Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he is pleased with the start youngsters Tegan Finn and Caleb Roberts have made to their loans at Torquay United.
The duo made their debuts in Tuesday night's 4-0 win at Maidenhead United.
Roberts started the game while Finn scored and had an **** ist after coming on as a substitute.
"I've had good reports for the pair of them from the game," Cleverley said.
"It's a very good level that they're playing and they've got expectations to be in the top six, maybe even the top two or three.

#roberts

Plymouth Argyle attacker Caleb Watts should be aiming for at least 10 goals this season, according to boss Tom Cleverley.
The 24-year-old is returning from injury and scored for the first time this season in the 3-2 win at Doncaster Rovers on Saturday.
Watts, who moved to Argyle from Devon rivals Exeter City last summer, scored seven times in 33 appearances last season.
"He's intense, he's aggressive, and he showed good game understanding and real good quality in the final action," Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon of the forward-thinking midfielder.
"His numbers are off the chart for an attacking midfielder, to be honest," he added.

#watts #midfielder #plymouth

Plymouth Argyle defender Jack MacKenzie has been ruled out for a further two weeks through injury.
The 26-year-old joined from Aberdeen in May 2025, and has only managed to play 12 times in all competitions due to tendonitis in his knee, and shin splints.
Plymouth head coach Tom Cleverley described the Scottish Cup winner as an "incredibly hard worker" but that he had been set back by an abductor injury.
"There will be an element of guilt from the player and all the stuff which goes through your mind when you've had bad injuries for a long period," Cleverley said.
"We've rallied around him at the minute because he's had small set-back, and he was flying in training.

#injury #jack #mackenzie #aberdeen

Patrick Beverley told the story of how Klay Thompson lavished him with praise for the legacy he left with the LA Clippers.
Beverley played for the Clippers from 2017 to 2021, joining the team as part of the trade to send Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets.
Known more for his defensive effort and being an expert antagonist for rival players, Beverley was a polarising figure among many Clippers fans.
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Speaking on an episode of his podcast, Patrick Beverley told the story of how he and Klay Thompson **** ped into each other at former NBA star Mike James' birthday party.

#thompson

Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley has said his side is now "in a better place", despite their 4-2 loss to Coventry in the EFL Cup.
The Pilgrims went two goals behind in the opening stages of Tuesday night's tie, but managed to draw level, before the Premier League side scored twice late on.
There were debuts for new signings Tyreeq Bakinson, Oliver Irow, and goalkeeper James Storer, as well as for 17-year-old academy player Joe Mwaro.
Cleverley said strong performances all over the pitch had made picking a team for Saturday's league tie against Bradford a "headache".
Coventry rally to reach third round after Plymouth scare

#cleverley #argyle

Coventry City make the long trip to Devon on Tuesday for a Carabao Cup second-round tie that comes just four days after their first Premier League match in 25 years, a 3-0 defeat at champions **** nal that handed seven players top-flight debuts.
Frank Lampard's side enter the competition at this stage on the back of their Championship **** le win, and a trip to Home Park offers a chance to build momentum before hosting fellow promoted club Hull City at the weekend. Plymouth Argyle, by contrast, have made an underwhelming start to their own League One campaign, sitting in the bottom four after a 3-1 opening-day defeat to Stockport County and a 1-1 draw at Wycombe Wanderers.
Tom Cleverley's side did show some cup pedigree in the previous round, coming from behind against Devon rivals Exeter City to win 2-0 with two late goals. Plymouth have not lost any of their last three meetings with Coventry at Home Park, though the two sides' most recent fixture, in April 2025, ended in a 3-1 win for the hosts in the Championship. Lampard has already signalled this tie will double as a fitness opportunity for his newest arrivals, with £17 million summer signing Taiwo Awoniyi still building up his match minutes since his move from Nottingham Forest.
Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Kick-off: 19:45 BST

#championship

Enes Kanter and Royce White have both recently confirmed they are declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft.
Kanter and White's declarations came after the debate around whether transgender women should be allowed to compete was sparked by comments made by Sophie Cunningham.
At present, the WNBA rules say that 'Only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA,' but they do not specifically define what a woman is.
This is the loophole Kanter and White are seemingly trying to exploit, but Patrick Beverley is not overly happy with what the duo are doing.
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#WNBA #patrick #enes #cunningham

Raymond Felton: 'I'm going with what Patrick Beverley said.' Charlie Villanueva: 'As a point guard, if you want to win, and you want to like… for me, I know when that flow, he's going to find you. I'd rather have Stockton on my team. I'm going Stockton. I'm going Stockton. And it's not even close.'
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Raymond Felton: 'I'm going with what Patrick Beverley said.' Charlie Villanueva: 'As a point guard, if you want to win, and you want to like… for me, I know when that flow, he's going to find you. I'd rather have Stockton on my team. I'm going Stockton. I'm going Stockton. And it's not even close.' — 8/20/2026 YouTube
Raymond Felton: Ja Morant is frying John Stockton's ****** . Charlie Villanueva: In one-on-one? Felton: You understand me? Villanueva: John Stockton was a defender. He led the League in steals! What are we talking about?! — 8/20/2026 YouTube
During a recent episode of "The Pat Bev Show," former NBA player Patrick Beverley boldly claimed he would pick Ja Morant ahead of NBA legend and arguably the greatest pure point guard of all time, John Stockton. Although such a statement could be deemed blasphemous, Beverley justified it by stating: "Some people go John Stockton. I'm going Ja Morant. Some people go John Stockton because he's an actual point guard. He's going to get the ball where it needs to be. He's going to be heavy on the pocket pass. He's going to be a great leader. That's cool. Ja Morant is running circles around John Stockton's a–. Straight up. He's going to be jumping over John Stockton's a–.""I'm talking about the Stockton with the little shorts that was playing against Michael Jordan and them. I'm a huge Stockton fan. He played against the greatest ever. He did compete. I'm not taking that away from him. As a better player, a lot of people would take John Stockton. I'm taking Ja Morant." — 8/20/2026 Yahoo! Sports

#felton

Nevertheless, Beverley believes that media narratives played a big role in the generally negative public perception of Westbrook, which forced the future Hall of Famer to call it quits instead. "I'm going to be honest. I felt like he had a lot of game left. I feel like he played really well last season. I think the media killed his game. I'm going to be honest. I think the media is so strong that it allowed fans to call him names and have opinions about his game, which also forced team owners, GMs, and presidents to look at him a certain way," Beverley said on the newest episode of his The Pat Bev Show.
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Reggie Morris Jr. won't just remember the way Russell Westbrook changed basketball. Even after Westbrook's retirement, his former high school coach chooses to see the way the former Lawndale Leuzinger star is changing the city that raised him. That's even more important than the NBA record 209 triple-doubles. "I believe that his impact on this community," Morris said, "is far greater than his basketball impact." — 8/18/2026 Los Angeles Times
Even during the season, Westbrook made himself available to players on his EYBL teams as often as possible, visiting between playoff runs or at least supporting them through social media. "They feel his presence when he's there, and he's hands-on in the situation," Morris said. "He's not just giving money; he's trying to help the kids, give them a different aspect or a different take on what he knows and give it back to them." — 8/18/2026 Los Angeles Times
"He didn't back down from anybody," said Morris, now the director of Westbrook's Team Why Not EYBL team and the boys' basketball head coach at Redondo Union. "He was fearless. He was relentless. There's never really been a player quite like him. I would say he kind of has, like, a Charles Barkley, a young Charles Barkley spirit, where he was just passionate and fiery. He wasn't PC. He wore his emotions on his sleeves, and he didn't really apologize to anyone for how he felt or what he was there to do." — 8/18/2026 Los Angeles Times

#angeles #times

Plymouth Argyle will search for another attacking player after striker Owen Oseni was ruled out for up to a month with a thigh injury.
The 23-year-old. who made his Nigeria debut in May, missed Monday night's Carabao Cup first round win over Devon rivals Exeter City.
Scans have shown an issue that could take three to four weeks to repair.
With Michael Baidoo out until November and Caleb Watts and Tegan Finn also out, it leaves the Pilgrims with few options in attack.
"It's a changing landscape and what can you bring in? Who's the best player you can bring in, wide player or centre-forward?," boss Tom Cleverley told BBC Sport.

#player #oseni #Monday #Devon

Former NFL defensive end and broadcaster Marcellus Wiley's domestic battery case is over.
Prosecutors in Florida opted not to pursue charges in Wiley's case after his arrest last month, according to both USA Today and TMZ. Monday's decision, per the reports, came after testimonial evidence received in the case was "not corroborated by any physical or other evidence."
Wiley was first arrested on July 4 in Orlando, Florida, on one count of domestic battery. Wiley's wife told police that he had poked her in the face with his finger and threatened to kill her, and that he had "an unreported history of violence toward her," via the The Los Angeles Times. Wiley was released the next day on bond.
Wiley's wife, Annemarie Wiley, a former cast member of "The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills," later accused him of rape and said that he physically abused her and their children. A California judge granted a temporary restraining order against him last month, and she filed for divorce the same day.
Wiley has been accused by multiple women of ***** ual ***** ault in civil lawsuits previously, too. He has denied the allegations against him, made both by those women and his wife.

#wiley #wife #battery

Derek Hough shares how fatherhood has influenced his life on and off the stage
He and wife Hayley Erbert are adjusting to life on tour with their baby daughter Everley
Hough says watching Erbert embrace motherhood has been one of his greatest joys
Derek Hough may be a four-time Emmy winner and one of the world's most celebrated dancers, but these days, his favorite role is being a dad.
Speaking exclusively with PEOPLE, the Dancing with the Stars judge, 41, opened up about life with daughter Everley, whom he and his wife Hayley Erbert welcomed in December 2025.

#erbert #everley #emmy

Plymouth Argyle are awaiting scan results to **** s the severity of Michael Baidoo's hamstring injury.
The Ghanaian forward, 27, was injured during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bristol City in their final pre-season game.
He has returned to the Pilgrims' squad this season after spending the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Qatari side Umm Salal.
Baidoo became Argyle's record signing when he joined for more than £1m in January 2025 from Swedish side Elfsborg.
He struggled to break into the side in the Championship, but has impressed since coming back into the fold under head coach Tom Cleverley this summer.

#season #plymouth #bristol #qatari

Derek Hough's wife, Hayley Erbert, is feeling love from fans after announcing a devastating family loss.
In a Tuesday, July 28, Instagram post, the former Dancing With the Stars troupe member revealed that her stepfather, Jim, had passed away several days prior. "It has been a week since Jim left us earth side, a week since his beautiful soul was set free," Erbert wrote. "He was the best bonus dad there was, even though 'bonus' will never be a big enough word. He showed me that being a dad isn't about biology. It's about showing up. It's about consistency, patience, protection, and love."
Erbert said she was "so lucky" to have her stepfather in her life, describing him as "one of those rare people who made the world feel gentler just by being in it." She added, "Selfless in every sense, his kindness showed in everything he did, his calm made everyone feel safe, and his quiet humor was there for anyone paying close enough attention. To know him was to love him."
Referring to her and Hough's 7-month-old daughter, Erbert continued, "Everley didn't have nearly as much time with him as any of us wish she could've, but she now has the best guardian angel." She concluded the tribute by writing, "I will love you forever, Jim. And I will miss you even more."
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#erbert

Plymouth Argyle have brought back central defender Alex Mitchell on a three-year-deal from Championship side Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee.
The 24-year-old was a mainstay of the Argyle defence during his season-long loan in 2025-2026, making 40 League One appearances as they finished eighth, two points adrift of the play-offs.
He was also named Supporters' Player of the Season after shoring up a defence that conceded 88 goals in their relegation from the Championship the previous season.
Head coach Tom Cleverley told the club website: "I'm so happy we've got Mitch back with us. He was superb for us last season, and everyone knows what a huge presence he is, both in the defence, and off the field.
"You need characters like him in a group if you are to be successful. What is also so nice is his desire to return. He clearly enjoyed playing in green and white, and for him to want to come back is very pleasing to us."

#mitchell #charlton

Patrick Beverley believes Jalen Brunson’s championship-winning season has pushed him ahead of Allen Iverson in the all-time rankings, making a case that would have sounded unthinkable just a few years ago.
Brunson etched his name into New York Knicks history by leading the franchise to its first NBA championship in 53 years, guiding the team past the San Antonio Spurs in five games during the 2026 NBA Finals.
The ***** le run has inevitably sparked debates about Brunson’s place among the greatest guards of his generation, and Beverley offered a particularly bold take when asked to compare him to one of the NBA’s most iconic figures.
Appearing on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Beverley was asked a straightforward question: Allen Iverson or Jalen Brunson?
The veteran guard did not need much time to think about his answer.