8 hours ago
Eric Lauer surprisingly established himself as a valuable member of the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation after he was designated for ******* ignment by the Toronto Blue Jays.
Amid some pitching injuries, Lauer got a chance to prove his worth to the organization, making eight starts prior to the trade deadline and pitching behind an opener once. In those nine games, the team went 9-0, and Lauer had a 2.96 ERA.
However, trade rumors grew as Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow took steps toward returning to the big leagues. With Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki and Justin Wrobleski also in the rotation, Lauer's spot was in danger, making him a trade candidate. Lauer spoke about trade possibilities with Andrew Friedman before the deadline.
"They had been pretty open with me communication-wise about what they were thinking, what I was thinking," Lauer said. "I expressed to them that I wanted to be a Dodger. So, I think they took that to heart."
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Amid some pitching injuries, Lauer got a chance to prove his worth to the organization, making eight starts prior to the trade deadline and pitching behind an opener once. In those nine games, the team went 9-0, and Lauer had a 2.96 ERA.
However, trade rumors grew as Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow took steps toward returning to the big leagues. With Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki and Justin Wrobleski also in the rotation, Lauer's spot was in danger, making him a trade candidate. Lauer spoke about trade possibilities with Andrew Friedman before the deadline.
"They had been pretty open with me communication-wise about what they were thinking, what I was thinking," Lauer said. "I expressed to them that I wanted to be a Dodger. So, I think they took that to heart."
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16 hours ago
In theory, a starting spot in the top 10 of the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll should bode well for a team's chances of concluding the season in the 12-team College Football Playoff. In practice, however, that's anything but a guarantee.
Though the expansion to 12 is still fairly recent, we need look no further than last year to see just how speculative preseason rankings can be. Of the preseason top 10 in 2025, fully half did not wind up making the playoff. That list includes preseason No. 1 Texas, as well as notable name-brand programs like Penn State, Notre Dame, Clemson and LSU.
So what could trip up this year's top 10? To be sure, they all benefit from a lofty starting point, but all will face plenty of challenges over the long fall where things could go very right or terribly wrong. Here's a look at the keys for each of the top 10 teams hoping to carve a path to the playoff.
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#well
Though the expansion to 12 is still fairly recent, we need look no further than last year to see just how speculative preseason rankings can be. Of the preseason top 10 in 2025, fully half did not wind up making the playoff. That list includes preseason No. 1 Texas, as well as notable name-brand programs like Penn State, Notre Dame, Clemson and LSU.
So what could trip up this year's top 10? To be sure, they all benefit from a lofty starting point, but all will face plenty of challenges over the long fall where things could go very right or terribly wrong. Here's a look at the keys for each of the top 10 teams hoping to carve a path to the playoff.
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TOPPMEYER: Alabama's season hangs on one decision Kalen DeBoer can't afford to get wrong
#well
1 day ago
The UFC flyweight ******* le rematch is on the books.
Champion Joshua Van and former ******* leholder Alexandre Pantoja will run it back Sept. 19 at UFC 331 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the promotion announced.
Van (17-2 MMA, 10-1 UFC) and Pantoja (30-6 MMA, 14-4 UFC) initially collided at UFC 323 in December – and that's essentially what the fight was in a nutshell. It was one single collision. Van caught a Pantoja kick in the opening seconds and dumped the then-champion to the canvas. As Pantoja fell, he planted his left arm on the mat – causing fight-ending injury.
Despite the gruesome optics, Pantoja suffered a dislocation and is back competing for gold again nine months later. As Pantoja recovered, Van fought Tatsuro Taira in May and won by fifth-round knockout. The win extended his streak to seven in a row.
Champion Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja – for flyweight ******* le
#pantoja #title #Crypto
Champion Joshua Van and former ******* leholder Alexandre Pantoja will run it back Sept. 19 at UFC 331 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the promotion announced.
Van (17-2 MMA, 10-1 UFC) and Pantoja (30-6 MMA, 14-4 UFC) initially collided at UFC 323 in December – and that's essentially what the fight was in a nutshell. It was one single collision. Van caught a Pantoja kick in the opening seconds and dumped the then-champion to the canvas. As Pantoja fell, he planted his left arm on the mat – causing fight-ending injury.
Despite the gruesome optics, Pantoja suffered a dislocation and is back competing for gold again nine months later. As Pantoja recovered, Van fought Tatsuro Taira in May and won by fifth-round knockout. The win extended his streak to seven in a row.
Champion Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja – for flyweight ******* le
#pantoja #title #Crypto
2 days ago
The big names for the San Diego Padres ambushed the Arizona Diamondbacks early, plating three runs in both the first and second innings, then powered through a late hiccup with a 9-4 win on Tuesday at Chase Field.
Manny Machado had a four-RBI night as he matched his season high as one of three Padres (59-55) with three hits, while Randy Vásquez had one of his strongest starts of the season. Despite allowing two or fewer runs in eight of his last nine starts, Diamondbacks (60-54) All-Star Eduardo Rodriguez got roughed up early.
San Diego's big bats combined for nine hits and five runs scored, as Jackson Merrill matched Machado with a trio of knocks while adding a pair of RBI. Merrill also joined Fernando Tatis Jr. and Luis Rengifo in coming across home to score twice as the Brown and Gold put up 16 hits — the Padres have notched all three of their 16 or more hit efforts since July 19.
It was backed up by Vásquez following up his 4 2/3 inning relief appearance on July 30 by pitching six complete for the sixth time and not surrendering a run for the third time when getting the nod. Geraldo Perdomo was the only D-back to touch him, getting singles in the first and fourth.
Tatis got to offense going right out of the gate with a lead off rocket-liner double down the third base line, then came home to score on Machado's one-out double. Then San Diego tacked on two more with two down, as Merrill singled to right and Machado beat out Corbin Carroll's throw to the plate. It allowed Merrill to take second, which was key when Xander Bogaerts cracked it back up the middle for an early 3-0 lead.
#hits #diamondbacks
Manny Machado had a four-RBI night as he matched his season high as one of three Padres (59-55) with three hits, while Randy Vásquez had one of his strongest starts of the season. Despite allowing two or fewer runs in eight of his last nine starts, Diamondbacks (60-54) All-Star Eduardo Rodriguez got roughed up early.
San Diego's big bats combined for nine hits and five runs scored, as Jackson Merrill matched Machado with a trio of knocks while adding a pair of RBI. Merrill also joined Fernando Tatis Jr. and Luis Rengifo in coming across home to score twice as the Brown and Gold put up 16 hits — the Padres have notched all three of their 16 or more hit efforts since July 19.
It was backed up by Vásquez following up his 4 2/3 inning relief appearance on July 30 by pitching six complete for the sixth time and not surrendering a run for the third time when getting the nod. Geraldo Perdomo was the only D-back to touch him, getting singles in the first and fourth.
Tatis got to offense going right out of the gate with a lead off rocket-liner double down the third base line, then came home to score on Machado's one-out double. Then San Diego tacked on two more with two down, as Merrill singled to right and Machado beat out Corbin Carroll's throw to the plate. It allowed Merrill to take second, which was key when Xander Bogaerts cracked it back up the middle for an early 3-0 lead.
#hits #diamondbacks
3 days ago
Could Bijan Robinson's extension with the Atlanta Falcons help the Detroit Lions reach a deal with running back Jahmyr Gibbs?
Lions head coach Dan Campbell thinks it might.
Asked by a reporter on Tuesday, Aug. 4 about whether the Robinson deal would "speed up this process" to negotiate a deal with Gibbs, Campbell said, "I think it's certainly not gonna hurt. But we'll see."
Gibbs has been holding in at Lions' training camp as he waits a long-term extension, meaning he's present at camp but refusing to participate in on-field drills. It's the same strategy Robinson used before signing his three-year, $66.75 million deal and setting an NFL record for running backs in the process.
#gibbs #campbell #running #process
Lions head coach Dan Campbell thinks it might.
Asked by a reporter on Tuesday, Aug. 4 about whether the Robinson deal would "speed up this process" to negotiate a deal with Gibbs, Campbell said, "I think it's certainly not gonna hurt. But we'll see."
Gibbs has been holding in at Lions' training camp as he waits a long-term extension, meaning he's present at camp but refusing to participate in on-field drills. It's the same strategy Robinson used before signing his three-year, $66.75 million deal and setting an NFL record for running backs in the process.
#gibbs #campbell #running #process
3 days ago
The Detroit Tigers did not enter the final week before the trade deadline determined to dismantle their rotation.
According to Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris, the final decision came after Detroit's series against the Baltimore Orioles, capped by a crushing 10-9 loss on July 29.
That game also became Tarik Skubal's final start in a Tigers uniform.
Harris said Detroit's first 120 games shaped the direction the front office took at the deadline, which ended with Skubal going to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Casey Mize being traded to the San Diego Padres.
"I hate selling," Harris said via Brad Galli of The Brad Galli Show. "I thought it would be irresponsible not do it."
#harris #scott
According to Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris, the final decision came after Detroit's series against the Baltimore Orioles, capped by a crushing 10-9 loss on July 29.
That game also became Tarik Skubal's final start in a Tigers uniform.
Harris said Detroit's first 120 games shaped the direction the front office took at the deadline, which ended with Skubal going to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Casey Mize being traded to the San Diego Padres.
"I hate selling," Harris said via Brad Galli of The Brad Galli Show. "I thought it would be irresponsible not do it."
#harris #scott
4 days ago
NEW YORK — After the Mets traded Freddy Peralta on Sunday afternoon, Clay Holmes could be next.
The Mets shipped Peralta to the Rays in exchange for three prospects during their loss to the Marlins at Citi Field on Sunday.
While other Mets on expiring deals — like lefty reliever Brooks Raley — are expected to get traded before Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline, Holmes could be one of the Mets' biggest pieces.
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Tarik Skubal, widely regarded as the best pitcher available, was traded to the Dodgers late Saturday night. The Blue Jays then traded Kevin Gausman to the pitching-starved Cubs on Sunday evening. That leaves Holmes as one of the best options still available.
#best
The Mets shipped Peralta to the Rays in exchange for three prospects during their loss to the Marlins at Citi Field on Sunday.
While other Mets on expiring deals — like lefty reliever Brooks Raley — are expected to get traded before Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline, Holmes could be one of the Mets' biggest pieces.
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Tarik Skubal, widely regarded as the best pitcher available, was traded to the Dodgers late Saturday night. The Blue Jays then traded Kevin Gausman to the pitching-starved Cubs on Sunday evening. That leaves Holmes as one of the best options still available.
#best
4 days ago
LOS ANGELES–– There's much to marvel at in the sky even when clouds are absent. Birds suspended in flight. Planes traversing the blue expanse. The sun walking across the face of the firmament.
Nothing is there to obstruct your vision.
Even with the Rams in shirts and t-shirts on Day 7 of Training Camp, an exhale disguised as effort—the day more relaxed, the tempo dialed down—there was much to observe when it appears otherwise. How ***** erflies lined up in the backfield and onside, indifferent to the millionaires in its midst.
And yet the things that matter most in July rarely happen at full speed.
How Trent McDuffie used every rep to dial in and hone his craft. How Sean McVay and Chris Shula taught seasoned vets an install as they walked through.
#much #planes
Nothing is there to obstruct your vision.
Even with the Rams in shirts and t-shirts on Day 7 of Training Camp, an exhale disguised as effort—the day more relaxed, the tempo dialed down—there was much to observe when it appears otherwise. How ***** erflies lined up in the backfield and onside, indifferent to the millionaires in its midst.
And yet the things that matter most in July rarely happen at full speed.
How Trent McDuffie used every rep to dial in and hone his craft. How Sean McVay and Chris Shula taught seasoned vets an install as they walked through.
#much #planes
5 days ago
The Chicago Bears were back at Halas Hall for their fourth practice of training camp on Friday. Despite a weather delay that forced it to be a closed practice, the Bears were able to get some work done in the rain.
While the offense got off to an impressive start to training camp, it was the defense's turn to shine on Saturday, aided a little by the weather conditions. Quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense struggled to get into a rhythm, and the secondary was finally able to best what's been a dominant passing game. There were also some updates in position battles at left tackle and nickel cornerback in the final practice of this first week before the pads come on Monday.
Let's recap Day 4 of Bears training camp:
Defense finally wins the day: For the first three practices, it was the offense that dominated training camp. In fact, the passing game looked unstoppable. But the defense has finally closed the gap, and they had their best practice of the summer. According to Adam Hoge, it was a "bounce back day" for the defense, where safety Coby Bryant and the secondary shined. Bryant had "a really nice interception over the top on a Caleb Williams deep ball" and he "tracked it well." Herb Howard called it a "completely different day at practice" compared to the first three days, and he praised Bryant and cornerback Jaylon Johnson as the standouts. Bryant had the one pick of Williams, but Howard said he nearly had two more. Howard said the defense was "flying around all morning."
Rough outing for Caleb William and passing game: After a dominant first three practices at training camp, quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense had their worst showing of the summer in the rain. According to Herb Howard, "Caleb was not sharp today with his accuracy nor timing. He and Luther Burden, dominant to this point in camp, could not sync up. It was a combination of timing, inaccuracy, and a drop." In the end-of-half two-minute drill, Williams threw three straight incompletions to Burden, per Bear Report. Jeff Buckhalter added that Williams had a "few rough reps/attempts/near picks" during practice. The conditions certainly impacted the passing game, as Adam Hoge noted that there were "too many drops in the slick conditions too. Most of practice was in a light rain." According to Zack Pearson, "felt like the first team offense couldn't get into a rhythm. Drops. Slipping."
#williams #bryant #offense
While the offense got off to an impressive start to training camp, it was the defense's turn to shine on Saturday, aided a little by the weather conditions. Quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense struggled to get into a rhythm, and the secondary was finally able to best what's been a dominant passing game. There were also some updates in position battles at left tackle and nickel cornerback in the final practice of this first week before the pads come on Monday.
Let's recap Day 4 of Bears training camp:
Defense finally wins the day: For the first three practices, it was the offense that dominated training camp. In fact, the passing game looked unstoppable. But the defense has finally closed the gap, and they had their best practice of the summer. According to Adam Hoge, it was a "bounce back day" for the defense, where safety Coby Bryant and the secondary shined. Bryant had "a really nice interception over the top on a Caleb Williams deep ball" and he "tracked it well." Herb Howard called it a "completely different day at practice" compared to the first three days, and he praised Bryant and cornerback Jaylon Johnson as the standouts. Bryant had the one pick of Williams, but Howard said he nearly had two more. Howard said the defense was "flying around all morning."
Rough outing for Caleb William and passing game: After a dominant first three practices at training camp, quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense had their worst showing of the summer in the rain. According to Herb Howard, "Caleb was not sharp today with his accuracy nor timing. He and Luther Burden, dominant to this point in camp, could not sync up. It was a combination of timing, inaccuracy, and a drop." In the end-of-half two-minute drill, Williams threw three straight incompletions to Burden, per Bear Report. Jeff Buckhalter added that Williams had a "few rough reps/attempts/near picks" during practice. The conditions certainly impacted the passing game, as Adam Hoge noted that there were "too many drops in the slick conditions too. Most of practice was in a light rain." According to Zack Pearson, "felt like the first team offense couldn't get into a rhythm. Drops. Slipping."
#williams #bryant #offense
5 days ago
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi is unsure whether Richarlison will stay at the club, saying the Brazilian forward "sometimes" wants to leave.
The 29-year-old Richarlison reinforced his importance with a last-minute winner as 10-man Spurs beat Chelsea 2-1 on their pre-season tour in Sydney on Saturday.
He also scored in their 2-0 win over Auckland FC last weekend.
Richarlison's fate has come into focus after Tottenham's aggressive summer of spending to boost their fortunes after avoiding the drop by coming 17th in the Premier League last season.
Tottenham have yet to recruit a striker, but De Zerbi has made clear he is not finished in the transfer market yet with Manchester City forward Savinho among those reportedly in his sights.
#last #TOTTENHAM #forward #SPURS
The 29-year-old Richarlison reinforced his importance with a last-minute winner as 10-man Spurs beat Chelsea 2-1 on their pre-season tour in Sydney on Saturday.
He also scored in their 2-0 win over Auckland FC last weekend.
Richarlison's fate has come into focus after Tottenham's aggressive summer of spending to boost their fortunes after avoiding the drop by coming 17th in the Premier League last season.
Tottenham have yet to recruit a striker, but De Zerbi has made clear he is not finished in the transfer market yet with Manchester City forward Savinho among those reportedly in his sights.
#last #TOTTENHAM #forward #SPURS
6 days ago
Good news: Joan Laporta's is back in action after a few days' rest following a medical procedure.
The FC Barcelona club president had to undergo surgery to fix a cardiac arrhythmia — that is, an irregular heartbeat — on Tuesday. Doctors used a defibrillation procedure, essentially using controlled electrical impulses to shock his heart back into a normal rhythm.
Afterwards, he had to take a few days off to recover. On Friday, he's been officially cleared to return to work.
Laporta celebrated on Instagram: "I've been discharged! Heading home!"
The president thanked the Hospital de Barcelona, including the Emergency, ICU, Laboratory, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Radiology, and Endoscopy departments and several specific doctors by name.
#Barcelona #doctors #days
The FC Barcelona club president had to undergo surgery to fix a cardiac arrhythmia — that is, an irregular heartbeat — on Tuesday. Doctors used a defibrillation procedure, essentially using controlled electrical impulses to shock his heart back into a normal rhythm.
Afterwards, he had to take a few days off to recover. On Friday, he's been officially cleared to return to work.
Laporta celebrated on Instagram: "I've been discharged! Heading home!"
The president thanked the Hospital de Barcelona, including the Emergency, ICU, Laboratory, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Radiology, and Endoscopy departments and several specific doctors by name.
#Barcelona #doctors #days
6 days ago
'Remembering Captain Hedley Verity: England legend who dismissed Don Bradman eight times before dying as a World War II POW originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Hedley Verity took a first-class record 10 wickets for 10 runs against Nottinghamshire in 1932.
He dismissed Don Bradman eight times in Tests, more than any other bowler.
Verity died aged 38 in 1943 as a prisoner of war in Italy.
Some cricketers are remembered for their statistics, others for the manner of their lives, and a rare few for both. Hedley Verity belongs firmly in that final category, a Yorkshire slow left-armer whose bowling carved records that still stand and whose death in wartime lent his name a solemn permanence.
#eight #whose
Hedley Verity took a first-class record 10 wickets for 10 runs against Nottinghamshire in 1932.
He dismissed Don Bradman eight times in Tests, more than any other bowler.
Verity died aged 38 in 1943 as a prisoner of war in Italy.
Some cricketers are remembered for their statistics, others for the manner of their lives, and a rare few for both. Hedley Verity belongs firmly in that final category, a Yorkshire slow left-armer whose bowling carved records that still stand and whose death in wartime lent his name a solemn permanence.
#eight #whose
7 days ago
The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for the 2026 season without wide receiver A.J. Brown following his trade to the New England Patriots.
There had been plenty of noise from Brown and his camp over a potential move away from Philadelphia throughout last season.
Brown was left unsatisfied by the lack of opportunities he was getting with the ball during the back end of his spell with the Eagles.
A deal was agreed between the two franchises earlier in the offseason to send Brown to New England and reunite with former head coach Mike Vrabel.
With training camp now firmly underway, the Eagles are looking considerably different on offence without 'Swole Batman' on the roster.
#brown #Eagles #england #without
There had been plenty of noise from Brown and his camp over a potential move away from Philadelphia throughout last season.
Brown was left unsatisfied by the lack of opportunities he was getting with the ball during the back end of his spell with the Eagles.
A deal was agreed between the two franchises earlier in the offseason to send Brown to New England and reunite with former head coach Mike Vrabel.
With training camp now firmly underway, the Eagles are looking considerably different on offence without 'Swole Batman' on the roster.
#brown #Eagles #england #without
8 days ago
Juventus are expected to sign another centre forward after Randal Kolo Muani, but according to Gazzetta, the Bianconeri must first offload Jonathan David and then continue pursuing Joshua Zirkzee, Mateo Pellegrino, and even their ex-star Dusan Vlahovic.
Juventus are looking for even more attacking reinforcements after securing a deal with PSG for Kolo Muani, who is expected to land in Turin in the coming days.
According to Gazzetta, coach Luciano Spalletti hopes to welcome another centre-forward and currently, Manchester United's Zirkzee tops the Bianconeri's list.
According to the report, there have already been positive contacts between Juventus and Zirkzee's entourage.
The Serie A giants have also held talks with Parma for Pellegrino, and Spalletti still hopes to bring Vlahovic back after the Serbian star left the club at the end of his contract this past June.
#gazzetta
Juventus are looking for even more attacking reinforcements after securing a deal with PSG for Kolo Muani, who is expected to land in Turin in the coming days.
According to Gazzetta, coach Luciano Spalletti hopes to welcome another centre-forward and currently, Manchester United's Zirkzee tops the Bianconeri's list.
According to the report, there have already been positive contacts between Juventus and Zirkzee's entourage.
The Serie A giants have also held talks with Parma for Pellegrino, and Spalletti still hopes to bring Vlahovic back after the Serbian star left the club at the end of his contract this past June.
#gazzetta
8 days ago
La Masia's class of 2007 has already given the Barcelona first team two unbelievable players: Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal.
Had it not been for an untimely ACL injury that kept him out of action for an entire year, it is safe to **** ume that Marc Bernal would already have been on the list.
The teenage midfielder has made a full recovery from the injury and showcased his quality on occasion last season for Hansi Flick.
Now, Bernal believes he is ready to establish himself as a regular starter for Barcelona as he begins his third season with the first team.
Speaking in an interview with TV3 (h/t Mundo Deportivo), the 19-year-old midfielder discussed his personal ambitions, Barcelona's Champions League target and the strong Blaugrana presence in Spain's World Cup-winning squad.
#team #injury #year #cubarsi
Had it not been for an untimely ACL injury that kept him out of action for an entire year, it is safe to **** ume that Marc Bernal would already have been on the list.
The teenage midfielder has made a full recovery from the injury and showcased his quality on occasion last season for Hansi Flick.
Now, Bernal believes he is ready to establish himself as a regular starter for Barcelona as he begins his third season with the first team.
Speaking in an interview with TV3 (h/t Mundo Deportivo), the 19-year-old midfielder discussed his personal ambitions, Barcelona's Champions League target and the strong Blaugrana presence in Spain's World Cup-winning squad.
#team #injury #year #cubarsi
9 days ago
Lynx urged to trade for rookie sharpshooter to help Olivia Miles originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Minnesota Lynx are already having a great season being led by rookie Olivia Miles.
There are rumors that Napheesa Collier could actually be moved before the upcoming WNBA trade deadline, but there are plenty of other options for the Lynx to consider, too.
One of them is a trade for more shooting.
USA Today's Mitchell Northam wrote in a new article on Tuesday that a logical target for the Lynx is Chicago Sky rookie Sydney Taylor.
#trade #olivia #miles #preferred
The Minnesota Lynx are already having a great season being led by rookie Olivia Miles.
There are rumors that Napheesa Collier could actually be moved before the upcoming WNBA trade deadline, but there are plenty of other options for the Lynx to consider, too.
One of them is a trade for more shooting.
USA Today's Mitchell Northam wrote in a new article on Tuesday that a logical target for the Lynx is Chicago Sky rookie Sydney Taylor.
#trade #olivia #miles #preferred
10 days ago
As the 2026 NFL season swiftly approaches, USA TODAY Sports revealed its Top 10 NFL city rankings as part of its Readers' Choice Awards. USA TODAY Sports listed 10 cities that fundamentally embody the most of what defines football fandom.
Given that the recent success of the Lions has generated a well-deserved spotlight on the millions of passionate Honolulu blue and silver-clad fans, where does the city of Detroit fit in these rankings?
According to USA TODAY Sports, Detroit slides in at No. 7 in the rankings.
Here is what USA TODAY Sports had to say about Detroit:
The NFL atmosphere in Motown is one of dedication, passion, and a proud fan base donning the Silver and Honolulu Blue. While Detroit's football history is often ***** ociated with championship droughts, the city has remained a constant community of Lions fans, who are now enjoying a competitive resurgence over the past few years under coach Dan Campbell. Add in some Detroit-style pizza or a few Coney dogs, and it's a perfect NFL match on gameday.
#detroit #Football
Given that the recent success of the Lions has generated a well-deserved spotlight on the millions of passionate Honolulu blue and silver-clad fans, where does the city of Detroit fit in these rankings?
According to USA TODAY Sports, Detroit slides in at No. 7 in the rankings.
Here is what USA TODAY Sports had to say about Detroit:
The NFL atmosphere in Motown is one of dedication, passion, and a proud fan base donning the Silver and Honolulu Blue. While Detroit's football history is often ***** ociated with championship droughts, the city has remained a constant community of Lions fans, who are now enjoying a competitive resurgence over the past few years under coach Dan Campbell. Add in some Detroit-style pizza or a few Coney dogs, and it's a perfect NFL match on gameday.
#detroit #Football
10 days ago
Patriots' Mack Hollins Open to New Position for 2026 NFL Season originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The idea actually makes perfect sense, even if it's a bit surprising at first.
Mack Hollins is open to playing tight end for the New England Patriots during the 2026 NFL season.
Yes, Hollins has always been a wide receiver in the NFL.
But think about it:
#preferred
The idea actually makes perfect sense, even if it's a bit surprising at first.
Mack Hollins is open to playing tight end for the New England Patriots during the 2026 NFL season.
Yes, Hollins has always been a wide receiver in the NFL.
But think about it:
#preferred
13 days ago
At this moment in tennis, the three biggest names on the men's side are Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. None of them will be in attendance for this year's National Bank Open in Montreal, which is in theory a mandatory tournament.
Tennis Canada confirmed Friday that Sinner and Djokovic have withdrawn from the tournament, roughly one week before its start date on Aug. 1. Alcaraz was already known to be out with the wrist injury that has sidelined him since clay season.
It is the second straight year Sinner and Djokovic have skipped the tournament.
Sinner has played only one tournament (his successful Wimbledon ******* le defense) since his cramp-induced crashout at Roland-Garros in May. He didn't cite a specific injury or health reason for the withdrawal:
"After carefully considering all the factors together with my team, we have made the difficult decision to withdraw from Montreal," Sinner explained in a statement. "It is never easy to miss such an important event, but we believe this is the right decision to prioritise my health. I'm disappointed not to be there, but I look forward to returning to Montreal in the future."
#alcaraz
Tennis Canada confirmed Friday that Sinner and Djokovic have withdrawn from the tournament, roughly one week before its start date on Aug. 1. Alcaraz was already known to be out with the wrist injury that has sidelined him since clay season.
It is the second straight year Sinner and Djokovic have skipped the tournament.
Sinner has played only one tournament (his successful Wimbledon ******* le defense) since his cramp-induced crashout at Roland-Garros in May. He didn't cite a specific injury or health reason for the withdrawal:
"After carefully considering all the factors together with my team, we have made the difficult decision to withdraw from Montreal," Sinner explained in a statement. "It is never easy to miss such an important event, but we believe this is the right decision to prioritise my health. I'm disappointed not to be there, but I look forward to returning to Montreal in the future."
#alcaraz
14 days ago
New Barcelona signing Karim Adeyemi has on Thursday revealed his idols to have previously donned the colours of the Blaugrana.
And the club's fanbase will no doubt fully approve of both choices…
Frontman Adeyemi is of course fresh off being unveiled as the latest addition to Hansi Flick's squad. After a lengthy wait for an official statement to be released following his arrival in Catalunya's capital last week, the 24-year-old's dream move has finally come to fruition.
Adeyemi joins a long line of talented attackers to call themselves Barcelona players, a list which includes some of the standout names in the history of football.
And drawn on his own personal Blaugrana icons during his introduction in front of the media earlier today, the German highlighted the names of two such players.
#adeyemi #Barcelona #thursday #german
And the club's fanbase will no doubt fully approve of both choices…
Frontman Adeyemi is of course fresh off being unveiled as the latest addition to Hansi Flick's squad. After a lengthy wait for an official statement to be released following his arrival in Catalunya's capital last week, the 24-year-old's dream move has finally come to fruition.
Adeyemi joins a long line of talented attackers to call themselves Barcelona players, a list which includes some of the standout names in the history of football.
And drawn on his own personal Blaugrana icons during his introduction in front of the media earlier today, the German highlighted the names of two such players.
#adeyemi #Barcelona #thursday #german
15 days ago
NASCAR is gearing up for the 24th race weekend of the 2026 season at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the O'Reilly Series is bound to put on a show. In 2025, Connor Zilisch beat Sam Mayer for his fifth win of the year. Now, the sport will head to Indianapolis with a substantial amount of money on the line.
The purse for the O'Reilly Series race at Indianapolis will be $1,661,806 on Saturday afternoon. NASCAR doesn't release the earnings for the winning driver anymore, meaning it's impossible to tell how much of the $1,653,590 will go toward the team in victory lane. Last year, the purse for Indianapolis sat at $1,651,939, which is roughly a $10,000 increase.
It will be fascinating to see which NASCAR driver will earn the most money at Indianapolis this weekend. Mayer is looking to gain one position in the race at Indianapolis, but Taylor Gray and Ryan Sieg had good cars in 2025. Indianapolis always puts on a show, and this weekend should be no different.
More: How to watch NASCAR live at Indianapolis in July 2026, full schedule
This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: NASCAR purse for O'Reilly Series race at Indianapolis in July 2026
#nascar #series #mayer #july
The purse for the O'Reilly Series race at Indianapolis will be $1,661,806 on Saturday afternoon. NASCAR doesn't release the earnings for the winning driver anymore, meaning it's impossible to tell how much of the $1,653,590 will go toward the team in victory lane. Last year, the purse for Indianapolis sat at $1,651,939, which is roughly a $10,000 increase.
It will be fascinating to see which NASCAR driver will earn the most money at Indianapolis this weekend. Mayer is looking to gain one position in the race at Indianapolis, but Taylor Gray and Ryan Sieg had good cars in 2025. Indianapolis always puts on a show, and this weekend should be no different.
More: How to watch NASCAR live at Indianapolis in July 2026, full schedule
This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: NASCAR purse for O'Reilly Series race at Indianapolis in July 2026
#nascar #series #mayer #july
15 days ago
Karim Adeyemi is going to have to find himself a new shirt number once he completes his transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona.
The forward has favored wearing the No. 27 at Dortmund but that is simply not an option at Barca. First team players must wear numbers between 1 and 25, meaning Adeyemi’s preferred choice is not available.
The numbers from 26 onwards are used by those not registered with the first team, such as Barca Atletic players, which explains why Roony Bardghji wore 28 at the start of last season and then switched to 19 after he was registered.
According to Sport, Adeyemi liked the 27 because it’s a “a number that brings back good memories of his early years and that has accompanied him at different stages of his career.”
However, the Germany star is now set for a new start at Barcelona and with it will come a new squad number.
#numbers
The forward has favored wearing the No. 27 at Dortmund but that is simply not an option at Barca. First team players must wear numbers between 1 and 25, meaning Adeyemi’s preferred choice is not available.
The numbers from 26 onwards are used by those not registered with the first team, such as Barca Atletic players, which explains why Roony Bardghji wore 28 at the start of last season and then switched to 19 after he was registered.
According to Sport, Adeyemi liked the 27 because it’s a “a number that brings back good memories of his early years and that has accompanied him at different stages of his career.”
However, the Germany star is now set for a new start at Barcelona and with it will come a new squad number.
#numbers
15 days ago
TAMPA, Fla. — It used to be the biggest rivalry game of the week, the month — maybe the entire season.
In 2026, Florida and Tennessee will be complete strangers.
Their once-a-year matchup that, back in the day, featured Steve Spurrier, Peyton Manning, Phillip Fulmer and snark that sometimes even outweighed the stakes — "You can't spell Citrus without 'U-T'" — is absent from the schedule for the first time in 37 seasons.
Alabama-LSU — soon that'll be gone, too, for the first time since 1963.
The Gators and LSU — they'll miss each other this year for the first time since 1970.
#time #steve #spurrier
In 2026, Florida and Tennessee will be complete strangers.
Their once-a-year matchup that, back in the day, featured Steve Spurrier, Peyton Manning, Phillip Fulmer and snark that sometimes even outweighed the stakes — "You can't spell Citrus without 'U-T'" — is absent from the schedule for the first time in 37 seasons.
Alabama-LSU — soon that'll be gone, too, for the first time since 1963.
The Gators and LSU — they'll miss each other this year for the first time since 1970.
#time #steve #spurrier
16 days ago
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Fagan-Walcott & Miller make Hearts debuts
Second leg at Tynecastle next Tuesday - winners play Fenerbahce or Gornik Zabrze in third qualifying round; losers face St Gallen or Benfica in Europa League qualifiers
Follow Scottish League Cup scores
Champions League qualifiers: Hearts face Sturm Graz in Austria
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Fagan-Walcott & Miller make Hearts debuts
Second leg at Tynecastle next Tuesday - winners play Fenerbahce or Gornik Zabrze in third qualifying round; losers face St Gallen or Benfica in Europa League qualifiers
Follow Scottish League Cup scores
Champions League qualifiers: Hearts face Sturm Graz in Austria
#league #hearts
23 days ago
Lamine Yamal is set to make yet more World Cup history after helping Spain reach the final with victory over France. When he takes to the pitch at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, the Barcelona teenager will become the third-youngest player ever to appear in a World Cup final.
Although the 19-year-old has not produced quite the same numbers as earlier in the tournament, he still played a decisive role in Spain's 2-0 semi-final win. Yamal won the penalty that Mikel Oyarzabal converted to open the scoring and also had a goal ruled out for a marginal offside.
Spain's victory booked only the second World Cup final in the nation's history and gives Yamal the chance to become a world champion before his 20th birthday. On the day of the final, he will be 19 years and six days old, making him younger than Kylian Mbappé was when France defeated Croatia in the 2018 final. Mbappé, who was 19 years and 207 days old, previously ranked third on the all-time list.
Only two players have featured in a World Cup final at a younger age. The record belongs to Pelé, who was just 17 years and 249 days old when he scored twice in Brazil's famous 5-2 victory over Sweden in the 1958 final, becoming the youngest player ever to score in the showpiece.
Second on the list is former Italy defender Giuseppe Bergomi, who was 18 years and 174 days old when the Azzurri beat West Germany to win the 1982 World Cup. Yamal now has the opportunity to join that exclusive company.
Although the 19-year-old has not produced quite the same numbers as earlier in the tournament, he still played a decisive role in Spain's 2-0 semi-final win. Yamal won the penalty that Mikel Oyarzabal converted to open the scoring and also had a goal ruled out for a marginal offside.
Spain's victory booked only the second World Cup final in the nation's history and gives Yamal the chance to become a world champion before his 20th birthday. On the day of the final, he will be 19 years and six days old, making him younger than Kylian Mbappé was when France defeated Croatia in the 2018 final. Mbappé, who was 19 years and 207 days old, previously ranked third on the all-time list.
Only two players have featured in a World Cup final at a younger age. The record belongs to Pelé, who was just 17 years and 249 days old when he scored twice in Brazil's famous 5-2 victory over Sweden in the 1958 final, becoming the youngest player ever to score in the showpiece.
Second on the list is former Italy defender Giuseppe Bergomi, who was 18 years and 174 days old when the Azzurri beat West Germany to win the 1982 World Cup. Yamal now has the opportunity to join that exclusive company.
23 days ago
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla never played in the NBA, so he hasn't experienced the physical toll of an 82-game regular season. However, in order to better understand his players, the reigning Coach of the Year tries to simulate the daily grind of the NBA within the Octagon.
Mazzulla is a huge martial arts fan and has attended multiple UFC fights while coaching the C's. His passion goes beyond fandom, though. The New England native told Ariel Helwani — one of the leading journalists covering professional fighting — in an exclusive interview that he's practiced mixed martial arts for the last 4 to 5 years. That training doesn't stop during the middle of the busy NBA regular season either, as Mazzulla believes it's a way for him to connect to the fatigue his players might be feeling.
"I have a lot of respect for our team and the guys in the NBA," he began. "And they push themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally all year long...I can go through the whole season and not have any physical, taxing moments...So, the more I can kind of meet them where they're at and put yourself in that position, I think it helps have empathy for them and understand what they go through."
Mazzulla hasn't just been figuratively meeting players where they're at. He's literally done it over the course of his four seasons as head coach, especially this summer. He traveled to Portugal to visit Celtics center Neemias Queta, he went to Spain to watch Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez play, and he made trips within the United States to see Celtics wings Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh in their home states of Nebraska and Texas, respectively.
The former West Virginia basketball captain has a unique ability to level the playing field with others that even goes beyond his players. During the 2025-26 campaign, Mazzulla lowered his press conference podium so that he could be closer to where members of the media sit rather than tower over them. And prior to the season, he helped organize a basketball scrimmage between Celtics coaches and reporters that made national headlines.
Mazzulla is a huge martial arts fan and has attended multiple UFC fights while coaching the C's. His passion goes beyond fandom, though. The New England native told Ariel Helwani — one of the leading journalists covering professional fighting — in an exclusive interview that he's practiced mixed martial arts for the last 4 to 5 years. That training doesn't stop during the middle of the busy NBA regular season either, as Mazzulla believes it's a way for him to connect to the fatigue his players might be feeling.
"I have a lot of respect for our team and the guys in the NBA," he began. "And they push themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally all year long...I can go through the whole season and not have any physical, taxing moments...So, the more I can kind of meet them where they're at and put yourself in that position, I think it helps have empathy for them and understand what they go through."
Mazzulla hasn't just been figuratively meeting players where they're at. He's literally done it over the course of his four seasons as head coach, especially this summer. He traveled to Portugal to visit Celtics center Neemias Queta, he went to Spain to watch Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez play, and he made trips within the United States to see Celtics wings Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh in their home states of Nebraska and Texas, respectively.
The former West Virginia basketball captain has a unique ability to level the playing field with others that even goes beyond his players. During the 2025-26 campaign, Mazzulla lowered his press conference podium so that he could be closer to where members of the media sit rather than tower over them. And prior to the season, he helped organize a basketball scrimmage between Celtics coaches and reporters that made national headlines.
24 days ago
The Iowa high school softball season is winding down, which means the IGHSAU softball state tournament is just around the corner.
Play for all five classes will run from July 20-24 in Fort Dodge. Things are a bit different this year, as the IGHSAU has shifted the tournament to a double-elimination format. Despite more games being played, the tournament will remain the same length, with five fields used instead of just two. Championship games will be held on Thursday (2A and 4A) and Friday (1A, 3A and 5A).
Check out the first round matchups and full state tournament schedule for each class below:
Monday, July 20 - state tournament Day 1
TBD vs. TBD - 11:45 a.m., Triton Field
Play for all five classes will run from July 20-24 in Fort Dodge. Things are a bit different this year, as the IGHSAU has shifted the tournament to a double-elimination format. Despite more games being played, the tournament will remain the same length, with five fields used instead of just two. Championship games will be held on Thursday (2A and 4A) and Friday (1A, 3A and 5A).
Check out the first round matchups and full state tournament schedule for each class below:
Monday, July 20 - state tournament Day 1
TBD vs. TBD - 11:45 a.m., Triton Field
24 days ago
Usually, a summer weekend will reset the sports news cycle, allowing a goldfish-brained collective consciousness to move on to something new.
That didn't keep Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper from dusting off a topic that had lost some steam since it surfaced last week.
Harper has issued a statement on Instagram addressing the report from the Philadelphia Inquirer about a Cameo video that was purchased by a FanDuel VIP host for a bettor who had lost enough money to make it money well spent in an effort to lure him back.
"In November 2024," Harper wrote in his Instagram story, "someone identifying themselves as 'Bryttanni' submitted an order through Cameo for a personal 'holiday video for Terry.' Cameo had a separate category for business video requests, and at the time I did not know this video would be used for commercial purposes. The request included a short script. I read it in good faith. FanDuel then put its own logo on the video and used it as a gambling promotion. I did not know FanDuel would do this. I did not consent to it, and FanDuel had no right to do it."
Harper said that he wouldn't have made the video if he had known "anything about Terry or his situation, or about any alleged 'partnership' between Cameo and FanDuel."
That didn't keep Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper from dusting off a topic that had lost some steam since it surfaced last week.
Harper has issued a statement on Instagram addressing the report from the Philadelphia Inquirer about a Cameo video that was purchased by a FanDuel VIP host for a bettor who had lost enough money to make it money well spent in an effort to lure him back.
"In November 2024," Harper wrote in his Instagram story, "someone identifying themselves as 'Bryttanni' submitted an order through Cameo for a personal 'holiday video for Terry.' Cameo had a separate category for business video requests, and at the time I did not know this video would be used for commercial purposes. The request included a short script. I read it in good faith. FanDuel then put its own logo on the video and used it as a gambling promotion. I did not know FanDuel would do this. I did not consent to it, and FanDuel had no right to do it."
Harper said that he wouldn't have made the video if he had known "anything about Terry or his situation, or about any alleged 'partnership' between Cameo and FanDuel."
25 days ago
Why Stanford-commit Archer Horn wasn't picked in MLB Draft despite ranking No. 54 on board originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The MLB Draft this year was 613 picks across 20 rounds (plus some compensatory slots).
Archer Horn was ranked No. 54 on the MLB.com final big board.
Despite that, Horn wasn't drafted after a standout career at St. Ignatius High School in California.
It's huge news for the Stanford Cardinal, who have Horn committed to come play for them.
The MLB Draft this year was 613 picks across 20 rounds (plus some compensatory slots).
Archer Horn was ranked No. 54 on the MLB.com final big board.
Despite that, Horn wasn't drafted after a standout career at St. Ignatius High School in California.
It's huge news for the Stanford Cardinal, who have Horn committed to come play for them.
25 days ago
'Futbol is life': Dani Rojas actor makes pro soccer debut for USL club to fulfill lifelong dream originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Dani Rojas is a beloved character from the popular series Ted Lasso.
The joyful character is played by actor Cristo Fernandez, and he's known for shouting, "Futbol is life!"
It really is life for Fernandez right now.
This weekend, he made his professional soccer debut in a league match in a USL Cup game in the second-tier of soccer in the United States.
Dani Rojas is a beloved character from the popular series Ted Lasso.
The joyful character is played by actor Cristo Fernandez, and he's known for shouting, "Futbol is life!"
It really is life for Fernandez right now.
This weekend, he made his professional soccer debut in a league match in a USL Cup game in the second-tier of soccer in the United States.
