Seeking a route back to winning ways after a stunning 4-3 home loss to Club Brugge in midweek Champions League action, Inter head to Stadio Renato Dall'Ara to face Bologna on Saturday. Despite another disappointing result in Europe, the reigning Serie A holders are leading the way in the domestic championship after six rounds.
Except for a dramatic 2-2 draw against Roma on the stroke of the international break, Cristian Chivu's charges have won all five remaining league fixtures this season, including a 3-0 rout of Parma last weekend. However, there's no room for complacency, as they sit level on points with early surprise package Lazio ahead of Saturday's kickoff.
In stark contrast, Bologna have endured a rough start to the season, picking up just two points from the opening five matchdays (D2, L3). It sent a signal to the club that it was time for new boss Domenico Tedesco to go, with Raffaele Palladino taking his place in the dugout just before the international break. The change paid off quickly as the Rossoblu eked out a 2-1 win at Lecce on the Italian's road debut last time out.
Buoyed by last weekend's triumph, Bologna fans are looking forward to Inter's visit, knowing the Nerazzurri have only won one of the last five Serie A meetings between the sides (D2, L2). Away from the pitch, fans looking to protect their online privacy while streaming matches or browsing football coverage can explore VPN services. With these, you can add a dedicated IP to your Private Internet Access plan, giving you an IP address reserved for your use rather than shared with other VPN users.
Without further ado, let's see how this clash could unfold.

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0800 GMT – Asian tech stocks are being tested by corporate actions and supply concerns, Tickmill Group’s Patrick Munnelly says in a note. With Alibaba planning to raise $10.2 billion for AI investment via a share placement and Chinese memory chipmaker YMTC seeking $4.9 billion in a Shanghai IPO, there are growing concerns about massive equity dilution and fresh share supply hitting the market, he notes. “While easing crude prices provide a temporary buffer, trade spats and incoming inflation data leave little room for complacency,” he says. Meanwhile, investors trim risk exposure to highly sensitive growth stocks ahead of pivotal megacap earnings, including Nvidia’s later this week, and the Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole gathering. (sherry.qinwsj.com)

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JASPER, Ind. — John Hurley didn't believe the process was being followed.
That was the Memorial High School coach during summer workouts. His buzzword to open the official practice slate in August? Complacency. Alarm bells rang throughout the facility on Lincoln Avenue hearing those remarks following back-to-back Southern Indiana Athletic Conference championships. Or preparing for a rival on the road with high aspirations to open the season.
Flash forward to Week 1. **** ody on the Memorial sideline was talking in those terms. Far from it.
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The No. 3 Tigers delivered a major statement with a 48-14 victory over Jasper on Friday at Jerry Brewer Alumni Stadium. Not only was it a positive start to the 2026 season – it was a historic showing. The most points ever from the Tigers against the Wildcats. The defending SIAC champions were one point from a running clock.

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Investors have been piling into a long-dated, in-the-money (ITM) call option contract on Corning Inc. (GLW), as seen in a Barchart report today. That's a very bullish signal from investors, as Corning will benefit from data-center and AI-related demand. This could lead to strong free cash flow (FCF) forecasts.
GLW stock is at $162.09 in midday trading today. That's up from a recent bottom at the end of July ($124.05 on July 29). The company reported strong results on July 28 before the market open and has been rising since.
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The dollar index (DXY00) is up by +0.22% today. The dollar is climbing today amid higher T-note yields, which are strengthening the dollar's interest rate differentials. Also, today's more than +2% increase in WTI crude oil prices is raising inflation expectations and may persuade the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive factor for the dollar.
President Trump on Sunday signaled he's prepared to let economic pressure on Iran build rather than launch additional military strikes, saying the US was only "semi-negotiating" with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz and that the US blockade of Iran was deepening the country's financial woes.
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Analysts have been raising price targets for Cisco Systems (CSCO), which is set to report fiscal Q4 earnings on Aug. 12 (after the market close). CSCO stock has been trading in a range for a while now. Shorting one-month out-of-the-money (OTM) puts and calls is an attractive play that has worked well for investors.
CSCO closed at $121.43 on Friday, which is roughly where it was two months ago. For example, on June 1, it closed at $121.33. That was just two weeks after its last earnings release on May 13.
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At first glance, Vistra Corp (VST) doesn't seem like a particularly great investment. It's not just for the matter that VST stock has incurred an 88% Strong Sell rating by the Barchart Technical Opinion indicator, though that is an obvious distraction. Primarily, the ticker's 60-month beta translates to an incredibly choppy trajectory that puts confidence in short supply.
However, as an options trade, we may be able to leverage the wild dynamics of VST stock to our benefit. In essence, Vistra represents a fundamentally relevant enterprise, thanks to the company's integrated retail electricity and power generation. Naturally, artificial intelligence has very strong implications for VST's broader trend.
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#Stock #barchart #technical

The Michigan State women's soccer program reached new heights last season, making the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time in school history.
But after finishing second in the Big Ten and as runner-up in the Big Ten tournament a year ago, the Spartans are looking to return to the top of the conference, which they had previously won in 2022 and 2023. MSU is the preseason pick to win the league this season.
The Spartans, who open their season at home against Xavier at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, also sit at No. 7 nationally in the United Soccer Coaches and Top Drawer Soccer preseason polls — the highest mark in program history.
"In terms of their work rate, their commitment to doing the hard things right now, there has been no signs of complacency, " MSU coach Jeff Hosler said. "I think it's a group, particularly with the oldest players, that came back with a certain level of expectation, and they're super driven to see if we can have our best year yet."
After reaching the Sweet 16 in four consecutive seasons, this group is looking to be the breakthrough squad to reach the College Cup and continue to establish MSU as a national soccer power.

#spartans #history

Aug. 5—Happily naming off numerous players on his roster, Fairmont head coach Dave Miller feels his team is in a solid place heading into 2026.
Better than how last season played out. Coming off its first-ever GWOC ******* le in 2024, Miller believes there may have been some complacency after getting to the top.
"They kind of just thought they could show up whenever and it would work out, and it didn't," he said. "I've charted it. This group, their average has been 56 workouts. That's the average. A year ago it was 35."
While Fairmont knocked off league champ Springfield in the regular season, all six of their losses come by seven points or fewer — including a first-round playoff defeat in the final seconds at Lebanon.
The Firebirds have become a playoff mainstay under Miller's watch, making it in each of the past six seasons and eight times in his 10 years in charge.

#miller #average

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman opened fall camp with a news conference Tuesday at Notre Dame Stadium, addressing a number of topics for a team that checks in at No. 5 in the preseason coaches poll.
Here are six things we heard from Freeman, safety Adon Shuler and linebacker Drayk Bowen as the Irish prepare to dive into practices this month.
Freeman instituted the motto in the winter when Notre Dame missed the College Football Playoff despite finishing with a 10-2 record. Bowen said the players understand that means they "can't leave your future in the hands of others" — and that is driving how they work.
While "Leave No Doubt" links back to the CFP snub, Freeman said he tells his team to stop thinking and talking about the playoffs — to lock in on the moment instead.
"When your mind is thinking about something that isn't right in front of you, you create bad habits," Freeman said. "You create complacency, and it's important that every time we think about last year, 2024, the future, it's a trigger to remind us to take care of what we have right in front of us, and that's this moment."

#freeman #notre #future

CHICAGO (AP) — Indiana coach Curt Cignetti says he's "stalking complacency" as he makes sure there's no championship hangover now that he's orchestrated one of the most remarkable turnarounds in college football history.
Cignetti took over a program that had gone 9-27 the three years before his arrival and led it to College Football Playoff appearances in each of his first two seasons, including a 2025 national ****** le.
He wants his program to maintain the same edge it carried while working its way up.
"We have a way of doing things," Cignetti sad. "We've got guys that have been together, and all we do is win."
Indiana's stunning two-year run under Cignetti already has allowed the traditional Big Ten also-ran to shed its status as the Bowl Subdivision program with the most losses in history. That dubious honor now belongs to conference rival Northwestern.

#cignetti #program #Football

Finally, it's back to football for Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots.
Veterans reported to the facility Friday, July 24, for the unofficial start of training camp, with the first practice set for July 25.
It's been a long offseason for New England, which won the AFC championship last season. But much has happened since the drubbing the Patriots received from the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60.
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"When you don't have a lot of expectations, you can't be disappointed," head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters in June. "I just felt like there hasn't been much complacency. I think the guys have worked. We've had great leadership, added some good leaders and good pieces, and we are continuing to build and hopefully prepare for a long journey."

#england #much

Bangladesh captain hails Australia's decision to name a full-strength Test squad as an 'achievement' for Bangladesh cricket originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Najmul Shanto calls Australia's full-strength squad for Test series as an achievement for Bangladesh cricket.
Bangladesh face injury worries: Litton Das, Nahid Rana, and Shoriful Islam are all sidelined.
The two-match series begins August 13 in Darwin, Australia.
Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto declared on Friday that he doesn't sense any complacency from Australia ahead of their upcoming two-Test series, set to begin in Darwin on August 13, and instead claimed that the hosts' team selection reflects genuine respect for his side.

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Florida State football feels like they are teetering off the edge of a cliff, with back-to-back losing seasons and a tough 2026 schedule to come. This is all known to the coaches and the players, yet whether the drive translates into success on the field remains to be determined.
An anonymous ACC ***** istant coach spoke to Athlon Sports and gave their take on FSU's booster buy-in around head coach Mike Norvell.
"They don't have the booster support that people might think that they do. The volatility with [head coach] Mike Norvell is something that I've never seen. Norvell is a really good coach, but one of the hardest things in football is fighting complacency. I think once things started going well, they gave in an inch here and there, then you look back in a year and you see that you gave up a mile.
They can reinvent themselves and be who they set out to be. But can they do it consistently and not just a flash in the pan? With a new group of people and some new coaches, I think it can be reversed. The players have to take charge of that."
Indeed, this season could be the figurative straw that breaks the camel's back.

Brazil playmaker Lucas Paqueta says he has "great respect" for Scotland ahead of the decisive clash between the teams in Miami on Wednesday.
The five-time world champions sit top of Group C after following up their 1-1 draw with Morocco by beating Haiti 3-0 on Friday.
Scotland remain well placed to get out of the group phase for the first time in their history, particularly if they can secure a point against the Brazilians.
Former West Ham midfielder Paqueta insists there will be no danger of complacency from him when the sides meet, saying at a press conference on Sunday: "All the teams at the World Cup deserve respect. You have to study them and prepare as best as possible to face them.
"We have great respect for Scotland, but we also know we need to play our game and follow what the coach asks of us. Regardless of the opponent, our goal in every match is to win."

Despite being pegged back after Felix Nmecha’s early opener, Julian Nagelsmann’s side quickly regained control and eventually overwhelmed their opponents. Goals from Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz (2), Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown and Deniz Undav completed a dominant display as Germany flexed their attacking quality.
As expected, Germany started on the front foot, monopolising possession and pinning Curaçao deep inside their own half. Their early pressure paid off after just six minutes when Nmecha exchanged a neat one-two with Florian Wirtz on the edge of the box before curling a superb effort beyond the unsighted Eloy Room to give Die Nationalelf a deserved lead.
After 15 minutes of one-way traffic, however, Curaçao began to grow into the contest. With Germany showing signs of complacency, **** Advocaat’s side started to threaten on the counter-attack and stunned their illustrious opponents with a historic equaliser in the 21st minute.
An attempted through ball was only partially cleared by Schlotterbeck, allowing Jurgen Locadia to keep the move alive before the ball broke kindly for Livano Comenencia. The midfielder unleashed a strike from the edge of the area that took a deflection off Joshua Kimmich and wrong-footed Manuel Neuer on its way into the net, handing Curaçao their first-ever World Cup goal and levelling the scores at 1-1.
The subsequent hydration break arrived at an unfortunate moment for the Blue Wave, disrupting their momentum and allowing Germany to regroup. Nagelsmann’s men soon reasserted their authority and eventually restored their lead in the 38th minute.