Reinierde Ridder has changed camps ahead of his permanent move up tolight heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

The Dutchman is scheduled to take on RomanDolidze at 205 pounds next, on Aug. 22 at Golden 1 Center inSacramento, California. He recently revealed that he has partedways with Kill Cliff FC and joined another Florida gym, American Top Team, ahead of his UFC light heavyweightdebut.
The former OneChampionship two-division ***** leholder explains that while hereally enjoyed the atmosphere at Kill Cliff FC, the level oftraining has allegedly not been up to mark in the last couple ofmonths. One of de Ridder's favorite coaches, Aung La NSang, recently opened his own gym, which limited his time atKill Cliff FC.

He also claims that head coach Henri Hooft has not been around muchover the last couple of months due to personal reasons and thatmany top fighters allegedly left Kill Cliff FC as the level oftraining declined.

"I did switch up my camp," de Ridder told Full Mount MMA. "So, I'vebeen at ATT this camp, which is a big change. I've been able towork with a lot of high-level guys, which is cool - coaches andtraining partners… Some stuff was just not good at Kill Cliff thelast six months. Henri had some personal stuff. He had been out ofthe gym for a couple of months. And Aung La, my guy I like to workwith a lot, he opened his own gym. So, he hadn't been at Kill Cliffmuch. And a lot of big guys left because just the content of theclasses was not that good. So, it was time to make a change,unfortunately. Cause I really liked them, really liked theatmosphere, liked everything there."

After getting off to a sensational start in the UFC, going 4-0 withwins over Bo Nickal andRobertWhittaker, de Ridder (21-4) suffered consecutive losses toBrendanAllen and CaioBorralho, prompting the move up to light heavyweight. He'slooking to return to winning ways at UFC Sacramento.

#level #liked #aung #henri

Earlier in the week, head coach Mike Norvell said he wanted his team to treat this week like a "game week." Coming off a scrimmage on Tuesday, FSU had three days of physical practice in Jacksonville, ahead of its final scrimmage of the fall on Sunday.
If Sunday's scrimmage had a winner, Norvell told the media afterward, that it was the defense.
"I thought (the defense) really did a nice job," the head man said in his opening statement. "(They were) flying around and made some explosive plays and created some TFLs. I liked tonight that there was a great balance of pressures, four-man pass rush, and guys going out there and having to win a 1-on-1."
It seems that the defensive line, led by Terrance Knighton and first-year coach Nick Williams, is developing the front into a formidable force heading into the regular season.
"I thought the defensive line was really impactful. I saw the Desir twins multiple times making an impact. Jalen Anderson had a great speed sack…You felt that disruption. When you're sitting out there, it's good for one side. On the other side, you have to continue to improve."

#scrimmage #thought

Nelson is also credited for helping land another franchise-altering superstar in his final years as Warriors head coach. During the 2009 NBA draft, he went against consensus and pushed Golden State to draft Stephen Curry with the No. 7 pick. "One of the big reasons I was drafted by the Warriors was because of Don Nelson," Curry said in a statement. "The story is he never liked rookies, but from Day 1 he challenged me and gave me an opportunity to be my best self on the court. He taught me a lot during our one season together and I'll never forget the night he became the winningest coach in NBA history in Minnesota. We were so happy for him. "He had an immeasurable impact on the sport and will go down as one of the greatest minds in the history of the game. He's a true icon and will be missed by the countless number of people he touched, including myself, during a legendary career."
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#Warriors #coach #never #golden

Klay Thompson to Miami Heat makes 'too much sense' after latest social media clues originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Miami Heat have made no secret of their pursuit of outside shooting since acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster trade this summer. Recent social media activity has only intensified speculation about where that shooting might come from.
Klay Thompson has become the center of that speculation, and a string of small but telling online moments this week has fans convinced a move to South Florida is closer than ever before.
The speculation gained fresh traction through a recent post detailing Thompson's activity online and his recent time spent in Miami this past week.
Thompson liked a comment encouraging him to join the Heat, while Antetokounmpo liked a separate post referencing Thompson - small gestures that fueled speculation after Miami prioritized perimeter shooting following the LeBron James pursuit.

#klay #antetokounmpo

New Mexico closed its third practice of fall camp Friday, capping the Lobos' first week out under second-year head coach Jason Eck.
Here are two things I liked and one thing I didn't from the Lobos' first three days of practice:
Things to like
A promising youth movement at receiver
As the well-worn cliche goes, spring showers bring May flowers.

#Mexico #here

During the lightning round on the August 5 episode of CNBC's Mad Money, host Jim Cramer responded to a caller asking about CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME). He commented:
CME Group is very good. I've got to tell you, I like Cboe, too. I've always liked the companies that are involved with trading because they have monopolies or at least duopolies.
Cramer's endorsement highlights the core economic moat that protects exchange operators like CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME). As the world's largest financial derivatives exchange, the company controls major market infrastructure across interest rates, equity indices, energy, agricultural commodities, and foreign exchange.
When evaluating CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) on August 5, Cramer explicitly brought up Cboe Global Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOE), grouping the two together as prime examples of exchange operators with pricing power. His mention builds directly on commentary from the August 3 episode of Mad Money, where Cramer highlighted Cboe as one of July's standout performers after gaining 27.8%. He remarked:
Now, in sixth place, there's… Cboe Global Markets… big options marketplace, is up 27.8%. And that's all about the volatility that gradually built throughout the month. Cboe also reported a solid quarter last Friday, giving its stock one more leg higher. I don't think it's expensive.

#cboe #august #i 've

CHICAGO — The Indiana Fever took down the Chicago Sky 90-86 in a ferocious game Saturday afternoon at the United Center.
The Fever (20-12) led by double digits at times during the game, and as many as 17, but allowed Chicago to get back into it at the end of the game. The Sky got within one possession with 17 seconds left, but Caitlin Clark (after missing two free-throws in crunch time on Thursday night) went 1-of-2 at the line to make it a two-possession game and ultimately seal a Fever win.
Clark finished with 26 points and 11 ****** ists, while Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 27 points. Aliyah Boston added on 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Here's what I liked and disliked, and what the win means.
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#united

CHICAGO — The Indiana Fever took down the Chicago Sky 90-86 in a ferocious game Saturday afternoon at the United Center.
The Fever (20-12) led by double digits at times during the game, and as many as 17, but allowed Chicago to get back into it at the end of the game. The Sky got within one possession with 17 seconds left, but Caitlin Clark (after missing two free-throws in crunch time on Thursday night) went 1-of-2 at the line to make it a two-possession game and ultimately seal a Fever win.
Clark finished with 26 points and 11 ******* ists, while Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 27 points. Aliyah Boston added on 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Here's what I liked and disliked, and what the win means.
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#fever #united #center

The Tennessee ****** ans wrapped up their annual Blue & White scrimmage at Nissan Stadium on Friday night and will now turn their attention to the joint practice and preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers.
The ****** ans had a competitive and spirited scrimmage where the team went through over 100 plays that challenged both sides of the ball, leaving head coach Robert Saleh pleased with the efforts.
"It's not perfect, it's just being locked in for special teams, and the different transitions. It's not realistic, but it's as close as we can get in preparation for next week.
The ****** ans did not go "live" within the scrimmage, but it did provide a solid baseline with simulated game conditions before the ****** ans head west to meet up with the 49ers in the first of their joint training camp practices. The ****** ans are a young team, and all of the reps that they can get will be important to development, and Saleh liked the effort put on the field on Friday night.
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#pleased

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Arsenal's move for Bruno Guimaraes has effectively been confirmed by Newcastle United's senior figures, with the club admitting the midfielder's desire to leave ultimately forced them into a deal they had never planned to make.
Although ****** nal have yet to formally announce the transfer, with paperwork reportedly delaying confirmation, Newcastle chief executive David Hopkinson has acknowledged that an agreement has been reached and suggested the Gunners paid more than they had hoped.
Speaking to The Chronicle, Hopkinson said: "It was not the fee that I think ****** nal had hoped to pay and of course we would have liked an even higher number. But I think you're dealing with sophisticated actors on both sides and that's what negotiation looks like.
The Chronicle 8 August 2026

#arsenal #think #kruger

Once a Pittsburgh Steeler, always a Pittsburgh Steeler. Former head coach-turned-sports ***** yst Mike Tomlin made his NBC debut before the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game, and he used this new opportunity to advocate for one Steelers legend who deserves to be enshrined in Canton, Ohio.
On Thursday, Tomlin argued that legendary Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward deserves to be honored in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
"My golden ticket, unquestionably, goes to Hines Ward," Tomlin said. "He's got Hall of Fame numbers. He's got 1,000 career catches, 12,000 yards, 85 touchdowns and a Super Bowl MVP. But beyond the statistics, it was his style of play. This guy was a predator, not prey. Every defensive player in the National Football League feared Hines Ward. When you played against Hines Ward, you hated him. No DB liked Hines Ward. He would try to take your head off."
Ward's stats, individual accolades and Super Bowl championships speak for themselves. But Ward has patiently waited 10 straight years as a Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist. Hopefully, the 2027 class is where Ward can punch his ticket to football immortality.
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#hall #Football #steeler #super

Serie A side Milan are still keen on making an attacking signing and Midtjylland star Dario Osorio has emerged as a target.
MilanNews offer the news and also look at some vital reasons why the 22-year-old is a target.
One key factor is the involvement of Simon Kjaer, who had a spell with the Rossoneri and currently finds himself as a member of the board at Midtjylland. He has already given interviews in Italy about a host of players at the Danish side and even name-dropping Osorio.
This could allow Milan a working connection that can work in their favour.
Another reason is that Osorsio isn't just a player who is liked now. He has been followed for a long time. He was first brought to the Rossoneri desk in January 2023, when Paolo Maldini was still at the club and he even tried to bring him to the San Siro.

#midtjylland #osorio #even #dario

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The new Michigan football staff inherited a former five-star with a ton of upside, but one who hasn't seen the field yet in a real capacity.
The only time that offensive tackle Andrew Babalola suited up in a winged helmet on the field at The Big House in front of fans was in the 2025 spring game, but he tore his ACL in fall camp, precluding him from seeing game action in his freshman year. Before his injury, he was pushing Evan Link for the left tackle position, and it was in no way a decided contest between the true freshman and the elder statesman.
At Big Ten media days last week, head coach Kyle Whittingham gushed about Babalola's potential, noting that he has similar traits to his two first-round draft pick tackles, Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu. Offensive line coach Jim Harding agrees with the ****** sment, but also notes, there's a lot of work it's going to take for him to get there.
"We recruited him at the last place. I think he's a really talented kid," Harding said. "Now, he's also he hasn't played football in darn near 12 months. Tomorrow will be the first time he puts shoulder pads on in 12 months. Two days ago was the first time he put a helmet on in nearly 12 months. So could he potentially -- I think there's a lot of guys in that room that can be high draft picks and things like that. But Andrew would be one of them, and we'll just see how he develops and see how he gets back to what I think I saw on the fall camp (tape) last year."
The encouraging news is that two practices in, Babalola has been a full go in both. In order to get an idea of what he's capable of, just like Whittingham, Harding went back to his high school, spring ball, and fall camp film and liked what he saw. But now, he's going to have to get back into form, given that, as Harding noted, Babalola hasn't played football in a year.

#babalola #Football #time #first

There's an expanding market of fantasy football content makers these days. The pool has never been larger, or smarter. And with a group this large, it makes for a number of different styles. It's a golden age for the industry.
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I generally opt for the understated style. I don't promise anyone that consuming my content will make them dominate their league or crush their draft. I humbly offer that I think I can help players improve at their craft, and I'm also accepting that my style isn't for everyone. If my stuff isn't landing for you, it's not a big deal. I have a slew of talented teammates over at Yahoo — you should find someone here that you line up with.
Perhaps this soft-pedal opening was encouraged by the recent Salary Cap Draft at the Fantasy Football Expo. I am in the Jim Brown division this year, and on July 25 I participated in two drafts (one snake, one salary cap) against 13 other skillful industry members. The drafts were fun but competitive, one of the highlights of the year. And although I pride myself on being an experienced and skilled salary cap player, I did not love my results in that draft.
(Coincidentally, I liked my snake draft team a fair amount, but that's a discussion for another day.)

#industry

NL exec called Giants' Luis Arraez and Robbie Rays trades their 'favorite' of deadline originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The San Francisco Giants conducted a sell-off at this year's trade deadline, parting with Tyler Mahle, Luis Arraez, Robbie Ray, Erik Miller, Caleb Kilian, and Heliot Ramos by the end of the MLB trade deadline.
All of those moves helped the Giants land some intriguing prospect hauls, but of those four deals, two stood out to one National League executive.
According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, one NL exec called out the Arraez and Ray trades as their "favorite" deals of the deadline, thanks to the pitching prospects the Giants got in those two deals.
"I really liked what the Giants did to get Ramon Marquez and Miguel Mendez in their two deals and build up legitimate starting pitching depth in their system," an NL exec said.

#robbie

Ashton Daniels took his first reps inside Doak Campbell Stadium during Florida State football's scrimmage on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and the Seminoles' coaching staff liked what the fifth-year put on tape.
Both head coach Mike Norvell and offensive coordinator Tim Harris Jr were complimentary of Daniels' growth from spring practice to preseason. The duo said the transfer signal-caller made some big throws in timely situations during the scrimmage.
"He was completely locked in. We had some big third-down situations and him just being comfortable in the pocket, going through his progressions and putting the ball where it needed to be," Harris said in a press conference a day after the scrimmage.
"There were times when our defense gave us certain looks, and he had to slow things down to get us the right play. And he did that flawlessly."
The pre-snap reads and adjustments are an area both Harris and Norvell noted, and it's a positive for Daniels. Turnovers have been an issue for him in his career, with 22 interceptions and 16 fumbles, so if he's recognizing what the defense is throwing at him quicker, that could keep turnover numbers down and get the ball in the hands of FSU's playmakers.

#scrimmage

Ariana Grande seems to be quietly addressing her upcoming retreat from the spotlight.
After a representative for Grande, 33, revealed in a statement to People that "Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility" following the Eternal Sunshine Tour, all eyes have been on the singer.
On Wednesday, August 5, the Wicked actress liked an Instagram post from psychotherapist Terri Cole that featured text reading, "Unfortunately, I can confirm that not everyone will like the healthier version of you."
"That's OK," it continued. "Get healthier, anyway!"
In the caption of Cole's post, the psychotherapist wrote, "There are going to be people who celebrate the healthier version of you…and you might have those who miss the version of you that was stretched thin, keeping everyone else happy + comfortable."

#grande

(NewsNation) — A well-liked floor installer walked out of his house in North Dakota in May of 2024 and never came back.
Keith Schmidt's family doesn't know if he just decided he didn't want to live that life anymore or if something else happened to the 53-year-old.
Without a death certificate, they can't sell his house or any of his belongings, so they're using their own savings to keep the case going and hoping someone will finally get them answers.
Scarlet Sims is missing: Woman last seen in Frankfort unheard from for months
Schmidt's sister, Laura Scherer, told NewsNation that from a young age, Schmidt seemed to love farm life in North Dakota.

#without

A late-practice interaction between Denver Broncos defensive lineman Malcolm Roach and Bo Nix could been much worse than the final result.
During the Broncos' fifth day of camp (and third day of padded practice), Roach broke one of the most important rules of training camp: Don't touch the quarterbacks. Especially a starting quarterback. Roach ended up accidentally sacking Nix in the end zone for a would-be safety, rolling up on Nix's lower body.
That sentence alone would make any Denver fan hold their breath. Even the players held their breath. "It got quiet," veteran defensive lineman D.J. Jones said after practice. "It got quiet real quick." Thankfully, Nix popped right back up from the contact.
Jones defended Roach, who is a well-liked member of the team. "He wasn't trying to tackle Bo," Jones said. According to Jones, there will be no repercussions for Roach for hitting Nix, because Roach was doing everything he was supposed to do.
While all is good with Roach, there is a massive understanding on the team that Nix is the central factor between the Broncos being Super Bowl contenders, or missing the playoffs entirely.

#Broncos #lineman

Men's First Team coach Luciano Spalletti spoke to the press after the match between Chelsea and Juventus, the fourth friendly of the 2026/27 pre-season. The game ended 1-0 to the Bianconeri and was decided by Edon Zhegrova's superb goal in the second half.
"These are tests that reflect the progress we're making. I liked the fact that we always stayed united as a team throughout the match, both when we were under pressure on the edge of the box and when we launched counter-attacks. We created some excellent chances and could have achieved even more. Our approach was always characterised by solidarity and the ability to put into practice, all together, what needed to be done at every moment of the match. I saw a very active team that was always close to the ball. Chelsea can do it all: they can build from the back, they can finish, and they can really drive the game forward in terms of tempo and pace. They're a top-class side and, for that very reason, it was important for us not to back down in the face of these situations."

#always #game #back #luciano

CHICAGO — Tarik Skubal dominated the conversation before and after the Dodgers' 6-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, and understandably so.
It was the Dodgers debut for the reigning back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner, the blockbuster acquisition who instantly made Los Angeles the favorite to win a third consecutive World Series. Every pitch Skubal threw was scrutinized. Every decision Dave Roberts made was viewed through the lens of October.
But the most important player on the field Tuesday might not have been the ace on the mound.
It might have been the catcher behind the plate.
Ben Rortvedt has already played this role once before. The Dodgers know exactly what he brings because they've lived through this story already. They liked the ending enough to bring him back for a sequel.

#tuesday

The San Francisco 49ers have an injury crisis at defensive end and rookie Jaden Dugger may be one of their keys to fixing it.
Injuries on the D-line stabilized a bit Monday with rookie Romello Height back in the mix, but limited reps for Nick Bosa along with absences of Mykel Williams, Cam Sample and Keion White still left the club short at the position.
ESPN's Nick Wagoner pointed out in a post-practice recap that Dugger, a fifth-round rookie linebacker, was getting some individual reps with the edge group.
Spotted during individual drills: LB Jaden Dugger doing some work with the defensive line group. The Niners liked Dugger's versatility coming out and seem to want to explore all the ways that can be used, though it doesn't hurt that they're short on bodies at that spot right now because of injuries.
Dugger throughout his positional change at Louisiana did some work pass rushing off the edge so it's not a completely foreign concept. He also has the measurables to play DE in the NFL. He measured in at 6-4, 240 pounds with 35-inch arms and a wingspan wider than seven feet. He started his college career as a safety before moving to linebacker where he's expected to play in San Francisco. However, without a starting linebacker spot vacant, there's an opening for Dugger to carve out a short-term role on the edge if he gets more opportunities to step in while the team struggles with injuries.

#rookie

I never liked playing chess growing up. It made me think too much. Having to plan out five moves ahead while contemplating my opponent's response or potential counters before even touching a piece made the whole idea sound less like a game. This was work! But once I learned the general rules and overarching strategies, I could understand the appeal.
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Drafting fantasy football teams can have the same vibe. It's organized chaos. You have a plan, and the fantasy gods laugh at you. The draft grades you receive afterward are enough to make you log out and forget you even joined a league before opening kickoff. Trust me, I've been there. And I still short-circuit sometimes when I'm on the clock. But after a few years of cobbling together winning teams, here are a few Dos and Don'ts to simplify things when trying to build a squad.
Admittedly, disregarding a player's name and focusing on their production sounds exactly like something a nerd like myself would suggest. The thought runs counter to the excitement we experience every Thursday, Sunday and Monday. Specifically who touches the ball is what keeps us debating about this beautiful sport all the way until the next season starts.
On the one hand, the highlights and constant attention to offseason news and notes are what shape the market. Puka Nacua and Colston Loveland (featured in the top-10 plays) are two of the best at their position. We should value them accordingly. But the other side of that coin is the notion their production (not talent) is unique. In turn, if you don't draft that particular player, you've fallen behind. However, you can find similar levels of opportunity elsewhere.

#like #even

Martine Medesse of Benin Republic's Amazons clears the ball as Nigeria's Super Falcons qualify for the Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 after playing a 1-1 draw (3-1 aggregate) with Benin Republic's Amazons in the second leg of the WAFCON 2026 qualifying match at MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Adekunle Ajayi/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup wrapped last month, and with it went 39 days of the kind of moments that make a tournament unforgettable: a teenage phenom stealing highlight reels with his flair, a scrappy underdog nation refusing to go home, a 40-year-old goalkeeper turning in the performance of his career, a nine-figure transfer rumor before the confetti had even settled. For four weeks, the entire sports world organized itself around this single competition. But the appetite for those storylines didn't end when the final whistle blew, and it doesn't need a men's tournament to be satisfied. Right now, in stadiums and arenas across the world, women's sports are producing the exact same arcs: breakout stars, Cinderella runs, veteran redemption stories, record-breaking numbers, and transfer fees rewriting what the sport is worth. They're just not getting the same attention. Here are five World Cup moments and the women's sports stories playing out in real time that deserve to be next on your watchlist.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Morocco players celebrate advancing to the knock out stage after the 1-0 victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group H match between Morocco and Colombia at Perth Rectangular Stadium on August 03, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Liked Lamine Yamal's flair? Watch Morocco's Atlas Lionesses at WAFCON.
Yamal spent this World Cup as one of the most-watched players on the planet, a teenager with more than 50 million Instagram followers turning every touch into a moment. Morocco is hosting the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for a third straight edition, running through August 16 across Rabat and Casablanca, and the Atlas Lionesses have opened their campaign in commanding form. They beat Kenya 4-0 to open the tournament, then beat Algeria 1-0 to move to two wins from two matches, sitting atop Group A with five goals scored and none conceded. The breakout to watch is Barcelona Femení prospect Kautar Azraf, flagged by CAF as one of the country's brightest young talents ahead of her first senior call-up, the same "unproven teenager announces herself on the biggest stage" arc that made Yamal a global name this summer.
Liked Cape Verde's underdog run? Watch WAFCON's debutant nations.
Cape Verde's men's team was one of the World Cup's most beloved stories, a nation of fewer than 600,000 people holding its own against the sport's giants. Their women's game has its own version unfolding right now. Cape Verde and Malawi are both playing in their first-ever Women's AFCON this year

When USC football faces Ohio State this season, the battle will contain dozens of very juicy plot points. One of the many fascinating angles on this game is how Lincoln Riley and new Ohio State offensive coordinator Arthur Smith will coach their quarterbacks, Jayden Maiava and Julian Sayin. College Sports Wire noted that Sayin is being challenged by Smith, his new coordinator in Columbus.
"Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin will be paramount to the Buckeyes' dreams of winning a national **** le this season, and head coach Ryan Day was asked about his development under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Day spoke about how Smith's NFL background has seeped into what he has imparted onto Sayin this offseason.
"'I think he's liked the challenge of some of the things that Arthur is bringing to the table,' Day said at Big Ten Media Days. 'When you go from coaching Aaron Rodgers to a college quarterback, you can certainly imagine what that has been like for Arthur. Man, Julian keeps up. It's been fun to watch. Combine that with a quarterback who has the experience now. I mean, this is only the third time since I've been at Ohio State that we've had the same quarterback come back for a second year (as a starter). That's a big deal."
Ohio State gave Julian Sayin a new coordinator with NFL experience. USC has Lincoln Riley, the ultimate NFL quarterback developer in modern times. He has given the NFL Jalen Hurts, Caleb Williams, Baker Mayfield, and Kyler Murray. Ohio State versus USC will in many ways be a battle of which offensive tactician can get the most out of his quarterback.
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#arthur

The Jets have liked what they've seen from linebacker David Bailey so far this summer.
Bailey was given credit for three sacks in the team's second practice of training camp, which is exactly the kind of impact that the Jets hoped to get off the edge when they made him the second overall pick of this year's draft. Head coach Aaron Glenn called Bailey "everything that I imagined" at a press conference this week and veteran defensive lineman Harrison Phillips said on Saturday that the rookie is "in the backfield all the time."
All of this has happened before the pads have come on at Jets camp and Bailey was asked on Saturday if he feels pressure to make immediate waves as a pro.
"I wouldn't necessarily say I feel pressure," Bailey said at a press conference. "It's in the back of your mind. You know you're the No. 2 pick, you know there's high expectations just from the fans and also from teammates and the staff and everything. But I try to like not let that get to me. I try to say really nothing has changed, honestly. Like in terms of if I want to be the best, I've got certain things that I need to do. Getting in the playbook, taking care of my body, studying film, studying other pass rushers that I want to emulate my game after and just taking care of the things I can control."
Bailey called sacking a quarterback "the best feeling in the world" and a Jets defense was lacking much of anything to feel good about last year will be hoping Bailey experiences it often during his rookie season.

#saturday #second #called

Head coach Jose Mourinho said he liked "everything" from a Real Madrid outfit with "three faces" following Saturday's 2-2 friendly draw with Fiorentina.
Head coach Jose Mourinho said he liked "everything" from a Real Madrid outfit with "three faces" following Saturday's 2-2 friendly draw with Fiorentina.
Los Blancos took the lead through Endrick after just 12 minutes in the Wortersee Stadion in Klagenfurt, ahead of Alexis Ciria doubling the lead on 24.
With goals from Roberto Piccoli and Moise Kean on either side of the half time whistle, however, the Italians got away with a draw from a Madrid side that lacked a number of its World Cup stars.
Reacting afterwards, Mourinho, who rejoined the Spanish giants for a second time ahead of the FIFA tournament, was happy with what he saw.

#head

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To the editor: OSU is adding a JPMorgan Chase logo patch to all 36 varsity sport teams uniforms. The football team uniforms will also have a Nike logo and a Big Ten patch. In couple more years the uniforms will look like NASCAR driver suits. What next, naming rights for the team benches and medic tents? How about all the team support staff and managers having patches like the NASCAR pit crews? Next, they can add bus wraps for home and away rental busses with all kinds of additional sponsorships. Finally, we can start to add patches all over the uniforms of TBDBITL. Is the day very far away when the players and coaches will have to wear custom gear anytime they are on campus? The quest to grab more money to buy more players and build bigger facilities is beyond the pale.
Raymond D'Angelo, Westerville
To Raymond: If that's what it takes to pay the next Jeremiah Smith, I wouldn't put it past them. And neither would most of their fans.
Dear Brian: One thing became very clear after LeBron James announced his intent to take his talents (less than what they used to be) to Philadelphia: He never had any loyalty to the city, fan base or organization in Cleveland — a fan base that revered him, one that hoped he'd sign with the Cavs and end his career on a fairy tale note with one last hope of another championship. It was not to be. It was James' right to sign anywhere he wanted, no questioning that, but he was never the King of Cleveland, not even close. Yes, he helped bring a long-awaited championship to the city of Cleveland, and for that I am ever grateful! The Indians should have in 1997, but that is another story. It's apparent James didn't revere Cleveland as much as we would have liked to think. Remember him yelling "This is for you, Cleveland" after the Game 7 Finals victory in 2016? I think that was more about redemption for himself after he bungled the first free agency decision than about Cleveland ending its 52-year championship drought. The true face of Cleveland is Jose Ramirez. No doubt about it, not even close. The future Hall of Famer has shown his love for the city, the fans and the organization time and time again, signing extensions for less than what he could get on the open market. One could argue Joe Thomas and even Joel Bitonio are better representations of Cleveland than LeBron ever was. I'll always be grateful for the 2016 championship, but leave LeBron out of the King of Cleveland discussions.

#cleveland #lebron #next

From the moment LeBron James came to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018, some fans of the team disliked him and even felt he was encroaching on the territory of Kobe Bryant, who had retired just two years earlier. James would lead the Lakers to the NBA championship in 2020 just after they had missed the playoffs in six straight seasons, but despite sticking around for eight years, he was never exactly beloved the way other franchise greats were.
Shaquille O'Neal has been there and done that. Lakers fans fell in love with him when he arrived in 1996, but once Bryant emerged as a superstar a few years later, fans fell harder for him and favored him over O'Neal. O'Neal, of course, requested to be traded in 2004 and was sent to the Miami Heat amidst a feud between him and the legendary guard, and he spent quite a bit of time talking trash about Bryant following his exit.
During an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, O'Neal explained how, as a result, he can understand why Lakers fans never fully embraced James.
"They didn't love me; they loved Kobe. They didn't love me. Listen, this is what we call B.O.B brother, the business of basketball. When they get like me, when I'm in charge, I'm a difficult man to deal with. The thing has to be done my way, and sometimes people don't agree with that, so when you get you up out of there... I can kinda understand both sides."
O'Neal eventually reconciled with Bryant and the Lakers, and he got his No. 34 jersey retired in 2013. James' exit this summer was painless and relatively quiet, and he likely did the franchise a favor by letting it know through Rich Paul, his longtime agent, that he was leaving just hours before free agency officially opened on June 30.

#o 'neal #love #retired

Franco Mastantuono is one of the players in the Real Madrid first team who has been outright informed that he is not in Jose Mourinho's plans.
The teenager , after all, endured a difficult first season at the club and did not impress as he would have liked with injuries playing a part in keeping him from his best version.
Pressed to look for a departure, the Argentine star seemingly preferred a move back to River Plate but Los Blancos preferred that his next destination be somewhere in Europe.
As reported by Mundo Deportivo now, Mastantuono has agreed to leave to a European club but demands that it be in Italy.
On that front, one club sounds strong, and it is surprisingly the same team Los Blancos face in their first pre-season friendly – Fiorentina.

#blancos #franco #real