11 days ago
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III rushed 19 times for 128 yards and two touchdowns in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers, and he added two receptions for 11 yards on three targets. His 665 rushing yards are an NFL record through a player's first five games with a team.
SOURCE: ESPN Insights
Why it Matters: K9 is on a roll heading into Week 7 on the road against Seattle Seahawks, his former team, on Sunday Night Football. He has 369 rushing yards after contact this season. Not only is he an RB1 in all fantasy leagues, he might be the best overall fantasy option. Period.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kenneth Walker III runs for 128 yards, two TDs in Week 6
#yards
SOURCE: ESPN Insights
Why it Matters: K9 is on a roll heading into Week 7 on the road against Seattle Seahawks, his former team, on Sunday Night Football. He has 369 rushing yards after contact this season. Not only is he an RB1 in all fantasy leagues, he might be the best overall fantasy option. Period.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kenneth Walker III runs for 128 yards, two TDs in Week 6
#yards
2 months ago
While the transfer window may be shut, Ajax are not quite done yet in reinforcing the squad. According to De Telegraaf, Ajax are just one of a number of sides keen on signing now former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma. The 30-year-old is a free agent, having left Tottenham this summer. Other sides from top five leagues are interested in the former Tottenham man, so it is by no means guaranteed that Ajax will land the Malian international.
Yet Ajax have shown an ability to pull in some big named players this summer. Julian Brandt left Borussia Dortmund for Ajax during the recent transfer window and is already proving to be a good signing for the Dutch side.
Bissouma, when fit, would certainly add some quality to the Ajax midfield. Last year the Malian only managed 11 games for Tottenham. Overall, he played 111 games for Tottenham, scoring twice. Prior to that he excelled with Brighton after coming through the Lille system, having moved to France from Real Bamako as a teenager.
GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson
#ajax #year
Yet Ajax have shown an ability to pull in some big named players this summer. Julian Brandt left Borussia Dortmund for Ajax during the recent transfer window and is already proving to be a good signing for the Dutch side.
Bissouma, when fit, would certainly add some quality to the Ajax midfield. Last year the Malian only managed 11 games for Tottenham. Overall, he played 111 games for Tottenham, scoring twice. Prior to that he excelled with Brighton after coming through the Lille system, having moved to France from Real Bamako as a teenager.
GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson
#ajax #year
2 months ago
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels had a very successful 2024 season that ended in disappointment in Philadelphia.
The Commanders had won two road playoff games, and winning the third consecutive road playoff game was out of the question that day in the NFC Championship Game as the Eagles routed the Commanders 55-23. So one reporter asked Commanders head coach Dan Quinn on Friday about Daniels' hunger to win and what Quinn has observed.
Injured in 2025, Daniels was not able to take the field against the Eagles in either game in 2025. So this is Daniels' first return facing the Eagles since that 2024 NFC ******* le game. "I think it honestly started like towards the end of the season last year," replied Quinn. "That is where it began. But from that point, (there are) new systems and changes which are hard to go through. He's consistently working at it and going after it; it demonstrates readiness. He was more accurate than he's ever been."
Yes, both Quinn and offensive coordinator David Blough have referenced this offseason how Daniels has worked hard to learn and master the new offense. Both have also referred to Daniels' accuracy throughout training camp.
"So, those are the things that I saw. He's always just a confident player, and he's clutch. So, like those things, I wouldn't say they come natural to him, but they are at the forefront. But all the unseen work that went into it- he's gotten stronger, he's gotten bigger." It's no secret the Commanders are concerned with Daniels being injured so often in 2025. They are encouraged that he worked this offseason to get stronger.
#quinn #game #Eagles #season
The Commanders had won two road playoff games, and winning the third consecutive road playoff game was out of the question that day in the NFC Championship Game as the Eagles routed the Commanders 55-23. So one reporter asked Commanders head coach Dan Quinn on Friday about Daniels' hunger to win and what Quinn has observed.
Injured in 2025, Daniels was not able to take the field against the Eagles in either game in 2025. So this is Daniels' first return facing the Eagles since that 2024 NFC ******* le game. "I think it honestly started like towards the end of the season last year," replied Quinn. "That is where it began. But from that point, (there are) new systems and changes which are hard to go through. He's consistently working at it and going after it; it demonstrates readiness. He was more accurate than he's ever been."
Yes, both Quinn and offensive coordinator David Blough have referenced this offseason how Daniels has worked hard to learn and master the new offense. Both have also referred to Daniels' accuracy throughout training camp.
"So, those are the things that I saw. He's always just a confident player, and he's clutch. So, like those things, I wouldn't say they come natural to him, but they are at the forefront. But all the unseen work that went into it- he's gotten stronger, he's gotten bigger." It's no secret the Commanders are concerned with Daniels being injured so often in 2025. They are encouraged that he worked this offseason to get stronger.
#quinn #game #Eagles #season
2 months ago
Patrick Mahomes sparks concern with awkward walk before Chiefs season opener originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Patrick Mahomes wanted to end the questions about his surgically repaired left knee. A brief moment after his latest press conference only created more of them. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback smiled as he left the podium Thursday and delivered a playful message to reporters.
"Hopefully I'm done with the questions about the leg," Mahomes said, according to a video shared by Ari Meirov.
Some fans focused less on the comment and more on the way Mahomes appeared to walk away. A second post highlighting the clip helped fuel speculation that the three-time Super Bowl MVP might have been favoring his injured leg.
The short video does not prove that Mahomes experienced a setback, and the Chiefs have not announced a new problem. It does, however, demonstrate how closely every movement will be watched when Mahomes returns Monday night against the Denver Broncos.
#chiefs
Patrick Mahomes wanted to end the questions about his surgically repaired left knee. A brief moment after his latest press conference only created more of them. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback smiled as he left the podium Thursday and delivered a playful message to reporters.
"Hopefully I'm done with the questions about the leg," Mahomes said, according to a video shared by Ari Meirov.
Some fans focused less on the comment and more on the way Mahomes appeared to walk away. A second post highlighting the clip helped fuel speculation that the three-time Super Bowl MVP might have been favoring his injured leg.
The short video does not prove that Mahomes experienced a setback, and the Chiefs have not announced a new problem. It does, however, demonstrate how closely every movement will be watched when Mahomes returns Monday night against the Denver Broncos.
#chiefs
2 months ago
Blake Roskopf threw five touchdown passes and Goodyear Desert Edge's defense stifled Scottsdale Notre Dame's offense in a 46-7 5A football rout on Thursday night, Sept. 10, at Desert Edge.
Roskopf quickly carved up Notre Dame's defense, finding open receivers all over the field. He threw two touchdown passes to Jhaheem Brown and two to Zerek Sidney, including a 61-yarder that gave the top-ranked Scorpions (3-0) a 40-7 lead with five minutes left in the third quarter.
Roskopf, a Washington commit, has quietly thrown 12 touchdown passes in Desert Edge's first three games.
But the story of its season so far has been the defense, led by electric junior edge rusher Jalanie George, who had another monster game.
When Notre Dame's Austin Bush ran 3 yards for a score with 7:21 left in the second quarter, it was the first time this season that Desert Edge allowed a touchdown. The score came after Desert Edge twice lined up offsides on two Notre Dame field-goal tries. With short yardage, the Saints picked up first downs both times, leading to the score and a 7-6 lead.
#notre #touchdown #first
Roskopf quickly carved up Notre Dame's defense, finding open receivers all over the field. He threw two touchdown passes to Jhaheem Brown and two to Zerek Sidney, including a 61-yarder that gave the top-ranked Scorpions (3-0) a 40-7 lead with five minutes left in the third quarter.
Roskopf, a Washington commit, has quietly thrown 12 touchdown passes in Desert Edge's first three games.
But the story of its season so far has been the defense, led by electric junior edge rusher Jalanie George, who had another monster game.
When Notre Dame's Austin Bush ran 3 yards for a score with 7:21 left in the second quarter, it was the first time this season that Desert Edge allowed a touchdown. The score came after Desert Edge twice lined up offsides on two Notre Dame field-goal tries. With short yardage, the Saints picked up first downs both times, leading to the score and a 7-6 lead.
#notre #touchdown #first
2 months ago
Adam Schefter believes the Vikings and J.J. McCarty are "stuck with each other" for now, but could "explore a divorce" ahead of the 2027-28 NFL season.
"I know people are probably surprised by this, but I don't think it was a big surprise at all in the football community. The Vikings have named Carson Wentz as their backup quarterback to Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy No. 3. I think from the moment that Kyler Murray won that job — there's a reason they signed Carson Wentz; they signed Carson Wentz as a veteran backup — and with J.J. McCarthy there, they've made the decision to use him as No. 3," Schefter said.
"J.J. McCarthy's already said he doesn't want to be traded, wants to be in Minnesota this year. It's probably best for both sides to spend the year together before they explore a divorce. It's not an ideal marriage this season in Minnesota, but they're sort of stuck with each other for the time being."
A couple things to point out before we get to the divorce idea:
Schefter is the same guy who thought McCarthy had a "multi-week" ankle injury, only for Vikings GM Nolan Teasley to smash that rumor days later. That begs the question: Who is supplying Schefter with his McCarthy information?
#schefter #divorce #kyler #murray
"I know people are probably surprised by this, but I don't think it was a big surprise at all in the football community. The Vikings have named Carson Wentz as their backup quarterback to Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy No. 3. I think from the moment that Kyler Murray won that job — there's a reason they signed Carson Wentz; they signed Carson Wentz as a veteran backup — and with J.J. McCarthy there, they've made the decision to use him as No. 3," Schefter said.
"J.J. McCarthy's already said he doesn't want to be traded, wants to be in Minnesota this year. It's probably best for both sides to spend the year together before they explore a divorce. It's not an ideal marriage this season in Minnesota, but they're sort of stuck with each other for the time being."
A couple things to point out before we get to the divorce idea:
Schefter is the same guy who thought McCarthy had a "multi-week" ankle injury, only for Vikings GM Nolan Teasley to smash that rumor days later. That begs the question: Who is supplying Schefter with his McCarthy information?
#schefter #divorce #kyler #murray
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MELBOURNE, Australia - The mystery is solved.
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris told reporters ahead of Tuesday's practice at AAMI Park in Melbourne that defensive end Nick Bosa will play in the season-opener against the Los Angeles Rams.
"Oh, he's going out there," Morris said, after initially giving an unclear response and being asked to clarify in a follow-up question. "Whatever you want to say, he's going. He'll be there. We're not hiding that."
The announcement of Bosa's return ends more than a month-long saga since the 28-year-old began missing training camp practices. Bosa, who's coming off a torn right ACL, was dealing with lingering tendinitis from his recovery early in August.
Then, he suddenly returned for one practice last Wednesday, the morning of the 49ers' flight to Australia. After that practice, Bosa said his body felt great and that he was preparing to play.
#morris #play #going
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris told reporters ahead of Tuesday's practice at AAMI Park in Melbourne that defensive end Nick Bosa will play in the season-opener against the Los Angeles Rams.
"Oh, he's going out there," Morris said, after initially giving an unclear response and being asked to clarify in a follow-up question. "Whatever you want to say, he's going. He'll be there. We're not hiding that."
The announcement of Bosa's return ends more than a month-long saga since the 28-year-old began missing training camp practices. Bosa, who's coming off a torn right ACL, was dealing with lingering tendinitis from his recovery early in August.
Then, he suddenly returned for one practice last Wednesday, the morning of the 49ers' flight to Australia. After that practice, Bosa said his body felt great and that he was preparing to play.
#morris #play #going
2 months ago
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho had THREE players return to training this Sunday (6), on the eve of the team's Champions League debut.
Tchouaméni, Thiago Pitarch, and Endrick trained normally. The trio will still be re-evaluated in the coming days.
According to Marca, of the three, Thiago Pitarch and Endrick have the best chances of returning.
Real Madrid will host Inter Milan on Tuesday (8) at 4 p.m. at the Bernabéu.
Endrick, therefore, could make his debut under José Mourinho.
#real #debut #champions
Tchouaméni, Thiago Pitarch, and Endrick trained normally. The trio will still be re-evaluated in the coming days.
According to Marca, of the three, Thiago Pitarch and Endrick have the best chances of returning.
Real Madrid will host Inter Milan on Tuesday (8) at 4 p.m. at the Bernabéu.
Endrick, therefore, could make his debut under José Mourinho.
#real #debut #champions
2 months ago
It was recently revealed that Pat McAfee would bring his kicking contest back to College GameDay on ESPN for a fourth season, despite McAfee hinting twice last December that the series could be over for good.
McAfee funded the high-dollar-reward contest all on his own for the first three seasons and handed out more than $6 million. As Awful Announcing's Sam Neumann explained, "Either a fresh sponsorship agreement covering those costs or a renegotiated financial arrangement folded into McAfee's rumored $60 million-plus annual ESPN extension emerged as the two most plausible ways to bring the contest back without leaving McAfee personally on the hook for another year of six-figure kicks."
During Saturday's season debut of College GameDay at LSU in Baton Rouge, McAfee announced that a sponsorship agreement had indeed emerged. The Home Depot, which has sponsored College GameDay for 24 years, will match the dollar amount that he pays out for the entire 2026 season.
Additionally, the 33-yard kicking contest has officially rebranded as "Pat McAfee's 'Kicking is easy' contest" on College GameDay. The contest had been loosely referred to as that in the past, but now it's also listed that way on the ESPN graphic.
"This year, we have a massive update," McAfee said as kicking contestant Bruce was about to attempt a kick. "A company that has given millions and millions of dollars to college sports said, 'We want to help you in this whole thing.' Home Depot has said they will match anything that I put up [for the kicker] for the rest of the season."
#contest #bring
McAfee funded the high-dollar-reward contest all on his own for the first three seasons and handed out more than $6 million. As Awful Announcing's Sam Neumann explained, "Either a fresh sponsorship agreement covering those costs or a renegotiated financial arrangement folded into McAfee's rumored $60 million-plus annual ESPN extension emerged as the two most plausible ways to bring the contest back without leaving McAfee personally on the hook for another year of six-figure kicks."
During Saturday's season debut of College GameDay at LSU in Baton Rouge, McAfee announced that a sponsorship agreement had indeed emerged. The Home Depot, which has sponsored College GameDay for 24 years, will match the dollar amount that he pays out for the entire 2026 season.
Additionally, the 33-yard kicking contest has officially rebranded as "Pat McAfee's 'Kicking is easy' contest" on College GameDay. The contest had been loosely referred to as that in the past, but now it's also listed that way on the ESPN graphic.
"This year, we have a massive update," McAfee said as kicking contestant Bruce was about to attempt a kick. "A company that has given millions and millions of dollars to college sports said, 'We want to help you in this whole thing.' Home Depot has said they will match anything that I put up [for the kicker] for the rest of the season."
#contest #bring
2 months ago
Byrd senior running back Christian Maxie set a pair of school records, and a city record, despite his Jackets falling 44-37 to defending LHSAA Non-Select Division I Ouachita Parish in Monroe on the opening night of Louisiana high school football.
Maxie, who continues moving closer to becoming the school's all-time rushing leader, rushed 40 times for 429 yards — both school records. The yards also set a Shreveport city record. The speedster scored three times and averaged 10.7 yards per carry in the contest.
Byrd (0-1) led for most of the first half behind the play of Maxie and quarterback Leo Ezernack, but the hosts built a 15-point fourth-quarter cushion and held on as Byrd scored with just over a minute remaining. The ensuing onside kick was reeled in by the Lions (1-0).
Calvary 48, Huntington 22: The Cavaliers (1-0) opened their 2026 campaign with a dominant win against Huntington (0-1) in the first game of the Stars and Stripes Border Classic, sponsored by the City of Shreveport. The event will conclude Friday with Parkway playing Dunham at 5 p.m. and Evangel testing West Monroe at 8 p.m. at Independence Stadium.
QUARTERBACKS: Here's 30 Shreveport area high school quarterbacks to admire in 2026
#school #yards #monroe #huntington
Maxie, who continues moving closer to becoming the school's all-time rushing leader, rushed 40 times for 429 yards — both school records. The yards also set a Shreveport city record. The speedster scored three times and averaged 10.7 yards per carry in the contest.
Byrd (0-1) led for most of the first half behind the play of Maxie and quarterback Leo Ezernack, but the hosts built a 15-point fourth-quarter cushion and held on as Byrd scored with just over a minute remaining. The ensuing onside kick was reeled in by the Lions (1-0).
Calvary 48, Huntington 22: The Cavaliers (1-0) opened their 2026 campaign with a dominant win against Huntington (0-1) in the first game of the Stars and Stripes Border Classic, sponsored by the City of Shreveport. The event will conclude Friday with Parkway playing Dunham at 5 p.m. and Evangel testing West Monroe at 8 p.m. at Independence Stadium.
QUARTERBACKS: Here's 30 Shreveport area high school quarterbacks to admire in 2026
#school #yards #monroe #huntington
2 months ago
The awards have been handed out!
The Gran Gala del Calcio 2026 took place in Milan on Wednesday night. It is the Italian equivalent of France's UNFP Trophies, a ceremony that hands out individual awards in recognition of the season that has just ended.
This year, the Serie A Player of the Year award went to Federico Dimarco. After an outstanding league campaign with seven goals and 18 ****** ists, the Italian full-back led Inter Milan to the Serie A ****** le.
In addition, Cesc Fabregas and Nico Paz were named Coach of the Year and Young Player of the Year respectively, following their superb 2025-26 season that saw Como qualify for the Champions League.
Check out the full list of the evening's awards below:
#awards #Milan #full
The Gran Gala del Calcio 2026 took place in Milan on Wednesday night. It is the Italian equivalent of France's UNFP Trophies, a ceremony that hands out individual awards in recognition of the season that has just ended.
This year, the Serie A Player of the Year award went to Federico Dimarco. After an outstanding league campaign with seven goals and 18 ****** ists, the Italian full-back led Inter Milan to the Serie A ****** le.
In addition, Cesc Fabregas and Nico Paz were named Coach of the Year and Young Player of the Year respectively, following their superb 2025-26 season that saw Como qualify for the Champions League.
Check out the full list of the evening's awards below:
#awards #Milan #full
2 months ago
College football season may have just begun. But college basketball season is only two months away! On Monday, USC men's basketball announced its nonconference schedule for the 2026-2027 season.
Following three exhibition games, the Trojans will open up the season on November 2 at Galen Center against Milwaukee. They will then travel up to Northern California to face Wichita State in Lake Tahoe, before visiting Cal in an old Pac-12 showdown.
After that, USC will return home for matchups with Arkansas Pine Bluff, Tarleton State, and Louisiana. Eric Musselman's team will then spend Thanksgiving in Palm Springs, California at the Acrisure Series, where they will take on South Carolina and Utah State.
USC's final road games of nonconference play will be at San Diego on December 8 and against Texas Tech in Fort Worth, Texas on December 13. The Trojans will wrap up their nonconference slate with home matchups against Jacksonville and Western Michigan on December 19 and 22, respectively.
After that, USC will get into the heart of Big Ten play. The Trojans' conference schedule will be announced at a later date.
#college #Basketball #announced
Following three exhibition games, the Trojans will open up the season on November 2 at Galen Center against Milwaukee. They will then travel up to Northern California to face Wichita State in Lake Tahoe, before visiting Cal in an old Pac-12 showdown.
After that, USC will return home for matchups with Arkansas Pine Bluff, Tarleton State, and Louisiana. Eric Musselman's team will then spend Thanksgiving in Palm Springs, California at the Acrisure Series, where they will take on South Carolina and Utah State.
USC's final road games of nonconference play will be at San Diego on December 8 and against Texas Tech in Fort Worth, Texas on December 13. The Trojans will wrap up their nonconference slate with home matchups against Jacksonville and Western Michigan on December 19 and 22, respectively.
After that, USC will get into the heart of Big Ten play. The Trojans' conference schedule will be announced at a later date.
#college #Basketball #announced
2 months ago
Josiah Trotter finished the preseason with an 80.5 defensive grade, the fourth highest among rookie linebackers who played at least 20 snaps. Only Ohio State's Arvell Reese, LSU's Harold Perkins Jr. and Texas Tech's Jack Kelly finished ahead of him.
Against the Jets, Trotter played just 15 defensive snaps but earned an 82.4 PFF grade. He finished with three total tackles without being charged with a missed tackle and earned a 78.1 run defense grade. Trotter attacked downhill, forced runners to change direction, and held up when asked to cover tight ends and running backs. There wasn't much concern about Trotter's ability against the run coming out of Missouri, as he earned an 89.3 run defense grade during his final college season and built his reputation around his instincts and willingness to attack gaps. Coverage was the bigger question after he posted grades below 50 in that area during each of his final two college seasons, but those concerns haven't prevented the Bucs from giving him opportunities.
Trotter started alongside Alex Anzalone when Tampa Bay played its first team defense against Kansas City, another indication that the competition with SirVocea Dennis for a starting role has been legitimate. The rookie has also talked about how quickly the game has started to slow down for him as he's gotten more comfortable in Todd Bowles' defense. Trotter has looked capable of handling more than just early down run defense, which could make it easier for Bowles to declare him a starter come regular season.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Josiah Trotter quietly puts together impressive preseason
#played
Against the Jets, Trotter played just 15 defensive snaps but earned an 82.4 PFF grade. He finished with three total tackles without being charged with a missed tackle and earned a 78.1 run defense grade. Trotter attacked downhill, forced runners to change direction, and held up when asked to cover tight ends and running backs. There wasn't much concern about Trotter's ability against the run coming out of Missouri, as he earned an 89.3 run defense grade during his final college season and built his reputation around his instincts and willingness to attack gaps. Coverage was the bigger question after he posted grades below 50 in that area during each of his final two college seasons, but those concerns haven't prevented the Bucs from giving him opportunities.
Trotter started alongside Alex Anzalone when Tampa Bay played its first team defense against Kansas City, another indication that the competition with SirVocea Dennis for a starting role has been legitimate. The rookie has also talked about how quickly the game has started to slow down for him as he's gotten more comfortable in Todd Bowles' defense. Trotter has looked capable of handling more than just early down run defense, which could make it easier for Bowles to declare him a starter come regular season.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Josiah Trotter quietly puts together impressive preseason
#played
2 months ago
It's time for one of the biggest amateur competitions in the world: the 51st Walker Cup.
The biennial competition between 10 of the best amateurs from the United States and their counterparts from Great Britain and Ireland will take place Sept. 5-6 at Lahinch in Ireland. It's the first time Lahinch has hosted the Walker Cup.
In 2025 at Cypress Point, the U.S. dominated Sunday Singles to win 17 to 9 for its fifth straight win. The Americans lead the all-time series, 40-9-1.
Here's everything you need to know for the 2026 Walker Cup:
Golf Channel: 3:30-8 a.m.; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
#lahinch #great
The biennial competition between 10 of the best amateurs from the United States and their counterparts from Great Britain and Ireland will take place Sept. 5-6 at Lahinch in Ireland. It's the first time Lahinch has hosted the Walker Cup.
In 2025 at Cypress Point, the U.S. dominated Sunday Singles to win 17 to 9 for its fifth straight win. The Americans lead the all-time series, 40-9-1.
Here's everything you need to know for the 2026 Walker Cup:
Golf Channel: 3:30-8 a.m.; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
#lahinch #great
2 months ago
L.A. Rams fans and TV executives are both smiling today about the same thing.
Aaron Donald, the all-world defensive tackle who led the Los Angeles to a Super Bowl victory in 2022, announced today that he will come out of retirement this season.
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Taylor Swift Praises The Late Great Dolly Parton's Life & Legacy: "She Was Truly The Gift That Kept On Giving"
#angeles #deadline #films
Aaron Donald, the all-world defensive tackle who led the Los Angeles to a Super Bowl victory in 2022, announced today that he will come out of retirement this season.
More from Deadline
NFL Films & HBO's 'Hard Knocks: Offseason' Set For 2027 Return, Replacing 'In-Season' Edition
Taylor Swift Praises The Late Great Dolly Parton's Life & Legacy: "She Was Truly The Gift That Kept On Giving"
#angeles #deadline #films
2 months ago
Real Madrid host Málaga in what should be a comfortable game against a team who are expected to be in the battle to avoid relegation this season. Mourinho could decide to make some rotations ahead of the weekend's away game against Betis.
PREDICTED LINEUPS
Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Trent, Konaté, Rüdiger, Cucurella; Valverde, Bernardo Silva; Vinicius, Bellingham, Güler; Mbappé.
Málaga predicted XI: Herrero; Puga, Recio, Galilea, Salinas; Izan, Dotor; Dani Lorenzo, Larrubia, Rafita; Chupe.
Players like Brahim or Diomandé could also feature in the starting lineup if Mourinho decides to rest one of the attackers.
#courtois #trent
PREDICTED LINEUPS
Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Trent, Konaté, Rüdiger, Cucurella; Valverde, Bernardo Silva; Vinicius, Bellingham, Güler; Mbappé.
Málaga predicted XI: Herrero; Puga, Recio, Galilea, Salinas; Izan, Dotor; Dani Lorenzo, Larrubia, Rafita; Chupe.
Players like Brahim or Diomandé could also feature in the starting lineup if Mourinho decides to rest one of the attackers.
#courtois #trent
2 months ago
NASHVILLE – The first game day has arrived for Jackson State football in the 2026 season.
The Tigers are taking on Tennessee State in the John. A. Merritt Classic at Vanderbilt's FirstBank Stadium on Aug. 29 (7:30 p.m. CT, ESPN+).
JSU enters its first game of the season having lost 19 starters and gained over 50 players after last season's 9-3 SWAC runner-up campaign.
TSU is looking to improve on last season's 2-10 record, beginning with a home win over longtime rival JSU.
Follow along for highlights, injury news, key plays and instant ******* ysis as Jackson State takes on Tennessee State in season-opening nonconference showdown.
#state #season #tennessee #first
The Tigers are taking on Tennessee State in the John. A. Merritt Classic at Vanderbilt's FirstBank Stadium on Aug. 29 (7:30 p.m. CT, ESPN+).
JSU enters its first game of the season having lost 19 starters and gained over 50 players after last season's 9-3 SWAC runner-up campaign.
TSU is looking to improve on last season's 2-10 record, beginning with a home win over longtime rival JSU.
Follow along for highlights, injury news, key plays and instant ******* ysis as Jackson State takes on Tennessee State in season-opening nonconference showdown.
#state #season #tennessee #first
2 months ago
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David Ornstein and Simon Johnson report for The Athletic that Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Emi Martinez from Aston Villa, with the Blues to pay £7.5m for the goalkeeper.
Martinez will sign a two-year deal with Chelsea, with the option to extend by an additional 12 months.
Villa had opted to replace Martinez with Zion Suzuki this summer, and the goalkeeper has reportedly been training alone ever since. A transfer was clearly the preferred option for all parties.
Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images
#julian #finney #villa
David Ornstein and Simon Johnson report for The Athletic that Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Emi Martinez from Aston Villa, with the Blues to pay £7.5m for the goalkeeper.
Martinez will sign a two-year deal with Chelsea, with the option to extend by an additional 12 months.
Villa had opted to replace Martinez with Zion Suzuki this summer, and the goalkeeper has reportedly been training alone ever since. A transfer was clearly the preferred option for all parties.
Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images
#julian #finney #villa
2 months ago
European champions Paris St-Germain will face Premier League duo Manchester City and Aston Villa as well as five-time winners Barcelona in the league phase of this season's Champions League.
The back-to-back Champions League winners will welcome Barca to Parc des Princes, while they were also handed trips to Villa Park and Manchester in the draw for the league phase.
Premier League champions ******* nal, meanwhile, will host 15-time winners Real Madrid at Emirates Stadium, and have also been handed a trip to Bayern Munich.
Mikel Arteta's men, who were beaten by PSG on penalties in the final last season, will face Borussia Dortmund, Real Betis, Lille, Napoli, Azerbaijan champions Sabah and Slavia Prague as well.
Enzo Maresca's City will welcome PSG to Etihad Stadium and travel to Barcelona, where they will have a reunion with Spanish World Cup-winner Rodri, who moved to the Nou Camp in a £65m deal this summer.
#champions #premier #city #real
The back-to-back Champions League winners will welcome Barca to Parc des Princes, while they were also handed trips to Villa Park and Manchester in the draw for the league phase.
Premier League champions ******* nal, meanwhile, will host 15-time winners Real Madrid at Emirates Stadium, and have also been handed a trip to Bayern Munich.
Mikel Arteta's men, who were beaten by PSG on penalties in the final last season, will face Borussia Dortmund, Real Betis, Lille, Napoli, Azerbaijan champions Sabah and Slavia Prague as well.
Enzo Maresca's City will welcome PSG to Etihad Stadium and travel to Barcelona, where they will have a reunion with Spanish World Cup-winner Rodri, who moved to the Nou Camp in a £65m deal this summer.
#champions #premier #city #real
2 months ago
Enes Kanter Freedom's battle with the WNBA rolls on after the former NBA center was ejected from Sunday night's Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky matchup following a confrontation with Chicago guard Natasha Cloud.
Kanter Freedom was sitting courtside wearing a shirt reading "WOMAN noun. adult human female." Late in the third quarter, Cloud could be seen shouting at the self-proclaimed "human rights activist," while Kanter responded by stretching out his arms and taking a step toward the court before being removed by security.
On Wednesday, Fox News reported that Kanter Freedom, who has since been banned from attending Sky home games, has sent a letter to the WNBA, requesting, among other things, "an explanation for the basis of my ejection" and a full refund for the cost of his tickets.
Kanter Freedom claims Cloud was the instigator for the incident, saying the WNBA veteran "turned from the court, approached my seat, and began yelling, cursing, and pointing in my direction."
"According to the WNBA, any physical or verbal altercation with a fan is treated as conduct detrimental to the game," Kanter Freedom wrote. "The WNBA Office holds the authority to issue heavy fines or multi-game suspensions for players who cross the line into berating or cursing at spectators. Yet Ms. Cloud's conduct of yelling, swearing, and pointing at a spectator (me) appears to have escaped any accountability and was, in fact, defended by her coach."
#kanter #human
Kanter Freedom was sitting courtside wearing a shirt reading "WOMAN noun. adult human female." Late in the third quarter, Cloud could be seen shouting at the self-proclaimed "human rights activist," while Kanter responded by stretching out his arms and taking a step toward the court before being removed by security.
On Wednesday, Fox News reported that Kanter Freedom, who has since been banned from attending Sky home games, has sent a letter to the WNBA, requesting, among other things, "an explanation for the basis of my ejection" and a full refund for the cost of his tickets.
Kanter Freedom claims Cloud was the instigator for the incident, saying the WNBA veteran "turned from the court, approached my seat, and began yelling, cursing, and pointing in my direction."
"According to the WNBA, any physical or verbal altercation with a fan is treated as conduct detrimental to the game," Kanter Freedom wrote. "The WNBA Office holds the authority to issue heavy fines or multi-game suspensions for players who cross the line into berating or cursing at spectators. Yet Ms. Cloud's conduct of yelling, swearing, and pointing at a spectator (me) appears to have escaped any accountability and was, in fact, defended by her coach."
#kanter #human
2 months ago
Tuesday marked the final, official training camp practice, and the Patriots' star cornerback is still waiting on a new deal.
Christian Gonzalez spoke to the media Tuesday and kept many details of the negotiations close to the vest.
Boston 25's Lauren Walsh asked Gonzalez what he feels he's worth in this new deal he's seeking.
"The office knows how I feel," Gonzalez said. "My team has made it known what I feel I'm worth, so the right people know what I'm worth."
I asked Christian Gonzalez what he thinks he’s worth in terms of this new contract.
Gonzalez: “The office knows how I feel. My team has made it known what I feel I’m worth, so the right people know what I’m worth.”#Patriots #NEPats boston25 pic.twitter.com/xQA50UnOX6
#feel
Christian Gonzalez spoke to the media Tuesday and kept many details of the negotiations close to the vest.
Boston 25's Lauren Walsh asked Gonzalez what he feels he's worth in this new deal he's seeking.
"The office knows how I feel," Gonzalez said. "My team has made it known what I feel I'm worth, so the right people know what I'm worth."
I asked Christian Gonzalez what he thinks he’s worth in terms of this new contract.
Gonzalez: “The office knows how I feel. My team has made it known what I feel I’m worth, so the right people know what I’m worth.”#Patriots #NEPats boston25 pic.twitter.com/xQA50UnOX6
#feel
2 months ago
V.J. Edgecombe is ready to embrace any role he is given in the new-look 76ers system originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Much has been said about V.J. Edgecombe's new role on the Philadelphia 76ers with the arrivals of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. As the youngest player in the starting lineup, many are saying that he is the odd man out, but it seems the 21-year-old guard is not conceding much.
He is an ***** ertive player by nature, so he will want to stay true to his play style moving forward. It is a tough role to adjust to, but Edgecombe is ready to keep listening and learning in his new role behind the new stars and his familiar teammates, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
As the designated young player on the 76ers roster, Edgecombe is in a bit of a unique situation with the Philadelphia team. He is quite talented and is blessed with physical gifts. Unfortunately, that does not automatically make him one of the star players for the current roster.
It is now an experienced group led by two Finals MVPs in Brown and James. This has left Edgecombe as firmly the #5 option in the starting lineup behind the experienced players. Despite this notion, it seems that Edgecombe is not too worried about what will happen with this team.
#player #philadelphia #ready #starting
Much has been said about V.J. Edgecombe's new role on the Philadelphia 76ers with the arrivals of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. As the youngest player in the starting lineup, many are saying that he is the odd man out, but it seems the 21-year-old guard is not conceding much.
He is an ***** ertive player by nature, so he will want to stay true to his play style moving forward. It is a tough role to adjust to, but Edgecombe is ready to keep listening and learning in his new role behind the new stars and his familiar teammates, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
As the designated young player on the 76ers roster, Edgecombe is in a bit of a unique situation with the Philadelphia team. He is quite talented and is blessed with physical gifts. Unfortunately, that does not automatically make him one of the star players for the current roster.
It is now an experienced group led by two Finals MVPs in Brown and James. This has left Edgecombe as firmly the #5 option in the starting lineup behind the experienced players. Despite this notion, it seems that Edgecombe is not too worried about what will happen with this team.
#player #philadelphia #ready #starting
2 months ago
The New England Patriots won on the arm and foot of Behren Morton.
In Saturday's Week 2 preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the rookie backup served as the quarterback and punter at times. Morton got off three punts for an average of 44.3 yards, along with leading the offense on a game-winning touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter.
It was an all-around impressive showing from the seventh-round draft pick out of Texas Tech.
On the final offensive drive, Morton connected on a 37-yard touchdown pass to Nick DeGennaro to put the Patriots back in the lead. Rookie edge rusher Quintayvious Hutchins finished off the job by stip sacking Eagles quarterback Cole Payton for the 24-21 win.
Morton finished the game completing 13-of-17 passes for 129 yards and one touchdown. Tommy DeVito went 8-for-15 passing for 151 yards and one touchdown.
#touchdown #yards #drive #finished
In Saturday's Week 2 preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the rookie backup served as the quarterback and punter at times. Morton got off three punts for an average of 44.3 yards, along with leading the offense on a game-winning touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter.
It was an all-around impressive showing from the seventh-round draft pick out of Texas Tech.
On the final offensive drive, Morton connected on a 37-yard touchdown pass to Nick DeGennaro to put the Patriots back in the lead. Rookie edge rusher Quintayvious Hutchins finished off the job by stip sacking Eagles quarterback Cole Payton for the 24-21 win.
Morton finished the game completing 13-of-17 passes for 129 yards and one touchdown. Tommy DeVito went 8-for-15 passing for 151 yards and one touchdown.
#touchdown #yards #drive #finished
2 months ago
Ollie Rathbone says his last-gasp equaliser for Wrexham against Watford last season helped end a difficult period in his career.
The attacking midfielder scored within a minute of coming off the bench to salvage a 2-2 draw with the Hornets in December.
It was Rathbone's first league outing of the season after he missed several months of action due to a serious ankle injury sustained during pre-season.
"It was definitely a huge moment in my season, and in my career really," he said of his strike against Watford.
"It's definitely one that I look back on because I could closed the chapter on a difficult period and then I kicked on from there.
#season #Watford #ollie #rathbone
The attacking midfielder scored within a minute of coming off the bench to salvage a 2-2 draw with the Hornets in December.
It was Rathbone's first league outing of the season after he missed several months of action due to a serious ankle injury sustained during pre-season.
"It was definitely a huge moment in my season, and in my career really," he said of his strike against Watford.
"It's definitely one that I look back on because I could closed the chapter on a difficult period and then I kicked on from there.
#season #Watford #ollie #rathbone
2 months ago
The high school football season is ready for its first full slate of games in the Greater Savannah area with kickoffs set throughout the Coastal Empire and beyond on Friday, Aug. 21.
Things got started a day early for Calvary Day as the Cavaliers made the trip down to Brunswick on Thursday night. The Cavs came back from a halftime deficit to knock off the Terrors in a 49-22 non-region victory.
There are some big games on the docket tonight.
Benedictine, which is coming off a run to the Class 4A state finals last year where the Cadets lost to Creekside in a 42-39 battle, is set to host another state finalist in Toombs County, another talent laden-squad. That game kicks off at Memorial Stadium at 7:30 p.m.
Effingham County plays at Richmond Hill as the teams renew their rivalry.
#games #greater #empire
Things got started a day early for Calvary Day as the Cavaliers made the trip down to Brunswick on Thursday night. The Cavs came back from a halftime deficit to knock off the Terrors in a 49-22 non-region victory.
There are some big games on the docket tonight.
Benedictine, which is coming off a run to the Class 4A state finals last year where the Cadets lost to Creekside in a 42-39 battle, is set to host another state finalist in Toombs County, another talent laden-squad. That game kicks off at Memorial Stadium at 7:30 p.m.
Effingham County plays at Richmond Hill as the teams renew their rivalry.
#games #greater #empire
2 months ago
Millwall have completed the free signing of full-back Jordi Osei-Tutu on a one-year contract.
Osei-Tutu, 27, left Bolton Wanderers at the end of last season after helping them win promotion to the Championship and has been training with Millwall for the past two weeks.
The right-back began his career at **** nal's academy and spent time at Bochum, Cardiff City, Nottingham Forest, Rotherham United and Greek side PAS Giannina before joining Bolton in August 2024.
"[Jordi] is an experienced full-back," Millwall's director of football Steve Gallen told the club website.
"He is quick and is a very good one-v-one defender.
#bochum
Osei-Tutu, 27, left Bolton Wanderers at the end of last season after helping them win promotion to the Championship and has been training with Millwall for the past two weeks.
The right-back began his career at **** nal's academy and spent time at Bochum, Cardiff City, Nottingham Forest, Rotherham United and Greek side PAS Giannina before joining Bolton in August 2024.
"[Jordi] is an experienced full-back," Millwall's director of football Steve Gallen told the club website.
"He is quick and is a very good one-v-one defender.
#bochum
2 months ago
NBA's $500 million club: How James Harden's latest deal puts Cavs star in exclusive company originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
James Harden has mastered the art of earning money.
The Cavaliers guard is renowned for his on-the-floor gifts. Those have brought serious off-court gains for the soon-to-be 38-year-old, who agreed to terms on a three-year deal to remain in Cleveland on Thursday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Harden's latest contract propels him to a different plane for NBA players; he'll now take his place as one of the league's few $500 million men. The list is as exclusive as it is gaudy, featuring just four players in total.
With that, here's what you need to know about Harden's latest contract figures, as well as where he stands on the NBA's all-time earnings list.
#james #deal #year #contract
James Harden has mastered the art of earning money.
The Cavaliers guard is renowned for his on-the-floor gifts. Those have brought serious off-court gains for the soon-to-be 38-year-old, who agreed to terms on a three-year deal to remain in Cleveland on Thursday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Harden's latest contract propels him to a different plane for NBA players; he'll now take his place as one of the league's few $500 million men. The list is as exclusive as it is gaudy, featuring just four players in total.
With that, here's what you need to know about Harden's latest contract figures, as well as where he stands on the NBA's all-time earnings list.
#james #deal #year #contract
2 months ago
The Philadelphia Phillies (68-58) host game two of their three-game divisional series against the Miami Marlins (64-62) tonight at Citizens Bank Park. Here's how to watch:
The Phillies will play the Marlins at 6:40 p.m. Eastern.
Today's Phillies game against the Marlins is on NBCSP (Philly) and Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia BA (Marlins). You can also listen on 94WIP and the iHeart app (Philly), and WQAM 104.3 and WAQI 710 (Marlins).
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Cade Gibson (Marlins) vs. Zack Wheeler (Phillies)
#game #citizens #bank #park
The Phillies will play the Marlins at 6:40 p.m. Eastern.
Today's Phillies game against the Marlins is on NBCSP (Philly) and Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia BA (Marlins). You can also listen on 94WIP and the iHeart app (Philly), and WQAM 104.3 and WAQI 710 (Marlins).
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Cade Gibson (Marlins) vs. Zack Wheeler (Phillies)
#game #citizens #bank #park
2 months ago
There's still more than a month left in the 2026 regular season for the WNBA, but it's never too early to start thinking about next year.
Organizations like the Seattle Storm and Connecticut Sun — which will move to Houston in 2027 — are likely thinking about the future as they have been eliminated from the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Golden State Valkyries, Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces have already clinched their spots in the postseason.
The WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement brought bigger contracts to the league, with salaries topping $1 million for the first time ever. While some players like A'ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston inked long-term deals this offseason, other players signed one-year deals and will once again be looking for big paydays. With a longer offseason — not a truncated one like this past year due to CBA negotiations — that might make time for free agent bidding wars.
Each team has at least one player they'd like to lock up and keep on their team for the 2027 season.
Here's each team's best pending free agent as we take a peek at the upcoming offseason.
#offseason #season #thinking
Organizations like the Seattle Storm and Connecticut Sun — which will move to Houston in 2027 — are likely thinking about the future as they have been eliminated from the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Golden State Valkyries, Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces have already clinched their spots in the postseason.
The WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement brought bigger contracts to the league, with salaries topping $1 million for the first time ever. While some players like A'ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston inked long-term deals this offseason, other players signed one-year deals and will once again be looking for big paydays. With a longer offseason — not a truncated one like this past year due to CBA negotiations — that might make time for free agent bidding wars.
Each team has at least one player they'd like to lock up and keep on their team for the 2027 season.
Here's each team's best pending free agent as we take a peek at the upcoming offseason.
#offseason #season #thinking
2 months ago
ESPN ****** yst puts the Bengals and Joe Burrow on notice originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
As the 2026 season kicks off, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is under more pressure than probably any other coach in the NFL. The main reason for this is that the Bengals have spectacularly failed to make a mark in the playoffs for the past three consecutive years.
Things are now such that the team leadership should realize that everything is on the line.
Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
The pressure isn't just on the coach. There are also questions about whether Joe Burrow will remain the Bengals' starting quarterback.
#bengals #pressure #source #taylor
As the 2026 season kicks off, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is under more pressure than probably any other coach in the NFL. The main reason for this is that the Bengals have spectacularly failed to make a mark in the playoffs for the past three consecutive years.
Things are now such that the team leadership should realize that everything is on the line.
Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
The pressure isn't just on the coach. There are also questions about whether Joe Burrow will remain the Bengals' starting quarterback.
#bengals #pressure #source #taylor
