Moving on up. Four teams survived the Little League sectional rounds to qualify for the state tournament.
Now they'll all face off for a chance at the New England Regional tournament and beyond. Play begins Thursday, July 30 at the CRA Complex in Holden.
Teams will play a modified double elimination tournament where every team will play two games, but the championship is winner take all.
Section 1 champions: Pittsfield (District 1)
Section 2 champions: Bridgewater (District 7)

#play #district #four

Shams Charania: Longtime NBA coach Dave Joerger has agreed on a deal to become the lead ******* istant coach for the Denver Nuggets on head coach David Adelman's staff, sources tell ESPN.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Dave Joerger will join Nuggets as lead ******* istant coach

#nuggets

Liverpool have been named among a host of top European clubs showing an interest in a highly coveted winger who could potentially be their next Luis Diaz.
The Colombian was signed from FC Porto in January 2022 for an initial £37.5m (BBC Sport), instantly becoming an idol of the Kop with his dynamism in attack and going on to score 41 goals in 148 appearances at Anfield before leaving for Bayern Munich last year.
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Fast forward to July 2026, and the Reds are on the lookout for wide attacking reinforcements as they enter life without Mo Salah, with Bradley Barcola and Maghnes Akliouche seemingly among their primary targets, and they also appear to have their eyes on a teenage talent currently playing in Portugal.
According to a report for Fussballdaten, Liverpool are joined by both Manchester clubs, ******* nal, Chelsea, Newcastle, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid in monitoring Porto winger Oskar Pietuszewski.

#munich #clubs #european #luis

Crawley Town have signed winger Malcom Ebiowei and defensive midfielder Klaudio Krasniqi.
Ebiowei, 22, made his senior breakthrough at Derby County in 2021-2022 under Wayne Rooney and he then joined Premier League side Crystal Palace, but did not make any competitive starts for the Eagles.
He also had a short spell with Blackpool at the start of last season.
Crawley head coach Colin Kazim-Richards told the club website: "Malcolm is a talent that everybody knows and he has a talent that has been proven at the higher levels of our game.
"When he is in form, he is outstanding and I am absolutely buzzing to get this deal over the line."

#talent

It's the number of the summer — 250.
With America celebrating its 250th birthday this year, that impressive number has been linked to nearly everything this summer.
And, at the Battle Creek Enquirer and USA Today, we are no different.
The Battle Creek Enquirer combined with other USA Today Network newspapers recently to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with the top 250 athletes from around the state. You can see that list here, broken down by regions.
Locally, we have come up with our own select list, naming the top 250 athletes among Battle Creek city schools. It is Battle Creek's 250.

#number #birthday

Jul. 23— The Austin wrestling program will turn to a new leader this coming winter.
Austin grad Dave Cunningham is coming back to the team he once wrestled for to take over as head coach this season. Cunningham ranks sixth in all-time wins for the Packers with a record of 131-41 overall and he took fourth place in the 2004 MSHSL state meet.
Cunningham has coached youth wrestling in Austin for the past five years.

#cunningham #coming #packers #turn

Fluminense remains top of the Brasileirão U-17Credits: LEONARDO BRASIL/ FLUMINENSE FC
Fluminense held onto the top spot in the Brasileirão U-17 with a 2-0 win over Atlético-GO on Wednesday (22) at Marcelo Vieira. Ryan Santos and Leonardo secured the victory for the Tricolor das Laranjeiras, who now have 22 points, three ahead of second-placed Corinthians.
The Rio team's strong campaign is down to its defensive performance. Among the 20 participating teams, Fluminense has the best defense, having conceded just six goals in the nine rounds played so far. Corinthians and Cruzeiro have each let in seven goals, while América-MG and São Paulo have conceded eight. Bahia, meanwhile, has allowed nine.
In attack, Fluminense has scored 20 goals. Corinthians and Palmeiras have netted 27, while Red Bull Bragantino has found the back of the net 22 times.
Flamengo thrashed Santos 4-2 at Luso-Brasileiro and climbed five places, moving from 15th to 10th with 12 points. Luiz Guilherme (2) and João Vitor (2) found the net for the Rubro-Negro side. João Pedro and Miqueias pulled two back for Santos.

#goals #brasileir #points #nine

Scottie Scheffler has broken his silence on Rory McIlroy’s rivalry with Bryson DeChambeau, and it’s fair to say he’s not a fan of it.
McIlroy spoke about DeChambeau’s rule controversy at The Open Championship, saying, “I’m not particularly fond of him”. DeChambeau protested a penalty ruled against him after the second round of The Open late into the evening, in a move McIlroy described as “performative”.
The rivalry between DeChambeau and McIlroy goes way back. DeChambeau is the face of LIV Golf, which McIlroy has had public battles with in the past, and after DeChambeau beat McIlroy at the 2024 US Open, there has always been tension between the pair.
But in response to McIlroy’s comments, Scheffler said he’s not a fan of “personal jabs”, taking the side of DeChambeau in this instance. The world number one added that he doesn’t think rivalries are a big thing in golf because players aren’t competing one on one. “My biggest rivalry week in and week out is the golf course,” said Scheffler.
But this is a take that Dan Rapaport vehemently disagrees with.

#mcilroy #dechambeau #open #scottie

The Yankees came oh so close to completing another late comeback, only to stall out after Ben Rice’s game-tying three-run homer and eventually lose in extras. They still have a chance to split the doubleheader and win the series as they take the field less than three hours after the final out of Game 1, and they’ll do so as Max Fried makes his long-awaited return from injury.
Max Fried last pitched on May 13th against the Orioles, and had to depart after three innings with noticeably lowered velocity on all his pitches. It was later revealed that he had suffered a bone bruise in his left elbow and was shut down for over a month. He made just one rehab **** ignment start last Friday for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, allowing two runs on three hits with three strikeouts and no walks on 52 pitches. Rather than make a final rehab start, the doubleheader convinced the Yankees to activate Fried off the IL to start the nightcap, where he will be on a pitch count of around 60. At the time of his injury, Fried was 4-3 in ten starts, with a 3.21 ERA (132 ERA+), 2.71 FIP, and 50 strikeouts in 61.2 innings.
Fried will face off against Pirates rookie Bubba Chandler. The 23-year-old righty isn’t very subtle, mainly trying to blow you away with a four-seamer that averages 99 mph. He backs up that heater with a slider and a changeup. Expect the Yankees to have a patient approach against the pitcher with the highest walk rate (13.1-percent) of any starter in baseball. In 18 starts, Chandler is 3-8 with a 4.77 ERA (92 ERA+), 4.59 FIP, and 85 strikeouts in 94.1 innings.
The Yankees make three changes to the line from the day game. Anthony Volpe replaces José Caballero at shortstop which should ease tensions with this umpiring crew after the incident involving his pitch clock manipulation earlier today. Paul Goldschmidt gets the start at first moving Ben Rice to DH and Spencer Jones to the bench. Ali Sánchez replaces Austin Wells behind the plate.
The Pirates also make three changes to their lineup with the lefty Fried on the mound. Marcell Ozuna comes in to DH, moving Ryan O’Hearn to first and Tyler Callihan to the bench. Jared Triolo replaces Jacob Gonzalez at shortstop despite the latter homering off Gerrit Cole while Rafael Flores Jr. subs in for Henry Davis at catcher.

#rice

The Oklahoma Sooners enter the 2026 season with one of the most talented cornerback duos in college football. Junior Eli Bowen and sophomore Courtland Guillory both earned freshman All-American honors during their first seasons in Norman.
Guillory emerged as a key contributor last season, earning a starting role early in the year while Bowen missed time due to an injury. However, when Bowen returned, it wasn't Guillory's job he took; instead, it was on the opposite side. That was a testament to how impressive the former three-star prospect had been throughout the season.
Guillory finished the year with 41 tackles, one tackle for loss, and seven pass deflections. His performance led On3's J.D. PicKell to suggest Guillory could enter 2026 as the best defensive back in the SEC.
"The one underclassman they're going to play is Courtland Guillory, sophomore corner," PicKell said. "I've said it before, he might be the best DB in the SEC, period. Now, he has to play that way, but I have no reservations about leaving No. 4 out there on an island and letting him do his thing."
Guillory has already shown he belongs among the best young defensive backs in college football, but 2026 will provide his biggest test yet. Playing in the SEC means facing some of the best receivers in the country every week, and Guillory will have plenty of opportunities to prove that PicKell's high praise is justified.

#bowen

Spain star Lamine Yamal did not avoid shaking Donald Trump's hand after the World Cup final, contrary to posts claiming the teenager snubbed the US president and speculating he may have done so because of US policy regarding Palestinians. The posts cited as proof a video of the interaction filmed from behind Yamal that partially obscures Trump, but AFP photos and footage of the post-match ceremony show the pair did shake hands.
"Lamine Yamal did not shake hands with Trump; he avoided the US president," says the Bengali-language caption of a YouTube video shared on July 20, 2026.
The video, which has been viewed more than 334,000 times, appears to show Spain's 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal going to collect his World Cup winner's medal. He is first met by FIFA head Gianni Infantino before briefly stopping in front of US President Donald Trump, who drapes the medal over Yamal's head.
According to the video's Bengali-language voiceover, Yamal did not shake Trump's hand. It speculates this may be because of Trump's "foreign policy towards Palestinians".
The clip was also shared in similar YouTube and Facebook posts after Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina in the World Cup final on July 19, with the US president then presenting the World Cup trophy to La Roja ( archived link ).

#lamine #Trump

SEATTLE — On paper, the move made plenty of sense.
The Cincinnati Reds trailed the Seattle Mariners 3-0 in the seventh inning and were on the verge of watching their deficit grow. The Mariners had runners at second and third, so Reds manager Terry Francona ordered lefty Caleb Ferguson to intentionally walk Dominic Canzone to load the bases.
That brought up Cal Raleigh, last year's AL MVP runner-up. The slumping catcher is hitting just .163 this season, but he pounced on the first pitch and turned on a hanging breaking ball, sending it 408 feet into the left-field bleachers to break open the game in an 8-0 victory.
Francona stood by his decision, and said he would make the same one again every time.
"I know what Raleigh's hitting and, he still worries me," the veteran skipper said with a laugh. "But, I thought that was our best chance to have them not score. We could play the infield double-play depth. And, the worst possible outcome happened."

#Seattle #francona #hitting

Curt Cignetti doesn't smile or laugh a lot along the sideline, with his fists often attached to his hips. But not many college football fans can work up a great hatred for him.
The national champion Indiana football coach joined the "Up and Adams" podcast, and host Kay Adams jokingly scolded him for place eighth on a recent survey of hated college football coaches.
Cignetti offered a potential reason: "Maybe I'm so cuddly and likable."
The Rotowire poll of fans listed LSU's Lane Kiffin as the most hated coach. Also "more hated" are Colorado's Deion Sanders, Clemson's Dabo Swinney, USC's Lincoln Riley, Ohio State's Ryan Day, Georgia's Kirby Smart and Miami's Mario Cristobal.
Cignetti is apparently slightly more hated than North Carolina's Bill Belichick and Texas Tech's Joey McGuire.

The smell of rain, cheap beer, and hot pies floods through the concourse at the Etihad Stadium after a 2-0 UEFA Champions League victory over Galatasaray, just as it did nearly 60 years ago.
Oasis are playing, probably the record-breaking guitar solo on Live Forever or perhaps something heavier like Cigarettes and Alcohol, and fans are walking out of the stadium pleased after a brilliant first 30 minutes saw Erling Haaland break his five-game goal drought and Rayan Cherki add a second.
All senses convey the synchronicity of City's second-ever English ****** le win in 1968, when Neil Young scored a brace alongside goals from Mike Summerbee and Francis Lee to earn a close-knit win over Newcastle United, and ****** the ****** le from rivals Manchester United.
Back then, a backdrop of dense, soot-stained slums swallowed the beauty of Manchester, but it was still alive in spirit, and life in the 60s was about the internal rather than the external.
The Beatles, only 35 miles down the M62, released one of the most popular songs in history: "Hey Jude", changing music forever; there would often be "mums" of the street, where everyone cared for one another, and children would be all over the place, swinging from lampposts or kicking footballs in alleyways.

Willson Contreras Makes Own Decision on Being Traded from Red Sox originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Willson Contreras, in some ways, controls his own destiny.
His name has been thrown around in trade rumors, but there hasn't actually been legs to those rumors, because Contreras has the power.
His contract with Boston includes a no-trade clause. The Red Sox can't trade Contreras without his approval.
And right now, the All-Star first baseman doesn't plan on going anywhere.

The Los Angeles Rams made a series of aggressive offseason trades to overhaul their defense, sending multiple first-round picks and rising young edge rusher Jared Verse to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for star pass rusher Myles Garrett, while also acquiring cornerback Trent McDuffie from Kansas City and signing free-agent corner Jaylen Watson.
The moves were clearly a direct response to how the Rams' defense unraveled in the playoffs, and ESPN's Ben Solak explains that the Garrett-for-Verse swap directly targets a finishing problem and opens up new avenues for defensive coordinator Chris Shula in 2026 and beyond.
A wonderful bull rusher, Verse often demolished the pocket and created pressure but was unable to finish his rushes under control. He has a career pressure-to-sack ratio of 8.4%, which is fourth worst among all edges over the past two seasons. Garrett's recent pressure-to-sack ratio was obviously ballooned by his record-setting season, but over his career, he has a 19.3% conversion rate -- more than double that of Verse.
Because Verse was such a wrecking ball, Shula would wisely use him as the crasher on stunts, twists and other defensive line games. With a runway into a tackle, Verse could break pocket integrity and flush out the quarterback, where a waiting looper or blitzer could clean him up. It was Shula's way of converting Verse's pressures into team sacks, as Verse couldn't easily convert them into individual sacks. Cody Alexander of Match Quarters charted stunt rate last year and had the Rams running more defensive line games than any other team in the league by a pretty large margin.
With Garrett, Solak suggests Shula will lean into more straightforward four-man rush opportunities, often overloading the line away from Garrett to isolate him in one-on-one matchups. Still, Shula is expected to retain some stunt packages to maximize interior rushers like Byron Young and Kobie Turner, using Garrett's presence to draw extra blocking attention and open lanes elsewhere on the line.

The Green Bay Packers and Thrivent signed a long-term sponsorship agreement that makes the Minneapolis- and Appleton-based company the official financial services partner of the team.
"Both the Packers and Thrivent are committed to making a meaningful impact across the region, strengthening our communities and serving others while delivering exceptional service," Green Bay Packers President and CEO Ed Policy said of the deal, which was announced July 13.
Thrivent was created by the 2002 merger of Aid ****** ociation for Lutherans, founded in Appleton, and Lutheran Brotherhood of Minneapolis. Thrivent has a large Appleton campus; it has more than 2.4 million clients and $212 billion in ****** ets under management.
"This partnership allows us to grow awareness of Thrivent, share our purpose-based approach to finances, and engage people through high-visibility moments on and off the field. At the same time, our shared Wisconsin roots and belief in giving back make this a collaboration that will create lasting change through our new community impact program," said Terry Rasmussen, Thrivent president and CEO.
Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The rising sun bathes the rolling Herefordshire hillsides in a warm glow as birds gently chirp and sheep graze in the fields.
But this rural idyll is shattered by the sound of explosions, followed by plumes of smoke and ear-splitting screams.
Six camouflaged men rush to the scene to find a soldier howling for help as he clutches his bloodied leg, half of which appears to have been blown off.
Thankfully, the blood is fake and this is an actor - albeit a former soldier and amputee - and the first responders are a group of football coaches studying for their Uefa Pro Licence, the sport's highest coaching qualification.
Former **** nal midfielder and Wales captain Aaron Ramsey applies a tourniquet, while ex-Chelsea and Argentina goalkeeper Willy Caballero comforts the casualty.

Amazonas FC "broke new ground" by officially announcing the termination of center-back Léo Coelho's contract after he had taken the club to court.
In addition to the statement announcing the end of the deal, the current 14th-placed team in Série C posted a video featuring the 33-year-old defender's "worst moments."
There are five clips in which Léo Coelho ends up "helping out" during opponents' attacks.
The player is seeking around R$ 8 million from the Manaus-based club over unpaid wages.
After spells with Uruguayan giants Nacional and Peñarol, he joined Amazonas in August last year.

Could the Dallas Cowboys have found themselves a surprise UDFA gem once again? Marcellus Johnson escaped from the 2024 draft without being picked, and he was summarily scooped up by the New York GIants following the draft. They gave him a hefty amount of a guarantee, $170,000, on his original deal, but he failed to make their squad out of training camp.
He did secure a practice squad spot for a while before being released. He then bounced back and forth between the Giants and Vikings, before landing with the Indianapolis Colts for Training Camp 2025. He was released in October after which he landed with the Cowboys practice squad and earned a reserves/future contract in January, leading to his participation over the summer with Dallas.
Position: Offensive Tackle
Age: 26
Height: 6-foot-4

Mario Bautista got his long-awaited revenge on Saturday at UFC 329, as the 33-year-old bantamweight contender defeated Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision, seven years after losing to him by armbar submission in Bautista's short-notice UFC debut.
During a dramatic three-rounder inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Bautista appeared to injure Sandhagen's knee, and though Sandhagen fought through the pain, he was ultimately powerless to prevent Bautista from rag-dolling him in a dominant third.
"I knew I could beat him," Bautista (18-3) said after collecting three scores of 29-28 from the judges. "I just needed to come prepared."
Sandhagen (18-7) had moments of magic though, dancing around the outside real estate of the Octagon in the first round, hitting a front kick and check left hand that hurt Bautista.
Bautista stamped his authority with a body lock and grappling exchanges, but when Sandhagen was afforded the luxury of striking, the one-time ****** le challenger showcased a diversity in his attack that included right hands to the body and uppercuts from close range. He switched stances and showed all-around fluidity in the transition between his strikes. His left hook to the jaw, for example, looked like a formidable weapon.

In a recent report, El Intransigente stated that Sunderland are expected to move in for River Plate midfielder Matias Galarza this summer. It is understood that the Black Cats are eyeing a move to bring the Paraguay international to the Stadium of Light this off-season.
Galarza enjoyed a solid loan spell at the MLS club as he put in a series of impressive displays for them in the middle of the park. The 24-year-old made 13 appearances for Atlanta United last season across all fronts.
The Paraguay international is currently among the most talented midfielders in his homeland. Thus, Sunderland would do well to lure him to the Stadium of Light this off-season.
His current contract at his parent club, River Plate, will expire at the end of 2028, which could make it tough for the Black Cats to sign him on the cheap later this year.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 04: Rayan Cherki #24 of France battles for the ball against Matías Galarza #23 of Paraguay during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Paraguay and France at Philadelphia Stadium on July 04, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

India vs England 5th T20I 2026 live score, toss winner, winning probability, result and highlights from Southampton originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Venue: Rose Bowl, Southampton
Captains: Shreyas Iyer (India), Harry Brook (England)
Toss result: The official toss has been delayed by 45 minutes from 2:00 PM local time to 2:45 PM local time due to Team India getting stuck
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network (India), Willow TV (USA, Canada), Sky Sports (UK, England)

Pau Cubarsi continues to justify the growing excitement surrounding his development, with the Barcelona defender producing another composed display on the biggest stage of international football.
The 19-year-old played a leading role in Spain's dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, a performance that even caught the attention of former Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Spain looked set for extra time after first-half goals from Fabian Ruiz and Charles De Ketelaere left the contest finely balanced.
However, substitute Mikel Merino delivered the decisive moment in the 88th minute, firing Spain into the semi-finals and keeping their hopes of lifting the World Cup alive.
While Lamine Yamal received the official Player of the Match award, Ibrahimovic believed another Barcelona academy graduate deserved the spotlight after an outstanding defensive display.

LAS VEGAS -- In case one has been living under a rock, the Philadelphia 76ers have acquired Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics in the big blockbuster move of the summer. The Sixers only had to give up Paul George, two first-rounders, and two second-rounders in order to acquire one of the premier players in the game coming off a career season inn 2025-26 season.
With the Celtics expected to be in a "gap year" amidst the Jayson Tatum injury, Brown decided to throw Boston on his back and average 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 **** ists to lead the Cs to a 56-26 record and the No. 2 seed in the East. He was fantastic in Round 1 against Philadelphia as well and his addition changes a lot for the Sixers.
Dominick Barlow, who is going to be a key piece for the Sixers in the coming season, gave his thoughts on the Brown addition while working out in Las Vegas.
"Things happen fast," said Barlow. "I don't know if that's something that you know we expected to happen, but here we are, and I mean it's exciting. Obviously, he's an elite player, MVP candidate this year. His team was really good without Tatum. So I thought he did an excellent job in leading that group, and I'm super excited to have him."
As with any big addition, there will be some adjustments that need to be made. Brown will be joining a team that features high-usage players in Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid along with the budding VJ Edgecombe. The Sixers will have to find a way to help him find his niche, but on the flip side, that shouldn't be hard when considering how smart Brown is and the high IQ he possesses.

Former Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Jalen Brown is back in the transfer portal and looking for a new school. Brown, who played at FSU in 2024, spent the 2025 season with the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Brown was dismissed from FSU's team in April of 2025 and then entered the transfer portal. He started five games with the Razorbacks before an injury ended his season. The Miami native finished the year with 12 receptions for 167 yards and two touchdowns, all of which were new career highs.
He was then dismissed from the team in April of 2026 after being arrested on a charge of hindering apprehension/prosecution. He announced this week that those charges have been dismissed and that he will be entering the transfer portal.
Brown started his career with the LSU Tigers, playing in three games during the 2023 season and redshirting. He did not record a stat with them before coming to Tallahassee. He played in nine games for the Seminoles with two starts, catching eight passes for 75 yards and returning one kickoff for 19 yards.
He was a top 100 recruit in the 2023 recruiting class when he signed with LSU. The 6-foot-1, 163-pounder was a four-star transfer and was FSU's second-highest transfer addition, but was a three-star transfer when he left Tallahassee. He has not yet received a ranking for his latest transfer.

LeBron James’ free agency is one of the biggest stories this offseason, following his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, and it seems that the Purple and Gold fans are more than happy to see him leave after an eight-year stint.
During an appearance on Yahoo Sports Daily, former NBA guard Derek Fisher shared his thoughts on why hardcore Lakers fans never fully accepted James, unlike some of the club’s legends, including the late Kobe Bryant.
“A lot of people have celebrated it. It’s almost been like a parade, like it’s the greatest thing ever. I’m not saying it’s doomsday for the Lakers. I think the organization will be fine. It’s been around for 80 years. But I’m definitely surprised by some of the reaction. Yeah, I think a lot of fans have moved on,” Fisher stated.
“I think part of it is that when you look at the Lakers’ all-time greats, many of them were essentially born and raised as Lakers… Then, of course, there’s Kobe spending 20 seasons in Los Angeles. I think those stars became who they were as Lakers. I think a lot of Lakers fans have a difficult time receiving the fact that LeBron was already LeBron before he got here,” he continued.
MORE: Charles Barkley makes compelling pitch to LeBron James about returning to the Cavaliers

Lakers reportedly give ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan **** inga $20M contract update originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the NBA's busiest teams this offseason after LeBron James informed the organization that he would be leaving. One of the franchise's biggest moves was acquiring center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz.
Since James' departure, the Lakers have focused on building around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Now, Los Angeles has reportedly turned its attention to former NBA champion Jonathan **** inga.
“There is mutual free agent interest between Jonathan **** inga and the Lakers, per Jovan Buha. Los Angeles continues to work behind the scenes to secure **** inga’s commitment as their new wing addition,” NBA reporter Evan Sidery wrote.
The Lakers have an opportunity to pursue **** inga after the Atlanta Hawks declined his team option, making him a free agent.

The final 2026 FIFA World Cup match at Boston Stadium is set for Thursday afternoon, as France and Morocco square off in a highly anticipated quarterfinal match.
The meeting, which can be seen at 4 p.m. on Boston 25, renews a rivalry that dates back to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, when France defeated Morocco in the semifinals en route to the championship match.
Morocco will be looking for redemption after that loss, while France hopes to continue its strong run in the tournament.
France head coach Didier Deschamps said Morocco presents a significant challenge despite France's historical success in the matchup.
"It is a really great, excellent team with top-notch individuals. They're not here to play; they're here to win. They like to have the ball; they like to attack and score goals," Deschamps explained.

Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, has retired from international competition with immediate effect.
The 48-year-old cyclist has opted not to compete at Los Angeles 2028 to focus on helping improve Para-sport.
The 19-time Paralympic champion feels the sport has "stalled somewhat" since the London 2012 Games and that many areas "still need attention".
"The years between each Games haven't been utilised well enough to create the momentum that I and others hoped to see," she said.
"I see this as a critical stage; there are many areas of Para-sport that still need attention, and that is something that has played a big part in my decision.