Marine pilots moving from the newly retired Harrier to the F-35 must unlearn old instincts.
The F-35 eases much of the physical work of flying, but gives pilots far more data to manage.
Former Harrier pilots say breaking those patterns takes repeated simulator training and practice.
The first time a former Marine Harrier pilot brings an F-35 fighter jet in to land on the deck of an amphibious warship, skills honed by hundreds of hours in the old jet might work against them in the new Lightning II.
The AV-8B Harrier, the Marine Corps' short take-off and vertical-landing fighter, saw its pilots carefully manage three different controls — one to control direction, an engine throttle, and a nozzle lever that directed engine thrust, allowing the aircraft to hover.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is live THIS AFTERNOON (Sat., Sept. 5, 2026) with UFC Paris, streaming live online via Paramount+. The event happens at Accor Arena in Paris, France, featuring a special Octagon newcomer in the main event.
Salahdine Parnasse vs. Dan Hooker is our main event, going down in the Lightweight division. Parnasse is a long-time former KSW champion who made a big splash with his one and done appearance at MVP MMA. The reason he was done there was because UFC wanted to poach him out of that fledgling promotion before he drew too many serious mixed martial arts (MMA) fans over to it. Hooker comes into this one off two losses and looking very much like a sacrificial lamb. However, as last week taught us, -600 odds can be overcome.
The co-main is an all French affair, in the Featherweight division, with Fares Ziam meeting Axel Sola. Both of these guys are action fighters known for putting on a show. They should get the crowd roaring in Paris, even if it's not obvious to the locals whom they should be cheering for.
Rounding out the main card is Michael Page vs. Nursulton Ruziboev, Daniil Donchenko vs. Punahele Soriano, Kurtis Campbell vs. Trevor Peek and Losene Keita vs. Muhammad Naimov. Page might be trying to fight out of his UFC contract here, which is the reason UFC has pared him with a big, rangy striker who can also make you quit on the ground.
The featured "Prelim" is Morgan Charriere vs. Felipe Lima. The undercard also boasts Mario Pinto vs. Ryan Spann, Oumar Sy vs. Modestas Bukauskas and Nathaniel Wood against late replacement Pavel Andrusca. Further down the card we have Michael Aljarouj vs. Fabia Sintes, Nora Cornolle vs. Klaudia Sygula, Matthieu Duclos vs. Lucas Felipe Dias and Delphine Benouaich vs. Sofia Montenegro to make up the numbers. Aljarouj does look like an intriguing prospect, though.

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National League
Kidderminster Harriers 1 - 1 Barrow FT
Barrow remain winless in the National League after they were pegged back at Kidderminster.
Innes Cameron nodded the Bluebirds into the lead from Keaton Ward's 16th-minute free-kick.
But the hosts levelled two minutes before the break when Reece Devine's fine run and cross was headed home by Lewis Walker.

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Grimsby Town have signed Notts County midfielder Ryley Reynolds on a season-long loan deal.
The 20-year-old spent last season on loan in National League North with Kidderminster Harriers and helped them win promotion to the fifth tier.
He could make his Mariners debut in Saturday's League Two season-opener against Exeter.
"He's an energetic, technically good midfielder who has the ability to play between the lines, create opportunities and get into goalscoring positions," boss Dave Artell told the club website.
All done deals in August 2026

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Iowa State's cross country teams, under the direction of director of cross country Jeremy Sudbury and women's head coach Laura Harmon, have their fall planned out, with two home meets and the 2026 Midwest Regional being highlights for the Cyclone harriers.
"Home Sweet Home!" Sudbury said in a release. "There is nothing like competing on our own home turf and getting a chance to showcase our beautiful cross country course to the nation and for the community to see how great our teams are. Both squads will benefit immensely from getting to stay home three times this fall to minimize wear and tear and to really be ready for the postseason."
The men's team finished second at both the Big 12 Championships and Midwest Regional in 2025 and third at the NCAAs.
The women, under first year head coach Laura Harmon who is in her first year in Ames after four seasons at Washington State, also finished second at the Big 12 Championships and third at the Midwest regional.
"I'm excited about the opportunities this schedule provides in my first season leading the Iowa State women's cross country program," Harmon added in a release. "It strikes a great balance for our team, giving us opportunities early in the season to gain valuable racing experience and build confidence before competing against some of the nation's top NCAA Division I programs. Those high-level competitions will not only help prepare us for championship racing but also provide an exciting opportunity to showcase a women's team that is capable of competing on the national stage."

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Tamworth have signed forward Kieren Donnelly from Boston United for an undisclosed fee.
The 25-year-old is the 11th signing made by the Lambs since the takeover of the club by US businessman Abdullah Ashraf.
Donnelly was loaned to Kidderminster Harriers in March and contributed eight goals in 15 games, including one in their 2-0 win over South Shields in the National League North promotion final.
"He's quite rightly had lots of interest over the summer and the fact he's chosen Tamworth is a real coup for the club," said Tamworth boss Andy Peaks.

HAMILTON — The Miami University Hamilton volleyball team is entering a fresh chapter in 2026.
A new head coach, an influx of freshman talent and an expanded schedule have generated excitement around the Harriers program as it looks to continue building toward becoming a competitive force in the United States Collegiate Athletic ****** ociation.
The Harriers finished 4-11 during the 2025 season, but optimism is high as Amy Zecher takes over as head coach after serving as an ****** istant last year.
Zecher brings more than 13 years of coaching experience at the club, middle school, high school and collegiate levels.
During her first season at Miami Hamilton, she helped oversee player development, practice planning and recruiting efforts while helping secure a four-player freshman class that will immediately reshape the roster.