this year, but Kansas State overlooks the Cougars at its own peril. As Collin Klein himself noted, Pinnick can do some damage with his legs and K-State's defense seemed ever-so-slightly suspect against the run in the blowout win over Nicholls. There's also Wazzu's defense to consider, which managed to get a key 4th down stop on the goal line against Washington, thanks to stalwarts like Keith Brown, a linebacker who missed all of last season with injury and is now the teammate's de facto standard bearer.
I don't pay a lot of attention to fan Q&As, but there are some interesting tidbits in Kellis Robinett's weekly mailbag, including that Klein's recruiting philosophy is that every player is merely leasing a roster spot until someone beats them out of it. Competition is constant is apparently CK's mantra. See? There is only football.
#wazzu #missed #defense #ever
2 months ago
When the NFL released its season schedule in May, the league's calculated risk flashed.
In a vacuum, scheduling the Denver Broncos to face the Kansas City Chiefs for the "Monday Night Football" season opener made perfect sense. Two competitive teams with star quarterbacks and Super Bowl-winning coaches playing a division game? The intrigue was obvious.
But zoom out, and zoom back to May: The schedule-makers were banking on answers yet undelivered. The Chiefs' quarterback, two-time MVP Patrick Mahomes, was still rehabilitating from tearing his left ACL and LCL on Dec. 14. The Broncos' quarterback, Bo Nix, had undergone one surgery after a Jan. 17 ankle fracture and another in April to clean up bone spurs.
Neither injury seemed likely to threaten the quarterbacks' careers. But starting Week 1? Back in May, banking on that was more optimistic than certain.
Fast forward to now, and both Nix and Mahomes are on track to start Monday night after fully participating in their respective training camps. Nix dissolved concerns about his limitations early in camp when throwing a 48-yard pass on the run, Broncos head coach Sean Payton told Yahoo Sports. Nix also played in the preseason.
#chiefs #season #quarterbacks
In a vacuum, scheduling the Denver Broncos to face the Kansas City Chiefs for the "Monday Night Football" season opener made perfect sense. Two competitive teams with star quarterbacks and Super Bowl-winning coaches playing a division game? The intrigue was obvious.
But zoom out, and zoom back to May: The schedule-makers were banking on answers yet undelivered. The Chiefs' quarterback, two-time MVP Patrick Mahomes, was still rehabilitating from tearing his left ACL and LCL on Dec. 14. The Broncos' quarterback, Bo Nix, had undergone one surgery after a Jan. 17 ankle fracture and another in April to clean up bone spurs.
Neither injury seemed likely to threaten the quarterbacks' careers. But starting Week 1? Back in May, banking on that was more optimistic than certain.
Fast forward to now, and both Nix and Mahomes are on track to start Monday night after fully participating in their respective training camps. Nix dissolved concerns about his limitations early in camp when throwing a 48-yard pass on the run, Broncos head coach Sean Payton told Yahoo Sports. Nix also played in the preseason.
#chiefs #season #quarterbacks
2 months ago
It appears the Minnesota Vikings lit a top 10 draft pick on fire by selecting J.J. McCarthy. Remarkably, it might not matter.
Like in 2024, head coach Kevin O'Connell has a high profile reclamation project ready to lead his offense. Sam Darnold got his team to 14 wins that fall. Now Kyler Murray gets the opportunity to do the same. He'll be flanked by the league's best wide receiving corps and a defense stuck on "shaken hornets nest" at all times.
Murray is playing on a one-year prove-it deal. He'll test himself against one of the toughest and deepest divisions in the NFL. Let's take a look at how Minnesota got here and what its 2026 might look like.
There's still time for JJ McCarthy to embody the potential the Vikings saw in him when they made him the 12th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. But, uh, hoooo buddy, it doesn't look good. His 66.5 percent on-target throw rate ranked 33rd of 33 qualified quarterbacks, nearly three full points below No. 32 Caleb Williams. Since Pro Football Reference began charting that stat in 2019, only one player has been worse: Anthony Richardson in 2019. Ooooof.
That leaves Murray with a path to redemption after his Arizona Cardinals career flamed out. He's been a nest made of vacated promise after his Pro Bowl 2021 season. His 0.097 EPA per dropback since then ranks 20th out of 33 quarterbacks to play at least 1,000 snaps, just behind a diminished Kirk Cousins. But this is his age 29 season. But he was a useful dual-threat presence as recently as 2024 (where, admittedly, Arizona went 8-9) and now gets the most talented supporting cast of his career.
#minnesota #Vikings #mccarthy #since
Like in 2024, head coach Kevin O'Connell has a high profile reclamation project ready to lead his offense. Sam Darnold got his team to 14 wins that fall. Now Kyler Murray gets the opportunity to do the same. He'll be flanked by the league's best wide receiving corps and a defense stuck on "shaken hornets nest" at all times.
Murray is playing on a one-year prove-it deal. He'll test himself against one of the toughest and deepest divisions in the NFL. Let's take a look at how Minnesota got here and what its 2026 might look like.
There's still time for JJ McCarthy to embody the potential the Vikings saw in him when they made him the 12th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. But, uh, hoooo buddy, it doesn't look good. His 66.5 percent on-target throw rate ranked 33rd of 33 qualified quarterbacks, nearly three full points below No. 32 Caleb Williams. Since Pro Football Reference began charting that stat in 2019, only one player has been worse: Anthony Richardson in 2019. Ooooof.
That leaves Murray with a path to redemption after his Arizona Cardinals career flamed out. He's been a nest made of vacated promise after his Pro Bowl 2021 season. His 0.097 EPA per dropback since then ranks 20th out of 33 quarterbacks to play at least 1,000 snaps, just behind a diminished Kirk Cousins. But this is his age 29 season. But he was a useful dual-threat presence as recently as 2024 (where, admittedly, Arizona went 8-9) and now gets the most talented supporting cast of his career.
#minnesota #Vikings #mccarthy #since
2 months ago
How Sabah coach Valdas Dambrauskas went from Lithuanian game show to Champions League history originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
One of the most fascinating stories to come out of the early phases of this year's UEFA Champions League competition involves newly-formed Azerbaijani club Sabah FK and their mercurial coach.
Valdas Dambrauskas has led the young club to not only its first-ever top flight ***** le, but now their first-ever trip to the league phase of any European competition, let alone the Champions League.
Sabah became one of the final league phase qualifiers in the 2026/27 competition as they reversed a 2-1 aggregate deficit to Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the final qualifying round, winning the second leg 5-2 in a stunning comeback. Trailing 4-3 on aggregate heading into stoppage time of the second leg, Tellur Mutallimov scored in the 94th minute to send the match to extra-time, where they would win the game with a pair of goals in the added period.
That sent Sabah to the lucrative league phase, which has changed the trajectory of the club forever.
#coach
One of the most fascinating stories to come out of the early phases of this year's UEFA Champions League competition involves newly-formed Azerbaijani club Sabah FK and their mercurial coach.
Valdas Dambrauskas has led the young club to not only its first-ever top flight ***** le, but now their first-ever trip to the league phase of any European competition, let alone the Champions League.
Sabah became one of the final league phase qualifiers in the 2026/27 competition as they reversed a 2-1 aggregate deficit to Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the final qualifying round, winning the second leg 5-2 in a stunning comeback. Trailing 4-3 on aggregate heading into stoppage time of the second leg, Tellur Mutallimov scored in the 94th minute to send the match to extra-time, where they would win the game with a pair of goals in the added period.
That sent Sabah to the lucrative league phase, which has changed the trajectory of the club forever.
#coach
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2 months ago
The Arizona Cardinals begin their 2026 regular season this weekend against the Los Angeles Chargers. They have 13 other opponents this season. One is the Philadelphia Eagles, whom they will face at home in Week 13, their final game before the bye week.
In the final opponent preview show for the podcast, I was joined by Eagles Wire lead writer Glenn Erby to talk about the Eagles' 2025 season, offseason and expectations for the 2026 season.
We talked about free agency changes and their draft. We go over the impact of trading away receiver A.J. Brown.
(1:00) The Eagles' 2025 season
(6:48) Offseason moves - trades, free agency and the draft for the Eagles
#free
In the final opponent preview show for the podcast, I was joined by Eagles Wire lead writer Glenn Erby to talk about the Eagles' 2025 season, offseason and expectations for the 2026 season.
We talked about free agency changes and their draft. We go over the impact of trading away receiver A.J. Brown.
(1:00) The Eagles' 2025 season
(6:48) Offseason moves - trades, free agency and the draft for the Eagles
#free
2 months ago
The newly renovated Memorial Gym on the UTEP campus, home to the university's volleyball team, debuted to a sold-out crowd Sunday, Aug. 30.
Memorial Gym underwent extensive renovations in the offseason as part of the Club Memorial project. The upgrades include new lower-level chairback seating, LED lighting, an upgraded sound system, Taraflex competition flooring, enhanced MinerVision production equipment and several additional fan experience improvements.
The volleyball team is looking for a third consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament.
The Texas Western Miners, now UTEP Miners, gave El Paso fans their first look at the new Memorial Gym at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 1961, when they opened their 1961-62 season in the 4,300-seat gym.
The gym was completed just a few days before the home opener. The Miners returned from their three-game opening road trip, having only a few practice sessions on the new playing surface.
#memorial #sunday
Memorial Gym underwent extensive renovations in the offseason as part of the Club Memorial project. The upgrades include new lower-level chairback seating, LED lighting, an upgraded sound system, Taraflex competition flooring, enhanced MinerVision production equipment and several additional fan experience improvements.
The volleyball team is looking for a third consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament.
The Texas Western Miners, now UTEP Miners, gave El Paso fans their first look at the new Memorial Gym at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 1961, when they opened their 1961-62 season in the 4,300-seat gym.
The gym was completed just a few days before the home opener. The Miners returned from their three-game opening road trip, having only a few practice sessions on the new playing surface.
#memorial #sunday
2 months ago
Jonathan David has joined Atletico Madrid on loan from Juventus, but the striker has already faced criticism from supporters of the Spanish club over his weight.
The forward was one of the players Juventus wanted to move on this summer after just one season at the club, having failed to prove that he was the right signing for the Old Lady. David wanted to remain in Turin even if his opportunities were limited, but Juventus eventually found a solution.
The Bianconeri were also fortunate to find Atletico Madrid willing to take one of their players on loan for the second summer running. Last season, the Spanish side took Nicolas Gonzalez on loan, and his spell in Spain proved successful.
Juventus will hope David can follow Gonzalez's example and produce a strong campaign in Spain. The Bianconeri would like the striker to perform well enough to earn a permanent move away from Turin, which would allow them to finally end his time at the club.
David now has an important opportunity to rebuild his reputation at Atletico. With his future at Juventus already uncertain, making an impact during his loan spell could be crucial to determining where he plays next.
#atletico #turin #spain
The forward was one of the players Juventus wanted to move on this summer after just one season at the club, having failed to prove that he was the right signing for the Old Lady. David wanted to remain in Turin even if his opportunities were limited, but Juventus eventually found a solution.
The Bianconeri were also fortunate to find Atletico Madrid willing to take one of their players on loan for the second summer running. Last season, the Spanish side took Nicolas Gonzalez on loan, and his spell in Spain proved successful.
Juventus will hope David can follow Gonzalez's example and produce a strong campaign in Spain. The Bianconeri would like the striker to perform well enough to earn a permanent move away from Turin, which would allow them to finally end his time at the club.
David now has an important opportunity to rebuild his reputation at Atletico. With his future at Juventus already uncertain, making an impact during his loan spell could be crucial to determining where he plays next.
#atletico #turin #spain
2 months ago
Eli Drinkwitz may have lied in his opening statement postgame
The Missouri football coach, after a comfortable opening night that saw his team open the 2026 season with a 54-14 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, said that his "only disappointment for the night (was) I didn't get to meet Sheryl Crow," who sang the national anthem before the Thursday night opener in Columbia.
But by the time he left the lectern a little less than 10 minutes later, he'd identified a few more frustrations than just missing out on a meet and greet with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.
"We ended up pulling some guys pretty quickly to try to mitigate risk and injury. Very disappointed in the third quarter from an overall intensity standpoint, a coaching standpoint," Drinkwitz said. "It was a perfect night for me to be able to be excited in the first half and really mad in the second half, so I've got a lot of things to coach on."
More: Missouri football score: Simmons shines in debut, Tigers cruise to 1-0
#night #Football
The Missouri football coach, after a comfortable opening night that saw his team open the 2026 season with a 54-14 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, said that his "only disappointment for the night (was) I didn't get to meet Sheryl Crow," who sang the national anthem before the Thursday night opener in Columbia.
But by the time he left the lectern a little less than 10 minutes later, he'd identified a few more frustrations than just missing out on a meet and greet with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.
"We ended up pulling some guys pretty quickly to try to mitigate risk and injury. Very disappointed in the third quarter from an overall intensity standpoint, a coaching standpoint," Drinkwitz said. "It was a perfect night for me to be able to be excited in the first half and really mad in the second half, so I've got a lot of things to coach on."
More: Missouri football score: Simmons shines in debut, Tigers cruise to 1-0
#night #Football
2 months ago
Roma's transfer window may not be over yet.
Tony D'Amico hinted as much yesterday during the press conference at Trigoria, admitting that the squad built over the summer is still missing an attacking player: "Realistically, we're missing a player, someone who could play both roles. We're a little short, but we'll identify another player for January."
But Roma might not even wait until January. When asked about the possibility of intervening in the transfer window for players without a contract, the sporting director replied: "Yes, we're evaluating the free agent market and will decide later."
According to today's Corriere della Sera, the potential deal would also be independent of a possible sale of Salah-Eddine to one of the leagues where the transfer window is still open.
The newspaper, however, rules out a resurgence of interest for Jadon Sancho: the now former Gasperini protégé seems to have slipped off the radar of Roma and its manager.
#transfer
Tony D'Amico hinted as much yesterday during the press conference at Trigoria, admitting that the squad built over the summer is still missing an attacking player: "Realistically, we're missing a player, someone who could play both roles. We're a little short, but we'll identify another player for January."
But Roma might not even wait until January. When asked about the possibility of intervening in the transfer window for players without a contract, the sporting director replied: "Yes, we're evaluating the free agent market and will decide later."
According to today's Corriere della Sera, the potential deal would also be independent of a possible sale of Salah-Eddine to one of the leagues where the transfer window is still open.
The newspaper, however, rules out a resurgence of interest for Jadon Sancho: the now former Gasperini protégé seems to have slipped off the radar of Roma and its manager.
#transfer
2 months ago
Marc Casado has left Barcelona for a season-long loan at Deportivo and admits it's tough to leave the Camp Nou.
The 22-year-old had been deemed surplus to requirements at Barcelona but did not manage to complete a transfer away from the club until deadline-day.
Casado has been quizzed about the transfer after being met at the airport by reporters and answered "You never know" when asked about a possible return to Barcelona.
He was also asked if he was upset to be leaving and replied: "Taking a year off from playing at Barça is tough, but I'm excited. I'm not leaving upset; I've already talked it over with the club, and we all have things to improve."
Casado will now spend the season in Galicia and says Deportivo, who are back in La Liga this season, are "building a really solid project, with a lot of drive."
#Barcelona #year #asked
The 22-year-old had been deemed surplus to requirements at Barcelona but did not manage to complete a transfer away from the club until deadline-day.
Casado has been quizzed about the transfer after being met at the airport by reporters and answered "You never know" when asked about a possible return to Barcelona.
He was also asked if he was upset to be leaving and replied: "Taking a year off from playing at Barça is tough, but I'm excited. I'm not leaving upset; I've already talked it over with the club, and we all have things to improve."
Casado will now spend the season in Galicia and says Deportivo, who are back in La Liga this season, are "building a really solid project, with a lot of drive."
#Barcelona #year #asked
2 months ago
The transfer window for Premier League and English Football League clubs will close at 23:00 BST on Tuesday.
Catch up with all the confirmed deals done on deadline day below, while you can follow the latest transfer news and gossip as it happens here.
The deadline for Scottish Premiership and Women's Super League clubs is on Thursday, at 17:00 BST and 23:00 BST respectively.
Premier League
15:00: Matias Fernandez-Pardo [Lille - Newcastle] £51.4m
#league #transfer #tuesday
Catch up with all the confirmed deals done on deadline day below, while you can follow the latest transfer news and gossip as it happens here.
The deadline for Scottish Premiership and Women's Super League clubs is on Thursday, at 17:00 BST and 23:00 BST respectively.
Premier League
15:00: Matias Fernandez-Pardo [Lille - Newcastle] £51.4m
#league #transfer #tuesday
2 months ago
The Giants released Braxton Berrios on Sunday, but there was word that the team planned to have the veteran wide receiver and kick returner back in the fold ahead of Week 1.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the avenue for Berrios's return will be via the practice squad. As Berrios is a vested veteran and did not have to go through waivers, a signing can take place right away.
Berrios signed with the team after Gunner Olszewski tore his Achilles this spring and he can be elevated to fill a returner role for the Giants when they face the Cowboys in the opening week of the regular season.
Berrios was an All-Pro returner for the Jets in 2021 and has career averages of 11.2 yards per punt return and 24.9 yards per kickoff return.
#berrios #return #braxton #sunday
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the avenue for Berrios's return will be via the practice squad. As Berrios is a vested veteran and did not have to go through waivers, a signing can take place right away.
Berrios signed with the team after Gunner Olszewski tore his Achilles this spring and he can be elevated to fill a returner role for the Giants when they face the Cowboys in the opening week of the regular season.
Berrios was an All-Pro returner for the Jets in 2021 and has career averages of 11.2 yards per punt return and 24.9 yards per kickoff return.
#berrios #return #braxton #sunday
2 months ago
The US Open began on Sunday - and there is comprehensive coverage of the final Grand Slam of the year across the BBC.
The world's top players will gather in New York where, in addition to one of the sport's major prizes, record prize money is on line.
From the return of entertainer Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles to an eagerly anticipated doubles reunion for Serena and Venus Williams, here is all you need to know.
The US Open main draw begins on Sunday, 30 August.
The 15-day hard court tournament concludes with the men's singles final on Sunday, 13 September, with the women's a day before.
#final #carlos #alcaraz
The world's top players will gather in New York where, in addition to one of the sport's major prizes, record prize money is on line.
From the return of entertainer Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles to an eagerly anticipated doubles reunion for Serena and Venus Williams, here is all you need to know.
The US Open main draw begins on Sunday, 30 August.
The 15-day hard court tournament concludes with the men's singles final on Sunday, 13 September, with the women's a day before.
#final #carlos #alcaraz
2 months ago
Washington is about a week away from their first game of the season, as the Huskies are set to take on Washington State in an early-season edition of the Apple Cup on September 6.
With fall camp wrapped up, Jedd Fisch's team will now finalize its battles for positions on the two-deep depth chart as the Huskies focus on game prep for the first time this year.
Let's take a look at what that two-deep might look like on defense and special teams.
Starter: Elinneus Davis, Derek Colman-Brusa, Backups: Darin Conley, DeSean Watts, Kai McClendon, Omar Khan, TI Umu-Cais
Colman-Brusa has been the story of the offseason in the middle, looking every bit like a Big Ten defensive tackle despite being in his first college season. That's almost overshadowed a big offseason step from Davis, who has been wreaking havoc in practice for months and was voted as a captain earlier this week. Conley and Watts, both transfers, have been solid players as well and will give Washington a healthy rotation of bodies. McClendon could also factor in soon after he was recently fully cleared from an ACL tear last season at Mississippi State.
#first #davis #colman #watts
With fall camp wrapped up, Jedd Fisch's team will now finalize its battles for positions on the two-deep depth chart as the Huskies focus on game prep for the first time this year.
Let's take a look at what that two-deep might look like on defense and special teams.
Starter: Elinneus Davis, Derek Colman-Brusa, Backups: Darin Conley, DeSean Watts, Kai McClendon, Omar Khan, TI Umu-Cais
Colman-Brusa has been the story of the offseason in the middle, looking every bit like a Big Ten defensive tackle despite being in his first college season. That's almost overshadowed a big offseason step from Davis, who has been wreaking havoc in practice for months and was voted as a captain earlier this week. Conley and Watts, both transfers, have been solid players as well and will give Washington a healthy rotation of bodies. McClendon could also factor in soon after he was recently fully cleared from an ACL tear last season at Mississippi State.
#first #davis #colman #watts
2 months ago
Malaga coach Juan Francisco Funes has urged his side to approach Sunday's visit to Real Madrid with ambition, warning that going to Santiago Bernabéu merely hoping for a draw could end in a heavy defeat.
Funes knows the scale of the challenge facing Malaga against one of Spanish football's most formidable sides, particularly on home soil.
But the coach believes his team must embrace the occasion rather than allow the reputation of Real Madrid and the Bernabéu to dictate their mentality.
"If we go with the thought of drawing, we will probably concede eight goals," Funes said ahead of the match, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
Funes highlighted Real Madrid's ability to hurt opponents in different ways, pointing to the danger of allowing them room to attack and exploit ****** e behind the defensive line.
#funes #coach #francisco #santiago
Funes knows the scale of the challenge facing Malaga against one of Spanish football's most formidable sides, particularly on home soil.
But the coach believes his team must embrace the occasion rather than allow the reputation of Real Madrid and the Bernabéu to dictate their mentality.
"If we go with the thought of drawing, we will probably concede eight goals," Funes said ahead of the match, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
Funes highlighted Real Madrid's ability to hurt opponents in different ways, pointing to the danger of allowing them room to attack and exploit ****** e behind the defensive line.
#funes #coach #francisco #santiago
2 months ago
The Hispanic Football Hall of Fame (HFHOF) recently announced its watchlist for the 2026 Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Award, and a Notre Dame freshman is one of 20 players on the list.
Irish wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer and Arizona Cardinals great Larry Fitzgerald, is in consideration for the second annual award this season. The award is given to the most outstanding college football player of Hispanic ancestry.
"Hispanic athletes are driving the future of college football, and this watchlist ensures their extraordinary achievements get the national spotlight they've earned," said Ron Rivera, HFHOF founding member and former NFL coach via a release. "Their stories bring great pride to our community."
Former Indiana Hoosiers star quarterback, College Football Playoff National Champion and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, who is currently the quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, was the first-ever recipient of the award.
Fitzgerald is set for his first season at Notre Dame. A Navy High School All-American, he was formerly a standout at Brophy College Prep (Ariz.). Fitzgerald posted career totals in catches (149), receiving yards (2,125) and touchdowns (26).
#fitzgerald #hall
Irish wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer and Arizona Cardinals great Larry Fitzgerald, is in consideration for the second annual award this season. The award is given to the most outstanding college football player of Hispanic ancestry.
"Hispanic athletes are driving the future of college football, and this watchlist ensures their extraordinary achievements get the national spotlight they've earned," said Ron Rivera, HFHOF founding member and former NFL coach via a release. "Their stories bring great pride to our community."
Former Indiana Hoosiers star quarterback, College Football Playoff National Champion and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, who is currently the quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, was the first-ever recipient of the award.
Fitzgerald is set for his first season at Notre Dame. A Navy High School All-American, he was formerly a standout at Brophy College Prep (Ariz.). Fitzgerald posted career totals in catches (149), receiving yards (2,125) and touchdowns (26).
#fitzgerald #hall
2 months ago
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts did not hold back when reflecting on a "tough" loss to the Atlanta Braves.
Over the Dodgers' current dynasty, the team has been known for playing good to even great defense, making minimal mental mistakes, and delivering in big moments.
From the end of the 2010s and the start of the 2020s, the Dodgers **** erted their dominance numerically over the regular season, but over the last few years, they have taken their foot off the gas and pushed themselves in a grittier direction.
This change has paid dividends as they have relied on better starting pitching and experienced players, helping them play a tighter brand of baseball.
Aug 26, 2026; **** berland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reacts against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Colin Hubbard-Imagn Images
#angeles #dave #roberts #georgia
Over the Dodgers' current dynasty, the team has been known for playing good to even great defense, making minimal mental mistakes, and delivering in big moments.
From the end of the 2010s and the start of the 2020s, the Dodgers **** erted their dominance numerically over the regular season, but over the last few years, they have taken their foot off the gas and pushed themselves in a grittier direction.
This change has paid dividends as they have relied on better starting pitching and experienced players, helping them play a tighter brand of baseball.
Aug 26, 2026; **** berland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reacts against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Colin Hubbard-Imagn Images
#angeles #dave #roberts #georgia
2 months ago
Liverpool have finally had clarification on the future of one of their attackers.
The Reds now have less than a week to get all of their ducks in a row before the transfer window slams shut.
Andoni Iraola has made three new additions to his squad already this summer and, while these were all positive purchases, it still doesn't none of them really scream **** le challengers.
Indeed, Ronald Araujo is the highest-profile player that has been brought in but, even the Uruguayan has some question marks hanging over him.
However, the fact that Liverpool still haven't got their squad confirmed yet with less than a week left of the window is massively concerning.
#less #andoni #iraola #indeed
The Reds now have less than a week to get all of their ducks in a row before the transfer window slams shut.
Andoni Iraola has made three new additions to his squad already this summer and, while these were all positive purchases, it still doesn't none of them really scream **** le challengers.
Indeed, Ronald Araujo is the highest-profile player that has been brought in but, even the Uruguayan has some question marks hanging over him.
However, the fact that Liverpool still haven't got their squad confirmed yet with less than a week left of the window is massively concerning.
#less #andoni #iraola #indeed
2 months ago
Steve Kerr will have a former Arizona guard under his tutelage this NBA season.
Brandon Williams has signed a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Golden State Warriors, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Tuesday.
The former Wildcats point guard is coming off a career-best season with Dallas Mavericks in which he averaged 13 points and 3.9 **** ists in 22 minutes per game. Williams appeared in 66 games with Dallas after spending the previous two seasons on two-way deals.
The 26-year-old debuted with Portland in 2021 after going undrafted out of college. Williams missed his sophomore season at Arizona due to a knee injury and spent the following year preparing for a professional career.
Williams, a Los Angeles native, is heading back to his home state to play for a Warriors franchise that has fallen on hard times in recent years. Williams will compete with De'Anthony Melton for the backup point guard role behind Stephen Curry.
#year #state #former
Brandon Williams has signed a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Golden State Warriors, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Tuesday.
The former Wildcats point guard is coming off a career-best season with Dallas Mavericks in which he averaged 13 points and 3.9 **** ists in 22 minutes per game. Williams appeared in 66 games with Dallas after spending the previous two seasons on two-way deals.
The 26-year-old debuted with Portland in 2021 after going undrafted out of college. Williams missed his sophomore season at Arizona due to a knee injury and spent the following year preparing for a professional career.
Williams, a Los Angeles native, is heading back to his home state to play for a Warriors franchise that has fallen on hard times in recent years. Williams will compete with De'Anthony Melton for the backup point guard role behind Stephen Curry.
#year #state #former
2 months ago
The Minnesota Lynx had a chance to clinch the No. 1 seed in the playoffs Monday night.
But in a potential WNBA Finals preview, the Golden State Valkyries were the better team by far in an 80-66 win in Minnesota.
The win was the first-ever for Golden State over Minnesota, which entered Monday 9-0 against the Valkyries, including a 2-0 sweep in the first round of last season's playoffs. Now the Valkyries, in their second season of existence, have beaten every other WNBA team.
The Valkyries' win also denied the Lynx a shot to clinch the No. 1 seed in the postseason, keeping their own long-shot hopes of securing the top seed alive. The Lynx drop to 31-8 with the loss, while the second-place Valkyries improve to 26-11.
The Valkyries are now four games behind the Lynx in the race for the WNBA's best record with seven games remaining on their schedule. The Lynx will play five more regular-season games. Both teams have already clinched a playoff berth and the could potentially face off in the WNBA Finals if they maintain the top two spots in the field.
#valkyries #minnesota #Monday
But in a potential WNBA Finals preview, the Golden State Valkyries were the better team by far in an 80-66 win in Minnesota.
The win was the first-ever for Golden State over Minnesota, which entered Monday 9-0 against the Valkyries, including a 2-0 sweep in the first round of last season's playoffs. Now the Valkyries, in their second season of existence, have beaten every other WNBA team.
The Valkyries' win also denied the Lynx a shot to clinch the No. 1 seed in the postseason, keeping their own long-shot hopes of securing the top seed alive. The Lynx drop to 31-8 with the loss, while the second-place Valkyries improve to 26-11.
The Valkyries are now four games behind the Lynx in the race for the WNBA's best record with seven games remaining on their schedule. The Lynx will play five more regular-season games. Both teams have already clinched a playoff berth and the could potentially face off in the WNBA Finals if they maintain the top two spots in the field.
#valkyries #minnesota #Monday
2 months ago
Now that the dust is starting to settle on Saturday's opening-day defeat to Ipswich down at Portman Road, let's take a look at what went wrong and why there's no need to panic.
We've not lost many games under Régis Le Bris, so the feeling after a defeat isn't something we're used to. This is the first time that we have lost our opening league game under Le Bris, and it's never nice to have the sinking feeling that comes with any defeat, but upon reflection on Saturday's game, there's currently nothing to suggest the need to panic.
We started the opening twenty minutes positively, looking to set our stall out early and take control of the game. We also had a great chance after the first five minutes through some quick interplay and an opening for Brian Brobbey, who really ought to have done better with this chance.
We had the better share of possession as we looked to settle into a rhythm. Unfortunately, we were unable to do so all afternoon and, on twenty-five minutes, a mistake from Luke O'Nien led to Julio Enciso nipping in and robbing us on the halfway line.
Some calamitous defending followed, and we were 1-0 down before we knew it. Brobbey also had a golden chance in the second half which he should've buried.
#bris #brobbey #settle #down
We've not lost many games under Régis Le Bris, so the feeling after a defeat isn't something we're used to. This is the first time that we have lost our opening league game under Le Bris, and it's never nice to have the sinking feeling that comes with any defeat, but upon reflection on Saturday's game, there's currently nothing to suggest the need to panic.
We started the opening twenty minutes positively, looking to set our stall out early and take control of the game. We also had a great chance after the first five minutes through some quick interplay and an opening for Brian Brobbey, who really ought to have done better with this chance.
We had the better share of possession as we looked to settle into a rhythm. Unfortunately, we were unable to do so all afternoon and, on twenty-five minutes, a mistake from Luke O'Nien led to Julio Enciso nipping in and robbing us on the halfway line.
Some calamitous defending followed, and we were 1-0 down before we knew it. Brobbey also had a golden chance in the second half which he should've buried.
#bris #brobbey #settle #down
2 months ago
The Philadelphia Eagles continued their preseason schedule with a LOSS to the New England Patriots. Final score, which doesn't matter, but we're logging it here anyway: 24 to 21.
To no surprise, the Eagles rested their starters once again.
After last week's total stinker against the Baltimore Ravens, it was refreshing to see the Eagles have moments of good football on Saturday night. This was a much more entertaining experience.
The offense, while far from perfect, actually looked functional at times. Especially the running game. Perhaps Sean Mannion calling plays from the booth instead of the field helped?
Read on for some noteworthy moments from Saturday night.
#Eagles #moments #Patriots #final
To no surprise, the Eagles rested their starters once again.
After last week's total stinker against the Baltimore Ravens, it was refreshing to see the Eagles have moments of good football on Saturday night. This was a much more entertaining experience.
The offense, while far from perfect, actually looked functional at times. Especially the running game. Perhaps Sean Mannion calling plays from the booth instead of the field helped?
Read on for some noteworthy moments from Saturday night.
#Eagles #moments #Patriots #final
2 months ago
Conor McGregor must be out of his mind, at least according to Max Holloway.
Their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 329 turned out to be a dud thanks to McGregor blowing out his knee on an immediate jumping kick, resulting in Holloway winning by injury TKO after just 69 seconds of limited action. In the weeks following the July 11 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, McGregor did his best to play damage control by calling for the fight to be ruled a no contest as he blamed, in part, the fog used during his entrance for causing him to slip and get injured, while also promising his "generational beating" of Holloway is simply postponed until they run it back.
All of which is laughable to Holloway.
"For that dude to be talking about how it was slippery because of the dry ice or whatever, I don't know what he's talking about because I didn't fall," Holloway said in a video posted on his YouTube channel Friday. "Him talking about this 'generational beating,' dude is delusional. Because, to me, he felt slow in there. He felt slow. He looked old. If there was going to be a generational beating, it wasn't going to be on his end, I'll tell you that much. It wasn't going to be coming from his side.
"At the end of the day, I feel bad for the fans. It was a big event. A lot of people spent a lot of money. Shout out to them for coming to support, but I had the man weak in the knees from the beginning, I guess."
#mcgregor #Event #dude
Their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 329 turned out to be a dud thanks to McGregor blowing out his knee on an immediate jumping kick, resulting in Holloway winning by injury TKO after just 69 seconds of limited action. In the weeks following the July 11 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, McGregor did his best to play damage control by calling for the fight to be ruled a no contest as he blamed, in part, the fog used during his entrance for causing him to slip and get injured, while also promising his "generational beating" of Holloway is simply postponed until they run it back.
All of which is laughable to Holloway.
"For that dude to be talking about how it was slippery because of the dry ice or whatever, I don't know what he's talking about because I didn't fall," Holloway said in a video posted on his YouTube channel Friday. "Him talking about this 'generational beating,' dude is delusional. Because, to me, he felt slow in there. He felt slow. He looked old. If there was going to be a generational beating, it wasn't going to be on his end, I'll tell you that much. It wasn't going to be coming from his side.
"At the end of the day, I feel bad for the fans. It was a big event. A lot of people spent a lot of money. Shout out to them for coming to support, but I had the man weak in the knees from the beginning, I guess."
#mcgregor #Event #dude
2 months ago
WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies just a short time ago.
The 23-year-old is a product of the Newcastle United development squad and she went on to make her senior debut for the club in the 2022/2023 season. McQuade was a back-to-back promotion-winner with The Magpies in the FA Women's National League system and she has continued to turn out for the club in Barclays WSL2. In total, McQuade has made 68 appearances for Newcastle United in all competitions.
McQuade will now test herself north of the border with Hibernian. She joins a Hibs side that were SWPL champions in 2024/2025.
After joining Hibs, McQuade told the club's official media team "I'm really excited to be here at Hibs. The opportunity to come here came out of the blue but I knew right away it sounded like a great move.
"I always knew I would make the move to Scotland at some point in my career and Hibs is the perfect club for me to join."
#mcquade #magpies
The 23-year-old is a product of the Newcastle United development squad and she went on to make her senior debut for the club in the 2022/2023 season. McQuade was a back-to-back promotion-winner with The Magpies in the FA Women's National League system and she has continued to turn out for the club in Barclays WSL2. In total, McQuade has made 68 appearances for Newcastle United in all competitions.
McQuade will now test herself north of the border with Hibernian. She joins a Hibs side that were SWPL champions in 2024/2025.
After joining Hibs, McQuade told the club's official media team "I'm really excited to be here at Hibs. The opportunity to come here came out of the blue but I knew right away it sounded like a great move.
"I always knew I would make the move to Scotland at some point in my career and Hibs is the perfect club for me to join."
#mcquade #magpies
2 months ago
Michael Scotto: Sources: James Harden and the Cavaliers have agreed to a 3-year, $97 million fully guaranteed deal, including a third-year player option and 15% trade kicker. Harden's agents, Mike Silverman, Troy Payne, and Brandon Grier worked with Cavs officials to finalize the deal. ESPN 1st
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: James Harden's new contract with Cavaliers fully guaranteed
#james #deal #scotto
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: James Harden's new contract with Cavaliers fully guaranteed
#james #deal #scotto
