1 month ago
DaSaahn Brame immediately became one of Tennessee's most important players when tight end Ethan Davis suffered a season-ending ACL injury.
Brame, a sophomore tight end, should make the biggest jump in the depth chart to replace Davis. But others could factor in as the Vols try to retool their offensive plan after losing a valuable player.
Davis suffered the knee injury in the Vols' 45-24 win over Georgia Tech on Sept. 12. Coach Josh Heupel announced on Sept. 14 that he will miss the remainder of the season.
Davis is the fifth UT player to suffer a season-ending injury, joining starting safety Edrees Farooq (knee), backup receiver Joakim Dodson (leg), reserve linebacker Jaedon Harmon (knee) and Miami transfer cornerback Jadais Richard (upper-body).
It's a costly loss. Davis, a senior starter, caught a TD pass in each of UT's first two games. And he's been an effective blocker in the Vols' rushing offense, which ranks sixth nationally.
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Brame, a sophomore tight end, should make the biggest jump in the depth chart to replace Davis. But others could factor in as the Vols try to retool their offensive plan after losing a valuable player.
Davis suffered the knee injury in the Vols' 45-24 win over Georgia Tech on Sept. 12. Coach Josh Heupel announced on Sept. 14 that he will miss the remainder of the season.
Davis is the fifth UT player to suffer a season-ending injury, joining starting safety Edrees Farooq (knee), backup receiver Joakim Dodson (leg), reserve linebacker Jaedon Harmon (knee) and Miami transfer cornerback Jadais Richard (upper-body).
It's a costly loss. Davis, a senior starter, caught a TD pass in each of UT's first two games. And he's been an effective blocker in the Vols' rushing offense, which ranks sixth nationally.
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2 months ago
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced its squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India, with Ibrahim Zadran taking over as the team's full-time T20I captain and pacer Naveen-ul-Haq returning to the side after recovering from injury.
The series will mark Zadran's first ***** ignment as Afghanistan's permanent T20I skipper after he took over the leadership duties from Rashid Khan.
Naveen's return is a major boost for Afghanistan's pace attack. The right-arm pacer had been sidelined after suffering a stress fracture in his right shoulder, which ruled him out of Afghanistan's bilateral series against the West Indies as well as the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, where the team made an early exit.
The Afghanistan squad features several of the country's biggest T20 stars, including Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Azmatullah Omarzai.
Ibrahim Zadran (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Noor Rahman (wicketkeeper), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai and Naveen-ul-Haq.
Reserves: Ijaz Ahmadzai, Shahidullah Kamal and Fareed Ahmad Malik.
The three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place from 13 September to 17 September 2026. In a historic first for international cricket, Afghanistan will serve as the official host team despite the entire series being played on Indian soil
The Afghan team is set to arrive in India early for a preparatory camp ahead of the three-match series. The series will also be a historic one as it will be the first-ever men's bilateral T20I series between Afghanistan and India. The two sides previously faced each other in a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series in June this year.
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The series will mark Zadran's first ***** ignment as Afghanistan's permanent T20I skipper after he took over the leadership duties from Rashid Khan.
Naveen's return is a major boost for Afghanistan's pace attack. The right-arm pacer had been sidelined after suffering a stress fracture in his right shoulder, which ruled him out of Afghanistan's bilateral series against the West Indies as well as the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, where the team made an early exit.
The Afghanistan squad features several of the country's biggest T20 stars, including Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Azmatullah Omarzai.
Ibrahim Zadran (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Noor Rahman (wicketkeeper), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai and Naveen-ul-Haq.
Reserves: Ijaz Ahmadzai, Shahidullah Kamal and Fareed Ahmad Malik.
The three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place from 13 September to 17 September 2026. In a historic first for international cricket, Afghanistan will serve as the official host team despite the entire series being played on Indian soil
The Afghan team is set to arrive in India early for a preparatory camp ahead of the three-match series. The series will also be a historic one as it will be the first-ever men's bilateral T20I series between Afghanistan and India. The two sides previously faced each other in a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series in June this year.
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2 months ago
Texas A&M's 2026 schedule, like all 16 SEC programs, will now include nine conference games for the first time this season, likely resulting in more 9-3 and 8-4 finishes and creating more issues for the College Football Playoff Selection Committee. However, several teams will rise to the occasion late in the year, while the Aggies face a brutal second-half schedule that will define their season.
Entering his third season at the helm, coach Mike Elko made significant strides in Year 2 after leading the Aggies to the CFP for the first time in program history, while quarterback Marcel Reed, in his first full starting season, threw for a career-high 3,169 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, coupled with over 500 yards and six scores.
Returning 65% of the 2025 roster, paired with 17 transfer portal additions and the 2026 signing class, Texas A&M's 2026 roster is built to withstand the nine-game schedule while avoiding the injury up so far through eight preseason practices. Later in the year, the Aggies will host Tennessee before facing Oklahoma in Norman, who will reportedly be without one of their top defenders.
On Saturday, it was confirmed that star safety Edrees Farooq, who finished tied for third on the team with 76 tackles, two interceptions, and three pass deflections, suffered a knee injury, specifically a torn torn Patellar Tendon that will keep him out for the entire 2026 season.
This is a significant blow to the Volunteers' secondary, especially for a defense that was looking to take another step this fall.
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Entering his third season at the helm, coach Mike Elko made significant strides in Year 2 after leading the Aggies to the CFP for the first time in program history, while quarterback Marcel Reed, in his first full starting season, threw for a career-high 3,169 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, coupled with over 500 yards and six scores.
Returning 65% of the 2025 roster, paired with 17 transfer portal additions and the 2026 signing class, Texas A&M's 2026 roster is built to withstand the nine-game schedule while avoiding the injury up so far through eight preseason practices. Later in the year, the Aggies will host Tennessee before facing Oklahoma in Norman, who will reportedly be without one of their top defenders.
On Saturday, it was confirmed that star safety Edrees Farooq, who finished tied for third on the team with 76 tackles, two interceptions, and three pass deflections, suffered a knee injury, specifically a torn torn Patellar Tendon that will keep him out for the entire 2026 season.
This is a significant blow to the Volunteers' secondary, especially for a defense that was looking to take another step this fall.
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2 months ago
Tennessee Volunteers safety Edrees Farooq is expected to miss the 2026 college football season with a torn patellar tendon in his right knee. He was hurt during Friday's practice on Aug. 14. He was carted off the field and taken by ambulance to UT Medical Center for further evaluation.
Tennessee spokesperson Bill Martin told local media that Farooq suffered a lower-body injury. Reporters at practice said the ambulance arrived with its lights on. Farooq was seen sitting up on the cart as he was loaded in. Tennessee continued its seventh preseason practice while it happened.
The 6-foot, 202-pound junior started all 13 games last season. He made 76 tackles, which tied for third on the team. He added two interceptions, three pass breakups and four forced fumbles. Those four forced fumbles tied for second in the SEC and tied for sixth in the FBS.
Tennessee defensive coordinator Jim Knowles speaks to the media during Tennessee football's media day on Aug. 4, 2026. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
The safety position is central to what new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles runs, which often uses three-safety looks. Tennessee brought in five new safeties this offseason because of it.
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Tennessee spokesperson Bill Martin told local media that Farooq suffered a lower-body injury. Reporters at practice said the ambulance arrived with its lights on. Farooq was seen sitting up on the cart as he was loaded in. Tennessee continued its seventh preseason practice while it happened.
The 6-foot, 202-pound junior started all 13 games last season. He made 76 tackles, which tied for third on the team. He added two interceptions, three pass breakups and four forced fumbles. Those four forced fumbles tied for second in the SEC and tied for sixth in the FBS.
Tennessee defensive coordinator Jim Knowles speaks to the media during Tennessee football's media day on Aug. 4, 2026. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
The safety position is central to what new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles runs, which often uses three-safety looks. Tennessee brought in five new safeties this offseason because of it.
#farooq
2 months ago
Tennessee junior defensive back Edrees Farooq suffered a leg injury in practice during fall training camp on Friday. He was also transported to UT Medical Center.
On Saturday, Tennessee released a statement on Farooq's injury.
"Tennessee junior safety Edrees Farooq suffered a season-ending torn patellar tendon in his right knee at practice on Friday morning," Tennessee announced. "We stand with Edrees and support him as he begins the recovery process. We know he will continue to make a strong leadership impact on our team this fall."
The 6-foot, 202-pound safety appeared in 26 games, including 13 starts, for the Vols from 2024-25. He has totaled 89 tackles, one tackle for a loss, two interceptions, five pass deflections, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery during his collegiate career.
Farooq returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown at Kentucky on Oct. 25, 2025. His career high for tackles in a game is 10 against Oklahoma on Nov. 1, 2025.
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On Saturday, Tennessee released a statement on Farooq's injury.
"Tennessee junior safety Edrees Farooq suffered a season-ending torn patellar tendon in his right knee at practice on Friday morning," Tennessee announced. "We stand with Edrees and support him as he begins the recovery process. We know he will continue to make a strong leadership impact on our team this fall."
The 6-foot, 202-pound safety appeared in 26 games, including 13 starts, for the Vols from 2024-25. He has totaled 89 tackles, one tackle for a loss, two interceptions, five pass deflections, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery during his collegiate career.
Farooq returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown at Kentucky on Oct. 25, 2025. His career high for tackles in a game is 10 against Oklahoma on Nov. 1, 2025.
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2 months ago
Tennessee starting safety Edrees Farooq is out for the 2026 season after suffering a knee injury in practice on Aug. 14, UT announced.
"Edrees Farooq suffered a season-ending torn patellar tendon in his right knee at practice on Friday morning," UT said in a statement. "We stand with Edrees and support him as he begins the recovery process. We know he will continue to make a strong leadership impact on our team this fall."
Farooq left the practice field in an ambulance and was transported to UT Medical Center. After evaluation, his injury status was updated to season-ending.
It robs the Vols of a returning starter at a critical position in new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' scheme.
Farooq, a 6-foot, 202-pound junior, was a returning starter and projected to retain that position. Knowles had praised him throughout the offseason. Coincidentally, Knowles recognized Farooq as the defender of the day on his X account about two hours before he suffered the injury.
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"Edrees Farooq suffered a season-ending torn patellar tendon in his right knee at practice on Friday morning," UT said in a statement. "We stand with Edrees and support him as he begins the recovery process. We know he will continue to make a strong leadership impact on our team this fall."
Farooq left the practice field in an ambulance and was transported to UT Medical Center. After evaluation, his injury status was updated to season-ending.
It robs the Vols of a returning starter at a critical position in new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' scheme.
Farooq, a 6-foot, 202-pound junior, was a returning starter and projected to retain that position. Knowles had praised him throughout the offseason. Coincidentally, Knowles recognized Farooq as the defender of the day on his X account about two hours before he suffered the injury.
#knowles #knee #suffered #returning
3 months ago
Dubai: UAE left-arm pacer Muhammad Rohid believes the ILT20 has transformed the landscape for local cricketers by creating a clear pathway from domestic cricket to the professional stage.
Rohid's rise gathered fresh momentum when MI Emirates secured his services for $140,000 at the league's first-ever player auction ahead of Season 4. The deal made him the fifth-most expensive signing of the auction and underlined the growing confidence franchises have in homegrown UAE talent.
For Rohid, however, the significance extends beyond the financial reward.
"The biggest thing the ILT20 has done is create a clear pathway for UAE players," Rohid said. "Young cricketers can now see that if you perform well, opportunities will come, whether it's with a franchise or the national team. That's incredibly inspiring, and I hope my journey encourages more youngsters to believe they can achieve their dreams."
The left-arm seamer credits MI Emirates for accelerating his development through exposure to some of the world's leading T20 players. One of the defining moments of his campaign came in Qualifier 2, when he was told just 10 minutes before the toss that he would be playing. Rohid responded with an impressive spell of 2 for 19, dismissing Brandon McMullen and Liam Livingstone under pressure.
"The biggest lesson I learnt was to stay ready because opportunities can come at any moment," he said. "The environment taught me to trust my preparation, stay calm under pressure and back my skills."
Sharing the dressing room with stars such as Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Shakib Al Hasan also proved invaluable.
"Watching how they prepare, train and handle pressure taught me a lot. They were always willing to share advice, and Dubai: UAE left-arm pacer Muhammad Rohid believes the ILT20 has transformed the landscape for local cricketers by creating a clear pathway from domestic cricket to the professional stage.
Rohid's rise gathered fresh momentum when MI Emirates secured his services for USD 140,000 at the league's first-ever player auction ahead of Season 4. The deal made him the fifth-most expensive signing of the auction and underlined the growing confidence franchises have in homegrown UAE talent.
For Rohid, however, the significance extends beyond the financial reward.
"The biggest thing the ILT20 has done is create a clear pathway for UAE players," Rohid said. "Young cricketers can now see that if you perform well, opportunities will come, whether it's with a franchise or the national team. That's incredibly inspiring, and I hope my journey encourages more youngsters to believe they can achieve their dreams."
The left-arm seamer credits MI Emirates for accelerating his development through exposure to some of the world's leading T20 players. One of the defining moments of his campaign came in Qualifier 2, when he was told just 10 minutes before the toss that he would be playing. Rohid responde
Rohid's rise gathered fresh momentum when MI Emirates secured his services for $140,000 at the league's first-ever player auction ahead of Season 4. The deal made him the fifth-most expensive signing of the auction and underlined the growing confidence franchises have in homegrown UAE talent.
For Rohid, however, the significance extends beyond the financial reward.
"The biggest thing the ILT20 has done is create a clear pathway for UAE players," Rohid said. "Young cricketers can now see that if you perform well, opportunities will come, whether it's with a franchise or the national team. That's incredibly inspiring, and I hope my journey encourages more youngsters to believe they can achieve their dreams."
The left-arm seamer credits MI Emirates for accelerating his development through exposure to some of the world's leading T20 players. One of the defining moments of his campaign came in Qualifier 2, when he was told just 10 minutes before the toss that he would be playing. Rohid responded with an impressive spell of 2 for 19, dismissing Brandon McMullen and Liam Livingstone under pressure.
"The biggest lesson I learnt was to stay ready because opportunities can come at any moment," he said. "The environment taught me to trust my preparation, stay calm under pressure and back my skills."
Sharing the dressing room with stars such as Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Shakib Al Hasan also proved invaluable.
"Watching how they prepare, train and handle pressure taught me a lot. They were always willing to share advice, and Dubai: UAE left-arm pacer Muhammad Rohid believes the ILT20 has transformed the landscape for local cricketers by creating a clear pathway from domestic cricket to the professional stage.
Rohid's rise gathered fresh momentum when MI Emirates secured his services for USD 140,000 at the league's first-ever player auction ahead of Season 4. The deal made him the fifth-most expensive signing of the auction and underlined the growing confidence franchises have in homegrown UAE talent.
For Rohid, however, the significance extends beyond the financial reward.
"The biggest thing the ILT20 has done is create a clear pathway for UAE players," Rohid said. "Young cricketers can now see that if you perform well, opportunities will come, whether it's with a franchise or the national team. That's incredibly inspiring, and I hope my journey encourages more youngsters to believe they can achieve their dreams."
The left-arm seamer credits MI Emirates for accelerating his development through exposure to some of the world's leading T20 players. One of the defining moments of his campaign came in Qualifier 2, when he was told just 10 minutes before the toss that he would be playing. Rohid responde
