9 mins. ago
Arkansas football enters 2026 looking almost nothing like the team that stumbled through a disastrous 2025 season that saw them go 2-10 overall and 0-for-the-SEC. After Sam Pittman was fired in late September and Bobby Petrino finished out the year as interim coach, the Razorbacks turned to Memphis' Ryan Silverfield to lead yet another full scale rebuild of the program. With a new staff, a roster overhauled through the transfer portal, but one of the toughest schedules in the country waiting, expectations in Northwest Arkansas are cautious but hopeful.
Silverfield arrives after six seasons at Memphis, where he went a solid 50-25 and built a reputation for explosive offenses. Memphis has always been a place at which it was tough to succeed. Despite a ton of local talent, the university's commitment level (or lack thereof) and competition on the recruiting trail from SEC schools frequently combined to keep the Tigers from reaching their potential.
Silverfield won more than ten games twice, but 2025 saw the Tigers drop to 8-4, and Silverfield leave prior to them taking a 31-7 beating from NC State in the Gasparilla Bowl. In short, he was not the most highly sought after coach on the carousel, and probably had a hit of a sell by date in Memphis. But Arkansas isn't exactly a plum ****** ignment in the SEC. So in some ways it felt like program and coach found each other at the right time.
Silverfield wasted little time ****** embling his first Arkansas staff. Tim Cramsey, his offensive coordinator at Memphis for four seasons, follows him to Fayetteville after helping the Tigers average 36 points per game and rank among the top 25 offenses nationally. On defense, Silverfield hired Ron Roberts, who spent the last two years running Florida's defense and previously called plays at Auburn, Baylor and Louisiana, including on Baylor's Sugar Bowl winning 2022 staff. Chad Lunsford, a former Georgia Southern head coach, takes over special teams duties after a strong 2025 at Auburn. The staff also brought in several ****** istants from Memphis and around the country, including veteran offensive line coaches Jeff Myers and Marcus Johnson, signaling a clear intent to rebuild a line that struggled last season.
Those new coaches are going to need name tags to keep up with all their new players. Few programs churned their roster harder than Arkansas this offseason. With dozens of scholarship spots to fill, the Razorbacks needed a portal class that ranked among the largest in the country, and they landed roughly 29 commitments that placed them near the top of the SEC and top 15 nationally in industry transfer rankings.
#memphis #coach #country #auburn
Silverfield arrives after six seasons at Memphis, where he went a solid 50-25 and built a reputation for explosive offenses. Memphis has always been a place at which it was tough to succeed. Despite a ton of local talent, the university's commitment level (or lack thereof) and competition on the recruiting trail from SEC schools frequently combined to keep the Tigers from reaching their potential.
Silverfield won more than ten games twice, but 2025 saw the Tigers drop to 8-4, and Silverfield leave prior to them taking a 31-7 beating from NC State in the Gasparilla Bowl. In short, he was not the most highly sought after coach on the carousel, and probably had a hit of a sell by date in Memphis. But Arkansas isn't exactly a plum ****** ignment in the SEC. So in some ways it felt like program and coach found each other at the right time.
Silverfield wasted little time ****** embling his first Arkansas staff. Tim Cramsey, his offensive coordinator at Memphis for four seasons, follows him to Fayetteville after helping the Tigers average 36 points per game and rank among the top 25 offenses nationally. On defense, Silverfield hired Ron Roberts, who spent the last two years running Florida's defense and previously called plays at Auburn, Baylor and Louisiana, including on Baylor's Sugar Bowl winning 2022 staff. Chad Lunsford, a former Georgia Southern head coach, takes over special teams duties after a strong 2025 at Auburn. The staff also brought in several ****** istants from Memphis and around the country, including veteran offensive line coaches Jeff Myers and Marcus Johnson, signaling a clear intent to rebuild a line that struggled last season.
Those new coaches are going to need name tags to keep up with all their new players. Few programs churned their roster harder than Arkansas this offseason. With dozens of scholarship spots to fill, the Razorbacks needed a portal class that ranked among the largest in the country, and they landed roughly 29 commitments that placed them near the top of the SEC and top 15 nationally in industry transfer rankings.
#memphis #coach #country #auburn
18 mins. ago
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with the media at training camp on Wednesday.
While the questions were largely about the team, he did provide an update on Mia Bieniemy, who was the victim of a shooting last weekend.
Reid said that she is no longer in the ICU and that "she's doing great, better than she was. Making progress, so we're happy about that."
The head coach confirmed that offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, husband of Mia, remains away from the team and in Virginia alongside his wife as she recovers.
"Eric's a big part of this. (We) love having him here. But right now, it's important that he takes care of business. And everybody knows that.
#city #andy
While the questions were largely about the team, he did provide an update on Mia Bieniemy, who was the victim of a shooting last weekend.
Reid said that she is no longer in the ICU and that "she's doing great, better than she was. Making progress, so we're happy about that."
The head coach confirmed that offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, husband of Mia, remains away from the team and in Virginia alongside his wife as she recovers.
"Eric's a big part of this. (We) love having him here. But right now, it's important that he takes care of business. And everybody knows that.
#city #andy
25 mins. ago
The NFL Players ******* ociation has investigated the circumstances surrounding the recent ACL tear suffered by Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton. And the NFLPA has concluded that the Panthers did nothing wrong.
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the NFLPA has reviewed the video of the injury. It confirmed the preliminary conclusion that it was simply an unfortunate injury.
The issue became a proper subject of curiosity given the negotiated limits of the five-day acclimation period. Among other things, it mandates no contact during practice.
Ultimately, it's one of the basic realities of training camp. A season-ending injury can happen at any time, to any player. And any one injury could potentially alter a team's prospects for the season.
Depending on the player and the team, it could alter the entire landscape of the coming season.
#panthers #player
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the NFLPA has reviewed the video of the injury. It confirmed the preliminary conclusion that it was simply an unfortunate injury.
The issue became a proper subject of curiosity given the negotiated limits of the five-day acclimation period. Among other things, it mandates no contact during practice.
Ultimately, it's one of the basic realities of training camp. A season-ending injury can happen at any time, to any player. And any one injury could potentially alter a team's prospects for the season.
Depending on the player and the team, it could alter the entire landscape of the coming season.
#panthers #player
35 mins. ago
NEW YORK — Andy Green understands that there is a fine line he needs to walk while managing the Mets with five days to go until Major League Baseball's trade deadline.
With the Mets in clear sell mode, Green is open to talking with the players who believe they are on the block, but has not been inundated with questions.
As for keeping workloads in check with deals on the horizon, the Mets have the benefit of an unscheduled off day on Tuesday after thunderstorms rolled through the area. The top arms in the bullpen, which are likely to be pillaged at the deadline, is largely fresh coming off the idle day and a blowout 14-3 victory over the Braves on Monday.
The Mets will now look to find success with a rested roster in Wednesday's split-admission doubleheader against the Braves on Wednesday, with games slated for 1:10 p.m. and 7:10 p.m., at Citi Field.
Sean Manaea (2-5, 4.52 ERA) will take the ball the ball for the Mets in the opening game against AJ Smith-Shawver, who is making his first start since late May last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Manaea is coming off one of his best starts when he held the Dodgers to one run across six innings.
#METS #green #coming
With the Mets in clear sell mode, Green is open to talking with the players who believe they are on the block, but has not been inundated with questions.
As for keeping workloads in check with deals on the horizon, the Mets have the benefit of an unscheduled off day on Tuesday after thunderstorms rolled through the area. The top arms in the bullpen, which are likely to be pillaged at the deadline, is largely fresh coming off the idle day and a blowout 14-3 victory over the Braves on Monday.
The Mets will now look to find success with a rested roster in Wednesday's split-admission doubleheader against the Braves on Wednesday, with games slated for 1:10 p.m. and 7:10 p.m., at Citi Field.
Sean Manaea (2-5, 4.52 ERA) will take the ball the ball for the Mets in the opening game against AJ Smith-Shawver, who is making his first start since late May last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Manaea is coming off one of his best starts when he held the Dodgers to one run across six innings.
#METS #green #coming
37 mins. ago
AI data centers are putting pressure on the US electrical grid in ways that did not seem possible just a few years ago, and that strain is a direct benefit to heavy equipment manufacturers, not just chipmakers. US data center power consumption is expected to increase by 22% in a single year, with total grid demand nearly tripling to 134.4 GW by 2030 as hyperscale buildouts gain speed.
Considering grid capacity cannot be increased quickly enough to meet that curve, on-site and backup power production has become a significant portion of AI infrastructure spending, with Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) alone accounting for an estimated 18% of the data center generator market. Notably, the company has come to be one of the Dow's best-performing stocks so far in 2026, with a year-to-date return of 47.81%.
The company's Q1 2026 revenue came in at $17.4 billion, up 22% year-over-year, with adjusted EPS of $5.54, above expectations. The backlog behind that expansion seems to be the real story, with Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) closing the quarter with a record $63 billion in order backlog, an increase of 79% year-over-year and $11.5 billion sequentially, owing to major project wins like Altus and Chevron, growing rental demand, and strong Mining segment order conversion.
CEO Joe Creed told ******* ysts that the company's massive engine backlog, which directly powers AI data centers, has grown by over 3.5x since Caterpillar first revealed capacity expansion plans back in January 2024.
This backlog progress led Oppenheimer to lift Caterpillar's price target to $1,105 from $980 on July 13, while keeping an Outperform rating, expecting high-margin Power & Energy deliveries to accelerate in the second half of the year. However, underlying margin trends indicate rising friction. Resource Industries segment margins fell by over 700 basis points year on year in Q1, to 10%, owing to roughly $600 million in quarterly tariff charges. With full-year tariff headwinds of $2.2 billion to $2.4 billion, Caterpillar's cost structure is under significant pressure even as top-line demand grows.
#billion #data #grid #centers
Considering grid capacity cannot be increased quickly enough to meet that curve, on-site and backup power production has become a significant portion of AI infrastructure spending, with Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) alone accounting for an estimated 18% of the data center generator market. Notably, the company has come to be one of the Dow's best-performing stocks so far in 2026, with a year-to-date return of 47.81%.
The company's Q1 2026 revenue came in at $17.4 billion, up 22% year-over-year, with adjusted EPS of $5.54, above expectations. The backlog behind that expansion seems to be the real story, with Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) closing the quarter with a record $63 billion in order backlog, an increase of 79% year-over-year and $11.5 billion sequentially, owing to major project wins like Altus and Chevron, growing rental demand, and strong Mining segment order conversion.
CEO Joe Creed told ******* ysts that the company's massive engine backlog, which directly powers AI data centers, has grown by over 3.5x since Caterpillar first revealed capacity expansion plans back in January 2024.
This backlog progress led Oppenheimer to lift Caterpillar's price target to $1,105 from $980 on July 13, while keeping an Outperform rating, expecting high-margin Power & Energy deliveries to accelerate in the second half of the year. However, underlying margin trends indicate rising friction. Resource Industries segment margins fell by over 700 basis points year on year in Q1, to 10%, owing to roughly $600 million in quarterly tariff charges. With full-year tariff headwinds of $2.2 billion to $2.4 billion, Caterpillar's cost structure is under significant pressure even as top-line demand grows.
#billion #data #grid #centers
39 mins. ago
Giants' Luis Arraez trade update is great news for a potential huge return originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The San Francisco Giants are trade deadline sellers, and while Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman, and others might not be likely to be dealt, there are two players who seem to be near-locks to be traded.
Robbie Ray is one, but the one player who is more likely to be traded than any other on this roster is Luis Arraez, the All-Star second baseman. After signing for $12 million on a one-year deal, Arraez is very likely to be traded this summer.
Fortunately for the Giants, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the odds for landing a huge return for Arraez look strong, as there is significant interest in the All-Star this summer from almost every contender.
"Now, after both an offensive resurgence and defensive revival at second base, virtually every contender is showing interest in trading for Arraez, according to a person briefed on the Giants' discussions," Sammon and Rosenthal report.
#arraez #likely #rosenthal
The San Francisco Giants are trade deadline sellers, and while Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman, and others might not be likely to be dealt, there are two players who seem to be near-locks to be traded.
Robbie Ray is one, but the one player who is more likely to be traded than any other on this roster is Luis Arraez, the All-Star second baseman. After signing for $12 million on a one-year deal, Arraez is very likely to be traded this summer.
Fortunately for the Giants, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the odds for landing a huge return for Arraez look strong, as there is significant interest in the All-Star this summer from almost every contender.
"Now, after both an offensive resurgence and defensive revival at second base, virtually every contender is showing interest in trading for Arraez, according to a person briefed on the Giants' discussions," Sammon and Rosenthal report.
#arraez #likely #rosenthal
55 mins. ago
WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this afternoon.
The 30-year-old joins Newcastle United from Barclays Women's Super League side Tottenham Hotspur. The Magpies have paid an undisclosed fee to Spurs to secure the player's services.
Thomas spent three years with Spurs after joining the club from Manchester United in summer 2023. She netted 13 goals in 66 appearances for The Lilywhites. She was an Adobe Women's FA Cup runner-up with Spurs in 2023/2024.
In addition to her spells with Spurs and Manchester United, Thomas has also turned out for Le Havre, West Ham United and Liverpool in her career to date.
On the international stage, Thomas has been capped by Scotland on 52 occasions in which she has scored 21 goals.
#magpies #club #goals
The 30-year-old joins Newcastle United from Barclays Women's Super League side Tottenham Hotspur. The Magpies have paid an undisclosed fee to Spurs to secure the player's services.
Thomas spent three years with Spurs after joining the club from Manchester United in summer 2023. She netted 13 goals in 66 appearances for The Lilywhites. She was an Adobe Women's FA Cup runner-up with Spurs in 2023/2024.
In addition to her spells with Spurs and Manchester United, Thomas has also turned out for Le Havre, West Ham United and Liverpool in her career to date.
On the international stage, Thomas has been capped by Scotland on 52 occasions in which she has scored 21 goals.
#magpies #club #goals
58 mins. ago
CHICAGO − Pat Fitzgerald is back in the Windy City. Only this time, he's wearing green instead of purple.
The first-year Michigan State football coach returned to his roots to speak at the Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday, July 29. Fitzgerald, a native of nearby Midlothian, Illinois, became an All-American and College Football Hall of Fame linebacker at Northwestern before going on to coach his alma mater from 2006-22. The Spartans hired him Dec. 1 to replace Jonathan Smith, who was fired after two seasons in East Lansing.
MSU is picked to finish 17th in the 18-team Big Ten in the USA Today preseason poll. The Spartans went 4-8 last season and are 33-38 overall and just 18-35 in conference games since Mark Dantonio retired after the 2019 season. They have missed a bowl game in five of those six seasons and have not played in the postseason since 2021.
Fitzgerald was 110-101 in his 17 seasons at Northwestern with a 65-76 Big Ten record and two West Division **** les. He was dismissed prior to the 2023 season.
Stay tuned here for live updates from freep.com.
#season #since #Chicago #windy
The first-year Michigan State football coach returned to his roots to speak at the Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday, July 29. Fitzgerald, a native of nearby Midlothian, Illinois, became an All-American and College Football Hall of Fame linebacker at Northwestern before going on to coach his alma mater from 2006-22. The Spartans hired him Dec. 1 to replace Jonathan Smith, who was fired after two seasons in East Lansing.
MSU is picked to finish 17th in the 18-team Big Ten in the USA Today preseason poll. The Spartans went 4-8 last season and are 33-38 overall and just 18-35 in conference games since Mark Dantonio retired after the 2019 season. They have missed a bowl game in five of those six seasons and have not played in the postseason since 2021.
Fitzgerald was 110-101 in his 17 seasons at Northwestern with a 65-76 Big Ten record and two West Division **** les. He was dismissed prior to the 2023 season.
Stay tuned here for live updates from freep.com.
#season #since #Chicago #windy
1 hr. ago
Are the Yankees headed for a reunion with Clay Holmes?
The Yankees were one of several teams scouting the Mets pitcher in his rehab start for Single-A St. Lucie on Tuesday night, according to The Athletic.
According to two executives who watched his latest rehab appearance on Tuesday night, Mets starter and trade candidate Clay Holmes "looked big-league ready."
Scouts from the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks were among those who flocked to Dunedin, Fla., to evaluate Holmes, out since mid-May after a fibula fracture.
Pitching for Single-A St. Lucie, Holmes threw four scoreless innings and 59 pitches. His next start lines up for Aug. 2, one day before the trade deadline. It's not known whether that start will be for the Mets or someone else.
#tuesday
The Yankees were one of several teams scouting the Mets pitcher in his rehab start for Single-A St. Lucie on Tuesday night, according to The Athletic.
According to two executives who watched his latest rehab appearance on Tuesday night, Mets starter and trade candidate Clay Holmes "looked big-league ready."
Scouts from the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks were among those who flocked to Dunedin, Fla., to evaluate Holmes, out since mid-May after a fibula fracture.
Pitching for Single-A St. Lucie, Holmes threw four scoreless innings and 59 pitches. His next start lines up for Aug. 2, one day before the trade deadline. It's not known whether that start will be for the Mets or someone else.
#tuesday
1 hr. ago
Celtic Football Club is pleased today to share an update in relation to our plans for improved supporter engagement.
We have recognised that there was work to be done in developing further in this area, with the aim of working closely with our supporters to achieve our shared objectives of continued Celtic success.
Within this update we highlight the creation of an important new role of Head of Supporter Engagement, which will drive and manage the club's work in this area, giving renewed focus and attention to the many important issues involved.
The club also outlines its proposed structure for a new fan engagement group, Celtic Connect, which will allow input into a range of club matters, delivering a forum which will allow opportunities for supporters to positively engage with senior club representatives and work collaboratively.
We also aim to continually look at ways to improve our matchday experience and ensure that our digital transformation continues at pace in order to deliver improved, direct communication with our supporters.
#club #celtic #update
We have recognised that there was work to be done in developing further in this area, with the aim of working closely with our supporters to achieve our shared objectives of continued Celtic success.
Within this update we highlight the creation of an important new role of Head of Supporter Engagement, which will drive and manage the club's work in this area, giving renewed focus and attention to the many important issues involved.
The club also outlines its proposed structure for a new fan engagement group, Celtic Connect, which will allow input into a range of club matters, delivering a forum which will allow opportunities for supporters to positively engage with senior club representatives and work collaboratively.
We also aim to continually look at ways to improve our matchday experience and ensure that our digital transformation continues at pace in order to deliver improved, direct communication with our supporters.
#club #celtic #update
1 hr. ago
Reddit reports second-quarter earnings on July 30. Heading into the print, the stock is down about 27% year to date, and most of that damage came from one story. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Reddit had internally discussed restricting Google's access to its platform content for AI training, as renewal talks over their data-licensing deal hit friction. The stock dropped roughly 9% that day.
Reddit and Google signed a $60 million-a-year licensing agreement in 2024, letting Google train its AI models on Reddit's content. That's under 2% of Reddit's trailing revenue.
But investors reacted as if the number mattered less than the signal. If Reddit is willing to walk away from a live AI licensing partner, that raises questions about how durable the rest of Reddit's data business really is, and whether Google's AI-powered search results are already cutting into the referral traffic Reddit depends on. Let's break down the case.
The Growth Story Hasn't Slowed
Reddit hasn't missed an **** yst estimate since going public in 2024. Revenue growth has actually sped up: 61% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, then 69% in the most recent quarter. Diluted EPS rose 7x during this period. Free cash flow rose 145% year-over-year in the first quarter.
#year #Growth #hasn 't #Stock
Reddit and Google signed a $60 million-a-year licensing agreement in 2024, letting Google train its AI models on Reddit's content. That's under 2% of Reddit's trailing revenue.
But investors reacted as if the number mattered less than the signal. If Reddit is willing to walk away from a live AI licensing partner, that raises questions about how durable the rest of Reddit's data business really is, and whether Google's AI-powered search results are already cutting into the referral traffic Reddit depends on. Let's break down the case.
The Growth Story Hasn't Slowed
Reddit hasn't missed an **** yst estimate since going public in 2024. Revenue growth has actually sped up: 61% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, then 69% in the most recent quarter. Diluted EPS rose 7x during this period. Free cash flow rose 145% year-over-year in the first quarter.
#year #Growth #hasn 't #Stock
1 hr. ago
We gave you our updated power rankings for the NBA's Eastern Conference, where LeBron James formed a superteam on the Philadelphia 76ers, where Kawhi Leonard will presumably join the Toronto Raptors, and where Giannis Antetokounmpo changed uniforms, but what kind of operation would we be if we didn't also give you power rankings for the Western Conference?
So, here they are in all their glory. Perfect and inarguable, as always.
We should note: The East is far deeper than the West for the first time in forever, though the West boasts the league's two ******* le favorites, the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs.
The defending champion New York Knicks and LeBron's Sixers, among other teams in the East, may have something to say about it in the end, but the depth and youth of the talent in OKC and San Antonio is impossible to ignore. Those two rosters are in a stratosphere all to themselves.
It would be surprising if any of the top six teams here failed to earn a guaranteed playoff spot. The Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves form another tier of contenders. Beyond them, it's a ******* shoot, as every team features quality players and only the Sacramento Kings are in real danger of dropping into the draft's relegation zone.
#antonio #rankings #teams
So, here they are in all their glory. Perfect and inarguable, as always.
We should note: The East is far deeper than the West for the first time in forever, though the West boasts the league's two ******* le favorites, the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs.
The defending champion New York Knicks and LeBron's Sixers, among other teams in the East, may have something to say about it in the end, but the depth and youth of the talent in OKC and San Antonio is impossible to ignore. Those two rosters are in a stratosphere all to themselves.
It would be surprising if any of the top six teams here failed to earn a guaranteed playoff spot. The Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves form another tier of contenders. Beyond them, it's a ******* shoot, as every team features quality players and only the Sacramento Kings are in real danger of dropping into the draft's relegation zone.
#antonio #rankings #teams
2 hours ago
Denny Hamlin's name has come up in NASCAR headlines following Alex Bowman's announcement to retire after the 2027 Cup Series season. With Hamlin's contract running through 2027, the driver of the No. 11 car has previously stated it will be his last contract. However, the Joe Gibbs Racing competitor hasn't officially announced his retirement.
Will Hamlin still retire after the 2027 NASCAR season? The current Cup Series points leader provided an update in a press conference on whether he has changed his thought process.
"No, I've just been so focused on the week-to-week that I haven't really thought too much about the future," Hamlin said. "Obviously, [Joe Gibbs Racing]'s got good plans set in place and whatnot for that. So, no, not really, haven't put any more thought into it or second thoughts or anything like that. So, it just really riding the wave of week to week right now and continue trying to get more wins."
Brent Crews figures to be the successor to Hamlin in the No. 11 car for Joe Gibbs Racing, but the latter is still at the top of his game. Many have wondered if the Joe Gibbs Racing driver might change his mind with his recent success. While Hamlin hasn't thought much about retirement, 2027 could be his final season.
Austin Cindric reveals major update on NASCAR future for 2027 season
#hamlin #season #week #retire
Will Hamlin still retire after the 2027 NASCAR season? The current Cup Series points leader provided an update in a press conference on whether he has changed his thought process.
"No, I've just been so focused on the week-to-week that I haven't really thought too much about the future," Hamlin said. "Obviously, [Joe Gibbs Racing]'s got good plans set in place and whatnot for that. So, no, not really, haven't put any more thought into it or second thoughts or anything like that. So, it just really riding the wave of week to week right now and continue trying to get more wins."
Brent Crews figures to be the successor to Hamlin in the No. 11 car for Joe Gibbs Racing, but the latter is still at the top of his game. Many have wondered if the Joe Gibbs Racing driver might change his mind with his recent success. While Hamlin hasn't thought much about retirement, 2027 could be his final season.
Austin Cindric reveals major update on NASCAR future for 2027 season
#hamlin #season #week #retire
2 hours ago
Roma have been searching for a wing-back for quite some time, even more so after Zeki Celik's about-face, and they have recently been focusing their efforts on Ivan Fresneda, while Abde Ezzalzouli has emerged as a candidate to shore up their frontline, Alfredo Pedullà reports.
The Giallorossi have spoken with Sporting CP and the defender's camp three times recently. His valuation is around €17/18M plus hefty bonuses. They haven't decided to push for him for the time being, but he's one of the few players on their list. He headed to Portugal from Real Valladolid for €9M in 2023 and has racked up 81 appearances, scoring 4 goals and dishing out 3 **** ists.
In addition to tracking Fresneda, Roma poked around Ezzalzouli, but he's as pricey as their other offensive targets, some of whom have fallen through. He has hit the net 29 times and provided 18 helpers in 128 games with Real Betis. He has starred 37 times with Morocco.
The Giallorossi haven't given up on trying to acquire Antonio Nusa, but the negotiation is very complex. Instead, on the wing, they placed a small bid for Club America's Israel Reyes. They tendered €2.5M, while the counterparty asked for a lot more, €7M, Mexican publication Excelsior reports. He's been a stalwart for his current team for the past 5 seasons, featuring 146 times.
They need multiple wingbacks after the Celik fiasco and likely won't be able to splurge for two, especially since their interest in signing a big-ticket attacker hasn't waned despite capturing Santiago Castro. Wesley and Devyne Rensch's versatility gives them flexibility, but they should decide where they prefer using the former before adding.
#ezzalzouli
The Giallorossi have spoken with Sporting CP and the defender's camp three times recently. His valuation is around €17/18M plus hefty bonuses. They haven't decided to push for him for the time being, but he's one of the few players on their list. He headed to Portugal from Real Valladolid for €9M in 2023 and has racked up 81 appearances, scoring 4 goals and dishing out 3 **** ists.
In addition to tracking Fresneda, Roma poked around Ezzalzouli, but he's as pricey as their other offensive targets, some of whom have fallen through. He has hit the net 29 times and provided 18 helpers in 128 games with Real Betis. He has starred 37 times with Morocco.
The Giallorossi haven't given up on trying to acquire Antonio Nusa, but the negotiation is very complex. Instead, on the wing, they placed a small bid for Club America's Israel Reyes. They tendered €2.5M, while the counterparty asked for a lot more, €7M, Mexican publication Excelsior reports. He's been a stalwart for his current team for the past 5 seasons, featuring 146 times.
They need multiple wingbacks after the Celik fiasco and likely won't be able to splurge for two, especially since their interest in signing a big-ticket attacker hasn't waned despite capturing Santiago Castro. Wesley and Devyne Rensch's versatility gives them flexibility, but they should decide where they prefer using the former before adding.
#ezzalzouli
2 hours ago
The Green Bay Packers are opening up training camp on Wednesday, and injured players are in the spotlight as Matt LaFleur's team heads to the practice field to begin prep for the 2026 season.
Before practice, LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst answered questions from the media, providing injury updates on specific players to start training camp:
Guard Aaron Banks: Gutekunst said Banks would come off the PUP list and practice in some capacity on Wednesday. The Packers placed Banks on the PUP list on Monday, but it appears his stay there will be a short one. Suggests he was dealing with a very minor issue.
Tight end Tucker Kraft: While he's starting training camp on the PUP list, Gutekunst believes Kraft will be participating "sooner rather than later." He is now roughly 8.5 months removed from surgery. The Packers are also hopefully that Kraft -- who Gutekunst compared to Christian Watson in terms of recovery from ACL surgery -- will be ready for Week 1. "The way he looks, you'd think he's ready to go." The two sides want to get a contract extension done as well, so the team will be "protective" of their start tight end coming off a major injury.
Edge rusher Micah Parsons: Gutekunst said Parsons has a "long ways to go" but is "doing great right now." The team is not expecting him to practice during training camp, although Gutekunst left the door open. He remains on schedule in his recovery. Parsons is a "genetic freak," but the Packers continue to preach patience.
#training #camp #parsons
Before practice, LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst answered questions from the media, providing injury updates on specific players to start training camp:
Guard Aaron Banks: Gutekunst said Banks would come off the PUP list and practice in some capacity on Wednesday. The Packers placed Banks on the PUP list on Monday, but it appears his stay there will be a short one. Suggests he was dealing with a very minor issue.
Tight end Tucker Kraft: While he's starting training camp on the PUP list, Gutekunst believes Kraft will be participating "sooner rather than later." He is now roughly 8.5 months removed from surgery. The Packers are also hopefully that Kraft -- who Gutekunst compared to Christian Watson in terms of recovery from ACL surgery -- will be ready for Week 1. "The way he looks, you'd think he's ready to go." The two sides want to get a contract extension done as well, so the team will be "protective" of their start tight end coming off a major injury.
Edge rusher Micah Parsons: Gutekunst said Parsons has a "long ways to go" but is "doing great right now." The team is not expecting him to practice during training camp, although Gutekunst left the door open. He remains on schedule in his recovery. Parsons is a "genetic freak," but the Packers continue to preach patience.
#training #camp #parsons
2 hours ago
Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell is set to discuss the Seminoles' first day of preseason camp, with a press conference expected to start at 11 a.m.
FSU held its first of 18 practices on July 29, with the Seminoles ramping up preparation for kickoff against New Mexico State on Aug. 29.
The Seminoles were picked to finish 11th in the ACC in the conference predicted order of finish poll, the lowest in the program's history. For Norvell to turn that around, he will need a dramatic improvement after a 7-17 record over the last two seasons.
That starts in preseason camp. Follow live updates from Norvell and select players below.
This field will be populated when the press conference begins
#seminoles #preseason #press
FSU held its first of 18 practices on July 29, with the Seminoles ramping up preparation for kickoff against New Mexico State on Aug. 29.
The Seminoles were picked to finish 11th in the ACC in the conference predicted order of finish poll, the lowest in the program's history. For Norvell to turn that around, he will need a dramatic improvement after a 7-17 record over the last two seasons.
That starts in preseason camp. Follow live updates from Norvell and select players below.
This field will be populated when the press conference begins
#seminoles #preseason #press
2 hours ago
Jul. 29—On Wednesdays, we'll chop it up with our Golfer of the Week. Email nominations to .
As caddy for his daughter, Jeff Woods provided sound advice throughout last weekend's Twin City tournament. Better yet, he provided frequent updates for inquiring minds wanting to know how things were going.
"He was texting all the updates to my family and friends," Mary Woods said. "He's a great caddy."
With Dad on the bag, Mary won her first Twin City ******* le in three tries by beating Ashley Wells on the first playoff hole Sunday at the Champaign Country Club. The 26-year-old University of Illinois graduate, who was a News-Gazette All-Area Girls' Soccer performer at Centennial (Class of '18), also played basketball and tennis in high school.
Golf? She rediscovered her love of a sport she quit playing in middle school when COVID-19 hit.
#woods #first
As caddy for his daughter, Jeff Woods provided sound advice throughout last weekend's Twin City tournament. Better yet, he provided frequent updates for inquiring minds wanting to know how things were going.
"He was texting all the updates to my family and friends," Mary Woods said. "He's a great caddy."
With Dad on the bag, Mary won her first Twin City ******* le in three tries by beating Ashley Wells on the first playoff hole Sunday at the Champaign Country Club. The 26-year-old University of Illinois graduate, who was a News-Gazette All-Area Girls' Soccer performer at Centennial (Class of '18), also played basketball and tennis in high school.
Golf? She rediscovered her love of a sport she quit playing in middle school when COVID-19 hit.
#woods #first
2 hours ago
When you are reading this, we will be TWO WEEKS AWAY from the start of the Marquette women's soccer season!
We'll do a lot more season previewing as we get closer to the start of action, but for now, we have to beat the league office to the punch. Last year, we got the preseason Big East awards just a couple of days before the Golden Eagles got going with their season. That means we have to get waaaaaay out in front of the official results of the polling of the league's women's soccer coaches and make some picks for who is going to get honored as the season gets started. My guiding light on these picks is, as always, trying to predict how the coaches will vote. I have my own preferences as to how things should turn out, but at the end of the day, the goal is to try to get these right.
Okay, let's jump right into it, as we've got three individual awards to discuss, as well as a preseason all-conference team and a predicted order of finish for all 11 teams in the Big East!
These things don't have to be complicated: Kohls is the leading returning point scorer in the Big East this season. She had six goals and eight ***** ists last season for the Musketeers for a total of 20 points. Here's the catch: Since the last time the Big East updated the stats for last season was on November 10th, before the NCAA tournament started, Kohls was tied for eighth in total points a year ago and tied for ninth in points per game. She's still the best returning player. Part of that is because there were A LOT of seniors on the All-Big East teams last fall, and another part is because two players in front of Kohls transferred after the season was over. That includes her own teammate, Samantha Erbach, who was the top scorer in the Big East last year with 18 goals and 16 ***** ists, but now she's at Florida State.
I'm going by the points and points per game here, because I value the contribution of ***** ists to offensive production. Sometimes the coaches don't agree with me on that topic, and so I should note that the Big East's top returning goal scorer from last season is Marquette's Jocelyn Leigh, who finished the year with seven. That was tied for eighth in the league in total goals and alone in sixth for goals per game as of the last time the league ran the stat sheet. Marquette was third in the Big East in team goals for as of November 10th with only Georgetown and Xavier in front of them, so there's an argument for Leigh to get the nod here.
#kohls
We'll do a lot more season previewing as we get closer to the start of action, but for now, we have to beat the league office to the punch. Last year, we got the preseason Big East awards just a couple of days before the Golden Eagles got going with their season. That means we have to get waaaaaay out in front of the official results of the polling of the league's women's soccer coaches and make some picks for who is going to get honored as the season gets started. My guiding light on these picks is, as always, trying to predict how the coaches will vote. I have my own preferences as to how things should turn out, but at the end of the day, the goal is to try to get these right.
Okay, let's jump right into it, as we've got three individual awards to discuss, as well as a preseason all-conference team and a predicted order of finish for all 11 teams in the Big East!
These things don't have to be complicated: Kohls is the leading returning point scorer in the Big East this season. She had six goals and eight ***** ists last season for the Musketeers for a total of 20 points. Here's the catch: Since the last time the Big East updated the stats for last season was on November 10th, before the NCAA tournament started, Kohls was tied for eighth in total points a year ago and tied for ninth in points per game. She's still the best returning player. Part of that is because there were A LOT of seniors on the All-Big East teams last fall, and another part is because two players in front of Kohls transferred after the season was over. That includes her own teammate, Samantha Erbach, who was the top scorer in the Big East last year with 18 goals and 16 ***** ists, but now she's at Florida State.
I'm going by the points and points per game here, because I value the contribution of ***** ists to offensive production. Sometimes the coaches don't agree with me on that topic, and so I should note that the Big East's top returning goal scorer from last season is Marquette's Jocelyn Leigh, who finished the year with seven. That was tied for eighth in the league in total goals and alone in sixth for goals per game as of the last time the league ran the stat sheet. Marquette was third in the Big East in team goals for as of November 10th with only Georgetown and Xavier in front of them, so there's an argument for Leigh to get the nod here.
#kohls
2 hours ago
The Baltimore Ravens will take the field Wednesday morning for their first practice of the 2026 training camp, beginning a new era at the Under Armour Performance Center.
The opening session will provide the first extended look at head coach Jesse Minter's team and Declan Doyle's new offense. Lamar Jackson enters camp healthy and confident after an injury-plagued 2025 season, while Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews return as the offense's established playmakers.
Early focus will also center on first-round guard Vega Ioane and Baltimore's rebuilt interior offensive line. Ethan Pocic's late addition changes the competition at center, while John Simpson and Andrew Vorhees are among the candidates for significant roles at guard. Defensively, Trey Hendrickson will make his training camp debut with Baltimore. Nnamdi Madubuike will open camp on the active/PUP list after receiving medical clearance to resume football activities, creating early opportunities for the Ravens' other defensive linemen.
Rookies Zion Young, Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt and Ryan Eckley will also begin competing for roles on a roster built to return to the postseason. Follow along on the Ravens Wire liveblog that will be updated throughout the morning with photos, videos, observations and more.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens training camp live updates: Sights and sounds from Day 1
#Ravens #first
The opening session will provide the first extended look at head coach Jesse Minter's team and Declan Doyle's new offense. Lamar Jackson enters camp healthy and confident after an injury-plagued 2025 season, while Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews return as the offense's established playmakers.
Early focus will also center on first-round guard Vega Ioane and Baltimore's rebuilt interior offensive line. Ethan Pocic's late addition changes the competition at center, while John Simpson and Andrew Vorhees are among the candidates for significant roles at guard. Defensively, Trey Hendrickson will make his training camp debut with Baltimore. Nnamdi Madubuike will open camp on the active/PUP list after receiving medical clearance to resume football activities, creating early opportunities for the Ravens' other defensive linemen.
Rookies Zion Young, Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt and Ryan Eckley will also begin competing for roles on a roster built to return to the postseason. Follow along on the Ravens Wire liveblog that will be updated throughout the morning with photos, videos, observations and more.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens training camp live updates: Sights and sounds from Day 1
#Ravens #first
2 hours ago
Jul. 29—GRAND FORKS — The Youngstown Phantoms' coaching search has taken an unexpected turn.
A little more than a week after Youngstown began working to finalize a deal to make Brad Berry its next head coach, the United States Hockey League team has relaunched its search.
According to a source, Berry decided to walk away from the job after contract negotiations with Youngstown's ownership/executive group.
Youngstown is looking to replace former coach Ryan Ward, who was recently announced as an **** istant for the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League.
The Phantoms had a strong pool of candidates when they initially launched their coaching search a couple of weeks ago.
#phantoms #coach #grand
A little more than a week after Youngstown began working to finalize a deal to make Brad Berry its next head coach, the United States Hockey League team has relaunched its search.
According to a source, Berry decided to walk away from the job after contract negotiations with Youngstown's ownership/executive group.
Youngstown is looking to replace former coach Ryan Ward, who was recently announced as an **** istant for the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League.
The Phantoms had a strong pool of candidates when they initially launched their coaching search a couple of weeks ago.
#phantoms #coach #grand
2 hours ago
Tobacco Road, built by the late Mike Strantz and one of the most dramatically shaped golf courses found anywhere, has a new sibling. The Matchbox – a 12-hole, par-3 course that embraces the ethos established by Strantz on the property near Pinehurst – opens August 1 in Sanford, North Carolina.
The new short course is the result of a partnership between Carlton/Marshall Golf Design and Mike White, one of the shapers who worked for Strantz on the full-size Tobacco Road layout that opened in 1998 in the Sandhills.
"There's a direct line from our past to the present – and we believe The Matchbox will become a must-play experience in its own right," Mark Stewart, whose family opened Tobacco Road, said in a media release announcing the opening of The Matchbox.
The Matchbox was constructed in just six months near Nos. 12 and 13 of the big course. Holes range from 40 to 105 yards and feature synthetic turf blended into the natural landscape, a choice that allowed the builders to preserve more trees instead of clearing room for grass to grow. The choice of synthetic turf also avoided the installation of irrigation.
Guests can book tee times from the opening date through December.
#matchbox #course #golf #opening
The new short course is the result of a partnership between Carlton/Marshall Golf Design and Mike White, one of the shapers who worked for Strantz on the full-size Tobacco Road layout that opened in 1998 in the Sandhills.
"There's a direct line from our past to the present – and we believe The Matchbox will become a must-play experience in its own right," Mark Stewart, whose family opened Tobacco Road, said in a media release announcing the opening of The Matchbox.
The Matchbox was constructed in just six months near Nos. 12 and 13 of the big course. Holes range from 40 to 105 yards and feature synthetic turf blended into the natural landscape, a choice that allowed the builders to preserve more trees instead of clearing room for grass to grow. The choice of synthetic turf also avoided the installation of irrigation.
Guests can book tee times from the opening date through December.
#matchbox #course #golf #opening
2 hours ago
Kerim Alajbegović is reportedly on the verge of completing a move to Juventus, based on Sky Germany's latest updates.
Bayer Leverkusen and the famous Turin-based outfit have reached a full agreement on a permanent transfer for the winger.
Juventus are expected to initially pay €33million up front for the 18-year-old Bosnia Herzegovina international.
The transfer fee could rise to as much as €40million through bonus payments, while only the final details remain to be settled.
Should Juventus get the deal over the line, the Old Lady will have fended off interest from both Chelsea FC and Atalanta Bergamo.
#million #bayer #leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen and the famous Turin-based outfit have reached a full agreement on a permanent transfer for the winger.
Juventus are expected to initially pay €33million up front for the 18-year-old Bosnia Herzegovina international.
The transfer fee could rise to as much as €40million through bonus payments, while only the final details remain to be settled.
Should Juventus get the deal over the line, the Old Lady will have fended off interest from both Chelsea FC and Atalanta Bergamo.
#million #bayer #leverkusen
2 hours ago
When NBC took over the Sunday Night Baseball franchise from ESPN this year, one thing they did differently was put out a schedule for the entire season.
They did retain the right to flex late-season games into that Sunday night time slot, as they do for NFL games, and Wednesday the network announced that the game between the Cubs and Reds at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 30 has been flexed and will be the featured Sunday Night Baseball game.
That game was originally scheduled for 2:10 p.m. CT at Wrigley Field. Instead it will begin at 6 p.m. CT. As of the time of this post, tickets for that game had not yet been updated in the MLB Ballpark app, but I am sure they will be soon.
The original Sunday Night Baseball scheduled game for Aug. 30 was Astros at Mets. That game will move to 3 p.m. ET and it will still be carried on NBC and Peacock.
Mark your calendars!
#night
They did retain the right to flex late-season games into that Sunday night time slot, as they do for NFL games, and Wednesday the network announced that the game between the Cubs and Reds at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 30 has been flexed and will be the featured Sunday Night Baseball game.
That game was originally scheduled for 2:10 p.m. CT at Wrigley Field. Instead it will begin at 6 p.m. CT. As of the time of this post, tickets for that game had not yet been updated in the MLB Ballpark app, but I am sure they will be soon.
The original Sunday Night Baseball scheduled game for Aug. 30 was Astros at Mets. That game will move to 3 p.m. ET and it will still be carried on NBC and Peacock.
Mark your calendars!
#night
3 hours ago
After months of waiting, the Philadelphia Eagles took the field Wednesday morning for their first practice of the 2026 training camp, beginning several weeks of preparation, competition and roster evaluation at the Jefferson Health Training Complex.
Practice was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. after head coach Nick Sirianni spoke with reporters at 9:30. The opening session will provide the first on-field look at Sean Mannion's new offense, Philadelphia's revamped receiving corps and several competitions that will help shape the initial 53-man roster.
Attention will center on Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith as the offense begins installing Mannion's system. The defense will feature Jalen Carter following his record-setting contract extension, while Jonathan Greenard's absence creates additional opportunities for Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith, Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa.
The secondary will also command attention as Riq Woolen begins competing for a prominent role alongside Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. Marcus Epps, Andrew Mukuba and the rest of the safety group will begin sorting through responsibilities in Vic Fangio's defense.
This live blog will be updated throughout the morning with photos, videos, news, observations and notable moments from the practice fields. Follow along as the Eagles officially begin their work toward the 2026 regular season.
#practice
Practice was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. after head coach Nick Sirianni spoke with reporters at 9:30. The opening session will provide the first on-field look at Sean Mannion's new offense, Philadelphia's revamped receiving corps and several competitions that will help shape the initial 53-man roster.
Attention will center on Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith as the offense begins installing Mannion's system. The defense will feature Jalen Carter following his record-setting contract extension, while Jonathan Greenard's absence creates additional opportunities for Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith, Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa.
The secondary will also command attention as Riq Woolen begins competing for a prominent role alongside Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. Marcus Epps, Andrew Mukuba and the rest of the safety group will begin sorting through responsibilities in Vic Fangio's defense.
This live blog will be updated throughout the morning with photos, videos, news, observations and notable moments from the practice fields. Follow along as the Eagles officially begin their work toward the 2026 regular season.
#practice
3 hours ago
Allen Park — Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was not present on the first day of training camp practice in Allen Park on Wednesday.
It's not certain that the pursuit of a new contract is the reason that Gibbs was not at practice. However, Gibbs was not included in the list of injured players that coach Dan Campbell provided updates on Wednesday. Gibbs, the No. 12 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, became eligible to sign a contract extension in March of this year.
The Lions have expressed a desire to retain Gibbs. If they do, it will likely be at a number that will make Gibbs one of the highest-paid running backs in the NFL.
This is a developing story.
nbianchidetroitnews.com
#allen #park #wednesday #practice
It's not certain that the pursuit of a new contract is the reason that Gibbs was not at practice. However, Gibbs was not included in the list of injured players that coach Dan Campbell provided updates on Wednesday. Gibbs, the No. 12 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, became eligible to sign a contract extension in March of this year.
The Lions have expressed a desire to retain Gibbs. If they do, it will likely be at a number that will make Gibbs one of the highest-paid running backs in the NFL.
This is a developing story.
nbianchidetroitnews.com
#allen #park #wednesday #practice
3 hours ago
Gianni Infantino is billing it as the democratisation of football.
But Fifa's announcement that it aims to sell off stakes in its football competitions - including the World Cup - to private investors via ***** ociates of US President Donald Trump has been met with incredulity and rage from fans, politicians and regional governing bodies.
The big selling point, according to Infantino, is $20m (£15m) in funding given to all Fifa countries to "develop the game" once the deal is finalised.
This is the boldest move Infantino, an administrator who views himself as a world leader on par with presidents and prime ministers, has made in the decade since he became Fifa president.
If Fifa pushes the plan through, he will have consolidated his power for the long-term future and made investors wealthy along the way.
#fifa #president #investors
But Fifa's announcement that it aims to sell off stakes in its football competitions - including the World Cup - to private investors via ***** ociates of US President Donald Trump has been met with incredulity and rage from fans, politicians and regional governing bodies.
The big selling point, according to Infantino, is $20m (£15m) in funding given to all Fifa countries to "develop the game" once the deal is finalised.
This is the boldest move Infantino, an administrator who views himself as a world leader on par with presidents and prime ministers, has made in the decade since he became Fifa president.
If Fifa pushes the plan through, he will have consolidated his power for the long-term future and made investors wealthy along the way.
#fifa #president #investors
3 hours ago
Stephanie White provides encouraging Aliyah Boston injury update after Fever win originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Aliyah Boston's night ended much earlier than expected Tuesday, but Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White offered an encouraging update after her team's 105-95 victory over the Seattle Storm.
Boston exited during the second quarter after tripping over Storm rookie Flau'jae Johnson and crashing knee-first into the court at Climate Pledge Arena. The four-time WNBA All-Star immediately winced in pain and needed help getting back to her feet before heading to the locker room. The Fever initially listed Boston as questionable to return, but she remained on the sideline throughout the second half.
White later suggested that Indiana held Boston out as a precaution, rather than because the center had been definitively ruled incapable of returning.
"No update other than, you know, wasn't really worth the risk for us in the second half," White told reporters. "Just want to be very conservative and make sure that she's good to go."
#indiana #storm
Aliyah Boston's night ended much earlier than expected Tuesday, but Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White offered an encouraging update after her team's 105-95 victory over the Seattle Storm.
Boston exited during the second quarter after tripping over Storm rookie Flau'jae Johnson and crashing knee-first into the court at Climate Pledge Arena. The four-time WNBA All-Star immediately winced in pain and needed help getting back to her feet before heading to the locker room. The Fever initially listed Boston as questionable to return, but she remained on the sideline throughout the second half.
White later suggested that Indiana held Boston out as a precaution, rather than because the center had been definitively ruled incapable of returning.
"No update other than, you know, wasn't really worth the risk for us in the second half," White told reporters. "Just want to be very conservative and make sure that she's good to go."
#indiana #storm
4 hours ago
Chandler Smith has been executing at a very high level in the NASCAR Truck Series during the 2026 season. With Front Row Motorsports thriving, there were rumors of Smith moving to the NASCAR Cup Series in place of Noah Gragson. However, Front Row Motorsports announced that he will not return to the organization in 2027.
So, what does Smith think about his Cup Series future? While running at NASCAR's top level is the ultimate goal, as long as Smith is behind the wheel, he will be happy. This interview was before the announcement.
"I just want the Lord's will, whatever that means," Smith said to NASCAR.com. "If that's to race trucks for the rest of my life, that's what I want to do. If the Lord obviously presents me and pushes me into an opportunity that lands in my lap and is just there and it's pretty evident, then I want to just submit myself and be a vessel. I mean that wholeheartedly, truthfully."
There was a time when Smith's future in NASCAR was uncertain, but it seems like he is set up for the 2027 NASCAR season. According to FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass, Smith is expected to sign with Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series. This means Smith is one step closer to the Cup Series.
Richard Childress Racing's leading candidate for No. 33 car revealed
#nascar #series #richard #childress
So, what does Smith think about his Cup Series future? While running at NASCAR's top level is the ultimate goal, as long as Smith is behind the wheel, he will be happy. This interview was before the announcement.
"I just want the Lord's will, whatever that means," Smith said to NASCAR.com. "If that's to race trucks for the rest of my life, that's what I want to do. If the Lord obviously presents me and pushes me into an opportunity that lands in my lap and is just there and it's pretty evident, then I want to just submit myself and be a vessel. I mean that wholeheartedly, truthfully."
There was a time when Smith's future in NASCAR was uncertain, but it seems like he is set up for the 2027 NASCAR season. According to FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass, Smith is expected to sign with Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series. This means Smith is one step closer to the Cup Series.
Richard Childress Racing's leading candidate for No. 33 car revealed
#nascar #series #richard #childress
4 hours ago
Dubai United 'fully support' Andrea Pirlo and insist the Italian tactician is 'fully committed' to the Club after failing to get the Italy job.
The former midfielder was Paolo Maldini's favourite candidate to become Italy's new head coach after the ex-Azzurri technical director failed to secure agreements with either Carlo Ancelotti or Pep Guardiola.
Political protests over Pirlo's role as a brand ambassador for a Russian betting company eventually led to the ex-midfielder not getting the job, while Maldini and Leonardo resigned, feeling that their decision-making autonomy was no longer present.
Pirlo's Club Dubai United have now released an official statement on the Italian tactician's future, confirming their full trust in him: "Over the past few days there has been significant speculation in the media regarding Andrea Pirlo's future, including a number of reports that do not reflect the facts," the Club said.
#Dubai #pirlo
The former midfielder was Paolo Maldini's favourite candidate to become Italy's new head coach after the ex-Azzurri technical director failed to secure agreements with either Carlo Ancelotti or Pep Guardiola.
Political protests over Pirlo's role as a brand ambassador for a Russian betting company eventually led to the ex-midfielder not getting the job, while Maldini and Leonardo resigned, feeling that their decision-making autonomy was no longer present.
Pirlo's Club Dubai United have now released an official statement on the Italian tactician's future, confirming their full trust in him: "Over the past few days there has been significant speculation in the media regarding Andrea Pirlo's future, including a number of reports that do not reflect the facts," the Club said.
#Dubai #pirlo
4 hours ago
The first training camp practice for the Indianapolis Colts is set to begin on Wednesday morning, and we'll keep you up to date with everything that takes place.
There will certainly be plenty to watch for over the next month of practices and preseason games, with playing time and roster spots up for grabs at several position groups as the Colts enter a now-or-never season, and GM Chris Ballard knows it.
Practice will begin at 10:00 AM. We will update this article as Wednesday's practice unfolds.
Colts' Josh Downs, Tyler Warren on Daniel Jones' return from injury (Link)
Chris Ballard with high praise for Colts late Day 3 draft pick (Link)
#josh
There will certainly be plenty to watch for over the next month of practices and preseason games, with playing time and roster spots up for grabs at several position groups as the Colts enter a now-or-never season, and GM Chris Ballard knows it.
Practice will begin at 10:00 AM. We will update this article as Wednesday's practice unfolds.
Colts' Josh Downs, Tyler Warren on Daniel Jones' return from injury (Link)
Chris Ballard with high praise for Colts late Day 3 draft pick (Link)
#josh
