7 days ago
PETOSKEY — Lily Flynn could have had a totally different approach to her senior season on the volleyball court.
An outside hitter for Petoskey throughout her career, Flynn was asked to change positions, leaving behind the glory of racking up kills for the back row as a libero.
She would also spend most of the season surrounded by players she didn't grow up playing with, as freshmen and sophomores filled the court, including a pair that would step into that outside job.
"I kept asking, 'Yes, no? Are you good with this?' And she was," Petoskey coach Erin Luckhardt said. "That's not a role that she's played before. She's played back row, but playing back row exclusively is different for her and she's stepped into it and done a great job."
Flynn's attitude to change and an up and down 2026 campaign wasn't the kind you might expect.
#flynn #season #change
An outside hitter for Petoskey throughout her career, Flynn was asked to change positions, leaving behind the glory of racking up kills for the back row as a libero.
She would also spend most of the season surrounded by players she didn't grow up playing with, as freshmen and sophomores filled the court, including a pair that would step into that outside job.
"I kept asking, 'Yes, no? Are you good with this?' And she was," Petoskey coach Erin Luckhardt said. "That's not a role that she's played before. She's played back row, but playing back row exclusively is different for her and she's stepped into it and done a great job."
Flynn's attitude to change and an up and down 2026 campaign wasn't the kind you might expect.
#flynn #season #change
7 days ago
Kings' Darius Acuff Jr.'s bonkers first half includes monster tomahawk throwdown appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Sacramento Kings have hit a slow start to the 2026 NBA season. But NBA Draft find Darius Acuff Jr. is rising as an early highlight. Now he's added a monster tomahawk throwdown to his reel, coming against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Acuff took flight in transition, then put Trey Murphy III on a poster.
The recent Arkansas standout went off in the Big Easy. He posted these final first half numbers inside the Smoothie King Center.
Acuff even hit eight of his first 11 shot attempts. He's emerging as the new fast break weapon coach Doug Christie can lean into. Including in the name of reigniting the glory days that involved Christie.
#christie #tomahawk
The Sacramento Kings have hit a slow start to the 2026 NBA season. But NBA Draft find Darius Acuff Jr. is rising as an early highlight. Now he's added a monster tomahawk throwdown to his reel, coming against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Acuff took flight in transition, then put Trey Murphy III on a poster.
The recent Arkansas standout went off in the Big Easy. He posted these final first half numbers inside the Smoothie King Center.
Acuff even hit eight of his first 11 shot attempts. He's emerging as the new fast break weapon coach Doug Christie can lean into. Including in the name of reigniting the glory days that involved Christie.
#christie #tomahawk
18 days ago
Daniel Farke wasn't having it that Leeds United were the favourites for this game but there was nothing he could do about the level of expectation around his club going into it.
Last season Leeds drew this fixture 1-1 and then in April claimed their first league win at Old Trafford since 1981. Being truly competitive in the Premier League in both the post-promotion campaign and so far this term allowed supporters not only to dream of Elland Road glory on Sunday afternoon but perhaps even to expect it. Throw in the narrative surrounding the visitors given all that has transpired there of late and at the very least it felt like a big chance.
Yet if reality was to meet expectation, the first half did not make it immediately obvious. A frenetic first few minutes was as anticipated. Ethan Ampadu, leading the team out for the 100th time as captain, was at the heart of an aggressive start. He set the tone by levelling Carlos Baleba to concede one free-kick, then caught Bryan Mbeumo on the ankle to concede another, somehow without seeing yellow.
Neither Bruno Fernandes nor Gabriel Gudmundsson got away with their early transgressions, however. So it was tetchy and fractious, but the play that was punctuated by fouls was largely in the home side's favour. Leeds saw plenty of the ball, some of it in the opposition territory, and though there were dangerous-looking deliveries into the box, only Nico Elvedi's header - saved by Senne Lammens - threatened to open the scoring.
At the other end Mbeumo arrived completely unmarked to head Youri Tielemans' scooped cross past James Trafford's left-hand post. It was a let-off as much as a warning but there was very little between the teams in a first half full of huffing and puffing and largely devoid of magic.
#expectation #post #largely
Last season Leeds drew this fixture 1-1 and then in April claimed their first league win at Old Trafford since 1981. Being truly competitive in the Premier League in both the post-promotion campaign and so far this term allowed supporters not only to dream of Elland Road glory on Sunday afternoon but perhaps even to expect it. Throw in the narrative surrounding the visitors given all that has transpired there of late and at the very least it felt like a big chance.
Yet if reality was to meet expectation, the first half did not make it immediately obvious. A frenetic first few minutes was as anticipated. Ethan Ampadu, leading the team out for the 100th time as captain, was at the heart of an aggressive start. He set the tone by levelling Carlos Baleba to concede one free-kick, then caught Bryan Mbeumo on the ankle to concede another, somehow without seeing yellow.
Neither Bruno Fernandes nor Gabriel Gudmundsson got away with their early transgressions, however. So it was tetchy and fractious, but the play that was punctuated by fouls was largely in the home side's favour. Leeds saw plenty of the ball, some of it in the opposition territory, and though there were dangerous-looking deliveries into the box, only Nico Elvedi's header - saved by Senne Lammens - threatened to open the scoring.
At the other end Mbeumo arrived completely unmarked to head Youri Tielemans' scooped cross past James Trafford's left-hand post. It was a let-off as much as a warning but there was very little between the teams in a first half full of huffing and puffing and largely devoid of magic.
#expectation #post #largely
1 month ago
Following the London premiere, Caitríona Balfe was spotted in New York on Monday, where she continued to promote her new films, Tenzing and Sense and Sensibility on The Today Show.
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The Irish actress, who is now working with Nicky Yates, was a walking masterclass in print mixing in Dries Van Noten.
The label is revered for its artistic approach to eclectic pattern mixing and vibrant visual storytelling, and we get to see that distinctive aesthetic in all its glory here. The silk wrap skirt alone is a masterclass in print mixing, combining oversized florals with panels of plaid and flashes of acid green.
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#thestewartofny #caitr #balfe
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The Irish actress, who is now working with Nicky Yates, was a walking masterclass in print mixing in Dries Van Noten.
The label is revered for its artistic approach to eclectic pattern mixing and vibrant visual storytelling, and we get to see that distinctive aesthetic in all its glory here. The silk wrap skirt alone is a masterclass in print mixing, combining oversized florals with panels of plaid and flashes of acid green.
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#thestewartofny #caitr #balfe
1 month ago
Jon Heder recalls the restrictive dance belt he wore beneath his skintight Blades of Glory costumes
He helped design his character's peacock outfit, inspired by figure skater Johnny Weir's memorable swan routine
The Napoleon Dynamite star says he feels grateful that fans still embrace his beloved comedic roles
Jon Heder has very distinct — and restrictive — memories from his 2007 movie Blades of Glory.
In the film, Heder plays figure skater Jimmy MacElroy opposite Will Ferrell's Chazz Michael Michaels. His character wears a bevy of skintight, colorful figure skating costumes that would have looked right at home on retired figure skater Johnny Weir (on whom Heder's character was loosely based).
#skintight #costumes
He helped design his character's peacock outfit, inspired by figure skater Johnny Weir's memorable swan routine
The Napoleon Dynamite star says he feels grateful that fans still embrace his beloved comedic roles
Jon Heder has very distinct — and restrictive — memories from his 2007 movie Blades of Glory.
In the film, Heder plays figure skater Jimmy MacElroy opposite Will Ferrell's Chazz Michael Michaels. His character wears a bevy of skintight, colorful figure skating costumes that would have looked right at home on retired figure skater Johnny Weir (on whom Heder's character was loosely based).
#skintight #costumes
2 months ago
NEW DELHI: Social media has found a fun new way to bring the 1980s back, with AI turning modern-day pictures into vintage portraits. The trend has now reached the Indian cricket team, with several players enjoying a hilarious surprise ahead of their T20I series against Afghanistan in Delhi.
Two days before the series, the Indian players gathered at their hotel for a photo session. But before it began, they found a table filled with AI-generated pictures of themselves.
The portraits, featured in a video shared by the BCCI, showed the players in classic 1980s looks, complete with bell-bottom jeans, big sunglasses and retro hairstyles.
India allrounder Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma picked up the portraits and burst out laughing as they showed them to their teammates. Jasprit ****** rah also joined in the fun.
Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube checked out their retro pictures and appeared amused by their new 1980s avatars.
Ishan Kishan, who recently led East Zone to Duleep Trophy glory, fully embraced the retro look. He held up his AI-generated picture, sang and posed for the camera as his teammates enjoyed the moment.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yash Thakur and Ravi Bishnoi also broke into smiles after seeing their 1980s avatars.
India and Afghanistan will face each other in a three-match T20I series, starting Sunday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
The second and third T20Is will be played on Tuesday and Thursday at the same venue.
#portraits
Two days before the series, the Indian players gathered at their hotel for a photo session. But before it began, they found a table filled with AI-generated pictures of themselves.
The portraits, featured in a video shared by the BCCI, showed the players in classic 1980s looks, complete with bell-bottom jeans, big sunglasses and retro hairstyles.
India allrounder Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma picked up the portraits and burst out laughing as they showed them to their teammates. Jasprit ****** rah also joined in the fun.
Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube checked out their retro pictures and appeared amused by their new 1980s avatars.
Ishan Kishan, who recently led East Zone to Duleep Trophy glory, fully embraced the retro look. He held up his AI-generated picture, sang and posed for the camera as his teammates enjoyed the moment.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yash Thakur and Ravi Bishnoi also broke into smiles after seeing their 1980s avatars.
India and Afghanistan will face each other in a three-match T20I series, starting Sunday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
The second and third T20Is will be played on Tuesday and Thursday at the same venue.
#portraits
2 months ago
Where to watch women's US Open 2026 final: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Sabalenka vs. Rybakina originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It's down to the final two. Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will go head-to-head in the US Open women's ***** le match Saturday.
Sabalenka is no stranger to this stage at Flushing Meadows — with a win this weekend, she could complete a US Open three-peat. The Belarusian will be facing a familiar foe in Elena Rybakina, who she lost the Australian Open ***** le to earlier this year. Can Sabalenka return to glory?
On the other hand, Rybakina is entering brand-new territory. Despite appearing in the US Open main draw seven times, the 27-year-old has never made it past the Round of 16. 2nd-seeded Rybakina has been lethal in this campaign though, defeating former US Open champions Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff on the way to the final.
Who will make history at Arthur Ashe Stadium?
#sabalenka #elena
It's down to the final two. Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will go head-to-head in the US Open women's ***** le match Saturday.
Sabalenka is no stranger to this stage at Flushing Meadows — with a win this weekend, she could complete a US Open three-peat. The Belarusian will be facing a familiar foe in Elena Rybakina, who she lost the Australian Open ***** le to earlier this year. Can Sabalenka return to glory?
On the other hand, Rybakina is entering brand-new territory. Despite appearing in the US Open main draw seven times, the 27-year-old has never made it past the Round of 16. 2nd-seeded Rybakina has been lethal in this campaign though, defeating former US Open champions Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff on the way to the final.
Who will make history at Arthur Ashe Stadium?
#sabalenka #elena
2 months ago
For the third consecutive week, at least one player from the Weatherford College volleyball team has earned Northern Texas Junior College Athletic Conference Player of the Week honors.
Mirabel Onyegwu was named the NTJCAC Offensive Player of the Week, while Alena Lopez earned the Defensive Player of the Week award.
Onyegwu and Lopez are the third and fourth Coyotes to earn the honor this season, joining teammates Glorybell Puente (defensive, Week 1) and Beline Thibaut (offensive, Weeks 1 and 2).
Onyegwu, an outside hitter from Nigeria, played in 19 sets for WC last week. She recorded 65 kills on 161 attacks, averaging 3.4 kills and 3.5 points per set. She also logged 63 digs and 12 block ******* ists.
Lopez, a libero from Saginaw, also appeared in 19 sets for the Coyotes. She charted 68 digs, 21 ******* ists and three aces, averaging four digs per set.
#onyegwu
Mirabel Onyegwu was named the NTJCAC Offensive Player of the Week, while Alena Lopez earned the Defensive Player of the Week award.
Onyegwu and Lopez are the third and fourth Coyotes to earn the honor this season, joining teammates Glorybell Puente (defensive, Week 1) and Beline Thibaut (offensive, Weeks 1 and 2).
Onyegwu, an outside hitter from Nigeria, played in 19 sets for WC last week. She recorded 65 kills on 161 attacks, averaging 3.4 kills and 3.5 points per set. She also logged 63 digs and 12 block ******* ists.
Lopez, a libero from Saginaw, also appeared in 19 sets for the Coyotes. She charted 68 digs, 21 ******* ists and three aces, averaging four digs per set.
#onyegwu
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2 months ago
In 2026, sports highlights should be accessible to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Unless you're Georgia Bulldogs football that is.
College football fans are among the most passionate in all of sports. And we have seen media companies and streaming platforms use that passion to drive subscriptions. There's a reason why there's at least one Ohio State Buckeyes game on Big Ten Network and Peacock each year, it helps to drive subscriptions for those outlets. But there has certainly been anger and disenchantment from fans and even legislators knowing that they are being forced to pay up to watch their team.
But Georgia may be taking it to an entirely new and absurd level.
The third-ranked Bulldogs began their season with a 63-3 victory over Tennessee State on Saturday in what amounted to a glorified preseason game. And on Monday evening, they posted a teaser trailer for the program's official highlight video… with a catch. The full highlights were only available on the Glory Glory Georgia website and app. And access requires a minimum $20 monthly subscription fee.
As you might expect, the replies and quote tweets to the post are filled with fans in disbelief over having to pay a monthly subscription to watch a highlights video.
#highlights #state #glory
College football fans are among the most passionate in all of sports. And we have seen media companies and streaming platforms use that passion to drive subscriptions. There's a reason why there's at least one Ohio State Buckeyes game on Big Ten Network and Peacock each year, it helps to drive subscriptions for those outlets. But there has certainly been anger and disenchantment from fans and even legislators knowing that they are being forced to pay up to watch their team.
But Georgia may be taking it to an entirely new and absurd level.
The third-ranked Bulldogs began their season with a 63-3 victory over Tennessee State on Saturday in what amounted to a glorified preseason game. And on Monday evening, they posted a teaser trailer for the program's official highlight video… with a catch. The full highlights were only available on the Glory Glory Georgia website and app. And access requires a minimum $20 monthly subscription fee.
As you might expect, the replies and quote tweets to the post are filled with fans in disbelief over having to pay a monthly subscription to watch a highlights video.
#highlights #state #glory
2 months ago
Victor Wembanyama has a gargantuan task ahead of him as he looks to bring the San Antonio Spurs back to basketball glory. He is entering his fourth season, and so far, he has done a good job.
Most recently, he willed the Spurs to an NBA Finals appearance, although they ultimately lost to the New York Knicks. The 2026 season marked the first time since 2019 that the Spurs made the playoffs, and they went all the way to the NBA Finals.
On a personal level, expectations are also high. Many believe Wembanyama can go down as one of the best players ever to grace the NBA. So far, he is exceeding the lofty standards set for him. He won the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year award unanimously and was named to the All-NBA First Team. He also came close to winning the Most Valuable Player award.
All eyes are on Wemby as he steps into greatness.
A member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team is also closely watching his development, believing the French star is carrying the torch for the next generation.
#wembanyama #team #award
Most recently, he willed the Spurs to an NBA Finals appearance, although they ultimately lost to the New York Knicks. The 2026 season marked the first time since 2019 that the Spurs made the playoffs, and they went all the way to the NBA Finals.
On a personal level, expectations are also high. Many believe Wembanyama can go down as one of the best players ever to grace the NBA. So far, he is exceeding the lofty standards set for him. He won the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year award unanimously and was named to the All-NBA First Team. He also came close to winning the Most Valuable Player award.
All eyes are on Wemby as he steps into greatness.
A member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team is also closely watching his development, believing the French star is carrying the torch for the next generation.
#wembanyama #team #award
2 months ago
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho will make changes to his starting XI and host a familiar foe, one of his former clubs, in the Champions League on Tuesday night in Inter Milan.
The Italians were the last club Mourinho won the Champions League with in 2010, as an impressive treble convinced Florentino Perez to bring him to the Spanish capital and try and break up FC Barcelona dominance.
Mourinho is charged with completing the same task a decade-and-a-half later, as Madrid have finished the last two seasons trophyless while Barca mopped up five out of the six domestic pieces of silverware on offer.
And while he did it to some extent in 2012 by stopping Pep Guardiola from doing four in a row in La Liga, there were questions about his reign given a lack of glory in the Champions League.
Bringing a 16th big-eared crown to the Bernabeu would forgive whatever the Catalans are doing domestically, and the road to such a possibility begins here in the league phase.
#mourinho #Inter
The Italians were the last club Mourinho won the Champions League with in 2010, as an impressive treble convinced Florentino Perez to bring him to the Spanish capital and try and break up FC Barcelona dominance.
Mourinho is charged with completing the same task a decade-and-a-half later, as Madrid have finished the last two seasons trophyless while Barca mopped up five out of the six domestic pieces of silverware on offer.
And while he did it to some extent in 2012 by stopping Pep Guardiola from doing four in a row in La Liga, there were questions about his reign given a lack of glory in the Champions League.
Bringing a 16th big-eared crown to the Bernabeu would forgive whatever the Catalans are doing domestically, and the road to such a possibility begins here in the league phase.
#mourinho #Inter
2 months ago
The Milwaukee Brewers didn't exactly cloak themselves in glory during a 3-4 stretch against the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds last week, but with the same teams heading into American Family Field (starting Sept. 7), the Brewers' eight-game lead in the Central heading into last week has only been trimmed to seven.
The Brewers only really need to stave off a sweep at the hands of the Cubs to still feel comfortable with their division lead heading into the weekend; even one win should keep things relatively calm. The Brewers could easily clinch a playoff spot on the homestand, although it won't be the first two days against the Cubs.
The division will probably have to wait until the Brewers' final road trip.
Here's what to know about the three-game series against Chicago that begins on Labor Day.
All three games will air on Brewers.TV and AM-620 WTMJ radio. The game will also air on FOX on Tuesday.
#brewers #week
The Brewers only really need to stave off a sweep at the hands of the Cubs to still feel comfortable with their division lead heading into the weekend; even one win should keep things relatively calm. The Brewers could easily clinch a playoff spot on the homestand, although it won't be the first two days against the Cubs.
The division will probably have to wait until the Brewers' final road trip.
Here's what to know about the three-game series against Chicago that begins on Labor Day.
All three games will air on Brewers.TV and AM-620 WTMJ radio. The game will also air on FOX on Tuesday.
#brewers #week
2 months ago
Combat sports are a harsh place, especially for legends.
One of the most accomplished Muay Thai fighters and kickboxers of his generation, Sitthichai is a former Glory Kickboxing lightweight champion and Lumpinee welterweight champion, among many other accomplishments in striking sports. However, the last few years have been unkind to the 34-year-old Thai fighter as he lost four of his final five fights in ONE Championship, and has gone winless since leaving the promotion last year.
Perhaps the worst of those losses happened on Saturday when Sitthichai got brutally knocked out by Taimu Hisai at Knockout 68: Knockin' on the World in Yokohama, ****** an.
While Sitthichai has been stopped in a couple of his recent bouts, those losses came from body shots. This time, the 20-year-old Hisai, who stepped in on short notice and moved up a weight class to take the fight, slept the legend with a brutal uppercut that not only knocked him out cold but literally took him off his feet.
Check out the devastating highlight below.
#thai #knocked #combat
One of the most accomplished Muay Thai fighters and kickboxers of his generation, Sitthichai is a former Glory Kickboxing lightweight champion and Lumpinee welterweight champion, among many other accomplishments in striking sports. However, the last few years have been unkind to the 34-year-old Thai fighter as he lost four of his final five fights in ONE Championship, and has gone winless since leaving the promotion last year.
Perhaps the worst of those losses happened on Saturday when Sitthichai got brutally knocked out by Taimu Hisai at Knockout 68: Knockin' on the World in Yokohama, ****** an.
While Sitthichai has been stopped in a couple of his recent bouts, those losses came from body shots. This time, the 20-year-old Hisai, who stepped in on short notice and moved up a weight class to take the fight, slept the legend with a brutal uppercut that not only knocked him out cold but literally took him off his feet.
Check out the devastating highlight below.
#thai #knocked #combat
2 months ago
The Tennessee Volunteers have taken the field once again for another football season, and they've got a new pup leading the charge for glory as Smokey XII.
The 2-year-old − who will celebrate a ceremonial birthday alongside the university on Sept. 10 − follows in the paw prints of his 11 predecessors to become the first rescue dog to ***** ume the role as the University of Tennessee at Knoxville's mascot.
He dashed through the Power T formed by the Pride of the Southland Marching Band to start the season with the Sept. 5 opening game in Neyland Stadium against Furman.
UT unveiled Smokey XII in March after a search began in late 2025 to replace Smokey XI, who had to retire due to a reserved temperament that made him uncomfortable in public.
It was through East Tennessee's bluetick ***** hound rescue community that Smokey veterinarian Dr. Zenithson Ng first learned about Neyland, whose "bold, courageous and outgoing personality" immediately stood out upon meeting the young hound in December. Neyland underwent training to fit comfortably into the position before making his Big Orange debut at the Orange and White spring game.
#tennessee
The 2-year-old − who will celebrate a ceremonial birthday alongside the university on Sept. 10 − follows in the paw prints of his 11 predecessors to become the first rescue dog to ***** ume the role as the University of Tennessee at Knoxville's mascot.
He dashed through the Power T formed by the Pride of the Southland Marching Band to start the season with the Sept. 5 opening game in Neyland Stadium against Furman.
UT unveiled Smokey XII in March after a search began in late 2025 to replace Smokey XI, who had to retire due to a reserved temperament that made him uncomfortable in public.
It was through East Tennessee's bluetick ***** hound rescue community that Smokey veterinarian Dr. Zenithson Ng first learned about Neyland, whose "bold, courageous and outgoing personality" immediately stood out upon meeting the young hound in December. Neyland underwent training to fit comfortably into the position before making his Big Orange debut at the Orange and White spring game.
#tennessee
2 months ago
Pablo Torre isn't the only one seeking vindication after the NBA dropped the hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers over their salary cap circumvention scheme with Kawhi Leonard. So is Stephen A. Smith.
But while Torre is taking a well-deserved victory lap for showing what is still possible in the field of sports journalism in 2026, even as a largely independent voice, Smith is basking in the glory of his own take that Kawhi Leonard is the worst superstar in the history of sports.
To each his own.
It was in October 2024 that Stephen A. Smith unleashed a rant for the ages, even by his illustrious standards, about the Clippers star. On First Take, he dubbed Leonard the worst superstar in the history of sports.
Stephen A. Smith with a brutal takedown of Kawhi Leonard as the worst superstar ever.
#stephen #worst #superstar
But while Torre is taking a well-deserved victory lap for showing what is still possible in the field of sports journalism in 2026, even as a largely independent voice, Smith is basking in the glory of his own take that Kawhi Leonard is the worst superstar in the history of sports.
To each his own.
It was in October 2024 that Stephen A. Smith unleashed a rant for the ages, even by his illustrious standards, about the Clippers star. On First Take, he dubbed Leonard the worst superstar in the history of sports.
Stephen A. Smith with a brutal takedown of Kawhi Leonard as the worst superstar ever.
#stephen #worst #superstar
2 months ago
Jack Grealish is a charismatic presence and an exceptionally gifted player, but it's been quite some time since we've witnessed that exceptional gift in its full glory. Quite some time indeed.
Grealish quickly won over the Hill ***** inson faithful, which came as no surprise. It's extremely difficult not to warm to Jack.
And when he delivers the kind of performances he produced during the early stages of his Everton loan stint, that only enhances his appeal. At the new venue, Grealish provided a desperately needed touch of magic, as per The Mirror.
Wrexham bid farewell to back-to-back promotion hero following record-breaking signing
Cristiano Ronaldo's mom misses 'intimate' wedding as marriage certificate details ceremony
#quite #time #back
Grealish quickly won over the Hill ***** inson faithful, which came as no surprise. It's extremely difficult not to warm to Jack.
And when he delivers the kind of performances he produced during the early stages of his Everton loan stint, that only enhances his appeal. At the new venue, Grealish provided a desperately needed touch of magic, as per The Mirror.
Wrexham bid farewell to back-to-back promotion hero following record-breaking signing
Cristiano Ronaldo's mom misses 'intimate' wedding as marriage certificate details ceremony
#quite #time #back
2 months ago
Ismael Saibari recently went back to the Netherlands to officially bid his old club PSV Eindhoven goodbye after completing a move to Bayern Munich:
In this clip, a whole section of PSV fans chanted his name:
Here, you can see more pictures of Saibari inside the stadium and photos of fans holding up flags bearing the Moroccan doing his signature salute celebration:
Saibari hit the ground running for Bayern Munich, impressing the club with his performances in preseason and making an impact on his Bundesliga debut. "Isi", as he is affectionately called within the team, bagged two ****** ists in Bayern's opening match of the Bundesliga season against Stuttgart in which he ****** isted the final two goals of a 5-1 rout. In doing so, he joins a club of players who bagged a brace of ****** ists on their Bundesliga debut.
The moment he scored that equalizer on a chilly January night in Eindhoven in the Champions League, Bayern knew they had to keep tabs on him. That decision was solidified in the World Cup after the 24-year-old shone on the world stage for Morocco. Bayern worked extensively behind the scenes and got their man, and hopefully he'll give the Bavarians that edge to fulfill their quest for glory.
#club #eindhoven #World
In this clip, a whole section of PSV fans chanted his name:
Here, you can see more pictures of Saibari inside the stadium and photos of fans holding up flags bearing the Moroccan doing his signature salute celebration:
Saibari hit the ground running for Bayern Munich, impressing the club with his performances in preseason and making an impact on his Bundesliga debut. "Isi", as he is affectionately called within the team, bagged two ****** ists in Bayern's opening match of the Bundesliga season against Stuttgart in which he ****** isted the final two goals of a 5-1 rout. In doing so, he joins a club of players who bagged a brace of ****** ists on their Bundesliga debut.
The moment he scored that equalizer on a chilly January night in Eindhoven in the Champions League, Bayern knew they had to keep tabs on him. That decision was solidified in the World Cup after the 24-year-old shone on the world stage for Morocco. Bayern worked extensively behind the scenes and got their man, and hopefully he'll give the Bavarians that edge to fulfill their quest for glory.
#club #eindhoven #World
2 months ago
Looking to bring some perspective to all he's accomplished, Jalen Hurts channeled his inner Rocky in hopes of returning to Super Bowl glory. Following their beatdown of the Chiefs, Hurts reached the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps at the end of the Eagles' championship parade, but the demands surrounding that moment prevented him from completely absorbing it.
He returned during a quiet June morning to search for a feeling he missed the first time.
GQ's recent wide-ranging profile of the star quarterback opens with Hurts climbing the steps shortly after 5 a.m., with the crowds, speeches and championship celebration long gone. It was his first visit since the Eagles completed their Super Bowl parade there in February 2025. The decision offered rare insight into how Hurts processes success. His attention typically shifts toward the next challenge before he has allowed himself to appreciate the previous accomplishment.
That mentality has helped him survive disappointment and remain focused in a demanding market. It can also make the rewards of winning feel temporary.
Hurts led the Eagles past Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX, earning game MVP honors and avenging Philadelphia's defeat two years earlier. The victory secured his place in franchise history, but the quarterback quickly returned to work. His early-morning visit was not about recreating the parade. It was an attempt to appreciate what the team and city had experienced together without the responsibilities that came with being at the center of it.
#bowl #championship
He returned during a quiet June morning to search for a feeling he missed the first time.
GQ's recent wide-ranging profile of the star quarterback opens with Hurts climbing the steps shortly after 5 a.m., with the crowds, speeches and championship celebration long gone. It was his first visit since the Eagles completed their Super Bowl parade there in February 2025. The decision offered rare insight into how Hurts processes success. His attention typically shifts toward the next challenge before he has allowed himself to appreciate the previous accomplishment.
That mentality has helped him survive disappointment and remain focused in a demanding market. It can also make the rewards of winning feel temporary.
Hurts led the Eagles past Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX, earning game MVP honors and avenging Philadelphia's defeat two years earlier. The victory secured his place in franchise history, but the quarterback quickly returned to work. His early-morning visit was not about recreating the parade. It was an attempt to appreciate what the team and city had experienced together without the responsibilities that came with being at the center of it.
#bowl #championship
2 months ago
Lionel Messi said on Monday he was retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.
The 39-year-old forward who won the World Cup in 2022 and dragged his nation to the final in the United States only to lose to Spain, said the decision had been painful.
"It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time," Messi wrote on Instagram.
"I swear I always gave everything, not just in the last few years when we won everything but before that too, and I always fought and gave my all for this shirt," he added.
Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory four years ago by winning the final against France in a penalty shootout in Doha, but his side lost 1-0 to a superior Spain side in the 2026 final in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
#final #gave
The 39-year-old forward who won the World Cup in 2022 and dragged his nation to the final in the United States only to lose to Spain, said the decision had been painful.
"It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time," Messi wrote on Instagram.
"I swear I always gave everything, not just in the last few years when we won everything but before that too, and I always fought and gave my all for this shirt," he added.
Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory four years ago by winning the final against France in a penalty shootout in Doha, but his side lost 1-0 to a superior Spain side in the 2026 final in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
#final #gave
2 months ago
Lionel Messi said on Monday he was retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.
The 39-year-old forward who won the World Cup in 2022 and dragged his nation to the final in the United States only to lose to Spain, said the decision had been painful.
"It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time," Messi wrote on Instagram.
"I swear I always gave everything, not just in the last few years when we won everything but before that too, and I always fought and gave my all for this shirt," he added.
Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory four years ago by winning the final against France in a penalty shootout in Doha, but his side lost 1-0 to a superior Spain side in the 2026 final in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
#messi #always #gave #everything
The 39-year-old forward who won the World Cup in 2022 and dragged his nation to the final in the United States only to lose to Spain, said the decision had been painful.
"It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time," Messi wrote on Instagram.
"I swear I always gave everything, not just in the last few years when we won everything but before that too, and I always fought and gave my all for this shirt," he added.
Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory four years ago by winning the final against France in a penalty shootout in Doha, but his side lost 1-0 to a superior Spain side in the 2026 final in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
#messi #always #gave #everything
2 months ago
For the Red Sox, this weekend offered a tantalizing opportunity: Take three out of four in the Bronx against the Yankees, and Boston would secure the season tiebreaker and leap its rival in the standings. It would've been a fulfilling culmination of sorts for a club that was, just a few months ago, very down and incredibly out.
Instead, the Sox were outplayed and outclassed in a disappointing series loss that likely complicates their path to postseason glory. An ugly 16-1 drubbing on Sunday, in which infielder Andruw Monasterio had to throw the ninth inning, was the frustrating cherry on the **** mer sundae in which the Yankees took three out of four. For New York, it was a reassuring result, one that further solidified the current AL East pecking order.
The AL East-leading Rays swept the Padres this weekend, pushing their division lead to 4.5 games over New York. That leaves the Yankees atop the wild-card race, despite having the second-best record in the American League. They're now four games clear of Boston, which is five games safe of the next-closest club in the wild-card race.
Yes, there's still a month or so of games to play. But the playoff picture is coming into focus, with this weekend's result making a Yankees-Red Sox wild-card rematch a very, very likely outcome.
Last postseason, Cam Schlittler elevated himself from nice story to world-beater with a masterful, eight-inning, 12-strikeout performance against the Red Sox in AL wild-card Game 3. Less than a year later, the Massachusetts kid has evolved into a co-front-runner for the AL Cy Young Award alongside Toronto's Dylan Cease. On Friday against his boyhood team, Schlittler further reinforced his awards case with six brilliant shutout innings in a nailbiting 1-0 Boston victory. It was a reminder that, in a rivalry overflowing with accomplished hurlers, Schlittler is top of the heap right now.
#yankees #card #york
Instead, the Sox were outplayed and outclassed in a disappointing series loss that likely complicates their path to postseason glory. An ugly 16-1 drubbing on Sunday, in which infielder Andruw Monasterio had to throw the ninth inning, was the frustrating cherry on the **** mer sundae in which the Yankees took three out of four. For New York, it was a reassuring result, one that further solidified the current AL East pecking order.
The AL East-leading Rays swept the Padres this weekend, pushing their division lead to 4.5 games over New York. That leaves the Yankees atop the wild-card race, despite having the second-best record in the American League. They're now four games clear of Boston, which is five games safe of the next-closest club in the wild-card race.
Yes, there's still a month or so of games to play. But the playoff picture is coming into focus, with this weekend's result making a Yankees-Red Sox wild-card rematch a very, very likely outcome.
Last postseason, Cam Schlittler elevated himself from nice story to world-beater with a masterful, eight-inning, 12-strikeout performance against the Red Sox in AL wild-card Game 3. Less than a year later, the Massachusetts kid has evolved into a co-front-runner for the AL Cy Young Award alongside Toronto's Dylan Cease. On Friday against his boyhood team, Schlittler further reinforced his awards case with six brilliant shutout innings in a nailbiting 1-0 Boston victory. It was a reminder that, in a rivalry overflowing with accomplished hurlers, Schlittler is top of the heap right now.
#yankees #card #york
2 months ago
Suryakumar Yadav has admitted that he only has himself to blame for failing to establish a longer career in ODI cricket, despite becoming one of India's most successful T20 batters.
The former India T20I captain played 37 ODIs and scored 773 runs at an average of 25.76, numbers that never quite reflected the impact he had in the shortest format. His final ODI appearance came in the 2023 World Cup final against Australia, and he has not featured in India's 50-over setup since.
Suryakumar, who led India to T20 World Cup glory earlier this year, acknowledged that his ODI career remains a source of disappointment. Rather than pointing to selection calls or circumstances, he accepted responsibility for not doing enough to adapt to the demands of the format.
"Hypothetically, we can say anything - that if I had come into the team in 2016, I could have played Tests and probably done well in ODIs too. But the reality is that I played only one Test and one innings. After that, the other players came back and started playing again, so it didn't happen. But definitely, I am disappointed with myself when it comes to ODI cricket.
"It was a white-ball format, just like T20s, but to be very honest, I personally feel I did not put in as much effort as I should have for that format," Suryakumar Yadav said on Aakash Chopra's YouTube channel.
While T20 cricket has allowed Suryakumar to thrive with his aggressive strokeplay, he believes ODI cricket demands a far more calculated approach from batters.
He described the 50-over game as the most difficult format for a batter because situations can change rapidly, particularly for those coming in at No. 4, 5 or 6.
"I feel ODI cricket is probably the most difficult format to play as a batter, whether you are batting lower down the order or anywhere else. You can be two down for zero if you are batting at No. 4, or four down for 24 if you are batting at No. 6. Anything can happen. You have to bat almost like you do in a Test match. You see off the bowlers initially, give them respect and slowly build your innings. You may bat at a strike rate of 50 or sometimes 75, then take it to 100 and eventually finish at 130 or 140, much like you do in T20 cricket," he added.
According to Suryakumar, the challenge was not simply about batting in a different format. He struggled to work out exactly how he needed to construct an innings in ODI cricket, particularly in the middle order.
Suryakumar revealed that he knew he was likely to occupy a middle-order role, but failed to put the same level of preparation into ODI cricket that he now gives T20 cricket.
"Personally, I feel I could not crack how to approach that format. I knew I was probably going to bat at No. 5 or 6, but even then, I did not work hard enough to understand the format. By the time I could blink, those 20-25 games had gone. I don't even know when it happened or how it went by. And yes, I definitely regret not playing more ODI cricket. I wonde
The former India T20I captain played 37 ODIs and scored 773 runs at an average of 25.76, numbers that never quite reflected the impact he had in the shortest format. His final ODI appearance came in the 2023 World Cup final against Australia, and he has not featured in India's 50-over setup since.
Suryakumar, who led India to T20 World Cup glory earlier this year, acknowledged that his ODI career remains a source of disappointment. Rather than pointing to selection calls or circumstances, he accepted responsibility for not doing enough to adapt to the demands of the format.
"Hypothetically, we can say anything - that if I had come into the team in 2016, I could have played Tests and probably done well in ODIs too. But the reality is that I played only one Test and one innings. After that, the other players came back and started playing again, so it didn't happen. But definitely, I am disappointed with myself when it comes to ODI cricket.
"It was a white-ball format, just like T20s, but to be very honest, I personally feel I did not put in as much effort as I should have for that format," Suryakumar Yadav said on Aakash Chopra's YouTube channel.
While T20 cricket has allowed Suryakumar to thrive with his aggressive strokeplay, he believes ODI cricket demands a far more calculated approach from batters.
He described the 50-over game as the most difficult format for a batter because situations can change rapidly, particularly for those coming in at No. 4, 5 or 6.
"I feel ODI cricket is probably the most difficult format to play as a batter, whether you are batting lower down the order or anywhere else. You can be two down for zero if you are batting at No. 4, or four down for 24 if you are batting at No. 6. Anything can happen. You have to bat almost like you do in a Test match. You see off the bowlers initially, give them respect and slowly build your innings. You may bat at a strike rate of 50 or sometimes 75, then take it to 100 and eventually finish at 130 or 140, much like you do in T20 cricket," he added.
According to Suryakumar, the challenge was not simply about batting in a different format. He struggled to work out exactly how he needed to construct an innings in ODI cricket, particularly in the middle order.
Suryakumar revealed that he knew he was likely to occupy a middle-order role, but failed to put the same level of preparation into ODI cricket that he now gives T20 cricket.
"Personally, I feel I could not crack how to approach that format. I knew I was probably going to bat at No. 5 or 6, but even then, I did not work hard enough to understand the format. By the time I could blink, those 20-25 games had gone. I don't even know when it happened or how it went by. And yes, I definitely regret not playing more ODI cricket. I wonde
2 months ago
Little League World Series schedule 2026: Full bracket, times, channels, scores for every LLWS game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
One of the most anticipated sporting events of the summer is back, with the 2026 edition of the Little League World Series set to crown another champion.
Baseball players between 10 and 12 years old representing 20 teams from around the globe are back in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with the winners of the U.S. and International brackets set to face off for the championship on Aug. 30.
There will be no repeat champion this year, as Taiwan didn't make it through the Asia-Pacific region tournament after winning the LLWS ******* le in 2025 and finishing as runner-up in 2024. The U.S. bracket also features 10 new teams from last year, illustrating how difficult it is to navigate the regionals and make it to Williamsport.
Who will claim youth baseball glory to close out this summer? Here's all you need to know to watch every game of the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
#little #series #bracket #every
One of the most anticipated sporting events of the summer is back, with the 2026 edition of the Little League World Series set to crown another champion.
Baseball players between 10 and 12 years old representing 20 teams from around the globe are back in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with the winners of the U.S. and International brackets set to face off for the championship on Aug. 30.
There will be no repeat champion this year, as Taiwan didn't make it through the Asia-Pacific region tournament after winning the LLWS ******* le in 2025 and finishing as runner-up in 2024. The U.S. bracket also features 10 new teams from last year, illustrating how difficult it is to navigate the regionals and make it to Williamsport.
Who will claim youth baseball glory to close out this summer? Here's all you need to know to watch every game of the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
#little #series #bracket #every
2 months ago
NEW YORK — A little after midday Friday, Zheng Qinwen, who has felt the weight of an Olympic gold medal around her neck and a Grand Slam final on her shoulders, collapsed on the green acrylic of Stadium 17 at the U.S. Open and roared with delight.
In a match held over from Thursday's thunderstorms at Flushing Meadows, the 2024 Paris Olympic champion defeated Russia's Elena Pridankina 6-4, 3-6, 6-0. The win, her third of the week, sent Zheng into the main draw of the year's fourth Grand Slam.
That's territory Zheng, the 23-year-old from China, seemed able to take for granted in the afterglow of her Olympic glory, which followed a run to the 2024 Australian Open final. Then came a persistent right elbow injury. Surgery. Rehab. Comebacks that turned right back into layoffs. A tumble down the rankings to world No. 121. Early-round defeats that left her struggling to see how she would find her way back.
In New York, it all came out.
Scenes of joy, despair, triumph and disaster played out across the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on the final day of a part of the tournament that occupies a curious place in its wider context. Qualifying is the backbone of what the U.S. Open has labeled "Fan Week." It's free to attend. It's a fun and accessible way to see elite tennis, especially in a year with surging resale ticket prices for the main event.
#zheng #york
In a match held over from Thursday's thunderstorms at Flushing Meadows, the 2024 Paris Olympic champion defeated Russia's Elena Pridankina 6-4, 3-6, 6-0. The win, her third of the week, sent Zheng into the main draw of the year's fourth Grand Slam.
That's territory Zheng, the 23-year-old from China, seemed able to take for granted in the afterglow of her Olympic glory, which followed a run to the 2024 Australian Open final. Then came a persistent right elbow injury. Surgery. Rehab. Comebacks that turned right back into layoffs. A tumble down the rankings to world No. 121. Early-round defeats that left her struggling to see how she would find her way back.
In New York, it all came out.
Scenes of joy, despair, triumph and disaster played out across the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on the final day of a part of the tournament that occupies a curious place in its wider context. Qualifying is the backbone of what the U.S. Open has labeled "Fan Week." It's free to attend. It's a fun and accessible way to see elite tennis, especially in a year with surging resale ticket prices for the main event.
#zheng #york
2 months ago
Real Madrid will face a demanding and highly intriguing Champions League league phase in 2026/27, with Jose Mourinho set to come up against several familiar opponents from his managerial past.
The Spanish giants, once again among the favourites to win Europe's biggest club competition, have been handed a varied set of opponents following the draw.
Mourinho's most eye-catching reunion will come against Inter Milan, the club he guided to Champions League glory during his spell in Italy.
Inter will visit the Santiago Bernabéu, while Real Madrid will also travel to face **** nal in another heavyweight fixture from Pot 1.
The draw has already drawn praise from former Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello, who believes Mourinho has transformed the team after taking charge.
#mourinho
The Spanish giants, once again among the favourites to win Europe's biggest club competition, have been handed a varied set of opponents following the draw.
Mourinho's most eye-catching reunion will come against Inter Milan, the club he guided to Champions League glory during his spell in Italy.
Inter will visit the Santiago Bernabéu, while Real Madrid will also travel to face **** nal in another heavyweight fixture from Pot 1.
The draw has already drawn praise from former Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello, who believes Mourinho has transformed the team after taking charge.
#mourinho
2 months ago
Although the Friday night lights went out on them at Heroes Stadium on Friday, Johnson and Judson plan to use the quarter and half they managed to play to good use.
That's all they can do after their season opener was canceled when a storm rolled through in the middle of the second quarter. It began with a lightning delay at 8:10 p.m., followed by strong winds and pouring rain before the electricity went out about an hour later.
The lights were still out at 9:30 p.m. when the game was called. The non-district game won't be completed. Although Johnson led 7-0 when the game was stopped, it doesn't count as a result because it didn't go a full half.
This wasn't exactly the way Vernon Hughes envisioned his highly anticipated coaching debut at Judson to be. Hughes is tasked with restoring the glory of Judson football, which hasn't had a winning record in five seasons, tied with the longest stretch in program history.
Hughes is making the most of the unusual situation.
#went #quarter
That's all they can do after their season opener was canceled when a storm rolled through in the middle of the second quarter. It began with a lightning delay at 8:10 p.m., followed by strong winds and pouring rain before the electricity went out about an hour later.
The lights were still out at 9:30 p.m. when the game was called. The non-district game won't be completed. Although Johnson led 7-0 when the game was stopped, it doesn't count as a result because it didn't go a full half.
This wasn't exactly the way Vernon Hughes envisioned his highly anticipated coaching debut at Judson to be. Hughes is tasked with restoring the glory of Judson football, which hasn't had a winning record in five seasons, tied with the longest stretch in program history.
Hughes is making the most of the unusual situation.
#went #quarter
2 months ago
With one weekend of preseason football left and roster cutdown day fast approaching, it's safe to say that the fantasy football season is in full swing. Friends, family, and bitter rivals will gather across the country to renew leagues and put bragging rights on the line for a shot at fantasy glory.
We have recently released our Top-200 PPR rankings, which are available free of charge to all readers and will be updated regularly until the start of the season. The Rotoworld rankings listed below are based on their last update of 8/26, but be sure to check in regularly for any changes. Now, in hopes of giving you a little bit more of an edge, we wanted to see how our rankings stack up to those on other sites, whose default ranks often drive the outcomes of fantasy drafts.
In this article, we'll look to find some of the biggest discrepancies in the Rotoworld top 200 rankings compared to the default rankings of ESPN, Yahoo, and Sleeper, in hopes of giving fantasy managers an edge and finding what we believe to be some of the biggest values on the board as they prepare for their drafts over the next few weeks.
NOTE: Stats and information courtesy of PFF.com, RotoViz.com, ProFootballReference.com, NextGenStats.NFL.com, 4For4.com, FantasyPoints.com and RBSDM.com. All scoring is based on full-PPR leagues.
GET YOUR FREE ROTOWORLD FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT KIT HERE!
#Football #free #full #regularly
We have recently released our Top-200 PPR rankings, which are available free of charge to all readers and will be updated regularly until the start of the season. The Rotoworld rankings listed below are based on their last update of 8/26, but be sure to check in regularly for any changes. Now, in hopes of giving you a little bit more of an edge, we wanted to see how our rankings stack up to those on other sites, whose default ranks often drive the outcomes of fantasy drafts.
In this article, we'll look to find some of the biggest discrepancies in the Rotoworld top 200 rankings compared to the default rankings of ESPN, Yahoo, and Sleeper, in hopes of giving fantasy managers an edge and finding what we believe to be some of the biggest values on the board as they prepare for their drafts over the next few weeks.
NOTE: Stats and information courtesy of PFF.com, RotoViz.com, ProFootballReference.com, NextGenStats.NFL.com, 4For4.com, FantasyPoints.com and RBSDM.com. All scoring is based on full-PPR leagues.
GET YOUR FREE ROTOWORLD FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT KIT HERE!
#Football #free #full #regularly
2 months ago
Final impressions are at stake when the Cowboys take on New Orleans but that hasn't stopped some from floating ideas about whom should be on the final roster. Players on the bubble are no doubt the subject of conversations throughout the league in an attempt to salvage worth for the sake of total roster construction.
As those talks take place, the way teams approach each other have almost always depended on the person running the show, which in Dallas, has been owner Jerry Jones. A conversation with his eldest son and COO, Stephen Jones, reveals a shift in philosophy is on the horizon once and when he takes complete control of the franchise.
In other Cowboys news, former quarterback Tony Romo faces a renewed set of charges stemming from his OWI that places his future employment with CBS in jeopardy while Dallas rookie wideout, Jordan Hudson, is among the group of current NFL players who could jettison the NFL for another chance at NCAA glory.
The Cowboys remain Jerry's world, but Stephen Jones will engineer 'a different path' :: The Athletic (Link)
5 Cowboys cuts that would leave fanbase stunned, in shock :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
#jones #dallas #stephen #players
As those talks take place, the way teams approach each other have almost always depended on the person running the show, which in Dallas, has been owner Jerry Jones. A conversation with his eldest son and COO, Stephen Jones, reveals a shift in philosophy is on the horizon once and when he takes complete control of the franchise.
In other Cowboys news, former quarterback Tony Romo faces a renewed set of charges stemming from his OWI that places his future employment with CBS in jeopardy while Dallas rookie wideout, Jordan Hudson, is among the group of current NFL players who could jettison the NFL for another chance at NCAA glory.
The Cowboys remain Jerry's world, but Stephen Jones will engineer 'a different path' :: The Athletic (Link)
5 Cowboys cuts that would leave fanbase stunned, in shock :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
#jones #dallas #stephen #players
2 months ago
Como will add two high-profile Italian players late in the window, as they have completed their chase of Moise Kean and also struck a deal with Milan for Samuele Ricci. The Lariani and the Viola went back and forth throughout the summer. The transfer has finally come together, Fabrizio Romano reports (via SOSFanta).
The striker did what he could to accelerate the talks, showing up late and skipping one practice to make his intentions known. He's transferring on a €10M loan with a €25M obligation to buy and €5M add-ons. The Gigliati will get the €40M package they were looking for. The 26-year-old had two mixed seasons in Tuscany, registering 25 goals in his maiden one but just 9 in 2025/2026 amid a few injuries.
Como didn't stop at Kean, as they also reached an agreement for Ricci. He's joining on a temporary basis and with a simple €22.5M acquisition clause. They will cover his entire salary for this campaign and pay a €1.5M fee. The midfielder is leaving San Siro after just one season, where he was mostly a deputy and amassed 34 appearances, one goal, and 4 ******* ists.
The Viola are trying to acquire Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United to fill the void.
They needed more depth due to the busier schedule, and they didn't mess around with the level of their acquisitions. Money isn't infinite even for them, as they had to get creative with the formulas. Fabregas has made a lot of players thrive. They'll be a threat for the very apical positions if the former returns to his old glory, as they are already brimming with offensive talent.
#viola
The striker did what he could to accelerate the talks, showing up late and skipping one practice to make his intentions known. He's transferring on a €10M loan with a €25M obligation to buy and €5M add-ons. The Gigliati will get the €40M package they were looking for. The 26-year-old had two mixed seasons in Tuscany, registering 25 goals in his maiden one but just 9 in 2025/2026 amid a few injuries.
Como didn't stop at Kean, as they also reached an agreement for Ricci. He's joining on a temporary basis and with a simple €22.5M acquisition clause. They will cover his entire salary for this campaign and pay a €1.5M fee. The midfielder is leaving San Siro after just one season, where he was mostly a deputy and amassed 34 appearances, one goal, and 4 ******* ists.
The Viola are trying to acquire Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United to fill the void.
They needed more depth due to the busier schedule, and they didn't mess around with the level of their acquisitions. Money isn't infinite even for them, as they had to get creative with the formulas. Fabregas has made a lot of players thrive. They'll be a threat for the very apical positions if the former returns to his old glory, as they are already brimming with offensive talent.
#viola
2 months ago
Bournemouth, Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Celtic take their place in the Europa League draw – which will be revealed later this afternoon.
Bournemouth have qualified for Europe for the first time in their history while Sunderland are back in a continental competition for the first time since 1974.
Crystal Palace will be bidding for more European glory after their victory in the Conference League last season, meaning there will be three Premier League sides involved.
Celtic, meanwhile, dropped into the Europa League after their embarrassing collapse against LASK in the Champions League play-off second leg on Tuesday night.
Juventus, AC Milan, Benfica, Bayer Leverkusen, Marseille, Lyon and Real Sociedad are the top European sides who the British teams could be drawn with in today's draw.
#sunderland #celtic
Bournemouth have qualified for Europe for the first time in their history while Sunderland are back in a continental competition for the first time since 1974.
Crystal Palace will be bidding for more European glory after their victory in the Conference League last season, meaning there will be three Premier League sides involved.
Celtic, meanwhile, dropped into the Europa League after their embarrassing collapse against LASK in the Champions League play-off second leg on Tuesday night.
Juventus, AC Milan, Benfica, Bayer Leverkusen, Marseille, Lyon and Real Sociedad are the top European sides who the British teams could be drawn with in today's draw.
#sunderland #celtic
