MASON − There are just eight players remaining and two ******* les up for grabs as the Cincinnati Open moves into the final weekend.
Aug. 22 is "Semifinal Saturday" with both ATP and WTA semifinals scheduled at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
The Cincinnati Open finals will be held on Sunday, Aug. 23.
Here's a breakdown of Saturday's semifinals at the Cincinnati Open by order of play.
Replay: ATP, WTA quarterfinal results at the Cincinnati Open

#cincinnati #lindner

The Jacksonville Jaguars dropped Friday's preseason game to the Carolina Panthers by a score of 34-17. However, this time of the year, individual performances often take priority, with playing time, roles, and roster spots up for grabs.
With the clock having just hit zero, let's dive into our instant takeaways from the Jaguars' performance.
- Not surprisingly, the Jaguars chose not to play their starters in this game.
- Rookies CJ Williams and Josh Cameron continue to stand out. The Jaguars have no shortage of talent at the top of the wide receiver depth chart, but finding some opportunities to get Cameron and Williams on the field this season may have to happen.
- With a potential roster spot up for grabs at linebacker, Yasir Abdullah may be the favorite for that role. Also, at tight end, Quintin Morris and Hunter Long may be battling for one roster spot.

#time #grabs #spot #carolina

The season-long race to see which players can earn the most cash on the PGA Tour is off and running. With more than $400 million in combined purses up for grabs in 2026, there's plenty of money to go around.
Scottie Scheffler concluded the 2025 season by leading the Tour with $27.7 million in winnings and after posting a win in the opening event of the FedEx Cup playoffs, he's well in front of the pack again. Last year, Scheffler was followed by Tommy Fleetwood ($18.5 million) and Rory McIlroy ($17 million). Here's a look at where the top pros stand on the season money list as of August 18, 2026.
PGA Tour 2026 Season Money Rankings: See the full leaderboard here
Earnings are accurate as of Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at 6:02 a.m.
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#money #fedex #fleetwood

MANHATTAN — Kansas State football held its first open practice to the media on Tuesday, Aug. 18, and it was highlighted by the notable absences of two ***** umed offensive line starters.
Left tackle John Pastore and left guard Tanner Morley were not seen during the first portion of practice, which saw the Wildcats move from an outdoor practice field to the indoor as weather moved into the Manhattan area.
Kansas State's offensive line has undergone an overhaul this offseason under new coach Collin Klein. Pastore is the team's lone returning starter and is a preseason All-Big 12 player. Morley was the highlight of the Wildcats' transfer portal haul along the offensive line. The other three offensive line spots appear to be up for grabs.
It's unclear whether or how long either player will be held out, or the extent of whatever they are dealing with. Kansas State isn't scheduled to make Klein available to the media until Monday, Aug. 31, while the team's coordinators are scheduled to speak Thursday, Aug. 20.
If Kansas State is without either player, the Wildcats could look to freshman Oliver Miller at left tackle, who has drawn high praise since arriving on campus. The left guard position would be more of a question, as several players have been battling for the right guard spot. Pastore and Morley have been the most sure-fire players to play along the offensive line throughout the offseason.

#offensive #guard

The 2029 class begin their sophomore seasons on the gridiron this month, and as some prospects continue to stake their claims for stars, Rivals has now released its initial top 100 rankings for the cycle. This follows the release of Rivals' 2029 watchlist back in June.
These prospects still have three full seasons of high school football left, but many have flashed early and are already on Rivals' radar. The rankings will eventually expand to a full Rivals300 after the upcoming season.
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To kick off Monday's release, Rivals is counting down the top 10 overall prospects in the initial rankings for the class of 2029, accompanied with updated scouting summaries from Rivals National Scout Cody Bellaire:
School: Battle Ground Academy (Tenn.)
Scout's Take: "Maddox Porter is a large-bodied, highly productive pass catching mismatch who wins with his length and ability to consistently win contested catches. The nearly 6-foot-3, 185 pound wide receiver does an excellent job of manipulating his body in order to high point the football and box out defenders in order to reel in tough grabs. In his freshman season, Porter reeled in 78 passes for over 1,500 yards and a ridiculous 27 touchdowns. His body control and explosive ability makes him such a tough cover in the red zone and intermediate levels of the field. Porter's 10.5-inch hands allow him to pluck the football away from his frame and rip the football out of the air with impressive strength. He's a loose athlete with impressive fluidity for his size and will continue to get more explosive as he physically develops."

#school #seasons

TikTok, 9:00 pm ET Amanda Serrano vs Lucrecia Manzur
From Temecula, California, for Serrano's WBO and WBA featherweight ***** les. This is a first time thing, with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions putting a live card on TikTok rather than a more conventional broadcaster or streamer. Supporting action includes Jahmal Harvey, Avious Griffin against former Top Rank undercard staple Jackson Marinez, plus Keno Marley and Nelvie Tiafack.
From Hackney Wick, England, for the vacant European middleweight ***** le. Liddard already holds (held?) the British and Commonwealth ***** les at middleweight, but those obviously can't be on the line against the Italian Morello. Morello is 26-1 (4 KO), with his only pro loss coming back in 2019 by wide decision. He fights outside of his native Italy for the first time as a professional.
ON THE UNDERCARD: Maybe Liddard dropped at least one of his other belts? Jimmy Sains appears to be fighting for the now-vacant Commonwealth ***** le that Liddard defended his last time out. Emmanuel ***** igieg and PA Gordon also square off for the vacant English middleweight ***** le. So, lots of vacant domestic belts at middleweight are up for grabs on this show!
From Las Vegas, Nevada, for Romero's WBA welterweight ***** le. Romero is the champion and the A-side, thanks to his big decision win over Ryan Garcia in May of 2025 on that less-than-thrilling Times Square card. Lopez enters fresh off a January loss to Shakur Stevenson, and moves up to welterweight here for the first time. No idea how to take this one… At his best, Lopez is an aggressive fighter, and Romero's best ***** et is his power, so there could be fireworks if the lads decide to really mix it up. But both have brought yawns in recent outings and they're also quite close as friends, which generally makes for a lousy fight. Fingers crossed, I suppose. It'll cost you $79.99 as a standalone PPV, if that's how you consume your big fights these days.

#first

Ja'Kobi Lane's impressive Ravens debut has already earned the attention of the most important player in Baltimore's offense. Lamar Jackson had high praise for the rookie wide receiver after Lane caught a 15-yard touchdown from Joe ******* nano in the second quarter of Saturday's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Speaking during a sideline interview, Jackson pointed specifically to the traits that have made Lane such a popular player throughout training camp.
"Man, his aggressiveness to go get the ball – he's attacking the ball," Jackson said. "Big hands, tough receiver. That's what we need. We need that. ... It's amazing. The sky is the limit for him."
The comments carry weight because Jackson has spent the summer building chemistry with Lane during training camp. Baltimore's official practice reports have repeatedly highlighted Lane's ability to make difficult catches, including contested grabs against established defensive backs.
That chemistry was on display before Lane's touchdown. The rookie had already recorded a 19-yard reception across the middle, giving him multiple opportunities to demonstrate the physical traits that made him an intriguing third-round selection.

#already #player #receiver #made

The Jacksonville Jaguars won their preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints by a score of 24 to 20.
But this time of the year isn't about wins and losses. In the preseason, individual performances often take priority, with playing time, roles, and roster spots up for grabs.
With the clock now at triple zeros, here are our instant takeaways from what took place.
- An already banged-up Jaguars' offensive line unit suffered another injury, with Chuma Edoga exiting the game after the first play.
- Without Edoga and with the backups in, it was tough sledding for the Jaguars' offensive line for the most part on Saturday. The Saints generated four sacks, six tackles for loss, and seven quarterback hits.

#jaguars #saints #line #jacksonville

During Matt LaFleur's press conference on Friday, the Green Bay Packers head coach had a curious response when asked about one of his veteran players.
Aaron Banks has missed time during training camp with a knee injury, continuing a frustrating trend from last season, when the guard dealt with injuries throughout his first year with the Packers, beginning in camp.
In his stead, a competition has broken out among a group of young O-linemen, headlined by Anthony Belton, Jacob Monk and Jager Burton. At first it seemed like the trio were battling for just one open spot with the starters at right guard.
Discussing the left guard position on Friday, the head coach indicated that in fact the left guard spot could still be up for grabs.
Asked if Banks would get his job back once he returns and whether the play of Burton is giving them a decision to make, LaFleur said: "I think (Burton) is going to make it extremely difficult. Jager has done a really good job, not only him but Monk (as well).

#burton

Preseason game number one for the New Orleans Saints is finally here. After a scrimmage with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, the Saints will host the Jaguars in the Superdome on Saturday afternoon. It will be the first 2026 preseason outing for either team.
Most starters for both teams will sit out the game. However, there is still much to keep an eye on for both teams. The Saints look like a much-improved roster from the 2026 version, but now have to show it on the field. This preseason test will be against a Jaguars squad coming off a 13-4 season and an AFC South championship. Here are a few things to watch closest during Saturday's Saints-Jaguars clash.
Don't expect any of the New Orleans starting five to see the field. However, this unit must show that they have some quality depth. Losing veteran Dillon Radunz for the year hurts. Radunz was able to fill in at multiple spots and had starting experience. The spotlight will be on second-year players Torricelli Simpkins, Easton Kilty, and rookie Jeremiah Wright on the inside. At tackle, Asim Richards along with undrafted rookies Alan Herron and Alex Wollschlaeger will have their opportunities.New Orleans has yet to sign a veteran offensive lineman after the injury to Radunz. Their philosophy is clearly to see what they have in their younger players. Saturday's performance of this unit against Jacksonville will help determine whether the Saints need to bring in veteran additions to the position before the end of training camp.
We won't see Chris Olave or Jordyn Tyson. But there is still a lot to be determined within the receiving corps. Rookies Barion Brown and Bryce Lance have made some jaw-dropping plays consistently in practice. Now, they'll get a chance to do it in a game against a different defense. Brown and Lance seem nearly certain for roster spots, as does veteran Devaughn Vele. That leaves perhaps one job up for grabs within the unit.
Can returning veterans Ronnie Bell, Kevin Austin Jr., or Mason Tipton make their claim? Will Trey Palmer provide another threat for the offense? Can Bub Means revert back to his promising 2024 rookie form? Will any of them close the apparent gap between themselves and Brown or Lance? These are just a few of the questions to watch play out on the field. The biggest is this: Will the New Orleans receiving corps provide both a legitimate threat against defenses and quality depth for the team's offense?

#jaguars #brown #lance #preseason

The Oklahoma Sooners enter the 2026 college football season without many question marks on the defensive side of the ball. The Sooners possess one of the best defensive units in the sport.
However, the question marks the team has usually have to do with depth at certain positions. Cornerback is a position where the Sooners feel confident. Eli Bowen and Courtland Guillory are established starters and Jacobe Johnson has been a very good rotational player in his career. However, Oklahoma likes to be able to play four cornerbacks, and after losing Devon Jordan to the transfer portal, that leaves the fourth spot up for grabs.
Former Sooner All-American linebacker Teddy Lehman said that he thinks former Oklahoma preps star Trystan Haynes could be the guy to take that spot and get into the rotation.
"I really like Trystan Haynes," Lehman said on 'The Oklahoma Breakdown with Ikard and Lehman.' "I've seen some really good stuff from him."
Haynes' emergence would give Oklahoma another young, talented option in the secondary and allow the Sooners to keep their top cornerbacks fresh throughout the season. It would also give the coaching staff more flexibility with its defensive personnel and coverage packages.

#trystan

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With DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. cemented as the top two wide receivers on the team, the Steelers are hoping someone grabs the chance to become the third wide receiver in the lineup. So far, it seems like that has been Roman Wilson.
The third-year player out of Michigan hasn't flashed much in his NFL career, totaling just 166 receiving yards in two seasons. Last year, Wilson was largely a depth option as he and Aaron Rodgers never developed chemistry.
This year, though, Wilson appears to be earning more playing time during training camp, impressing both his teammates and new coaching staff. Rodgers explained that he thinks Wilson has taken a step forward early in the Summer.
"He looks to be more dynamic," Rodgers said, via The Athletic's Mike DeFabo. "He's making plays. He's confident. The personality starts to come out. He's, you know, joking around more with you in the locker room. I just love it. I love to see guys really coming into their own and really feel like they can be comfortable being their full self."

#wilson #year #roman #pittsburgh

There are 50 gold medals up for grabs at the 27th European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham from 10-16 August.
Great Britain lead the medal table after day two of the Championships with two golds and two silvers.
Amy Hunt and Romell Glave won golds in the 100m events on consecutive days, with Jeremiah Azu also taking silver in the latter event.
Meanwhile, the mixed 4x400m relay team picked up the hosts' first medal, finishing second on the opening night.
Dina Asher-Smith (100m), Keely Hodgkinson (800m), the women's half marathon team and the women's 4x100m relay squad all won gold as Great Britain came third in the medal table at Rome 2024.

#team

Quarterback evaluation isn't just about arm talent. It's about identifying the habits that continue to appear, even after the jersey changes. For New York Jets rookie Cade Klubnik, one of those habits that continues to be a discussion piece may be his red-zone execution.
Through the early stages of training camp, Klubnik has battled injuries. He has also flashed many of the traits that made him one of college football's most intriguing quarterbacks. He's athletic, confident outside the pocket and capable of extending plays with his legs. Inside the 20-yard line, however, the margin for error becomes dramatically smaller.
That challenge isn't entirely new. During his career with the Clemson Tigers, Klubnik produced plenty of touchdowns and emerged as a dangerous dual-threat quarterback, finishing with 17 rushing scores. His mobility frequently gave the Tigers another answer near the goal line, particularly on designed quarterback runs and scrambles.
The rushing ability grabs one's attention, but there's more to the story when the Jets take center stage. Klubnik is a special talent. He's a two-time ACC Championship Game MVP (2022, 2024). The Jets saw fit to take him during Round 4 of the most recent NFL draft, but he also experienced stretches where drives stalled because of forced throws, turnovers, or mistakes in compressed areas of the field.
That's one of the most common adjustments young quarterbacks face when reaching the NFL. College quarterbacks can often rely on superior athleticism to escape pressure or create second-chance opportunities. Professional defenses rarely allow those same escape routes. Windows close faster. Defenders recover quicker. Mistakes become touchdowns for the other team.

#habits

Day 11 of Jacksonville Jaguars' training camp practices will take place Tuesday morning.
There will certainly be plenty to watch for over the next several weeks of practices and preseason games, with some playing time and roster spots up for grabs as the Jaguars look to build upon an impressive first season under Liam Coen.
We will update this article as Tuesday's practice unfolds.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Live updates, news from Day 11 of Jaguars' training camp

#camp #liam #wire

Barely three weeks after the World Cup final, the first trophy of the new European soccer season is up for grabs in the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg on Wednesday.
The annual match between the most recent winners of the Champions League and Europa League also offers another chance for more grandstanding by UEFA at the expense of FIFA at a time of a growing disconnect between the two powerful soccer governing bodies in light of the recent conduct of Gianni Infantino.
That's because refereeing the game will be Omar Artan, the Somali referee who was barred by the United States from officiating at the World Cup days before the start of the tournament because of vetting concerns. U.S. officials claimed Artan had connections to terror organizations, though without providing proof.
UEFA responded by picking Artan — a referee judged the best in Africa last season — to take charge of the Super Cup, a move that was widely celebrated in the soccer community and also was regarded as a clever political ploy by the European ****** ociation.
The disharmony between UEFA and FIFA has increased since, with UEFA leading the campaign to oust Infantino from the FIFA presidency over his recent — aborted — plan to sell an interest in the World Cup.

#World #artan #recent #league

Now a few weeks into training camp, what might the Jacksonville Jaguars' starting offense look like when they take on the Cleveland Browns to open up the regular season?
We know who most of the starting spots belong to, but the top spot on the running back depth chart is up for grabs, and there has been movement along the offensive line due to injuries.
Given what we've seen throughout training camp, here is an early projection of who could make up the starting offensive unit in Week 1.
Trevor Lawrence
Lawrence's rapport with his receivers has continued to grow in Year 2 under Liam Coen, and there has been a continued emphasis on pushing the ball downfield.

#starting #jacksonville #jaguars

There was an obvious weakness on Duke's defense last season, and it came in the secondary, with the Blue Devils allowing 276.8 passing yards per game, good for 134th out of 136 teams in the FBS.
Manny Diaz has made it clear that playing time in this year's secondary is up for grabs for everyone.
"There are no jobs claimed in the secondary, so everybody understands that every time there's a ball thrown, someone has a chance to earn playing time this year," Diaz said.
To fix what ailed Duke last season, Diaz and his staff brought some talent in from the portal, including Che Ojarikre (Stanford), Dylan Flowers (Western Kentucky), and Kyon Loud (Montana), who will all have a chance to win spots at the cornerback position. Ojarikre could also be seen as Chandler Rivers' replacement at nickel after the latter took his talents to the NFL.
At safety, DaShawn Stone and Andrew Pellicciotta return but will be challenged for playing time by Patrick Smith-Young, who started 25 games between his time at North Texas and Old Dominion.

#chance

ORLANDO — UCF football is less than a month away from opening its season at Acrisure Bounce House against Bethune-Cookman.
Certain positions on the Knights' depth chart already seem to be filled in, while others are still up for grabs during the dog days of summer.
Depth charts usually remain fluid throughout the season, but the team UCF rolls out against the Wildcats on Week 1 will be telling. Practice makes perfect for the Knights in that regard.
UCF held its latest practice on Aug. 8 at the outdoor fields adjacent to the Bounce House. The entire 2½-hour session was held in front of media members and others listed as "shareholders."
Here are three takeaways from the Knights' open practice.

#practice #House #acrisure

The Indiana Fever look to get back on track visiting their archrival Chicago Sky on Saturday afternoon after a heartbreaking overtime loss Thursday.
The Fever (19-12) are in a battle for playoff seeding as one of five teams within a game of each other and a win versus the Sky, who are outside the playoff picture, is needed to help in their quest for homecourt advantage. Their first meeting came June 11 in Indianapolis, when the Fever blew a 19-point lead but won in 114-106 overtime. Eerily similar to blowing a 20-point lead Thursday and losing to the Aces 86-84 in OT on a Chelsea Gray buzzer beater.
Indiana is expected to have its stars for the game. Kelsey Mitchell remains second in the league in scoring average (24.1 per game). Caitlin Clark, who missed two free throws late in regulation and turned it over in overtime before Gray's 3, had been red hot as the Fever were strong throughout July. She's averaging 21.5 points and 8 **** ists per game. Aliyah Boston averages 17 points 8.4 rebounds and 3 **** ists per game.
Rickea Jackson leads the Sky at 18 points per game and grabs 4.8 rebounds per contest.
See photos from their previous meeting then follow the game live below.

#indiana #lead

Day 8 of Indianapolis Colts' training camp practices will begin on Saturday at 10:00 AM ET.
There will certainly be plenty to watch for over the next month of practices and preseason games, with playing time and roster spots up for grabs at several position groups as the Colts enter a now-or-never season, and GM Chris Ballard knows it.
We will update this article as Saturday's practice unfolds.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Live updates, notes from Day 8 of Colts training camp practice

#practice #chris

Texas A&M's first preseason practice ahead of the 2026 season opener vs. Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 5, took place on Wednesday evening, and similar to this time last year, quarterback Marcel Reed, entering his second full starting season, continued to receive substantial attention given the redshirt junior's need to take the proverbial "next step" as a pocket passer.
With 65% of the 2025 roster returning after the Aggies' first trip to the College Football Playoff last season, third-year coach added 17 players from the transfer portal, combined with all but one player from the 2026 signing class making their way to campus back in January. Several newcomers continued to look the part on Wednesday, while A&M's elite wide receiver rotation unsurprisingly flashed, especially junior Terry Bussey.
After landing Alabama transfer WR Isaiah Horton, who stands 6'4"and now weighs 215 pounds, the Aggies' receiver rotation, led by Mario Craver, is now built on speed, size, and physicality after nearly every wideout added weight this offseason, with Terry Bussey now weighing 205 pounds.
Texas A&M's starting running back job is still up for grabs, and redshirt junior Rueben Owens, who also gained weight this summer, will directly compete with rising sophomore Jamarion Morrow, who impressed the staff this spring and looks like the best one-cut running back on the roster.
Thanks to several beat writers in attendance, including Tony Catalina, Carter Karels, and Travis Brown, here are the top highlights from Texas A&M's first preseason practice.

#back #aggies

With Michael Pittman Jr. now in Pittsburgh, the door is open for Alec Pierce and Josh Downs in Indy. So why are they undervalued in fantasy?
One reason is probably Daniel Jones, who's been recovering from a torn Achilles tendon. But with Jones's Week 1 availability looking promising, the fantasy market should not be penalizing two receivers with strong top-40 potential and decent top-30 upside. Pittman's 111 targets from last season are now up for grabs. Ashton Dulin, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, and rookie Deion Burks probably won't play outsized #3 WR roles.
Sure, budding star Tyler Warren will command a high target share. But last year he led the team with 112 looks. He might top out at around 130. In other words, there are a lot more targets to go around, and only a small handful of receivers are likely to get them.
Pierce's WR35 ADP **** umes last year was a fluke, when he was the WR27 in points per game. That doesn't make sense. Pierce was more productive with 84 targets than Pittman was with 32% more targets. We should expect Pierce to take another step forward on 100+ looks.
Meanwhile, Downs is only two years removed from being the WR31 in points per game. Still somehow only 24 years old, he's a great bet to bounce back as the Colts' co-#1 or even #2 wideout. Downs should far exceed his WR46 ADP expectations.

#downs #targets #fantasy

Since camp opened, Johnson has consistently been one of the offense's biggest playmakers, making jaw-dropping catches seemingly every practice. Hauling in contested receptions, creating separation with his quickness, or extending to snag passes outside his frame, Johnson has quickly become one of the most talked-about players on the practice field.
Johnson's route running has been particularly impressive. Despite not possessing the size of some of Tampa Bay's other receivers, he has consistently created separation with crisp breaks and elite change of direction ability. His chemistry with quarterback Baker Mayfield also appears to be growing by the day, as Baker has shown increasing confidence in looking Johnson's way during both team drills and red zone work.
Following the departures not only of Mike Evans and Sterling Shepard, who Johnson mostly shared snaps with over the offseason, but opportunities are also available in the Buccaneers' receiver room behind Chris Godwin Jr, Emeka Egbuka, and Jalen McMillan. Johnson entered camp battling to carve out a meaningful offensive role, and through the first several practices, he has done everything possible to strengthen his case.
It's still early, and training camp success doesn't always guarantee regular-season production. However, Johnson is giving the Buccaneers every reason to believe he can become more than just a developmental receiver and the "lone man out" at WR4.
If he continues making highlight reel grabs at the pace he's established over the opening week of camp, it will become increasingly difficult for the coaching staff to keep him off the field once the regular season begins, and the gadget receiver could carve out a major role in his sophomore season.

#receiver #baker

The Dodgers entered the 2026 season with ambitions of becoming team to three-peat in 26 years. Following Monday's trade deadline, they echoed that sentiment with a summer blockbuster and an encore.
Their string of deals began late Saturday night, as after suffering a 3-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox, they struck a deal that infuriated nearly the entire baseball world. The Dodgers landed two-time defending AL Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers while sending away outfield prospect Zyhir Hope, right-hander River Ryan and pitching prospect Brady Smith.
The addition of Skubal not only invigorates an already vaunted rotation (when fully healthy), it gives the Dodgers another left-handed option that is a proven innings eater. Before Skubal needed surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow, he had logged at least six innings of work in six of his first seven starts. He hasn't matched his pre-injury average start length since returning on June 13, but he has logged at least five innings in all but one of his nine final starts in Detroit.
For a Dodgers rotation that is still missing Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow, adding Skubal in the mix keeps the six-man rotation as the norm for the pitching staff down the stretch. With Emmet Sheehan's demotion to Triple-A, the current rotation features Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, Justin Wrobleski and Eric Lauer, and until the other three starters return, the Dodgers could implement a weekly bullpen game. Skubal will certainly headline the four-man rotation in the postseason, and the Dodgers have seven options to choose to accompany him come October.
Gauging what the postseason rotation will be a work in progress until October arrives. Skubal and Yamamoto are shoe-ins at the top, but the final two spots are completely up for grabs. Blake Snell is set to return next week after a final rehab start, while Tyler Glasnow has yet to embark on his rehab ***** ignment. The latter is projected to return sometime in September. Ohtani's status for returning to the mound in the regular season is unclear, though the team expects him back in October. The trio of Sasaki, Wrobleski and Lauer all were used exclusively in relief last year for both the Dodgers and Blue Jays.

#Dodgers #skubal #innings

Conor McGregor said he's getting surgery, with the UFC star making the announcement on his Instagram account Monday Aug. 3.
The disclosure comes about three weeks after he apparently injured the ACL and meniscus in his right knee during his comeback fight July 11 at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.
In his Instagram video, McGregor held a Louis Vuitton bag while speaking to the camera. "What's up folks, it's the Mac,'' he said. "Off to get surgery today. So wish me well.''
With that, he says, "I'm going to fuel up on a Mac Energy," reaches into a refrigerated case stocked with his own line of energy drinks and grabs a can. "Today, the Orange Cremsicle," he said. "Let's go, we got this."
In the post's caption, McGregor wrote, "Well folks, here we go again! Surgery number 5 of my career coming up! All things considered that is an ok number! Let's do it, WE GOT THIS!''

#surgery #energy #number

The wide receiver position for the Indianapolis Colts had its question marks entering training camp, and now five practices in, those unknowns still very much linger.
Following Michael Pittman's departure this offseason, the WR3 role alongside Alec Pierce and Josh Downs is up for grabs, but really how the rest of the depth chart from spots three through six will shake out still has to be determined.
"Quarterback Daniel Jones is checking all the boxes coming off his Achilles tendon injury in 2025, but the same perhaps cannot be said for his wide receivers," said ESPN's Stephen Holder. "He's got Alec Pierce still out of the lineup after offseason ankle surgery, and behind him is Josh Downs, who is off to a hot start but the remaining group, there are very much still a lot of questions. And who's going to step up as that No. 3 receiver? Will the Colts continue to evaluate the free agent market? And so a lot of uncertainty at wide receiver."
Not helping matters is that Pierce is still sidelined at the moment, which takes away this unit's big playmaking threat while also shedding light on the lack of depth.
The play of the Colts' cornerbacks, Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward, and their ability to each shut down their side of the field is adding to the challenge as well.

#colts

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas football will begin fall camp on Wednesday, Aug. 5, and all eyes will be on the quarterback battle between KJ Jackson and AJ Hill.
But there will be starting spots up for grabs across the field, and competitions for snaps as backups will be fierce as Ryan Silverfield prepares for his first season as the Razorbacks coach. On Monday, Aug. 3, Silverfield met with the local media to preview fall camp, and he shared the three position groups he is most excited to evaluate over the next four weeks leading into the season opener against North Alabama.
Unsurprisingly, Silverfield is focused on the trenches, highlighting both of the offensive and defensive lines. He's also eager to get his eyes on the wide receivers who will be tasked with producing explosive plays along with whichever quarterback lands the starting gig.
"Some of those other guys in the wide receiver position, like, okay, can we have eight starters? You know, and that's not a terrible thing," Silverfield said. "Do we have some guys that can step up?"
The Arkansas coach highlighted Boise State transfer Chris Marshall as someone he wants to ****** ume a big role for the Hogs' offense. He also mentioned Donovan Faupel (New Mexico State) and CJ Brown as older players with past production who will be fighting for snaps.

#silverfield #arkansas #camp #starting

Day 5 of Indianapolis Colts' training camp practices will begin on Monday at 10:00 AM ET.
There will certainly be plenty to watch for over the next month of practices and preseason games, with playing time and roster spots up for grabs at several position groups as the Colts enter a now-or-never season, and GM Chris Ballard knows it.
We will update this article as Monday's practice unfolds.
2 Colts' training camp battles not gaining traction early on (Link)
Colts' coach shares early impression of Day 3 draft pick in training camp (Link)

#camp #link #Monday #Ballard

Day 5 of Jacksonville Jaguars' training camp practices will take place Monday morning at 8:30 AM ET.
There will certainly be plenty to watch for over the next month of practices and preseason games, with some playing time and roster spots up for grabs as the Jaguars look to build upon an impressive first season under Liam Coen.
We will update this article as Monday's practice unfolds.
Jakobi Meyers' early impressions of Brian Thomas' play in Jaguars' camp (Link)
Key Jaguars' defender has strong showing in training camp practice No. 4 (Link)

#practices #coen