Manchester City captain Ruben Dias say Phil Foden needed to be "more controlled and composed" when provoked by Bruno Fernandes in Sunday's Manchester derby.
Foden was sent off for violent conduct after kicking out at Fernandes on the floor after being fouled and kicked himself by the Manchester United skipper.
"In the moment I felt it was a bit harsh because my perception was Bruno kicks Phil and then he has a rushed reaction and maybe kicks him back," Dias said.
"I'm not saying Phil didn't do wrong - obviously he needs to be more controlled and composed in that moment.
"I believe he, more than anyone, is frustrated with what happened. That is why it was my biggest joy to come back in and be able to celebrate for him because I know for sure he was feeling responsible for how much more difficult the game became."

#foden #composed #kicks

Early big-time college football matchups are all the rage, and the Philadelphia Eagles will have representatives in Austin for one of the most talent-rich games on the early college football schedule.
Philadelphia is among 16 NFL organizations expected to have scouts present when No. 1 Ohio State visits No. 4 Texas on Saturday night at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The game will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The Eagles will join the Cowboys, Seahawks, 49ers, Broncos, Colts, Patriots, Panthers, Lions, Chargers, Texans, Ravens, Rams, Dolphins, Jets and Browns in evaluating two rosters loaded with potential NFL talent.
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is expected to become one of the most coveted prospects in the 2027 draft. His matchup against Texas' secondary will give evaluators another opportunity to study his releases, route running, and ability to produce against top competition.
The following NFL teams will have reps present at Ohio State - Texas tonight:

• Eagles
• Cowboys
• Seahawks
• 49ers
• Broncos
• Colts
• Patriots
• Panthers
• Lions
• Chargers
• Texans
• Ravens
• Rams
• Dolphins
• Jets
• Browns
Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin and Texas quarterback Arch Manning will receive plenty of attention, even from organizations without an immediate need at the position. Comprehensive quarterback evaluations remain valuable because their eventual landing spots can influence the entire draft board. Texas edge defender Colin Simmons is another prospect capable of commanding the attention of Philadelphia's personnel department. His ability to pressure the quarterback and defend the run fits the athletic profile the Eagles have consistently valued along the defensive front.

#texas #state #philadelphia #colts

GREEN BAY – It appears all the Green Bay Packers and tight end Tucker Kraft needed was a deadline to close the gap on their differences.
With the season a little more than 24 hours away, Kraft and the Packers agreed to terms on a four-year extension worth $75 million, including a $26.5 million signing bonus, a source confirmed Sept. 12. The deal could go as high as $92 million based on incentives and escalators
Kraft's deal falls just short of the yearly average of San Francisco tight end George Kittle's $19.1 million-a-year deal and does not include the same amount of guaranteed money. But the signing bonus is the highest of any tight end in the NFL.
This article originally appeared on Packers News: Packers, Tucker Kraft agree on 4-year contract extension on eve of season

#packers #kraft

ALS has taken almost everything from Chris Johnson. But his kids, he writes, give him the strength to keep fighting.
Johnson, a Tennessee ****** ans franchise icon, wrote an open letter to his children via the Players' Tribune published on Thursday, Sept. 10. In the letter, Johnson described his journey from initial symptoms of the motor neuron disease to where he has ended up 18 months later.
The former ****** ans running back detailed how his first alarming symptoms presented: a water bottle feeling heavy on a road trip in March 2025. From there, Johnson said he met with multiple doctors before getting a possible diagnosis of ALS, and he recounted the fear he and his wife felt about the uncertain road ahead.
CHRIS JOHNSON: Former RB getting a top ****** ans' honor after ALS diagnosis
By the time he joined fellow former NFLer Michael Strahan on "Good Morning America" to publicly announce his ALS battle in June of this year, Johnson had lost the ability to speak.

#chris #symptoms #road #getting

The 2026 fall sports season is moving right along, with another full week of action complete across the Tuscarawas County area.
As teams continue to work their way through the early portion of their schedules, several student-athletes turned in standout performances on the field, court and course over the past week.
Now it's time to recognize some of those efforts.
Take time to cast your vote for your choice during our third Times-Reporter Athletes of the Week poll of the fall sports season for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6.
The poll will close Friday, Sept. 11 at 3 p.m..

#week #season #time #county

NEW YORK (AP) — Alexander Zverev wasn't in the mood for much conversation.
With empty seats everywhere after he finished his U.S. Open first-round match in the early morning hours, he took two questions from reporters on the court and quickly wrapped it up.
"I think everybody's tired," he said. "Everybody wants to go to sleep."
The city that never sleeps is going a little overboard this year.
Players have long loved the electricity of night matches at the U.S. Open, where tennis under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium is a hallmark of the American Grand Slam tournament, with fans staying late and bringing plenty of energy. But with the tournament this year already setting a record with three post-2 a.m. finishes over the first six days, plus two more going past 1 a.m., concerns are bubbling up about how much after midnight is too much on such a big stage.

#zverev

Northwestern State steps up to the FBS level Saturday when the Demons visit Louisiana Tech at Origin Bank Field at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, with kickoff set for 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The longtime Louisiana rivals will meet for the 81st time, with Louisiana Tech holding a 55-20-5 advantage in the all-time series.
Nov 15, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs quarterback Trey Kukuk (2) throws a pass against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Channel: ESPN+

#Tech

TRUMBULL - Finn Kilmartin and Will Zaccagnino were in the eighth grade when they found out they'd both be heading to St. Joseph for their high school years.
Since that time, they've become massive parts of the Hogs' football team, Kilmartin as a linebacker and sometimes running back, and Zaccagnino as a disruptive lineman wreaking havoc on both sides of the ball.
When Kilmartin sees the 6-foot-5, 275-pound Zaccagnino make a big play, he's not just celebrating with a friend or a teammate.
He's celebrating with his godfather.
Kilmartin converted to Catholicism with guidance from Father Ferry Galbert, the school's former chaplain, during his sophomore year and received the Sacraments all at once, with baptism, confirmation and communion at the Easter Vigil in 2025.

#finn #since #hogs #catholicism

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo will return to Budapest for the Ultimate Championships next week, but the Hungarian capital is more than just another stop on the athletics calendar for the Botswana sprinter.
It is the city where the 23-year-old announced himself to the world and where his mother Seratiwa watched him make history for his country by claiming two medals at the 2023 World Championships.
This time Seratiwa will not be cheering on her son from the stands, having passed away in May 2024 after a short illness.
Having shared a close relationship with his mother - one she described as being more like a "brother and sister bond" - Tebogo admits that returning without her is difficult.
"I haven't really looked into the fact that I'm going now to Budapest without my mom," he said.

#tebogo #ultimate

As the Pittsburgh Steelers continue tuning their roster ahead of the upcoming campaign, several recent arrivals and depth contributors have officially received their jersey numbers.
According to longtime Steelers reporter Alan Saunders on X, the team has six updated uniform ******* ignments. He detailed the new numbers for veteran pass-catchers and key developmental pieces across the offense and defense.
Tight end Robert Tonyan: No. 85
Running back Lew Nichols III: No. 31
Cornerback Doneiko Slaughter: No. 40

#saunders #robert

New signing Iliman Ndiaye has expressed his joy at sealing a summer transfer deadline day move to the Etihad, declaring: 'There was nothing else I wanted other than to join Manchester City.'
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The Senegalese international has become City's latest 2026 summer recruit, further bolstering Enzo Maresca's exciting new-look squad after sealing a move from Everton where he has shone bright for the past few seasons.
The 26-year-old attacking midfielder/winger has signed a five-year contract, one that will keep him at City through to the summer of 2031.
After putting pen to paper on the deal, Ndiaye revealed how immensely proud he was to have joined City.

#ndiaye #sealing #move #year

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The **** le is still sinking in for Cale Makar — highest paid player in NHL history.
With it, of course, comes great expectations for the Colorado Avalanche standout defenseman. Like more gaudy stats and deep Stanley Cup runs. Pressure becomes part of the price tag for signing a $163.2 million, eight-year extension that kicks in next season. Pressure, the two-time Norris Trophy winner **** erted, he welcomes.
"I'm a guy that just puts a lot of pressure on myself to do well year in, year out," Makar said Monday at a news conference on the heels of a deal he signed late last week that will keep him with Colorado through the 2034-35 season. "It's going to make me even push myself a little bit more."
The 27-year-old Makar took becoming the league's first player to sign for more than $20 million a season in stride. He's already predicting the figure won't stand for long. It could be Edmonton's Connor McDavid or Toronto's Auston Matthews, who are eligible for extensions next summer. Down the road, it might be Makar's teammate Nathan MacKinnon.
"I fully expect Nate to even double what this is right now," cracked Makar, who's turned in four 20-goal seasons in his career. "It's incredible to see where the game is going."

#pressure #player #million

Our weekly Premier League Team of the Week is back for another edition. From impressive debutants to players already in red-hot scoring form, we've selected the best-performing XI from the second round of Premier League fixtures. Who made the cut?
Consecutive clean sheets in what has been a dream start to the season forHull City and their new goalkeeper. The Greek international got down low to brilliantly stop Taiwo Awoniyi's effort in a match-winning moment for The Tigers.
A terrific start to his Newcastle career. After two ***** ists in the League Cup in midweek, Dedic was impressive again as the Magpies won at Tottenham Hotspur.
The Bosnian was a brilliant outlet and set up Anthony Elanga's opener after another adventurous run, while staying solid defensively with five clearances, five recoveries and 4/5 ground duels won.
Mukiele made his mark on his return to theSunderland side with a string of defensive contributions as Regis Le Bris' side got up and running for the season with a win. The Frenchman made a massive 14 clearances on route to a clean sheet against Fulham, and did not lose a single ground duel.

#league #five

Athletico and Fluminense are LINEUP CONFIRMED for Matchday 25 of the Brasileirão.
The ball starts rolling at 11 a.m. this Sunday (30), at Arena da Baixada, in Curitiba.
Premiere will broadcast the match. And you can follow the main updates in real time:
Athletico are in third place with 44 points. Flu are fourth with 41.
Odair Helmann's Athletico are UNCHANGED from the 3-2 win over Botafogo.

#fluminense #confirmed

MicahJo Barnett, a running back at William Jewell College, died after suffering a medical emergency during a football game on Saturday, Aug. 29
The game was suspended after paramedics transported the 20-year-old to a hospital, where he was **** ounced dead
Barnett was a junior business major, a standout high school athlete and an Academic All-Great Lakes Valley Conference honoree
A 20-year-old Missouri college football player died after suffering a medical emergency soon after he scored a touchdown during his team's season opener.
William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo., announced on Saturday, Aug. 29, that running back MicahJo Barnett died earlier that day after experiencing a medical emergency.

#barnett #medical #micahjo #saturday

Of course everyone in fantasy football wants to know the names of sleepers, the picks that will be taken late who will be superstars this season. But the other end of it is necessary for your draft prep too: The busts you should avoid in drafts who could sink your season.
That's what this annual list is for: A look at the busts from around the NFL, with 32 of them to mark on your cheat sheet as you start your draft prep soon or later this month.
So here's a look at the busts you should be thinking about avoiding this year:
I think he's ranked way too high. Rookie running backs can be hyped but could struggle in pass protection or on bad teams, and with Tyler Allgeier lurking, I have my concerns that Love will bust given where he's going.
He was REALLY good last year, and the same concerns about his quarterback situation remain. But I do wonder about the change in offensive coordinator and if it'll change his volume.

#concerns #change

For the final game of the regular season, in-state rival Illinois travels to Ryan Field to battle for The Hat. The Fighting Illini are entering what seems to be a rebuilding year, but you never know in the world of college football. The Land of Lincoln Trophy will be earned by the winner of this rivalry game on Nov. 28.
Returning Production: 50% overall (52% offense, 47% defense); 75th in FBS
2025 Record: 9-4 (5-4 B1G)
Head Coach: Bret Bielema (sixth season)
2026 SP+ Overall: 33rd

#overall #fighting #land #lincoln

Chelsea put out a strong team for their first cup game of the season – it could be a sign of things to come.
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Xabi Alonso picked a surprisingly strong team for tonight's cup game, given the team played a game on Monday and have another on Sunday.
The managed was asked about that decision in the press conference post game, and defended his choice.
"For sure, we always want to choose a competitive team. We are taking all the games seriously," the manager said.

#strong #want #xabi

The Washington Commanders have less than a week to trim their roster from 90 to 53 players. The Commanders made one tough decision on Tuesday, releasing former starting safety Will Harris. Once it became clear that Washington wasn't keeping Harris, the team wanted to do right by him and give him a head start on finding a new team before hundreds of players hit free agency at the same time on Sunday.
With Harris off the bubble and no longer on the roster, which Washington players need to shine during Wednesday's joint practice with the Ravens, followed by Friday's preseason finale?
Here are five players to watch in Wednesday's joint practice with Baltimore:
With Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols battling injuries and Jerome Ford already gone, Henry has another chance to shine. After an impressive preseason opener against the Dolphins, Henry crashed back down to earth last week. As of now, Henry probably hasn't done quite enough to earn a spot on the 53. He must make it hard for the Commanders to cut him. He'll likely split time with Rachaad White and fellow rookie Kaytron Allen. Henry needs to make the most out of every touch.
Last week, head coach Dan Quinn said he wanted to see the rookie sixth-round pick get more work at guard after an impressive first performance. Quinn said that because whoever makes the roster as a backup offensive lineman must be able to play multiple spots. However, after seeing Julian Good-Jones' struggles last week in place of Nick Allegretti, Gulbin should handle every rep, regardless of who is playing quarterback. Gulbin got more work with starter Jayden Daniels during Tuesday's practice, and that should be the case on Wednesday.

#week #practice

This summer has seen many young Real Madrid starlets leave the club in search of regular minutes, with the pathway to the first team almost non-existent.
Both Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios left Los Blancos to join former manager Alvaro Arbeloa at Fulham.
The duo have already become starters for the Cottagers and played against Chelsea last night, with Gonzalo getting one of Fulham's goals.
Now, according to The Athletic, Jorge Cestero could be one of the next young Madrid players to leave in search of regular minutes.
The 20-year-old, who is also wanted by Lille in Ligue 1, is considering a move to Italy.

#young #minutes #real #garcia

Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic kept his plan to topple Manchester United on their Premier League return under wraps for weeks, ******* istant head coach Dean Holden told Match of the Day.
The Tigers produced a sensational 2-0 win over Michael Carrick's side on Saturday, all while deploying a back five.
Jakirovic altered his tactics for the game, having watched a couple of United's pre-season matches, including the 4-2 defeat by AC Milan which was engineered by former boss Ruben Amorim, when he repeatedly switched play to his wing-backs which United's defence failed to cover.
When quizzed on the tactic, Holden told Match of Day: "We certainly didn't copy Ruben Amorim. Sergej [Jakirovic] had it in the back of his mind for three or four weeks that he wanted to play a back five.
"He didn't want to give anything away in pre-season, though, so we played a back four.

#jakirovic #back #boss

Travis Hunter is back from a knee injury as the Jacksonville Jaguars prepare for the 2026 campaign.
The Jaguars expect Hunter to suit up against the Cleveland Browns in Week 1, but before football's on the agenda, Hunter decided to embark on a wild side quest in Jacksonville.
The Jaguars star joined Jacksonville Police for a ride-along and witnessed deputies uncover what they described as trafficking quantities of multiple drugs during an operation.
The ride-along showed Hunter a side of Jacksonville he would rarely see through football. After the officers completed the bust, Hunter could hardly hide his reaction to the size of the haul.
"Them boys got the kingpin," he said.

#hunter #jaguars #Browns

Liverpool targets Bradley Barcola (23) and Ibrahim Mbaye (18) are not expected to make PSG's matchday squad for their Ligue 1 opener against Rennes, according to Onze Mondial. The pair also sat out last week's Trophée des Champions against RC Lens. Both Barcola and Mbaye are expected to leave Les Parisiens in the final days of this summer transfer window. The France international is Liverpool's priority target to reinforce up front with talks reportedly making slow progress with the back-to-back UEFA Champions League winners.
Both Barcola and Mbaye took part in PSG's training session on Saturday, but they won't make Sunday's trip to Brittany. PSG were initially poised to host Rennes at Parc des Princes, but the ground's pitch has been hit with a fungal infection. The game will therefore be played at Roazhon Park. However, it remains to be seen whether PSG will host the return leg as Ligue 1.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval

#barcola #rennes #host #Liverpool

Right now, it isn't clear whether Josh Kushner and Bob Iger will end up buying only Mark Walter's majority share of the Lakers, or if they will also purchase the minority share the Buss family continues to currently own. Walter, who bought his majority stake last year from the Buss family, agreed to sell it to Kushner and Iger last week, and five of the six Buss siblings, except for Jeanie Buss, voted to sell their 17.8% stake to Kushner and Iger on Monday.
In Walter's brief time as the team's majority owner, the Lakers have started to build out their business and basketball operations and move past being operated in a manner akin to a mom-and-pop store. But that process isn't complete, and NBA reporter Brian Windhorst said on "The Hoop Collective" podcast that the franchise is now in a "hiring freeze."
"The crazy thing here is that the Lakers were in the middle of this makeover for their team," said Windhorst. "… I know of one guy who was a front office guy who was in the middle of leaving one team to go to the Lakers, and now all of a sudden they're in a hiring freeze."
In recent months, the Lakers brought in former NCAA ****** le-winning coach Tony Bennett to be a draft advisor and Rohan Ramadas to be an ****** istant general manager in charge of ****** ytics and handling the salary cap, among others.
General manager Rob Pelinka said a few months ago that the team intended to hire two ****** istant general managers, but it hasn't brought on board that second ****** istant GM yet.

#iger #windhorst

DETROIT — The Pistons did not have the best outing during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. They finished the tournament as one of five teams that finished with fewer than two wins, going 1-4.
Despite their struggles as a team, the Pistons' performance during the league's annual mid-July showcase was still a success, as a handful of players effectively showcased the hard work they have put in over the offseason.
At the top of the list was second-year guard Chaz Lanier. The former second-round pick from Tennessee established himself as one of the best players in Las Vegas, and if not for the Pistons' subpar record, Lanier would have left with some hardware.
"I feel like I went out there and was aggressive, displaying all of the things that I've really been working on since the season ended in May," Lanier told The Detroit News. "But since Summer League ended, I've continued to stay in the gym and hungry. My goal is to continue getting better."
For a team that spent the entire summer improving its 3-point shooting and floor ******* ing, Lanier proved he could provide another solution to what the Pistons need.

#summer #league

The Baltimore Ravens made a defensible decision when they extended Mark Andrews rather than building their future at tight end around Isaiah Likely. That does not mean Baltimore will never wonder what might have been. Likely's first training camp with the New York Giants has provided an early reminder of his potential. He caught six passes during live periods in Thursday's joint practice against the Miami Dolphins and has quickly developed chemistry with quarterback Jaxson Dart.
With Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton occupying attention on the outside, Likely should receive favorable opportunities in the middle of the field. An 85- or 90-catch season is not unreasonable if his early target volume continues. That possibility will naturally restart the debate in Baltimore. Andrews is the more accomplished player, but Likely is younger and offers more explosiveness after the catch.
The Ravens made their choice in December when they signed Andrews to a three-year, $39.3 million extension containing $26 million guaranteed. Likely subsequently received a three-year, $40 million contract from the Giants that could reach $47.5 million.
Keeping both was never a realistic option once the market valued Likely as one of the NFL's highest-paid tight ends.
Baltimore selected certainty. Andrews owns the franchise records for career receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches. He finished the 2025 season with 484 receptions, 5,952 yards and 56 touchdowns over his career. Andrews became only the second tight end after Travis Kelce to hold his franchise's receiving triple crown. He also joined Kelce, Jason Witten, Antonio Gates and Ozzie Newsome as tight ends who became their organization's career leader in receiving yards.

#andrews #Career

There was a lot to like about Hibernian's performance last week in North Macedonia.
Playing on a difficult surface in a hot and stifling atmosphere, they rarely looked in trouble and, when Shkendija did press late on, the defence stood strong.
The tie could easily have gone the other way, but the discipline and spirit shown by everyone on the pitch were a joy to behold.
Scottish clubs have often struggled after returning from a demanding European trip, but Hibs got the job done against Partick Thistle to maintain their pursuit of League Cup silverware.
Now it is on to another European encounter, where Gent await in Belgium.

#macedonia #shkendija #scottish

DENVER (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday placed scuffling closer Edwin Diaz on the injured list with inflammation in the right side of his neck while four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani progresses toward a return to the mound.
Diaz, who is 2-2 with an 11.85 ERA and seven saves in 11 opportunities in 16 games in his first season with the Dodgers, returned to Los Angeles on Tuesday and will have imaging on his neck.
"It's kind of something that he felt (Monday) night," manager Dave Roberts said. "We don't know if it's something that has been there, call it a week or whatever, but it kind of showed its head last night. So we're going to kind of address it."
Diaz was on the IL from April 20-July 29 with an elbow injury that required a procedure to remove loose bodies.
He has struggled since his return, going 1-2 with a 15.88 ERA and three blown saves in seven games. Diaz entered Monday night's win at Colorado with an 11-2 lead in the ninth and allowed three runs on four hits.

#kind #angeles #neck

Surrey have signed Indian batter Mahipal Lomror for the final six County Championship games of the season.
The 26-year-old, who captains Rajasthan in India's domestic Ranji Trophy competition, averages 42.62 in first-class cricket and has a career-best 300 not out.
He also bowls left-arm off spin, taking 62 first-class wickets.
"Playing in the County Championship is a huge opportunity for me to challenge myself in a new environment and learn from an experienced group," he told Surrey's website.
Surrey have moved for another batter who can bowl spin as Will Jacks has an ankle injury and Dan Lawrence is in the England Test squad for the series against Pakistan, which starts on Wednesday.

#batter #class #lomror

Nine Premier League clubs will have new managers when the season kicks off on Friday, but few will feel the heat quite like Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso.
Not since 1946/47, the first campaign after World War II, has there been so much managerial churn before the start of an English top-flight campaign.
The flurry of changes mean Manchester United boss Michael Carrick, who only arrived at Old Trafford in January, is already the league's 10th-longest-serving manager.
Maresca, Iraola and Alonso will face the fiercest scrutiny as they embark on daunting jobs at Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea.
AFP Sport looks at the three most high-profile appointments:

#campaign #league #Friday #enzo