La Stampa reports that part of the Juventus dressing room is unhappy with Luciano Spalletti's methods, particularly because the Tuscan coach spends too much time talking, which reduces the intensity of training.
Juventus are preparing for a crucial Serie A match against Napoli, and coach Spalletti has ordered the team into a two-day training retreat.
ITALY – OCTOBER 28: Luciano Spalletti, head coach of Juventus, reacts during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus FC at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on October 28, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)
The Italian tactician is on the brink, having only earned 14 points in nine Serie A games so far this season, losing two of the last three games.
On Thursday, after a 2-0 loss to Genoa, CEO Giovanni Carnevali gave a stern dressing-room speech, asking the players to take responsibility for the poor results so far.

#juventus #italy #october

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill poked his head out of the ceiling of his bus and screamed at the hundreds of people in front of him.
If Megill did that last time the Brewers landed at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, one day after the Brewers swept the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, it would have been a waste of energy. Only two fans even tried to greet them.
Not on Oct. 29.
Two weeks later, less than 24 hours after the Brewers won the World Series over the Tampa Bay Rays, a swarm of fans lined up outside the airport's private terminal to coronate their champions' return.
And Megill cheered right back.

#megill #milwaukee #series #international

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov broke a second-period tie with his NHL-leading 10th goal, Jesper Wallstedt stopped 13 shots and the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Sunday night.
Danila Yurov also scored to help the Central Division-leading Wild improve to 6-2-1.
Adam Fantilli scored for Columbus. Cam Talbot made 32 saves.
Kaprizov broke a 1-1 tie with a power-play goal at 3:06 of the second, beating Talbot over the shoulder from the bottom of the left faceoff circle.
Both goalies stood tall early in the first period. Wallstedt denied Connor Garland on a breakaway two minutes into the game. Then Talbot made three saves as the Blue Jackets killed off a 5-on-3 power play that lasted 1:52.

#kaprizov #broke

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, who contends he should be considered eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft as a woman, recently sued the Chicago Sky, the City of Chicago and others over an Aug. 23 incident in which he was expelled from attending a Sky-Indiana Fever game in Chicago's Wintrust Arena as a spectator after he and Sky guard Natasha Cloud exchanged words. Kanter's lawsuit isn't about whether, by saying he identifies as a woman, he satisfies the eligibility rule contained in Article XIII of the WNBA's CBA. The rule states that "only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA." The word "woman" isn't defined or clarified, meaning it's possible an athlete who was ******* igned male at birth but identifies as a woman meets the requirement.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, who contends he …

#enes #freedom #Chicago

Celtics rumors: Payton Pritchard contract extension could reach $22 million annually appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
On the heels of trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Boston Celtics could bet on Payton Pritchard to help fill the void left in the wake of the All-NBA forward's departure. Pritchard's expected to ascend following Brown's shocking exit, which should lead to a significant pay raise.
With two years left on his four-year, $30 million contract, Pritchard is in line for a hefty contract extension, according to Boston Globe's Gary Washburn.
"If you look at the salaries, Payton is next in line, and I think he's one of the league's bigger bargains," Washburn said. "He's making $7.7 [million] this year, $8.3 [million] in 27-28. He's due an extension that's going to be about $22 million a year. And I think it could be what he decides to produce this year, but I also think he has shown enough where you do give him that $22 million per year. That's still, in today's NBA, a very tradable contract.
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#million #payton

The Indianapolis Colts open the regular season at home against the Baltimore Ravens.
To help us preview this matchup, Glenn Erby, the managing editor of Ravens Wire, answered a handful of our questions to provide some insights into this Baltimore team.
Ravens Wire: Minter has been organized, direct, and consistent since taking over. He brings energy without manufacturing it, and players have responded to his detailed but collaborative approach. He has also allowed his coordinators to establish their identities while remaining heavily involved with the defense. The biggest takeaway is that he appears comfortable leading the entire operation rather than simply functioning as a defensive-minded head coach. The regular season will present different challenges, but the transition from John Harbaugh has been smoother than many expected.
Ravens Wire: Baltimore's defensive front should be its biggest strength. The Ravens added Trey Hendrickson to a group that could regain Nnamdi Madubuike while also featuring Calais Campbell, Travis Jones, and second-round pick Zion Young. Roquan Smith and Kyle Hamilton give the defense elite talent behind that front. If Madubuike remains healthy, Baltimore should be able to stop the run without sacrificing its ability to pressure quarterbacks.
Ravens Wire: The interior offensive line is the primary concern. Baltimore will start Jovaughn Gwyn at center and rookie first-round pick Vega Ioane at right guard. Gwyn has never started an NFL game, while Ioane will make his regular-season debut against DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart. The Ravens are also installing Declan Doyle's offense, so communication and protection errors could occur early. Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry can cover plenty of weaknesses, but Indianapolis has the personnel to test that inexperienced interior.

#Ravens

Marcus Thompson: I feel like they include him in the process. He's aware of what's going on. His voice matters, and as long as that's the case, Steph is fine. He's going to hold their feet to the fire; he's going to make sure they're sticking to it. The Warriors want to win. They are thirsty to win. So their match made heaven that way. As you can see, they tried to get every star out there. They failed, but... I mean, that's what it is at the end of a run, right? It's not going to be pretty. This was probably as best as you can hope for. Hopefully Jimmy Butler comes back for them, and they can make another run, and maybe upset somebody, maybe give it one last valiant effort. What more can you ask for? They want four championships. I think Steph is good enough to stay in the game to where it's like, okay, if you get him the right pieces and get him in a matchup, he'll scare somebody. Now, ideally, they can get somebody good enough to make him like the No. 2. So, he's not carrying everything. That's just hard to do when the two oldest people on the team are making, you know, $120 million. It's tough to not go and get another player who's better than both of them.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: I feel like they include him in the process. He's …

#process #right

As we head into Gameweek 4 of the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season, making the right armband choice is critical for solidifying early-season rank gains.
With prime fixtures on the horizon – including heavy hitters facing vulnerable defenses and high-flying budget **** ets continuing to shock the league – selecting the right captain can make or break your weekend.
Here is a breakdown of the top GW4 FPL captaincy pick options to help you make the ultimate decision.
Despite playing away at Old Trafford in the Manchester derby, Erling Haaland remains the undisputed premier option among game week 4 FPL captain picks.
Manchester United's backline has looked shaky to start the campaign, surrendering six goals in their opening three league matches.

#league #captain

Chivas Femenil has established itself as one of the leading teams in the Women's League and, throughout the history of the pink circuit, several players have left their mark wearing the Rojiblanca jersey. Some of them have also defended Rayadas' colors, so this Saturday's matchup is the perfect excuse to remember those who have written part of their story with both institutions.
Do you remember all of them? Keep reading because we'll test your knowledge in the quiz you'll find at the end of the article.
Which players from the current squads have worn both jerseys?
In the current Apertura 2026, Chivas Femenil features AliciaCervantes, who had a stint with Monterrey. On the other side, Nicole Pérez is part of Rayadas and has a rojiblanco past.
Which other players have been with Guadalajra and La Pandilla?

#femenil #current #keep

Brian Barry-Murphy insists Cardiff should not be too downbeat about their unfavourable league position after a winless start to the Championship campaign.
The Bluebirds begin the week in the relegation places following a 2-0 defeat to Portsmouth on Saturday which leaves them on three points after five games.
Stoke will arrive at the Cardiff City Stadium for Tuesday evening's game (19:45 BST) buoyed by their 4-0 thrashing of Charlton over the weekend.
But head coach Barry-Murphy has urged supporters and players to remain calm, and reiterated that there is still a long way to go this season.
"It's a tough schedule. We knew these games were very close together in this opening period. With the squad the size of ours, that has its challenges," said the Irishman.

#games #bluebirds

The Tennessee **** ans front office and scouting department are always on the move and were on the road over the weekend scouting some of the top NCAA programs and draft prospects ahead of their Week 1 preparations.
While no specific details were given on who from the **** ans' expanded scouting staff was out on the trail, the **** ans have an experienced group that all filter into general manager Mike Borgonzi, as the team began gathering data in preparation for the 2027 NFL draft.
Borgonzi has been consistent in his approach: Tennessee will be a draft-and-develop team. He has gone out of his way to say that their active free-agent approach this offseason will be an anomaly under his watch, and that, to accomplish this, they must gather as much information as possible.
Here's a quick look at some of the games where the **** ans had a confirmed scouting presence:
This article originally appeared on **** ans Wire: Tennessee **** ans scouted Clemson-LSU, Ohio State-Ball State

#Titans #draft

Earlier this week, I asked you how you believed the Phillies would end the season. Here are the results:
God bless you one percenters.
This series against the Braves is obviously one of great importance as it pertains to the NL East division finish. This series and the next one they play will likely decide who gets the final say in winning the division, so both series will be very important.
Yet the vast majority of you believe that in the end, the Phillies will be in the wild card position as opposed to winning the division. A lot of the projections agree with you too. There's no shame in making the playoffs as the wild card as it means they have a shot winning the whole thing. Many teams will not be playing once the playoff bell rings, so getting in is the goal.
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#Phillies

Chicago Bears star Caleb Williams speaks out a common misconception about the city.
Ahead of Year 3 in the NFL, Caleb Williams has quickly become a crowd favorite for fans of the Chicago Bears.
Williams has reciprocated that feeling in the past two seasons, but when he was drafted by the Bears, the 6'1″ QB didn't expect to fall in love with Chicago.
Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images
A common rumor about Chicago is that it's one of the dirtiest cities in the US. However, during a recent appearance on the 'Hot Ones' show, Williams scoffed at the rumor.

#caleb

Katie Taylor is set to bid farewell to boxing this weekend, as she finally realises her Croke Park dream when she fights Flora Pili.
Taylor, a former Olympic gold medalist and two-weight undisputed champion, boxes on home soil in Ireland as she faces the unbeaten Pili, with all four major super-lightweight belts on the line.
Taylor, 40, brings the IBF, WBA and WBO ****** les into the iconic Dublin venue, while the vacant WBC strap is also up for grabs.
Katie Taylor (left) will fight Flora Pili at Croke Park (PA Wire)
France's Pili (12-0, 2 KOs) will aim to become just the second fighter to beat Taylor (25-1, 6 KOs), who is expecting 80,000 adoring fans at her final fight.

#pili #flora #fight #dublin

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart had the perfect answer on Tuesday when asked about the fact that the Sept. 13 season-opener against the Dallas Cowboys will be his first game action in almost a month.
How could the second-year quarterback be sharp?
"Every day I'm going against (defensive coordinator) Dennard's (Wilson) defense, the great players that we have, the scheme that's in place, and those are some of the best reps that I'm going to get going into Week 1," Dart said. "So, I've been very grateful for those because I would say early on in camp there was a lot of things that maybe caught me by surprise, and against a defense that I haven't really had a ton of experience playing against. But I think it's just made myself and this team a lot better, and I don't take those reps for granted.
"So, I feel like those are the best reps I could possibly get each and every day."
Dart played 14 snaps in the Sept. 15 preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings, and did not appear in the final two preseason games.

#going #opener #defense

Manchester United remain in talks with Leicester City over a deadline day move for highly-rated midfielder Louis Page.
United are cautious about their chances of completing a deal before Tuesday's 11pm transfer deadline, but club officials are working to get it done in a move that is likely to cost well in excess of £10m should it get over the line.
The club's interest in Page was first reported by BBC Sport in August.
The 18-year-old only made his first team debut in August 2025, but has already carved out an impressive reputation, making 25 appearances in total.
It is not known what the immediate plan for him would be, given United have already signed three international midfielders, having prioritised a midfield rebuild this summer.

#august

When the Green Bay Packers selected Marshawn Lloyd in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, they probably foresaw him being their starting running back one day. The path he has taken to get there, though, has been an incredibly twisting journey.
That same year, Green Bay signed Josh Jacobs to a four-year contract. Having him and Lloyd was supposed to give the Packers a dynamic one-two punch at the running back position. But while Jacobs put up Pro Bowl numbers, Lloyd spent the majority of his time on the injured list.
Indeed, Lloyd has played just one out of a possible 34 regular season games since he was drafted, and he even left the one he played early due to injury.
Now, however, he is primed to take over as the starting running back. At least, for now.
Sep 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) celebrates after a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

#packers #jacobs

Teixeira-Shogun
Glover Teixeira pounded Mauricio "Shogun" Rua on Saturday night in boxing match between two Brazilian MMA legends. Teixeira dropped Shogun en route to an easy unanimous decision win in the eight-round fight. When it was over, it was clear which fighter still has gas left in their combat sports tank and which one probably shouldn't compete in any more striking competitions. Let's talk combat sports.
Here's highlights from the fight.
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#teixeira #fight #sports #glover

The Florida State Seminoles will open their 2026 season Saturday night against New Mexico State, and the Aggies are receiving a seven-figure guarantee for making the trip to Tallahassee. According to a contract reported by the Tallahassee Democrat, Florida State agreed to pay New Mexico State $1.4 million for Saturday's game at Doak Campbell Stadium. The agreement called for the payment to be made by July 15.
The matchup is what is commonly referred to as a "buy game," with a larger program paying an opponent to play a one-off contest at its home stadium. Those guarantees can provide important revenue for Group of Six and FCS athletic departments while giving Power Four programs an additional home date.
Florida State's payment to New Mexico State exceeds the guarantees attached to two of its nonconference home games last season. The Seminoles paid Kent State $1.2 million for its trip to Tallahassee in 2025 and East Texas A&M $450,000 for its visit to Doak Campbell Stadium. FSU defeated those teams 66-10 and 77-3, respectively.
Saturday will mark only the second meeting between Florida State and New Mexico State. The programs first played on Oct. 3, 1964, when the Seminoles earned a 36-0 victory in Tallahassee. New Mexico State enters this season after finishing 4-8 in 2025, its second year under head coach Tony Sanchez.
The Aggies represent the first step in a schedule that becomes considerably more challenging for Florida State almost immediately. After Saturday's opener, the Seminoles host te No. 20 SMU Mustangs in their ACC opener before traveling to play the No. 11 Alabama Crimson Tide in Week 3.

#state #tallahassee #stadium

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Florida State will enter into a new football season at home on Saturday, hosting New Mexico State at Doak Campbell Stadium.
FSU has fallen short of expectations in recent years, not even reaching bowl eligibility since 2023, when the program was infamously snubbed by the College Football Playoff. With a 5-7 record last year, the Seminoles are hoping for more success behind star transfer Ashton Daniels, who will lead the offense under center.
New Mexico State is also hoping for a better outcome than last year, in which the program went 4-8 overall. Luckily, the Aggies are returning much of their veteran talent on both sides of the ball, and a slew of transfers will help to bolster their defense.
Who will secure a win in Tallahassee?

#time

The Europa League draw has also been completed and has given us some highlights for this season. You can find out which matches you can look forward to in our overview.
Bayer Leverkusen: Olympique Marseille (H), Olympique Lyon (A), RB Salzburg (H), Dinamo Zagreb (A), NK Celje (H), Lech Poznan (A), Besiktas (H), OF Iraklion (A).
Benfica Lisbon: AZ Alkmaar (H), AC Milan (A), Celtic Glasgow (H), Viktoria Plzen (A), Lech Poznan (H), Omonia Nicosia (A), OF Iraklion (H), NEC Nijmegen (A).
Juventus Turin: Real Sociedad (H), Alkmaar (A), Stade Rennes (H), Ferencvaros (A), Omonia (H), Celta Vigo (A), NEC Nijmegen (H), Hapoel Beer Sheva (A).
Olympique Lyon: Bayer Leverkusen (H), Real Sociedad (A), Union Saint-Gilloise (H), Anderlecht (A), Crystal Palace (H), Jagiellonia (A), Lillestrøm (H), TSG Hoffenheim (A).

#olympique #lech

Tadej Pogacar recovered from a brief off-road excursion to outsprint Enric Mas and claim his third victory at this year's Vuelta a Espana, but he was made to fight all the way to the line by the Spaniard on stage six.
After attacking on the final climb and rapidly establishing a handsome lead it looked as though the defending world champion would romp away to a trademark solo victory.
But, as the rest of the main contenders struggled in his slipstream, Movistar's Mas reeled him in and overtook him on the final metres of the climb to claim maximum points in the king of the mountain's classification.
The home rider then initially led down the final descent, at one point gesturing to Pogacar to take it cautiously.
But the six-time Grand Tour winner, who is chasing the Vuelta crown to complete the set with victory in all three of the sport's biggest stage races, having already won five Tours de France and a Giro d'Italia, did not heed the warning.

#victory #final #claim #stage

Everton have been drawn against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the third round of the Carabao Cup for the second consecutive year. This came after beating Preston North End in a 4-0 jaunt earlier tonight. Wolves beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 to progress to the clash against the Blues.
Last season the Blues featured a weakened side against bottom dwellers Wolves who were yet to win a game at the time, but then slipped to a 2-0 defeat away from home to exit the tournament they are yet to win.
Carabao Cup Round Three fixtures will take place across two weeks (beginning 7th and 14th September), with fixtures in the Champions League (week beginning 7th September) and Europa League (week beginning 14th September) also scheduled during this period. The additional dates required in the calendar for European competitions are as a result of an increased number of games for the season, the same as last year.
The eight teams competing in European competitions this season will be drawn separately in a pre-draw to keep them apart from the rest of the third round teams tonight. Since UEFA competitions fixtures cannot be rescheduled, additional rules for the third round of the Carabao Cup had been introduced for the draw tonight. Clubs taking part in the Champions League or Europa League cannot be drawn against each other in the Carabao Cup third round.
The Blues have never won this competition in their 141-year history, but have been beaten finalists twice, against Aston Villa in 1977 and to Liverpool in 1984. Their run in the tournament last season lasted until the Third Round when they lost at home to Southampton in a penalty shootout, with newest signing Tyler Dibling a second half substitute in that game.

#league #blues

Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles' offense provided an accurate summary of their summer during Tuesday night's open practice at Lincoln Financial Field. There were explosive plays, creative formations and impressive touchdown throws. There were also protection problems, missed opportunities and two interceptions returned toward the end zone by Riq Woolen.
The overall performance was uneven. The encouraging part was that the offense showed how difficult it could become to defend when its top skill players are healthy.
Hurts connected with Smith on a deep out route during the opening move-the-ball period. He found Smith again while rolling outside the pocket on a play-action concept. Smith later made one of the night's best catches, securing a deep crossing route in tight coverage against Quinyon Mitchell before accelerating toward the end zone. The chemistry was not perfect. Hurts underthrew Smith on a deep post that could have become a touchdown. Mitchell recovered to break up the pass. Smith also dropped a shallow crossing route on third-and-6 despite having enough **** e to extend the possession.
Their strongest connection may have come later when Smith caught a dig route against Woolen. The cornerback attempted to undercut the route, but Smith adjusted his angle, secured the pass and turned upfield for what could have become a touchdown in a live game.
Hurts' first interception came on a throw over the middle intended for Makai Lemon. Woolen recognized the dig route, drove in front of the rookie and took the football toward the end zone. The second interception occurred in two minutes. Hurts faced pressure from Jalyx Hunt and threw off his back foot toward Smith on an out route. Woolen anticipated the pass, secured his second interception and returned it for a touchdown. Both turnovers involved questionable ball placement, allowing Woolen to attack the football without going through the intended receiver.

#smith

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Hayden Wildcats don't rebuild; they reload.
Hayden has made three consecutive appearances in the state championship game, establishing themselves as one of the most consistent high school football programs in Kansas.
If the Wildcats are going to make another deep postseason run in 2026, however, they'll have to do it with plenty of new faces.
Hayden enters the season with less than a handful of returning starters.
The Wildcats are emphasizing the small things as the big things.

#reload

Los Angeles Kings legend Anze Kopitar says that he is happy with his decision to retire after 20 years in the NHL.
Kopitar made the decision to walk away from the sport that brought him so much joy at the age of 37 following the 2025-26 NHL season. Now 38 years old, Kopitar played in fellow Zdeno Chara's farewell game, the 'Zee's Final Shift,' at Pavol Demitra Ice Stadium in Trencin, Slovakia, on Friday. He looked good in the game, but he says he's content with his decision to retire.
Speaking to NHL.com, Kopitar reaffirmed his decision to step away from the NHL, though he admitted he was happy to play with fellow legends like Chara in the tribute game.
"I am very happy. It's great. Obviously, I get to spend a lot more time with my family. I get to go (watch my) kids … my son's hockey tournament, my daughter's figure skating competition. So, there is still life in ice arenas, but I'm enjoying it very much," Kopitar said.
When Kopitar becomes eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2029, he will undoubtedly be inducted into the HHOF in his first year of eligibility, because he was an amazing hockey player who has a brilliant career in the NHL.

#happy

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Knightsbridge withstood a fierce battle on the lead in the early going before pulling away to win the $1 million Pacific Classic by 6 1/4 lengths at Del Mar on Saturday.
Ridden by Junior Alvarado, Knightsbridge ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:01.79. The 5-year-old horse had shipped to the seaside track north of San Diego from the East Coast after a win in the Monmouth Cup five weeks ago in New Jersey.
"He was kind of skipping over the ground," Alvarado said. "I had my hopes that when I asked him he would give me his best right when we turned for home. It was all heart there. He's a horse that has a lot of talent."
Knightsbridge was challenged over the opening mile by the speedy Full Serrano before shaking him off at the head of the stretch. The winner paid $4.20 as the wagering favorite.
Original Sin finished second. Full Serrano was another 1 1/2 lengths back in third in the West Coast's richest race.

#alvarado #full #lengths

Will New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez play in Saturday's Week 2 preseason matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles?
While the Patriots have not confirmed Gonzalez's status for the game, it is expected that the star defensive back will miss a second straight preseason game.
Gonzalez has not practiced since last Monday, a day before the team's scheduled joint training camp practice with the Indianapolis Colts. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has noted multiple times that the absence is due to an injury that Gonzalez sustained, despite all of the concerns that it could be contract-related.
"Christian was unavailable, physically unavailable for the practice. That's the clarification," Vrabel stated. "Just like other players that I told to have treatment, and everybody has a plan here, there were other guys that were in that same category. If you want to list the names: Christian Elliss, Brenden Schooler, Harold Landry, Christian Barmore, et cetera. So make sure they're all included. They were all in the same group of what they did."
The Patriots and Gonzalez have continued to work behind the scenes on a potential contract extension.

#Patriots #gonzalez #vrabel #game

Why Klay Thompson is signing with Heat instead of Lakers, Warriors after Mavericks buyout originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
After being bought out by the Mavericks on Friday afternoon, Klay Thompson swiftly found a new home for the 2026-27 season.
The sharpshooting guard agreed terms to a deal with the Heat, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 36-year-old is the latest addition to a new-look Miami side spearheaded by Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Thompson reportedly commanded serious interest from the Heat's front office, emerging as a top target for the franchise after Antetokounmpo's arrival. He should fold nicely into Erik Spoelstra's side, which looked desperate for shooting help last season.
With that, here's what you need to know about Thompson's signing.

#thompson #klay #heat #signing

Aug. 21—It's been a steady climb for the Austin Black Bears under head coach April Marsh.
After making the state semifinals in her second season, they took the first step on their next journey upward on Thursday night, sweeping West Morgan 25-13, 25-19, 25-18.
"We have been working a lot on our first contact over the summer. Serve receive and defense, I thought we did a pretty good job with that today," Marsh said. "I felt like we were in system most of the game."
Last year, Austin started off the season with a two-set win over West Morgan where it rallied in both sets. It ended up going 45-9 and made the state tournament for the first time since 2004.
This year, it didn't have to rally.

#west