James Rodríguez's arrival at Atlético Nacional continues to draw major reactions in Colombian football. This time, the club's legendary former goalkeeper and idol, René Higuita, dedicated an emotional welcome message to him, full of affection and verdolaga mystique.
Through his words, the iconic goalkeeper highlighted the institutional weight of the jersey the midfielder from Cúcuta will wear. "This jersey has history, it has heart, and it has fans who are always with us. We love you, welcome to our beloved Atlético Nacional," the former player said.
Higuita ended his greeting by wishing the Colombia national team midfielder the greatest success in this new stage of his professional career: "May the victories come, my brother. Welcome to green," he concluded, reaffirming the enormous excitement this signing has generated among Antioquia's fans.
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#tico #fans

The CHAOTIC Coritiba vs. Athletico this Friday (11) has been full of drama and plenty of puddles on the Couto Pereira pitch.
And the derby in Matchday 27 of the Brasileirão has also already seen a sending-off based on the "Vini Jr. Law."
Coritiba had a free kick to take right near the end of the first half.
Then Breno Lopes went over to center-back Arthur Dias and covered his mouth with his right hand during a confrontation.
VAR official Rodrigo Nunes de Sá called referee Wagner do Nascimento Magalhães over to the monitor.

#coritiba #chaotic #matchday #vini

Brian Kelly was let go as the head coach of the LSU Tigers football program in the middle of last season after he failed to find the sort of success either he or the university envisioned when he came to Baton Rouge after a long stint as the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
In the first game of the Lane Kiffin era, the Tigers dominated the Clemson Tigers from start to finish, winning 51-10. After being asked about his thoughts on the game in a video call with College Sports on SiriusXM, Kelly was brutally honest about his feelings.
"I'll be honest, I had a hard time watching it, "Kelly admitted, "but I don't think it was just LSU. It was just the first weekend truly of college football, and it was hard. Like, you know, you've been doing it for, you know, 35 years, and not to be part of that process— uh, my wife, she wanted to kill me. She's like, " What's wrong with you?' And what was wrong was that I wasn't on the sideline, and it was, you know, I had to deal with it and, and, and get through it.
"But, you know, there's no mistake. LSU looked great. And, you know, obviously it's a little bit of both, right? Was Clemson maybe not as good as we thought? And certainly LSU was, was on fire, and that showed in the game. So props, props to LSU. They played great."
As tough a time as he might've had watching the Tigers from afar, Kelly did admit that he thought they had a championship-caliber defense.

#clemson #college #like

Hansi Flick spoke at a press conference ahead of Barcelona vs Feyenoord.
"I think that, in the end, the big clubs dream of this. We have the quality to win it, but the road is long."
"We have many experienced players. They all have the responsibility to win everything. Not everything is easy after winning the four matches. There are players who are not happy, but every day you have to show that your moment has come. Our level is the one we show in training."
"Now it seems like yes, everything is going well, but although I see a lot of quality and intensity, I also see commitment to an idea and communication. We have to stay together on the pitch to fight better, to help each other. Everyone is here for that and I'm seeing it."
"This is not my job. The standard of refereeing is very good in La Liga and in the Champions League, and I have nothing to say to them. It's not always easy for them. I try to stay calm with them and support them."

#quality #easy #Barcelona

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will stay out of the lineup for the fourth consecutive game on Sunday.
The Dodgers are looking for their fourth consecutive win on Sunday, having salvaged their series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday before winning each of their first two games against the Washington Nationals this weekend.
After a long stretch of playing subpar baseball, the Dodgers are finally getting things going and look to carry some momentum through September on the back of their current winning streak.
Justin Wrobleski gets the nod for the Dodgers, returning to the starting rotation after a brief stint in the bullpen. He only made one appearance out of the bullpen, which came in his first appearance since returning from the injured list with a forearm injury.
He has been solid for the Dodgers this year, posting a 3.65 ERA through 22 appearances, though he has a 7.07 ERA since the All-Star break.

#Dodgers #sunday

Sep. 5—SEATTLE — Heading into Sunday's Apple Cup, Washington State and coach Kirby Moore have said all the right things, have talked about all the right game plans.
The Cougars want to keep Husky quarterback Demond Williams contained in the pocket. Their defense wants to generate pressure on him and disrupt his rhythm. While Washington State's offense wants QB Caden Pinnick to make the correct reads before the snap, and to diagnose the Huskies' defensive schemes.
The Cougars have all the right things in mind. But as Moore said about containing Williams: "It's way easier said than done."
For that reason, we're picking Washington to win the 118th Apple Cup No. 118 in relatively comfortable fashion, dispatching an upstart WSU club with a first-year head coach in Moore. The Huskies are just too talented, too deep, and too savvy to lose an Apple Cup at Husky Stadium for the first time since 2021.
For WSU, one of the bigger challenges will involve running the ball against UW's defense, which is one way the Cougars could ease Pinnick into the game. The only problem for WSU is that many of the offensive linemen at the center of the operation, like center Noah Dunham and guards Kyle Martin and Nick Bakken, will be playing some of their first snaps of college football.

#washington #moore #cougars #huskies

Rangers manager Derek McInnes has been speaking to the media before his side's Scottish Premiership match at home to Motherwell on Saturday. Here are his main points:
McInnes admits he's "disappointed" at the news there will be no away supporters at the upcoming Old Firm League Cup tie at Ibrox or this season's league meetings of Celtic and Rangers. The manager says it's "always better when opposition fans are allowed into a derby game," but "there's still got to be behaviours met and obviously that's the decision that's been made".
On the transfer window, McInnes says Rangers have "managed to get a lot of what we were after" and hopes not to be as busy in every transfer window as the club "have to try and bring some sort of calmness and stability".
The manager admits there was a bit of relief when the window closed on Thursday and says it's important to bring a bit of "clarity and calmness" to a club and they can "just knuckle down and get on with the job in hand".
McInnes believes Rangers can "provide so much opportunity for players" and he wants everyone to "really commit to being here".

#transfer #club

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will open their seasons next Thursday in an historic matchup from Melbourne, Australia.
While the 49ers have already begun their trek down under, the Rams will not be arriving until a day before the game, which kicks off on Friday, Sept. 11, at 11:35 a.m local time.
As both teams prepare for Week 1, there are several lingering injury storylines to track. A number of key players are working their way towards being ready to play, but a few have yet to get a green light.
After tearing his Achilles in January, the tight end is trending in a positive direction as far as playing next week. Kittle practiced this week and, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, there is an "optimistic sense" of the 32-year-old being available against the Rams. Like Bosa, he was on the plane to Australia on Wednesday.
The defensive end practiced for the first time in training camp on Wednesday, nearly a year after tearing his right ACL. He told reporters that he "felt great" and said the progress he is making is "very encouraging." As far as playing Week 1, he did not say anything definitive, but sounded like he was expecting to be out there next Thursday. Teams doctors will have the final say, of course.

#Rams #thursday #australia #tearing

The mood in the Bayern camp was a positive one following the result, with Harry Kane and Tom Bischof both praising their side's performance. Head coach Vincent Kompany echoed those sentiments after the final whistle.
As was the case in recent Bundesliga victories over VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund, Bayern once again failed to keep a clean sheet. However, Kompany was largely satisfied with what he saw from his team in Osnabrück.
Speaking to ARD after the game, the Belgian said:
"Yes, it went well, but the first goal was insane. The way the goal was scored, that was just incredible. It really created a great atmosphere, especially in the first ten minutes. But we stayed calm. And above all, we played a solid second half. We knew beforehand that it wouldn't be easy."
Kompany was reluctant to place the blame for the goal solely on his central defenders, instead praising Osnabrück for the quality of their play in the challenge.

#goal

With all the anticipation, excitement and expectations for the season converging at Memorial Stadium on Saturday as Cal football kicks off against UCLA to usher in its new era, first-year head coach Tosh Lupoi and the Bears are focused on keeping the main thing as the main thing. And that main thing is themselves.
"I think that just depends on personal expectations," Lupoi said Tuesday morning when asked how he balances the anticipation of this moment for Cal with the actual football played between the white lines.
"This is a great challenge, a great Big Ten opponent coming in … and then you dial into what matters, right? Of us, how we're playing, our opportunity to display our culture, to kick off the new era of Cal football, and don't really put a lot into what anybody else's expectations are. Just really declaring what we want to go accomplish and how we want to get there, and keep the main thing, the main thing, every day."
The Bears' dedication to being internally focused has gone so far as to extend their training camp all the way into Monday, which Lupoi conceded leaves them a little behind on their game preparation for the Bruins. But while Lupoi and the Bears remain fixated on the happenings inside the locker room, the buzz outside those walls is loud.
With Cal Athletics raking in a record $88.5 million in donations from July 2025 through June 2026, its transfer class ranking 14th in the nation per 247Sports, and team general manager Ron Rivera touting his belief in the program, a lot of optimistic eyes are watching to see if the Bears can flip the script on what's been a long run of low-level bowl games and tepid mediocrity.

#thing #anticipation

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina kisses the trophy after winning while sitting on the shoulders of a teammate after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Tnani Badreddine/Defodi Images via Getty Images)
This writer has had the privilege and blessing to watch in person and write about some of the greatest men's superstars and personalities on the planet.
The list includes:
Pele.
Diego Maradona.

#lusail #city #lionel #fifa

Bill Belichick receives a lot of attention after leaving the NFL, but he's not one of the highest-paid college football head coaches.
In fact, the New England Patriots legend isn't even among the top 10 after making his NFL exit a few years back. However, a host of Big Ten and SEC coaches are firmly in the highest-paid discussion with winning games at a premium.
Notable names like Curt Cignetti and Ryan Day are receiving the most of the country's college football attention based on recent success. Meanwhile, veterans like Dabo Swinney and Kirby Smart aren't going anywhere with their programs earning the spotlight.
Week 0 kicks off the collegiate football season, and while many top programs won't be playing their seasons are just another week away.
MORE: 4 under-the-radar college football stars playing Week 0

#Football #highest #like

NEW YORK — The Mets' momentum after the trade deadline is beginning to evaporate.
With the Mets dropping Thursday's series finale to the Brewers, 8-2, they have now dropped back-to-back series. They are now 13-8 since the deadline.
After the Mets fell in two out of three to the team with the best record in baseball, they will face a different challenge beginning on Friday night.
The Mets open a three-game series with the Astros, who are looking to hold on to first place in the AL West, at 7:10 p.m. on Friday at Citi Field.
The Mets enter the series with a 60-74 record, while the Astros are 67-67.

#Friday

Good friends and rising tennis stars Iva Jovic and Alexandra Eala were entertaining a crowded Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday night as part of the "Stars of the Open" US Open exhibition.
In the middle of the set, Jovic and Eala were spotted talking for an extensive period during a changeover.
When Jovic was asked by Andrea Petkovic what the discussion was about, she replied that the duo was plotting something.
MORE: Ben Shelton's exclusive On US Open Kit looks a lot like Flavio Cobolli's
The well-planned surprise involved bring their dads on the court.

#arthur #thursday

Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong was livid on Wednesday afternoon after their 2-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Crew chief Alfonso Márquez ended up backing him up later on, too.
Crow-Armstrong was on third in the sixth inning after kicking off the frame with a double. But as Crow-Armstrong started to work his way down the third base line like he was stealing home, Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriquez threw a quick pitch — but only after he had already started his initial windup and it appeared that he had pulled his left foot off the mound.
Crow-Armstrong thought he had drawn a balk, but Márquez and the rest of the umpire crew disagreed. Crow-Armstrong was furious, and had to be held back by third base coach Quintin Berry.
Crew chief Alfonso Márquez on missed balk call in Cubs-Diamondbacks game, via MegMontemurro:

"We just didn’t see it. After looking at the video [postgame], it looked like he stepped off."

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#armstrong #Third #chief #started

PAOK have emerged as contenders to sign Slovan Liberec midfielder Ermin Mahmic, who has been linked with Celtic. (Record)
Celtic winger Hyunjun Yang is set to miss both derby matches against Rangers next month after being selected by South Korea for the Asian Games. (Sky Sports)
Falkirk are targeting a loan deal for FC Austin winger CJ Fodrey. (Record)
St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari had no doubts a deal for Enes Alic would go through, despite opposition from the left-back's former club Zeljeznicar. (Courier)
Aberdeen have moved onto different midfield targets after being priced out of a deal for St Mirren's Killian Phillips. (Press and Journal)

#ermin #mahmic

It was a tumultuous weekend for the Yankees. Cody Bellinger returned Sunday, providing a much-needed jolt to a lineup that's been anemic in his and Aaron Judge's absences. But Giancarlo Stanton suffered a setback that could end his season (and, with it, perhaps his tenure in pinstripes). And Ryan Weathers, who had posted a 2.27 ERA in seven starts since the All-Star break, landed on the shelf with a forearm strain.
Amid the injury news, the Yankees quietly went on a heater, winning six of their last seven while taking series against two AL East foes, Baltimore and Toronto. This week, they'll be hosting the Astros, a team that just fired GM Dana Brown after dropping six of their last eight despite still tying for first place in a tight AL West. Let's take a look at the likely starting pitching matchups for this midweek set.
Tuesday: Will Warren vs. Ethan Pecko (7:05 pm ET)
Just over a week ago, it looked like Will Warren was about to lose his rotation spot, bouncing either to the bullpen or the minors upon Carlos Rodón's return. Now, with Max Fried and Weathers on the IL, he's the Yankees' No. 4 starter. After a strong start to the year he's struggled, going 1-1 with a 6.08 ERA since the All-Star break and turning in just one quality start since the end of May. Last time out, he needed 90 pitches to get through four innings of work in Baltimore, allowing six baserunners and two runs.
He's lined up to face Ethan Pecko. The right-hander will be pitching on his 24th birthday, six days after making his MLB debut against the Angels in which he allowed two runs in 3.2 innings. He featured a four-seamer and a sinker in that start, mixing in four complementary pitches. Pecko was 4-6 with a 4.94 ERA in 17 outings (15 starts) at Triple-A before getting the call.

#start #star

As expected, FC Barcelona teenage wonderkid Ebrima Tunkara is set for an extended period out on the sidelines after suffering an injury.
The 16-year-old La Masia prodigy suffered a serious knock on his ankle during Barça Atletic's friendly match against CF Vilanova this past Sunday.
Now, the club have confirmed that the teenage wonderkid, who did almost the entire pre-season with the senior team, will be out for six weeks with injury.
"Barça Atlètic player Ebrima Tunkara has a traumatic ligament injury to his left ankle, which occurred during the match against CF Vilanova this Sunday. The approximate time out is six weeks," the club statement read.
This comes as a blow for Ebrima Tunkara, who had emerged as one of the most standout prospects during pre-season with the senior team.

#injury #teenage #wonderkid #ankle

There are a lot of differences between college football and the NFL. One difference is the ability to hold joint practices and preseason games, which some college coaches have expressed interest in implementing.
Washington Commanders rookie receiver Antonio Williams can finally play in joint practices and the preseason now that he is in the NFL. So far, he has noticed differences between regular practice with his teammates and joint practices like the one the Commanders had with the Miami Dolphins.
"When your practicing against your own teammates, [it is] a lot different," Williams told Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan recently. "You want to be more safe and cautious. But then when you see a different jersey and a guy you don't know, even in joint practice, it's a little bit different. You don't really have that cautiousness. Just going out there and playing and having more aggressiveness. I would say it's pretty similar to a game except you're not tackling in the practice."
Williams got his first joint practice and preseason home game under his belt last week against the Dolphins. On Saturday, Williams had his first NFL road game against the Detroit Lions. He was impressive, catching two passes for 41 yards.
Washington will have its final joint practice and final preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens.

#williams #practice #preseason #game

Quevin Castro, 25, died after collapsing during a friendly match between lower-league Portuguese side Real Sport Clube and Estrela da Amadora on Saturday.
"We extend our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, team-mates, and staff," his club Real said in a statement.
Opponents Amadora said: "Estrela da Amadora hereby express their deepest sorrow for the passing of Quevin Castro.
"Our thoughts are with all those close to him. Rest in peace, Quevin."
His former club West Bromwich Albion of England also paid tribute.

#quevin #estrela

Last week J'Mari Taylor made his case for making the Jacksonville Jaguars roster as an undrafted free agent rookie with his performance against the New Orleans Saints, rushing for 78 yards, the most by a Jags running back in a preseason game in 11 years.
Ameer Abdullah has now thrown his performance in a 34-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 21 at EverBank Stadium on the table, strengthening his bid to make the team as a 12-year veteran.
The final running back spot on the roster could well come down to those two players, separated by nine years in age, a lifetime in terms of NFL experience but not much difference in their desire to be in uniform on opening day Sept. 13 against Cleveland, or in their work ethic.
That's why the decision might be so difficult for the Jaguars' staff.
Until Joey Aguilar threw a 29-yard TD pass to Trebor Pena with 3:12 left in the game, Abdullah was the lone offensive bright spot for the Jaguars, rushing for 45 yards on six carries and catching three passes for 37 yards, all in the first half. Abdullah had one run of 23 yards that left Carolina defender Chau Smith-Wade searching for his ankles and he had pass receptions of 18 and 11 yards.

#yards #performance #running

The Brooklyn Nets have had plenty of great players wear the Nets uniform over the history of the franchise, both in New Jersey and in their current home at Barclays Center. Brooklyn is hoping to put forth a better product for the fanbase next season after one of the worst seasons that the team has seen, but it could be time to note how many greats have played for the organization.
"Scoring comes so easy for him it's almost ridiculous, as Kevin Durant is a 7-footer with ballhandling, quickness and a pristine jumper that he can hit from legitimately anywhere on the floor," Frank Urbina wrote for HoopsHype when discussing Kevin Durant, the third-best small forward in NBA history. In addition to Durant, the next player also spent time with the Nets even though he is mostly known for his time with the Philadelphia 76ers.
"He was 26 by the time he made his NBA debut after years in the ABA, so Julius Erving would rank far higher in the statistical categories had he spent his whole career in the ***** ociation," Urbina wrote on Erving, affectionately known in NBA circles as Dr. J. Erving played for the Nets when the team was in New York, prior to moving to New Jersey, but there is one more player to mention on this top-20 small forward list.
"Paul Pierce was a beastly scorer in his prime, one who could fill it up from all three levels and score on even the most elite of defenders," Urbina wrote on Paul Pierce, who had already made his name known prior to coming to the Nets. In reference to this list, Durant ranked third, Erving ranked fourth, and Pierce is ranked as the 13th-best small forward in the history of the ***** ociation.
Ultimately, the Nets are still in the midst of their rebuild so next season may not pleasant for the fanbase to see given that some of the youngest players still have some growing to do. Regardless of how next season turns out, members of the Nets fanbase will be able to hold on to the fact that some of the greatest small forwards in NBA history played for their team.

#small #pierce #fanbase

Mark Walter has agreed to sell his majority ownership stake in the Los Angeles Lakers just a little more than one year after buying it, a fascinating development with several side stories likely to continue unfolding over the coming months.
The deal will also — maybe — end the Buss family's 47-year run as stewards of the franchise. At least that's what five of the six Buss siblings are hoping for. They've voted to sell their roughly 18 percent share in the team. Since the lone holdout is Jeanie Buss, the most powerful of the bunch, the five-against-one showdown kind of feels like a coin flip. Stay tuned.
Meanwhile, the feds continue to dig into Walter's sprawling business empire from multiple angles. You can read all about that here, and about some of Walter's countermoves here.
We'll touch on the saga a little bit in this week's quiz, with a whole lot more along the way. So enjoy, and make sure you try out our Connections: Sports Edition game, too!
Mark Walter agrees to sell Lakers one year after buying the franchise

#walter #little

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — New Orleans wide receiver Ronnie Bell was carted off the field because of the effects of Southern California heat after being involved in one of several fights during a chippy joint practice between the Saints and Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday.
"He just had to go inside for a little bit. He just got a little bit overheated," New Orleans coach Kellen Moore said.
Bell walked to the trainer's tent following a second brawl between the Saints offense and Cowboys defense. Several minutes later, he was put onto a cart with his jersey and shoulder pads off. Bell was alert and sitting up as he was driven off the field.
Bell is going into his fourth season in the NFL out of Michigan. He has 10 receptions for 113 yards and four touchdowns in 28 games with the San Francisco 49ers and Saints.
Temperatures were in the high 70s Fahrenheit (around 25 Celsius) and it felt hotter because of unusually high humidity for the region caused by El Nino, seemingly exacerbating the intensity of a two-hour workout that nearly devolved into chaos on multiple occasions.

#bell #cowboys #field #high

Pep Guardiola's explosive confrontation with Kyle Walker left the Manchester City boss struggling to hold back tears, as shown in a newly released documentary. The two engaged in a heated altercation in the Anfield dressing room that ultimately contributed to Walker's departure from the club.
Following a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in December 2024, Walker turned on his manager, furious at being made a scapegoat. The clash occurred just days after Guardiola had penned a contract extension.
"You keep saying my name, every meeting," new footage shows Walker venting angrily, via The Mirror. "Every f***ing meeting it's my name."
-Credit:JONATHAN NACKSTRAND, AFP via Getty Images
When Guardiola responded that Walker's name frequently arose due to his captaincy role, the England international fired back, claiming: "You didn't want me to be a captain." The right-back pressed on: "I've reacted to someone else, I've lost the ball, you somehow bring my name into it."

#city

Alexander Zverev reinforced his lead in the 2026 ATP match wins table as the top seed defeated Terrance Atmane 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (8/6) on Monday to reach the fourth round of the Cincinnati Masters.
The German, who won Roland Garros and finished Wimbledon runner-up this year, earned his 46th victory of the season as he fought off the Frenchman, a 2025 Cincinnati semi-finalist.
Zverev finished off the match with a sizzling backhand down the line.
"This was a step up from my first match," he said. "He was playing incredibly aggressively, hitting forehands all over the court.
"I'm happy to be through in straight sets. He made it difficult for you to play aggressive yourself."

#cincinnati #terrance #atmane #Monday

MADRID (AP) — Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri is set to arrive in Barcelona on Monday to seal his transfer from Manchester City to the Catalan club.
Rodri was expected to undergo a medical as Barcelona and City exchanged documentation to finalize the agreement.
Barcelona agreed to a deal worth 76.5 million euros ($88.5 million), a person with knowledge of the transaction confirmed to The **** ociated Press on Sunday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because details of the transfer have not been made public.
The 30-year-old midfielder Rodri, who helped Spain secure its second World Cup **** le last month, will join international teammates Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Pau Cubarsí, Gavi and Pedri at the Catalan club.
Rodri won the Golden Ball as the World Cup's best player. He had one year left on his contract with City.

#city #million #year

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Scrumhalf Noah Hotham will join the All Blacks in South Africa ahead of Saturday's first test as cover for injured halves Cortez Ratima and Cam Roigard.
Ratima suffered a knee injury during New Zealand's most-recent match against the Bulls in Pretoria while Roigard has yet to play on tour because of a calf injury.
Hotham was a contentious omission from the All Blacks' original 44-man touring squad as the selectors opted instead for his Crusaders understudy Kyle Preston.
Prop Ollie Norris also has been ruled out of the tour with a knee cartilage injury. Norris will return to New Zealand, and a prop replacement is set to be named in due course.
The South Africa tour has exacted a heavy injury toll before the first of four test matches between the world champion Springboks and second-ranked All Blacks.

#injury #hotham #south #africa

Duke has offered several prospects this summer, and the latest offer goes out to DeMarcus Henry.
A 6-7 wing with a 6-11 wingspan, he's ranked as high as third in his class. Widely seen as a two-way talent, he's gotten offers from Louisville, Kentucky, UConn, Ohio State, and more.
This Yahoo article tries to make it a Duke-UNC battle, but it's not that yet, and may never be. It's going to be quite a battle, so unless he has someone in mind already, it'll probably be a while before he cuts his list down, so stay tuned.
Current offers below.
Class of 2027:

#louisville

PHILADELPHIA – Edson Barboza is calling it a career.
One of the most violent strikers in lightweight history, Barboza (24-15 MMA, 18-15 UFC) lost his fourth straight fight Saturday when he was finished by Esteban Ribovics with strikes at 1:32 of Round 2. The lightweight bout took place on the UFC 330 prelims at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Ribovics (16-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) appeared to be the quicker and crisper fighter from the opening bell. Barboza showed vintage toughness, but as the fight wore on, he wore down. At the end of Round 1, Barboza stumbled and was cracked by Ribovics. The stumble was likely due to a large gash that had formed on his right shin.
In Round 2, Ribovics really took over. He tagged Barboza over and over again. Barboza wore damage on his face as he absorbed the blows and eventually referee Herb Dean stopped the fight standing.
After the bout, an emotional Barboza was given his time on the microphone to a standing ovation. He wept as he gave his final in-cage interview and laid his gloves down in the cage.

#ribovics #round #standing