4 mins. ago
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — On a night when the Dallas Cowboys' beleaguered defense finally showed signs of life, their star-studded offense let them down.
Dak Prescott threw two interceptions in the Cowboys' 23-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. The Cowboys were scoreless in a first half for the first time since Nov. 7, 2021, when they trailed 16-0 at the half of a 30-16 loss to the Denver Broncos.
The Cowboys trailed 7-0 and faced second-and-8 from Green Bay's 17 when Prescott took a big hit from Zaire Franklin. On the next play, Evan Williams intercepted Prescott's pass that was intended for CeeDee Lamb.
Dallas trailed 10-0 on its next possession and had first-and-15 from Green Bay's 28 when Lamb fell on a route, enabling Packers rookie Brandon Cisse to make his first career interception.
Prescott went 34 of 54 for 258 yards. His only touchdown pass – a 6-yarder to Ryan Flournoy – came in the final minute of the game.
#packers #loss
Dak Prescott threw two interceptions in the Cowboys' 23-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. The Cowboys were scoreless in a first half for the first time since Nov. 7, 2021, when they trailed 16-0 at the half of a 30-16 loss to the Denver Broncos.
The Cowboys trailed 7-0 and faced second-and-8 from Green Bay's 17 when Prescott took a big hit from Zaire Franklin. On the next play, Evan Williams intercepted Prescott's pass that was intended for CeeDee Lamb.
Dallas trailed 10-0 on its next possession and had first-and-15 from Green Bay's 28 when Lamb fell on a route, enabling Packers rookie Brandon Cisse to make his first career interception.
Prescott went 34 of 54 for 258 yards. His only touchdown pass – a 6-yarder to Ryan Flournoy – came in the final minute of the game.
#packers #loss
29 mins. ago
The Dallas Cowboys came into Lambeau Field on Sunday Night Football with a high-powered offense. Dak Prescott and company led the offense in many drive-based statistics, including the percentage of offensive drives ending in a score, plays per drive, and yards per drive.
Against Jonathan Gannon's aggressive Green Bay Packers defense, the Cowboys managed just seven points on nine offensive drives as the green and gold expanded their league-leading interception numbers. Evan Williams and rookie Brandon Cisse each picked off Dak Prescott, who was under pressure all night long, as the defense led the way in a 23-13 win that improved the Packers' record to 4-2.
Prescott's counterpart, Jordan Love, shook off an early interception of his own to put up a high-quality performance. That pick could have been a truly game-changing play, as it was originally returned for a touchdown that would have tied the game at 7 early on. Instead, the scoring return was nullified on review and the Packers' defense ended up getting a stop to keep Dallas off the scoreboard. The Packers' offense went on to convert each of their first seven third-down opportunities and finished 11-of-18 for the game as Love delivered under pressure time and time again.
Ultimately, Love failed to record multiple touchdown passes for the first time in a game all season, but it wasn't for lack of trying; he saw three potential touchdown passes get dropped by his receivers, but still managed to throw for 276 yards. Matthew Golden was the biggest offender, with two of those dropped scores and a third drop later in the game, but he did end the game with an excellent stat line: six catches for 104 yards and the only receiving touchdown of the game. Additionally, Love did end up being responsible for a second touchdown, getting the Packers' other score on a quarterback sneak just before halftime as the team led 17-0 heading into the break.
The Green Bay defense kept up its excellent play in the second half. After giving up a single touchdown early in the third quarter, they forced turnovers on downs twice in the fourth before allowing a touchdown in garbage time while holding a 16-point lead — though they came up with a big stop on the two-point conversion to largely put an end to the game.
#love
Against Jonathan Gannon's aggressive Green Bay Packers defense, the Cowboys managed just seven points on nine offensive drives as the green and gold expanded their league-leading interception numbers. Evan Williams and rookie Brandon Cisse each picked off Dak Prescott, who was under pressure all night long, as the defense led the way in a 23-13 win that improved the Packers' record to 4-2.
Prescott's counterpart, Jordan Love, shook off an early interception of his own to put up a high-quality performance. That pick could have been a truly game-changing play, as it was originally returned for a touchdown that would have tied the game at 7 early on. Instead, the scoring return was nullified on review and the Packers' defense ended up getting a stop to keep Dallas off the scoreboard. The Packers' offense went on to convert each of their first seven third-down opportunities and finished 11-of-18 for the game as Love delivered under pressure time and time again.
Ultimately, Love failed to record multiple touchdown passes for the first time in a game all season, but it wasn't for lack of trying; he saw three potential touchdown passes get dropped by his receivers, but still managed to throw for 276 yards. Matthew Golden was the biggest offender, with two of those dropped scores and a third drop later in the game, but he did end the game with an excellent stat line: six catches for 104 yards and the only receiving touchdown of the game. Additionally, Love did end up being responsible for a second touchdown, getting the Packers' other score on a quarterback sneak just before halftime as the team led 17-0 heading into the break.
The Green Bay defense kept up its excellent play in the second half. After giving up a single touchdown early in the third quarter, they forced turnovers on downs twice in the fourth before allowing a touchdown in garbage time while holding a 16-point lead — though they came up with a big stop on the two-point conversion to largely put an end to the game.
#love
47 mins. ago
GREEN BAY – Green Bay Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse exited the game with 8 minutes to play against the Dallas Cowboys with what appears to be a right shoulder injury.
Cisse made a tackle on George Pickens and walked off the field grabbing his arm/shoulder. He eventually went to the blue medical tent.
Cisse picked up his first career interception during the second quarter of the game.
He was replaced in the game by Carrington Valentine.
The Packers listed Cisse's injury as a stinger.
#cisse #green #shoulder #cowboys
Cisse made a tackle on George Pickens and walked off the field grabbing his arm/shoulder. He eventually went to the blue medical tent.
Cisse picked up his first career interception during the second quarter of the game.
He was replaced in the game by Carrington Valentine.
The Packers listed Cisse's injury as a stinger.
#cisse #green #shoulder #cowboys
52 mins. ago
GREEN BAY – Green Bay Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse exited the game with 8 minutes to play against the Dallas Cowboys with what appears to be a right shoulder injury.
Cisse made a tackle on George Pickens and walked off the field grabbing his arm/shoulder. He eventually went to the blue medical tent.
Cisse picked up his first career interception during the second quarter of the game.
He was replaced in the game by Carrington Valentine.
The Packers listed Cisse's injury as a stinger.
#game #cowboys
Cisse made a tackle on George Pickens and walked off the field grabbing his arm/shoulder. He eventually went to the blue medical tent.
Cisse picked up his first career interception during the second quarter of the game.
He was replaced in the game by Carrington Valentine.
The Packers listed Cisse's injury as a stinger.
#game #cowboys
1 hr. ago
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The Green Bay Packers just keep getting those picks. The Packers already picked off Dak Prescott once on Sunday Night Football, and they added to their tally near the end of the first half.
Rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse got the first interception of his career, with the help of an embarrassing slip from Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb.
Lamb slipped as he was cutting inside, which allowed a clear path for Cisse to catch Prescott's pass.
Unlike their first interception, which only resulted in a field goal, the Packers fully took advantage of the turnover as they scored a touchdown with under a minute left to take a 17-0 lead at halftime. They took just 87 seconds to execute a nine-play, 77-yard drive, which resulted in a Jordan Love one-yard touchdown run.
#first #cisse #rookie #slip
The Green Bay Packers just keep getting those picks. The Packers already picked off Dak Prescott once on Sunday Night Football, and they added to their tally near the end of the first half.
Rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse got the first interception of his career, with the help of an embarrassing slip from Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb.
Lamb slipped as he was cutting inside, which allowed a clear path for Cisse to catch Prescott's pass.
Unlike their first interception, which only resulted in a field goal, the Packers fully took advantage of the turnover as they scored a touchdown with under a minute left to take a 17-0 lead at halftime. They took just 87 seconds to execute a nine-play, 77-yard drive, which resulted in a Jordan Love one-yard touchdown run.
#first #cisse #rookie #slip
1 month ago
The Green Bay Packers have become the NFC's Baltimore Ravens under head coach Matt LaFleur. They've found a way to stack winning regular seasons around an electric quarterback. Then, they crumble into powder in the postseason.
LaFleur is 76-40-1 in Weeks 1-18 and 3-6 in win-or-go-home playoff games. Jordan Love has advanced beyond the Wild Card round only once. His most recent postseason start saw a 21-3 halftime lead become a 31-27 Chicago Bears victory.
That leaves plenty to prove in 2026 and a roster loaded with holes. Wideouts Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks have departed. Josh Jacobs is on the exempt list as the league sorts out the domestic violence charges against him. Micah Parsons will miss at least the first four weeks of the season as he recovers from a torn ACL.
This year's Packers look like a diminished version of the one that stalked the NFC North in years past. What comes next?
Several new additions will have larger roles for the Packers, including linebacker Zaire Franklin and second round rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse. None may be able to provide more peace of mind than Smack if he can live up to his draft status.
#packers #become #postseason
LaFleur is 76-40-1 in Weeks 1-18 and 3-6 in win-or-go-home playoff games. Jordan Love has advanced beyond the Wild Card round only once. His most recent postseason start saw a 21-3 halftime lead become a 31-27 Chicago Bears victory.
That leaves plenty to prove in 2026 and a roster loaded with holes. Wideouts Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks have departed. Josh Jacobs is on the exempt list as the league sorts out the domestic violence charges against him. Micah Parsons will miss at least the first four weeks of the season as he recovers from a torn ACL.
This year's Packers look like a diminished version of the one that stalked the NFC North in years past. What comes next?
Several new additions will have larger roles for the Packers, including linebacker Zaire Franklin and second round rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse. None may be able to provide more peace of mind than Smack if he can live up to his draft status.
#packers #become #postseason
1 month ago
Ruben Amorim admits Milan 'didn't deserve to win, or more like Juventus didn't deserve to lose' after their 1-1 draw in Turin. 'We need to move more and be braver.'
The Rossoneri had struggled to create any genuine scoring opportunities in Turin and thanked first Mike Maignan, then the frame of the goal for keeping out Francisco Conceicao.
TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 06: Luka Modric of Milan is challenged by Teun Koopmeiners of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
Substitute Alphadjo Cisse gave them the lead somewhat against the run of play with a well-taken angled drive through Pierre Kalulu's legs, but in stoppages Federico Gatti nodded in the Teun Koopmeiners cross for the late equaliser.
It means both Milan and Juventus lose their 100 per cent start to the Serie A season, dropping points in this head-to-head.
#september #koopmeiners #serie #didn 't
The Rossoneri had struggled to create any genuine scoring opportunities in Turin and thanked first Mike Maignan, then the frame of the goal for keeping out Francisco Conceicao.
TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 06: Luka Modric of Milan is challenged by Teun Koopmeiners of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
Substitute Alphadjo Cisse gave them the lead somewhat against the run of play with a well-taken angled drive through Pierre Kalulu's legs, but in stoppages Federico Gatti nodded in the Teun Koopmeiners cross for the late equaliser.
It means both Milan and Juventus lose their 100 per cent start to the Serie A season, dropping points in this head-to-head.
#september #koopmeiners #serie #didn 't
2 months ago
AC Milan return to Serie A for Matchday 2 with their first home game of the season, hosting Venezia on Friday.
The Rossoneri arrive at San Siro on a wave of confidence after a tight 2-1 away win at Torino. Under Rúben Amorim, Milan's attack looked lively and well-drilled, with second-half goals from teenage forward Alphadjo Cissé and Adrien Rabiot deciding the contest. That result follows a strong end to pre-season, capped by a notable 4-2 victory over Manchester United. The squad appears well-balanced and cohesive as they seek tcapitaliseze on home advantage.
The squad remains highly robust, though several adjustments will change their setup.
Midfielder Samuele Ricci has been officially excluded from the squad as he moves closer to a finalised loan to Como. Christian Pulisic has returned to training following a lower-leg issue, but he is expected mainly as an impact substitute off the bench.
Youth prospect Alphadjo Cisse heavily impressed during the opening matchday and is likely to retain his place.
#squad #well #Milan
The Rossoneri arrive at San Siro on a wave of confidence after a tight 2-1 away win at Torino. Under Rúben Amorim, Milan's attack looked lively and well-drilled, with second-half goals from teenage forward Alphadjo Cissé and Adrien Rabiot deciding the contest. That result follows a strong end to pre-season, capped by a notable 4-2 victory over Manchester United. The squad appears well-balanced and cohesive as they seek tcapitaliseze on home advantage.
The squad remains highly robust, though several adjustments will change their setup.
Midfielder Samuele Ricci has been officially excluded from the squad as he moves closer to a finalised loan to Como. Christian Pulisic has returned to training following a lower-leg issue, but he is expected mainly as an impact substitute off the bench.
Youth prospect Alphadjo Cisse heavily impressed during the opening matchday and is likely to retain his place.
#squad #well #Milan
2 months ago
After the first matchday of Serie A, the talking points we've seen are the usual ones: refereeing decisions, the transfer market still being open, the post-match reactions where some vent by criticizing and others take little digs as a strategy.
The routine we waited for all summer, however, mustn't put us on autopilot, because something different happened: young Italians actually played. It seems unbelievable, but it's true: Mattia Liberali, Simone Lontani, Alessandro Romano (Swiss with dual citizenship), Emanuele Lulli, Alphadjo Cisse and Alessio Cacciamani took the field.
Some did so as starters, others came off the bench: for not all of them was it their absolute Serie A debut, but the wider public really discovered them just a few days ago. The comparison with the other top European leagues is still a long way off (to put it kindly), but at least we're trying: "Better something than nothing," as Gianni Brera would have said.
After an excellent pre-season with Milan and Ruben Amorim's imprimatur in a press conference, Alphadjo Cisse (without the accent, as he himself wanted to point out) made his debut at San Siro and scored the first Serie A goal of his career. He handled the ball well in traffic, pressed constantly and, above all, scored at the decisive moment.
During the summer he trained on his own in Montesilvano (Abruzzo) to get back into shape after tearing his adductor tendon, an injury that had cut short an excellent season with Aquilani's Catanzaro. Throughout July, Sassuolo and Torino wanted him on loan, but Amorim chose to keep him and throw him in. He is already repaying that faith.
#alphadjo #others #something #excellent
The routine we waited for all summer, however, mustn't put us on autopilot, because something different happened: young Italians actually played. It seems unbelievable, but it's true: Mattia Liberali, Simone Lontani, Alessandro Romano (Swiss with dual citizenship), Emanuele Lulli, Alphadjo Cisse and Alessio Cacciamani took the field.
Some did so as starters, others came off the bench: for not all of them was it their absolute Serie A debut, but the wider public really discovered them just a few days ago. The comparison with the other top European leagues is still a long way off (to put it kindly), but at least we're trying: "Better something than nothing," as Gianni Brera would have said.
After an excellent pre-season with Milan and Ruben Amorim's imprimatur in a press conference, Alphadjo Cisse (without the accent, as he himself wanted to point out) made his debut at San Siro and scored the first Serie A goal of his career. He handled the ball well in traffic, pressed constantly and, above all, scored at the decisive moment.
During the summer he trained on his own in Montesilvano (Abruzzo) to get back into shape after tearing his adductor tendon, an injury that had cut short an excellent season with Aquilani's Catanzaro. Throughout July, Sassuolo and Torino wanted him on loan, but Amorim chose to keep him and throw him in. He is already repaying that faith.
#alphadjo #others #something #excellent
2 months ago
Hull City make the trip to the bet365 Stadium on Tuesday on the back of the biggest result of their season so far, a 2-0 win over Manchester United on their return to the Premier League.
Sergej Jakirovic's side have taken four wins from their last five matches across all competitions and arrive as considerable favourites, though the manager is expected to rotate heavily with a trip to Coventry City to follow at the weekend. Stoke City, by contrast, need a lift after back-to-back Championship defeats, a difficult start head coach Mark Robins has attributed to a squad still gelling following a busy summer of recruitment.
Stoke progressed to this stage with a comfortable 2-0 win over League Two side Oldham Athletic, while Hull enter the competition at the second round as one of the Premier League's non-European entrants. The sides' most recent meeting came on New Year's Day, when Stoke won 1-0 at Hull's MKM Stadium in the Championship. Robins will hope home advantage and a motivated group of fringe players can trouble a Hull side expected to field a much-changed XI.
Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026Kick-off: 19:45 BSTVenue: bet365 StadiumLast meeting: Hull City 0-1 Stoke City, Championship, 1 January 2026
Aaron Cresswell, Lamine Cisse, Bosun Lawal, Junior Tchamadeu and Ato Ampah are all out through injury, and Svante Ingelsson is suspended following his red card against Southampton. Robins described his side as having "played really well" against Southampton before tiring in areas he "can't strengthen right now," pointing to squad depth as an ongoing issue. Robert Bozenik could be recalled up front, with Tomas Rigo in line to replace the suspended Ingelsson in midfield.
#stoke #robins #back #premier
Sergej Jakirovic's side have taken four wins from their last five matches across all competitions and arrive as considerable favourites, though the manager is expected to rotate heavily with a trip to Coventry City to follow at the weekend. Stoke City, by contrast, need a lift after back-to-back Championship defeats, a difficult start head coach Mark Robins has attributed to a squad still gelling following a busy summer of recruitment.
Stoke progressed to this stage with a comfortable 2-0 win over League Two side Oldham Athletic, while Hull enter the competition at the second round as one of the Premier League's non-European entrants. The sides' most recent meeting came on New Year's Day, when Stoke won 1-0 at Hull's MKM Stadium in the Championship. Robins will hope home advantage and a motivated group of fringe players can trouble a Hull side expected to field a much-changed XI.
Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026Kick-off: 19:45 BSTVenue: bet365 StadiumLast meeting: Hull City 0-1 Stoke City, Championship, 1 January 2026
Aaron Cresswell, Lamine Cisse, Bosun Lawal, Junior Tchamadeu and Ato Ampah are all out through injury, and Svante Ingelsson is suspended following his red card against Southampton. Robins described his side as having "played really well" against Southampton before tiring in areas he "can't strengthen right now," pointing to squad depth as an ongoing issue. Robert Bozenik could be recalled up front, with Tomas Rigo in line to replace the suspended Ingelsson in midfield.
#stoke #robins #back #premier
2 months ago
The Green Bay Packers appeared to depart Denver without a major injury, but there were several injury updates coming out of Friday night's 33-13 win over the Broncos.
According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, five players are dealing with new injuries coming out of the preseason victory, and receiver Jayden Reed did not suit up against the Broncos due to a personal matter.
The injury updates from Schneidman:
-- CB Brandon Cisse injured his knee on a special teams play, but his exit from the game after six snaps was "precautionary." Cisse said as much following the game on Friday night.
-- DL Warren Brinson, who did not play in the game, injured his calf during warmups. The injury is described as a tweak. An injury pre-game is a helpful explanation for why an important young player did not see the field against the Broncos.
#coming #play
According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, five players are dealing with new injuries coming out of the preseason victory, and receiver Jayden Reed did not suit up against the Broncos due to a personal matter.
The injury updates from Schneidman:
-- CB Brandon Cisse injured his knee on a special teams play, but his exit from the game after six snaps was "precautionary." Cisse said as much following the game on Friday night.
-- DL Warren Brinson, who did not play in the game, injured his calf during warmups. The injury is described as a tweak. An injury pre-game is a helpful explanation for why an important young player did not see the field against the Broncos.
#coming #play
2 months ago
Rafael Leao will not be part of the Milan squad for their opening Serie A match of the season away against Torino at 19.45 BST on Sunday evening as Ruben Amorim gets his tenure as Rossoneri head coach underway.
Milan are looking to bounce back after a bitterly disappointing end to the 2025-26 campaign, which saw them finish outside of the Serie A top four despite spending much of the season in second place. Aside from their new players, the club also has a new head coach and an entire new senior management team after parting ways with Massimiliano Allegri, Igli Tare, Geoffrey Moncada and Giorgio Furlani the day after the 2025-26 season ended.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – AUGUST 08: Head coach Ruben Amorim of AC Milan looks on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Peksi Cahyo/Getty Images)
The headline, club-record signing Goncalo Ramos is expected to lead the Rossoneri attack in Turin on Sunday evening, as is Mario Gila at centre-back, but this is likely to be one too soon for Diego Moreira.
Amorim confirmed on Saturday that Leao will not be part of the travelling squad, insisting that it is due to injury rather than transfer business, and with Christian Pulisic not yet back to full match fitness, there could be a starting opportunity for 19-year-old Alphadjo Cisse in attack.
#head #serie #ruben
Milan are looking to bounce back after a bitterly disappointing end to the 2025-26 campaign, which saw them finish outside of the Serie A top four despite spending much of the season in second place. Aside from their new players, the club also has a new head coach and an entire new senior management team after parting ways with Massimiliano Allegri, Igli Tare, Geoffrey Moncada and Giorgio Furlani the day after the 2025-26 season ended.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – AUGUST 08: Head coach Ruben Amorim of AC Milan looks on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Peksi Cahyo/Getty Images)
The headline, club-record signing Goncalo Ramos is expected to lead the Rossoneri attack in Turin on Sunday evening, as is Mario Gila at centre-back, but this is likely to be one too soon for Diego Moreira.
Amorim confirmed on Saturday that Leao will not be part of the travelling squad, insisting that it is due to injury rather than transfer business, and with Christian Pulisic not yet back to full match fitness, there could be a starting opportunity for 19-year-old Alphadjo Cisse in attack.
#head #serie #ruben
2 months ago
DENVER – Brandon Cisse's welcome-to-the-NFL moment hasn't come yet on the Green Bay Packers starting defense, but there's always punt coverage.
The Packers rookie found himself on the wrong end of a Denver Broncos double-team block covering a punt late in the first quarter. Cisse said he felt "a little something" in his knee as he limped toward the sideline, eventually visiting the blue medical tent. He did not play again in the Packers' 33-13 win in their second preseason game, replaced by veteran cornerback Benjamin St-Juste.
Cisse said he does not expect to miss any time with the injury.
"I just got beat up a little bit," Cisse said. "Nothing serious at all. I was trying to go back in. Just being precautionary. I'm fine. Nothing to worry about. I wanted to go back in."
Cisse wasn't in the medical tent long. Immediately after exiting, he crouched in his defensive stance and backpedaled. He also made cuts while on the sideline, moving without ****** istance, before riding a stationary bike.
#cisse #punt #tent
The Packers rookie found himself on the wrong end of a Denver Broncos double-team block covering a punt late in the first quarter. Cisse said he felt "a little something" in his knee as he limped toward the sideline, eventually visiting the blue medical tent. He did not play again in the Packers' 33-13 win in their second preseason game, replaced by veteran cornerback Benjamin St-Juste.
Cisse said he does not expect to miss any time with the injury.
"I just got beat up a little bit," Cisse said. "Nothing serious at all. I was trying to go back in. Just being precautionary. I'm fine. Nothing to worry about. I wanted to go back in."
Cisse wasn't in the medical tent long. Immediately after exiting, he crouched in his defensive stance and backpedaled. He also made cuts while on the sideline, moving without ****** istance, before riding a stationary bike.
#cisse #punt #tent
2 months ago
DENVER – Brandon Cisse's welcome-to-the-NFL moment hasn't come yet on the Green Bay Packers starting defense, but there's always punt coverage.
The Packers rookie found himself on the wrong end of a Denver Broncos double-team block covering a punt late in the first quarter. Cisse said he felt "a little something" in his knee as he limped toward the sideline, eventually visiting the blue medical tent. He did not play again in the Packers' 33-13 win in their second preseason game, replaced by veteran cornerback Benjamin St-Juste.
Cisse said he does not expect to miss any time with the injury.
"I just got beat up a little bit," Cisse said. "Nothing serious at all. I was trying to go back in. Just being precautionary. I'm fine. Nothing to worry about. I wanted to go back in."
Cisse wasn't in the medical tent long. Immediately after exiting, he crouched in his defensive stance and backpedaled. He also made cuts while on the sideline, moving without **** istance, before riding a stationary bike.
#packers
The Packers rookie found himself on the wrong end of a Denver Broncos double-team block covering a punt late in the first quarter. Cisse said he felt "a little something" in his knee as he limped toward the sideline, eventually visiting the blue medical tent. He did not play again in the Packers' 33-13 win in their second preseason game, replaced by veteran cornerback Benjamin St-Juste.
Cisse said he does not expect to miss any time with the injury.
"I just got beat up a little bit," Cisse said. "Nothing serious at all. I was trying to go back in. Just being precautionary. I'm fine. Nothing to worry about. I wanted to go back in."
Cisse wasn't in the medical tent long. Immediately after exiting, he crouched in his defensive stance and backpedaled. He also made cuts while on the sideline, moving without **** istance, before riding a stationary bike.
#packers
2 months ago
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Boosting their cornerback depth was paramount for the Green Bay Packers as they sought roster upgrades after capping a five-game skid to end their 2025 season with a wild-card playoff collapse.
The impact of their moves is evident from the fact that Keisean Nixon, the Packers' top cornerback a year ago, finds himself in a competition to keep his starting spot. Nixon occasionally has worked with the second-team defense in training camp following the Packers' offseason additions of rookie second-round draft pick Brandon Cisse and veteran free agent Benjamin St-Juste.
"I guess I'm being punished right now, I guess, I don't know," Nixon said. "I don't really worry about what I'm running in camp, ones or twos, I just keep my process and just compete — for real."
Nixon, a two-time All-Pro kick returner, earned his first Pro Bowl selection on defense last year as an injury replacement. He is the only cornerback in the NFL to have at least 70 tackles, six passes defensed and an interception in each of the last three seasons.
But that doesn't mean he has anything locked up this year.
#keep #camp
The impact of their moves is evident from the fact that Keisean Nixon, the Packers' top cornerback a year ago, finds himself in a competition to keep his starting spot. Nixon occasionally has worked with the second-team defense in training camp following the Packers' offseason additions of rookie second-round draft pick Brandon Cisse and veteran free agent Benjamin St-Juste.
"I guess I'm being punished right now, I guess, I don't know," Nixon said. "I don't really worry about what I'm running in camp, ones or twos, I just keep my process and just compete — for real."
Nixon, a two-time All-Pro kick returner, earned his first Pro Bowl selection on defense last year as an injury replacement. He is the only cornerback in the NFL to have at least 70 tackles, six passes defensed and an interception in each of the last three seasons.
But that doesn't mean he has anything locked up this year.
#keep #camp
2 months ago
Manchester United suffered a disappointing end to their pre-season campaign as Ruben Amorim's AC AC Milan came from behind twice to secure a 4-2 victory in Wroclaw.
Michael Carrick's side made a flying start, taking the lead inside two minutes. Bruno Fernandes delivered a corner into the box and Harry Maguire rose highest to head United in front.
The Italian side gradually found their rhythm and were rewarded before the break when Samuel Chukwueze finished from close range after United failed to deal with a dangerous move. Fernandes then had the opportunity to restore United's advantage from the penalty spot, but Lorenzo Torriani produced an excellent save.
United regained the lead shortly after half-time, with Patrick Dorgu finding the net. However, the advantage quickly disappeared as Alphadjo Cisse levelled for the Italian side.
Ruben Amorim's side then turned the match around in a decisive spell. Goncalo Ramos headed them in front after Chukwueze created another opening, before former Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek added a fourth just three minutes later.
#ruben #italian #chukwueze #lead
Michael Carrick's side made a flying start, taking the lead inside two minutes. Bruno Fernandes delivered a corner into the box and Harry Maguire rose highest to head United in front.
The Italian side gradually found their rhythm and were rewarded before the break when Samuel Chukwueze finished from close range after United failed to deal with a dangerous move. Fernandes then had the opportunity to restore United's advantage from the penalty spot, but Lorenzo Torriani produced an excellent save.
United regained the lead shortly after half-time, with Patrick Dorgu finding the net. However, the advantage quickly disappeared as Alphadjo Cisse levelled for the Italian side.
Ruben Amorim's side then turned the match around in a decisive spell. Goncalo Ramos headed them in front after Chukwueze created another opening, before former Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek added a fourth just three minutes later.
#ruben #italian #chukwueze #lead
2 months ago
Milan face Manchester United in a friendly in Poland, with Amorim set to test his side once again after this week's cuts.
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An important test for the Rossoneri, one week before the start of the Serie A season.
MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Mazaraoui, Maguire, Heaven; Shaw; Tielemans, Andrey Santos; Amad, Bruno Fernandes, Dorgu; Cunha.
MILAN (3-4-2-1): Torriani; Terracciano, De Winter, Pavlovic; Chukwueze, Musah, Jashari, Estupinan; Loftus-Cheek, Cisse; Ramos
#Milan #united #onefootball #rossoneri
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An important test for the Rossoneri, one week before the start of the Serie A season.
MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Mazaraoui, Maguire, Heaven; Shaw; Tielemans, Andrey Santos; Amad, Bruno Fernandes, Dorgu; Cunha.
MILAN (3-4-2-1): Torriani; Terracciano, De Winter, Pavlovic; Chukwueze, Musah, Jashari, Estupinan; Loftus-Cheek, Cisse; Ramos
#Milan #united #onefootball #rossoneri
2 months ago
Auburn basketball is preparing for the 2026-27 season by taking an overseas trip to Greece, where it will face some of the toughest competition the European circuit has to offer.
On Saturday, the Tigers open their excursion by facing KK Mega Superbet at Ano Mera Indoor Hall on the island of Mykonos at 11 a.m. CT, and will get a rematch with the same club on Sunday at the same time.
The Tigers are nearly as healthy as possible entering this weekend's action, with key returners Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton, as well as notable transfers Thomas Dowd and Adam Olson, available to play.
According to Auburn Athletics, four players will be unavailable for this weekend's games. Vanderbilt transfer George Kimbel II and Creighton transfer Owen Freeman are injured, and international signees Mantas Rubštavičius and Narcisse Ngoy are being held out of this weekend's games in Greece as they await eligibility clearance from the NCAA.
This year's overseas excursion is the first for Auburn basketball under head coach Steven Pearl, and the first since the Tigers visited Israel ahead of the 2022 season. This weekend's games will not be live-streamed or broadcast, but fans will be able to view behind-the-scenes content via TheStreamU.
#transfer
On Saturday, the Tigers open their excursion by facing KK Mega Superbet at Ano Mera Indoor Hall on the island of Mykonos at 11 a.m. CT, and will get a rematch with the same club on Sunday at the same time.
The Tigers are nearly as healthy as possible entering this weekend's action, with key returners Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton, as well as notable transfers Thomas Dowd and Adam Olson, available to play.
According to Auburn Athletics, four players will be unavailable for this weekend's games. Vanderbilt transfer George Kimbel II and Creighton transfer Owen Freeman are injured, and international signees Mantas Rubštavičius and Narcisse Ngoy are being held out of this weekend's games in Greece as they await eligibility clearance from the NCAA.
This year's overseas excursion is the first for Auburn basketball under head coach Steven Pearl, and the first since the Tigers visited Israel ahead of the 2022 season. This weekend's games will not be live-streamed or broadcast, but fans will be able to view behind-the-scenes content via TheStreamU.
#transfer
2 months ago
Kay Adams of the "Up & Adams Show" was in Green Bay to visit with the Packers at training camp on Tuesday.
Adams, who is stopping by training camps across the NFL this summer, sat down for interviews with coach Matt LaFleur, quarterback Jordan Love and tight end Tucker Kraft during her one-day stay in Green Bay.
More from Adams at Packers training camp below:
The Packers coach talks his excitement about this group of players, what happened at Tuesday's practice, the experience of the 2026 team, competition in the wide receiver room, the maturity of Brandon Cisse, the importance of Javon Bullard, handling preseason snaps, facing his brother in a joint practice, hiring Luke Butkus, the genius of Jonathan Gannon, the pressure on the offense without Micah Parsons early in the season and what's next for Jordan Love.
The Packers quarterback talks going into Year 7, changing diapers at home, growing with Matthew Golden, what's next for this team, the return of Tucker Kraft, collaborating with Matt LaFleur, excitement about Jonathan Gannon's arrival, the three-safety defense of Gannon, scoring more points without Micah Parsons and life with a new baby.
#training #green #jordan #love
Adams, who is stopping by training camps across the NFL this summer, sat down for interviews with coach Matt LaFleur, quarterback Jordan Love and tight end Tucker Kraft during her one-day stay in Green Bay.
More from Adams at Packers training camp below:
The Packers coach talks his excitement about this group of players, what happened at Tuesday's practice, the experience of the 2026 team, competition in the wide receiver room, the maturity of Brandon Cisse, the importance of Javon Bullard, handling preseason snaps, facing his brother in a joint practice, hiring Luke Butkus, the genius of Jonathan Gannon, the pressure on the offense without Micah Parsons early in the season and what's next for Jordan Love.
The Packers quarterback talks going into Year 7, changing diapers at home, growing with Matthew Golden, what's next for this team, the return of Tucker Kraft, collaborating with Matt LaFleur, excitement about Jonathan Gannon's arrival, the three-safety defense of Gannon, scoring more points without Micah Parsons and life with a new baby.
#training #green #jordan #love
2 months ago
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The Packers kick off the 2026 preseason looking to erase the memory of an alarming late-season collapse. After starting 9-3-1 last year, Green Bay dropped five consecutive games to miss out on the postseason, including frustrating fourth-quarter blown leads against the division rival Bears.
Quarterback Jordan Love leads an explosive young core after the departures of Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks. Head coach Matt LaFleur will have to lean on running back Josh Jacobs, receiver Christian Watson and 2025 first-rounder Matthew Golden.
The Packers went defense-heavy in the 2026 NFL draft, selecting cornerback Brandon Cisse, defensive tackle Chris McClellan, and edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton in Rounds 2 through 4.
The hope for Green Bay is that edge rusher Micah Parsons can return earlier in the season, too, after his late-season ACL tear a year ago.
#sporting #year #leads
The Packers kick off the 2026 preseason looking to erase the memory of an alarming late-season collapse. After starting 9-3-1 last year, Green Bay dropped five consecutive games to miss out on the postseason, including frustrating fourth-quarter blown leads against the division rival Bears.
Quarterback Jordan Love leads an explosive young core after the departures of Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks. Head coach Matt LaFleur will have to lean on running back Josh Jacobs, receiver Christian Watson and 2025 first-rounder Matthew Golden.
The Packers went defense-heavy in the 2026 NFL draft, selecting cornerback Brandon Cisse, defensive tackle Chris McClellan, and edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton in Rounds 2 through 4.
The hope for Green Bay is that edge rusher Micah Parsons can return earlier in the season, too, after his late-season ACL tear a year ago.
#sporting #year #leads
3 months ago
This season will see a new version of Aston Villa under Unai Emery.
A 4-2 defeat to Real Sociedad on Tuesday will irritate their perfectionist head coach, but there is plenty of time for him to fine-tune the Europa League holders before the start of the new campaign.
With Brian Madjo, George Hemmings, Modou Cisse all likely to feature in the squad going forward there was still plenty to build on from the encounter against the La Liga side.
The display of teenage striker Madjo was one.
Villa are still awaiting the outcome of their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) as they try to register the England Under-17 international, who joined from Metz for £10m in January and does not turn 18 until January next year.
#still #aston
A 4-2 defeat to Real Sociedad on Tuesday will irritate their perfectionist head coach, but there is plenty of time for him to fine-tune the Europa League holders before the start of the new campaign.
With Brian Madjo, George Hemmings, Modou Cisse all likely to feature in the squad going forward there was still plenty to build on from the encounter against the La Liga side.
The display of teenage striker Madjo was one.
Villa are still awaiting the outcome of their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) as they try to register the England Under-17 international, who joined from Metz for £10m in January and does not turn 18 until January next year.
#still #aston
3 months ago
Training camp for the 2026 Green Bay Packers opens officially next Wednesday, July 29. Over the next month or so, Matt LaFleur's team will prepare in full for the start of the regular season while also deciding roster battles and roles within the 53-man roster.
Can the Packers defense survive without Micah Parsons early and then thrive once he returns?
Some quick thoughts on each of the Packers' 43 players on defense entering training camp:
No. 1: Edge rusher Micah Parsons: Put together a first-team All-Pro season in only 14 games during his first season in Green Bay but is now rehabbing to return from a torn ACL. Likely to miss all of training camp and the start of the regular season, although his targeted return date is unknown. The goal is to be 100 percent come the second half of the season.
No. 2 CB Brandon Cisse: The Packers' top pick in the 2026 draft brings incredible athleticism to the corner position. Will his quickness in coverage immediately show up during training camp? Don't rule out the rookie competing for snaps right away at perimeter corner. Expect some ups and downs this summer.
#camp #micah
Can the Packers defense survive without Micah Parsons early and then thrive once he returns?
Some quick thoughts on each of the Packers' 43 players on defense entering training camp:
No. 1: Edge rusher Micah Parsons: Put together a first-team All-Pro season in only 14 games during his first season in Green Bay but is now rehabbing to return from a torn ACL. Likely to miss all of training camp and the start of the regular season, although his targeted return date is unknown. The goal is to be 100 percent come the second half of the season.
No. 2 CB Brandon Cisse: The Packers' top pick in the 2026 draft brings incredible athleticism to the corner position. Will his quickness in coverage immediately show up during training camp? Don't rule out the rookie competing for snaps right away at perimeter corner. Expect some ups and downs this summer.
#camp #micah
3 months ago
Here's an interesting question going into training camp: Which Green Bay Packers rookie do you think will have the biggest impact in 2026? To me, there are probably three potential answers.
The first two are fairly similar. If there's any competition in camp for starting roles, it's on the defensive line or at cornerback.
On the defensive line, the **** umption is that Devonte Wyatt will be a starting defensive end in the Packers' new 3-4 defense. Javon Hargrave has played both end and nose tackle in the past, so the question is really which position he will play, rather than if he will start. That third defensive line spot could go to a multitude of candidates, though, including rookie third-round pick Chris McClellan from Missouri.
Cornerback is a similar story where it's **** umed that Keisean Nixon will be a starter (and safety Javon Bullard will be the starter in the slot). The other outside cornerback job should go to one of Carrington Valentine, free agent signing Benjamin St-Juste or rookie second-round pick Brandon Cisse.
The last player I think will be a popular answer is kicker Trey Smack, who the Packers traded up for in the sixth round. Smack had a little bit of an up-and-down spring, but Green Bay thought enough of him to make him the only drafted kicker in the 2026 class and released Brandon McManus shortly after his selection.
#packers #rookie #round
The first two are fairly similar. If there's any competition in camp for starting roles, it's on the defensive line or at cornerback.
On the defensive line, the **** umption is that Devonte Wyatt will be a starting defensive end in the Packers' new 3-4 defense. Javon Hargrave has played both end and nose tackle in the past, so the question is really which position he will play, rather than if he will start. That third defensive line spot could go to a multitude of candidates, though, including rookie third-round pick Chris McClellan from Missouri.
Cornerback is a similar story where it's **** umed that Keisean Nixon will be a starter (and safety Javon Bullard will be the starter in the slot). The other outside cornerback job should go to one of Carrington Valentine, free agent signing Benjamin St-Juste or rookie second-round pick Brandon Cisse.
The last player I think will be a popular answer is kicker Trey Smack, who the Packers traded up for in the sixth round. Smack had a little bit of an up-and-down spring, but Green Bay thought enough of him to make him the only drafted kicker in the 2026 class and released Brandon McManus shortly after his selection.
#packers #rookie #round
3 months ago
Aston Villa are in advanced talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho on loan, with a potential obligation to buy.
The Argentina winger, 21, was made available for sale by Chelsea for £43m last month, but the club are open to a move that could see him leave permanently, under certain conditions, even if it initially takes the form of a loan.
It follows Chelsea agreeing a record £117m fee for Morgan Rogers from Villa on Saturday night.
Since then, both Garnacho and striker Nicolas Jackson, available for £65m, were discussed in a separate deal that would see them move in the opposite direction to Villa Park.
If finalised, Garnacho would be Villa's fourth signing in a busy summer of incomings and outgoings, after Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes and Modou Kaba Cisse moved to the Midlands club.
#move #aston #alejandro #Argentina
The Argentina winger, 21, was made available for sale by Chelsea for £43m last month, but the club are open to a move that could see him leave permanently, under certain conditions, even if it initially takes the form of a loan.
It follows Chelsea agreeing a record £117m fee for Morgan Rogers from Villa on Saturday night.
Since then, both Garnacho and striker Nicolas Jackson, available for £65m, were discussed in a separate deal that would see them move in the opposite direction to Villa Park.
If finalised, Garnacho would be Villa's fourth signing in a busy summer of incomings and outgoings, after Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes and Modou Kaba Cisse moved to the Midlands club.
#move #aston #alejandro #Argentina
4 months ago
Auburn basketball is looking to regain its spot as one of the top programs in the SEC this upcoming season. After a disappointing 2025-26 season, the Tigers will have some work ahead of them to show they are back in that conversation.
Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports released his SEC preseason power rankings on Wednesday, and the Tigers came in ranked No. 11 on the list.
For Auburn to become a top-five team in the SEC, a roster full of new faces will need to come together. They do have the benefit of returning their backcourt from last season, featuring Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton. However, Steven Pearl and staff overhauled the front court. With KeShawn Murphy heading to the NBA and Filip Jovic transferring to UCLA, the Tigers went to the transfer portal.
The new front court will feature French center Narcisse Ngoy and a pair of in-state transfers, Thomas Dowd (Troy) and Adam Olsen (South Alabama). The Tigers also added Santa Clara center Bukky Oboye and Creighton big man Owen Freeman to give the team some depth in the front court, something the team did not have last season. A player to look out for will be Lithuanian wing player Mantas Rubstavicius.
Taking the top spot in his rankings were the Florida Gators. Florida should be No. 1 on a lot of lists heading into the 2026-27 college basketball season. The Gators return their talented front court of Reuben Chinyelu, Alex Condon, and Thomas Haugh, along with guard Boogie Fland. Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Kentucky round out the top five.
Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports released his SEC preseason power rankings on Wednesday, and the Tigers came in ranked No. 11 on the list.
For Auburn to become a top-five team in the SEC, a roster full of new faces will need to come together. They do have the benefit of returning their backcourt from last season, featuring Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton. However, Steven Pearl and staff overhauled the front court. With KeShawn Murphy heading to the NBA and Filip Jovic transferring to UCLA, the Tigers went to the transfer portal.
The new front court will feature French center Narcisse Ngoy and a pair of in-state transfers, Thomas Dowd (Troy) and Adam Olsen (South Alabama). The Tigers also added Santa Clara center Bukky Oboye and Creighton big man Owen Freeman to give the team some depth in the front court, something the team did not have last season. A player to look out for will be Lithuanian wing player Mantas Rubstavicius.
Taking the top spot in his rankings were the Florida Gators. Florida should be No. 1 on a lot of lists heading into the 2026-27 college basketball season. The Gators return their talented front court of Reuben Chinyelu, Alex Condon, and Thomas Haugh, along with guard Boogie Fland. Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Kentucky round out the top five.
4 months ago
2007-born Andrej Kostić's time at AC Milan has not officially begun yet, but his social media is already showing hints of Rossoneri content. He recently shared a post on his channels of him relaxing by the sea. One image in particular caught people's attention: an AC Milan shirt placed on the rocks overlooking the water. It did not go unnoticed by the Rossoneri fans. A simple yet meaningful gesture that confirms the young forward's excitement about his next chapter in Milano. Kostić will officially join the Club on July 1st and is set to take part in the team's pre-season training camp from July 13th, when he will have the opportunity to work under Rúben Amorim for the first time.
Meanwhile, Alphadjo Cissè, born in 2006, shared his personal reflection on the season just gone via his social media, mentioning both his breakthrough and his move to AC Milan, which came before an unfortunate injury interrupted a key stage of Catanzaro's Serie B campaign. "It has been an unforgettable season. Thank you Catanzaro for believing in me from day one," he wrote in his Instagram post. Wearing the Giallorossi shirt, he reached an impressive level, scoring six goals in 22 appearances and producing important performances that caught the attention of top-flight football. That interest led to AC Milan, who decided to invest in him during the January transfer window. "I will always carry Catanzaro in my heart," he added in his post, underlining the strong bond he built with the Club, its environment and its fans.
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Meanwhile, Alphadjo Cissè, born in 2006, shared his personal reflection on the season just gone via his social media, mentioning both his breakthrough and his move to AC Milan, which came before an unfortunate injury interrupted a key stage of Catanzaro's Serie B campaign. "It has been an unforgettable season. Thank you Catanzaro for believing in me from day one," he wrote in his Instagram post. Wearing the Giallorossi shirt, he reached an impressive level, scoring six goals in 22 appearances and producing important performances that caught the attention of top-flight football. That interest led to AC Milan, who decided to invest in him during the January transfer window. "I will always carry Catanzaro in my heart," he added in his post, underlining the strong bond he built with the Club, its environment and its fans.
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4 months ago
Law Murray: Clippers draft pick Narcisse Ngoy thanks Clippers — and says he plans to play for Auburn Tigers next season
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4 months ago
Narcisse Ngoy, the Auburn basketball player, appears to still be happening despite the Frenchman's selection at 59th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers, via Atlanta, in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday, June 24.
Ngoy, who signed with Auburn at the end of March, was a decorated international signee. He averaged 10.8 points per game in the French Elite 2 League last year, and he led the league in rebounds per game (11.5) and blocks per game (2.5) while shooting 70% from the floor.
The selection isn't believed to be one that takes a player from Auburn's roster next season however. It's been widely reported as a "draft and stash."
Narcisse Ngoy represents a new wave: The college basketball draft-and-stash.
Enormous big man who put up monster numbers in French Pro B this season. Auto-eligible for the draft as a 2004-born player. Will almost ****** uredly play this season at Auburn with the Clippers holding…
— Kevin Sweeney (CBB_Central) June 25, 2026
Ngoy, who signed with Auburn at the end of March, was a decorated international signee. He averaged 10.8 points per game in the French Elite 2 League last year, and he led the league in rebounds per game (11.5) and blocks per game (2.5) while shooting 70% from the floor.
The selection isn't believed to be one that takes a player from Auburn's roster next season however. It's been widely reported as a "draft and stash."
Narcisse Ngoy represents a new wave: The college basketball draft-and-stash.
Enormous big man who put up monster numbers in French Pro B this season. Auto-eligible for the draft as a 2004-born player. Will almost ****** uredly play this season at Auburn with the Clippers holding…
— Kevin Sweeney (CBB_Central) June 25, 2026
