By Ben Steiner
VANCOUVER — Good luck scoring against the Houston Dynamo.
In a battle between the top two teams in the Western Conference, the Dynamo prevailed 1–0 over the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place Wednesday, silencing a crowd of over 22,000 and overtaking the 'Caps atop the West, while making some history along the way.
Franco Negri scored the lone goal in the 34th minute with a thunderous finish from outside the box, but it was the defensive prowess that led the way for the Dynamo. Despite constant Vancouver pressure, Houston held strong, securing a fifth straight clean sheet, while extending the win streak to the same number.
By doing so, they became the third team in MLS history to win five games, all via clean sheets – and the vibes couldn't be any better, for a team that feels they're still a work in progress.

#Vancouver #history #team #steiner

The first week of the 10th season of Dana White's Contender Series kicked off on Tuesday at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The fight card featured five fights with 10 athletes competing for a spot on the UFC roster.
The fight card was headlined by a welterweight bout between Namo Fazil and ormer two-time Oktagon Welterweight Champion Kaik Brito. Fazil entered the but riding a seven-fight winning streak. Brito was coming off back-to-back victories.
After two entertaining and eventful round, Brito scored a stoppage early in the final round. He connected with an overhand right that rendered Fazil unconscious on the canvas. The walk-off KO earned the Brazilian a UFC offer.
Following the event, UFC CEO Dana White awarded six UFC contracts. Along with Brito, Roman Puga, Taner Trembley, Alik Lorenz, Trent Miller, and Cristian Pérez received offers to join the UFC roster.
Trembley became one of the rare fighters in the series history to get a UFC contract after losing. The featherweight kicked off the fight card against Roman Pug and was defeated via unanimous decision.

#roman

The second week of 2026's edition of Contender Series delivered a ton of action, capped off by a savage knockout of a fan favorite.
On Tuesday night, Week 2 of Season 10 of Contender Series took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, featuring three knockouts — including one of the most brutal knockouts in Contender Series history — one submission, the best fight of the season so far, and six UFC contracts handed out.
Kaik Brito def. Namo Fazil
In the main event, Namo Fazil took on Kaik Brito in a high-profile welterweight contest. Fazil is an extremely popular fighter who most recently competed on the undercard of the MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano fight card, but he didn't get an easy out in Brito, who put on a show right from the start.
Brito was the much more dynamic and dangerous fighter early in the bout, but Fazil's pressure and durability proved problematic for Brito as the fight wore on. Heading into the final round, it looked like Fazil was on the verge of breaking Brito, but just a few seconds into the round, Brito launched a combination out of nowhere, with the final punch landing clean and sending Fazil crashing to the canvas brutally.

#fazil #contender

It's that time of year again!
Contender Series is back with 10 straight weeks of mixed martial arts (MMA) action, streaming at 7 p.m. ET TONIGHT (Tues., Aug. 18, 2026) on Paramount+.
In the main event, Welterweights collide as former MVP MMA 1 breakout star, Namo Fazil (10-1), fights Brazilian bruiser, Kaik Brito (19-6). The co-main event sees Douglas Rodrigues (6-1) take on Trent Miller (9-3). In the "Featured" bout, Lightweight prospects Logan Paxton (10-1) and Mexico's Cristian Perez (14-2) got to battle. Two Season 9 losers return for a second chance as Mahamed Aly (5-1) collides with Arizona's Alik Lorenz (7-2). Finally, Featherweight finishers kick off the card as Taner Trembley (7-0) fights Roman Puga (5-1).
Namo Fazil vs. Kaik Brito —
Douglas Rodrigues vs. Trent Miller —
Logan Paxton vs. Cristian Perez —
Alik Lorenz defeats Mahamed Aly via knockout (punch) Round 1, 2:23
Roman Puga defeats Taner Trembley via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

#fazil #logan

The Valor Games Midwest kicked off in Chicago, bringing veterans together for three days of adaptive sports, competition and camaraderie.
The 14th annual games give veterans an opportunity to support one another while testing themselves in a variety of events. The games emphasize inclusion, with events designed for veterans with disabilities.
"Tons of veterans come out from all over the country, and this is the time they get to see their friends. So we're always excited for that," said Ricardo Lara of the Chicago Park District.
Among the competitors was Janice Copeland, a veteran of Operation Desert Storm who traveled from Atlanta for the games. Copeland competed in the biathlon and won a medal. She said the support of fellow veterans was a meaningful part of the experience.
"For me, just completing the task was enough and just to hear other veterans telling you, 'you got it. You can do it.' It really boosts my spirit," Copeland said.

#copeland #Events

MMA Junkie has you covered with live results and round-by-round updates of Dana White's Contender Series 88, which takes place Tuesday at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas and streams on Paramount+ starting at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).
Dana White's Contender Series fight cards see prospects compete in hopes of earning a UFC contract, with UFC president Dana White on hand to make the decision.
The second week of the 10th season sees 10 fighters compete for their shots at a UFC contract. In the featured bout, welterweights Kaik Brito (19-6) and Namo Fazil (10-1) will do battle.
You can follow along with our coverage below.
Kaik Brito vs. Namo Fazil

#namo #fazil #round

Lazio are making an effort to sign Mauro Icardi, but the latter remains reluctant to tie himself to the project.
The 33-year-old was one of the most prolific centre-forwards in Serie A during his time at Sampdoria (2011-2013) and Inter Milan (2013-2019). The former Nerazzurri captain then had a three-year spell at Paris Saint-Germain, followed by four years at Galatasaray, but he's been a free agent since the start of the summer.
In recent weeks, Icardi has been widely considered Lazio's top target for the striker role alongside Sassuolo's Andrea Pinamonti. However, finding an agreement with the Argentine remains a tall order for Angelo Fabiani and Co.
According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Icardi and his entourage had initially expressed their openness to negotiate with Lazio officials, but they have now decided to put all talks on ice. While previous reports had mentioned a significant gap between the club's offer and the player's salary request, the Sky Sport Italia correspondent insists the striker's priority is the sporting aspect.
In other words, the former PSG man is keen to find the right project, as he believes he cannot afford to make the wrong choice at this relatively late stage of his career. Therefore, the striker is expected to bide his time and await other proposals before picking his next destination. It should be noted that free agents are allowed to join a new club even after the transfer deadline.

#icardi #project #year #time

Lazio are working to offload Petar Ratkov this summer, with a third club now interested in the Serbian striker as his future at the club looks increasingly shaky.
According to Sky Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Dinamo Moscow and Southampton have both made contact over a permanent deal, and they've now been joined by Red Star Belgrade.
Ratkov had hoped to fight for his place under Gennaro Gattuso at Formello, but has come to accept the coach would rather bring in a different option up front, leaving him open to a move.
None of the three suitors have yet convinced the striker to commit, and Lazio are pushing to get a sale over the line so they can reinvest the proceeds elsewhere in the squad.
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Mauro Icardi of Galatasaray in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Juventus and Galatasaray A.S. at Juventus Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)

#italy #february

There's no such thing as a bad one-year deal. It's an old baseball axiom that has remained true for quite some time, even if some cases tend to test that theory. This is one such case, as it's become very clear that the Ha-Seong Kim one-year deal hasn't worked out anywhere near the level to where both parties figured it would once they agreed to the one-year, $20 million deal during the offseason.
During the series recap for the Diamondbacks series, I mentioned that Ha-Seong Kim had made "progress" after he recorded his fourth RBI of the season during that blowout loss on Saturday to Arizona. Not his fourth RBI of the game — his fourth of the season. I would never lie to you on the internet, so here's video proof!
This was his first RBI since June 3 and that only came after he had what looks like a hot streak in comparison back in late-May, which is when he picked up two RBI in a three-game span. That is absolutely anemic in terms of counting stats.
Somehow, Kim's four RBI don't have him in last place among hitters with at least 80 plate appearances. Four other players have made at least 80 plate appearances and have produced fewer RBI than Kim has done so far this season. With that being said, some of the stats that Kim has put up this season have truly got to be seen to be believed.
Among batters with at least 80 plate appearances, he's last in Isolated Power (.000), he's last in BABIP (.094), he's last in batting average (.066), he's next-to-last in On-Base Percentage (.165), he's last in slugging percentage (.066), he's last in wOBA (.126), he's in a three-way tie for next-t0-last in xwOBA (.207) and he's last in wRC+ with a scarcely-believable 29 wRC+. This is astonishing.

#year #deal #least #plate

MLB Apple TV schedule 2026: Dates, times and teams for every 'Friday Night Baseball' live stream originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The 2026 MLB season is here, and with it comes a weekly slate of "Friday Night Baseball" games set to stream exclusively on Apple TV.
From March through September, Apple TV will be the place to turn on Friday nights (and occasional afternoons) for national broadcasts, including numerous high-profile matchups.
Among the highlights on the 2026 schedule released so far are the Dodgers hosting the Cubs (April 24), a Mets-Yankees showdown (May 15), and a Dodgers-Phillies NLDS rematch (May 29).
See the Apple TV "Friday Night Baseball" schedule for 2026 below and tune in every week.

#Baseball #Dodgers #every #here

Stars are paying tribute to Hayden Panettiere after the actor's death Sunday at 36.
Panettiere was a prolific actor who rose to fame as a star on NBC's "Heroes" and scored a crossover TV-music hit with the series "Nashville." She was open about her struggles with alcohol and post-partum depression and stopped acting for several years, returning for "Scream VI" in 2023.
Among those paying tribute to Panettiere on Monday were fellow actors Viola Davis, Melissa Barrera and Bethany Joy Lenz, and podcaster Jay Shetty.
"What an amazing talent you were....so gifted. Julius and I loved working with you....an old, wise soul with such a deep heart. I wish the world had more time with you because I had a burning curiosity about who you were becoming. I saw this beautiful Phoenix rising from the ashes. Your tests became your testimony, and your testimony became your legacy. You will be remembered. Rest well, Hayden. Sending healing prayers to your family, your daughter, and all who loved you. May they always speak your name..." via Instagram.
"I dont understand how this is real. Everything seemed to be turning around. She was coming BACK to life, wasn't she? It's too young and there's still so much more life. And her daughter…. Hayden, you are surround by love. I'm sorry for every moment I didn't reach out or check in. This can't be real." — via Instagram.

#panettiere #became

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn brought good injury news on Sunday, along with one concern.
The good news was that Marcus Mariota's injury was not serious. Quinn also brought good news on Sunday that starting TE John Bates will return to practice on Tuesday, as will converted guard-to-center Nick Allegretti, who the Commanders have hoped can step in and adequately replace 2024 and 2025 starter Tyler Biadasz.
Then there was the Trey Amos update. Amos, a rookie second-round draft selection (61) in 2025, played ten games for Washington last season before going down with a broken fibula. In that game against the Detroit Lions, Amos fractured a fibula and missed the rest of the season.
Amos spent the start of this 2026 training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list recovering from some sort of soft tissue injury, as Quinn had stated to the media. August 7, Amos passed his Commanders' physical and was activated off the PUP list to return to practice. On August 8, Amos returned and promptly injured his ankle badly enough that he missed all of the past week.
"He is dealing with soreness (ankle)...he is not there yet," expressed Quinn. "You'll see him out doing stuff to the side, working into that spot. But he won't be able to fully participate this week."

#amos #injury #washington

Lazio are struggling to meet Mauro Icardi's salary demands, so they continue to work on Andrea Pinamonti, who represents a more affordable alternative.
The Aquile's shocking Coppa Italia elimination at the hands of Mantova confirmed, beyond any reasonable doubt, the squad's desperate need for a new striker. Boulaye Dia was once again wasteful in front of goal, while Petar Ratkov has failed to earn Gennaro Gattuso's trust despite a promising pre-season.
The Italian capital side has already missed out on several profiles, including Carlos Espi, who signed for Real Madrid, and Franjo Ivanovic, who preferred RC Lens. In recent days, it has been reported that the club's shortlist has been reduced to two names: Sassuolo's Pinamonti and free agent Icardi.
According to Italian journalist Damiano Er Faina, Lazio are only willing to offer Icardi a yearly net salary of €2.5 million, while the Argentine hitman is holding out for €5 million. Therefore, the gap could be too wide to be bridged through negotiations.
The club realises that Pinamonti is the more plausible option. The 27-year-old is open to joining the Biancocelesti, but as Er Faina reports, Sassuolo must first find themselves a replacement. Lazio are hoping to sign the Italian striker on loan with an option to buy, but this temporary formula is only applicable should the player extend his contract, which is set to expire in June 2027.

#italian

SEATTLE (AP) — Rayan Elloumi and Thomas Müller scored second-half goals and goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka wasn't tested as the Vancouver Whitecaps handed the Seattle Sounders a club-record seventh straight defeat in MLS play with a 2-0 victory on Sunday night.
The Whitecaps (11-3-4) move to the top of the Western Conference with the win, two points ahead of the Houston Dynamo.
Elloumi took a pass from Emmanuuel Sabbi in the 77th minute and scored his first goal of the season for the lead. Sabbi's **** ist was his second.
Müller used Ryan Gauld's nifty **** ist on a free kick inside the box five minutes later to score his sixth goal for the final margin. Gauld subbed into the match in the 58th minute before collecting his first **** ist in his fourth appearance of the season.
Takaoka did not have to make a save in earning his seventh clean sheet. It was his 34th career shutout in 117 starts.

#second #seventh

The 2026 college football season is quickly nearing its opening kickoff, and ahead of the nation's favorite fall game, the sports media has been in overdrive publishing its preseason content.
Among them is ESPN writer David Hale, who recently ranked all 138 FBS teams into 19 distinct tiers. In his article, the Florida Gators landed among Tier 10, which he ****** led, "It has to get better. Right? Right?!?"
"Credit to Oklahoma State and Florida. They laid down their shovels after woeful 2025 campaigns and started climbing out with new head coaches... Jon Sumrall has talked the talk this offseason, winning over a beleaguered Florida fanbase that has seen a revolving door of once-successful coaches hit rock bottom in Gainesville."
While optimism is currently high in Gainesville entering the Sumrall era, the bar has been set low since Dan Mullen's departure, as exemplified by this particularly haunting stat.
"Florida is 29-37 since Marco Wilson threw a shoe against LSU in 2020. That's half a game worse than Rutgers over that same span."

#right

Dynamo Dresden took all three points at the expense of promotion candidates Darmstadt courtesy of an early strike. The visitors only have one point from the first two games of the campaign before more challenging fixtures against Hannover and Kaiserslautern.
Boosted by their vociferous fans, Dresden started the game positively. Similarly, Darmstadt once again had a poor start to a game as they conceded inside the first fifteen minutes.
Jonas Sterner scored Dresden's first goal of the season after a superb one-two with Vincent Vermeij. The right-back has joined Thomas Stamm's side on a permanent transfer this summer after his loan spell from Hannover last term.
Florian Kohfeldt made his first substitution at the break as Lars Kehl came on for his debut in place of Yosuke Furukawa. However, it was Marcel Schuhen who was the busiest goalkeeper G early in the second-half.
Darmstadt's captain saw a yellow card for his protest twenty minutes from time when Kai Klefisch saw his second booking of the game. The red card delayed Kohfeldt's next changes as Stoke City loanee Milan Smit and Yannik Luhrs made their debuts as late substitutes.

#game #early #minutes

Great Britain and Northern Ireland remain in contention to finish top of the medal table at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Among their medal hopes on the final day of action at Alexander Stadium are 1500m star Georgia Hunter Bell, long jumper Jazmin Sawyers, the 4x100m mixed relay squad and both 4x400m relay teams.
Meanwhile, Swedish pole vault world record holder Armand Duplantis will look to win a fourth successive European gold.
The BBC will bring you live coverage on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, Radio 5 Live, the BBC Sport website, the BBC Sport app and the BBC Sport social media channels including YouTube.
Full European Championships medal table & list of GB medallists

#great

Dynamo Dresden and Darmstadt are looking for their wins of the season as they go head-to-head on Sunday. The hosts lost 3-0 at Nürnberg in the opening week as Mohamed Ali Zoma bagged the season's first hat-trick.
Florian Kohfeldt's men were also in the same direction before sealing a comeback 2-2 draw at home against Holstein Kiel. Both teams finished the game with ten players when they last met in February.
Dresden: Schreiber; Sterner, Keller, Müller, Rossipal; Wagner, Rapp; Lemmer, Hauptmann ©, Bobzien; Vermeij
Darmstadt: Schuhen ©; Lannert, Pfeiffer, Vukotic, Kleinhansl; Klefisch, Akiyama; Weißhaupt, Duijvestijn, Furukawa; Lee

#zoma #kiel

The stock market rally is in full swing as the S&P 500 and small caps closed at record highs this week. However, pickings are getting difficult to come by, with several leaders extended from buy points. A few exceptions are worth watching as these stocks near buy points while hitting new highs.
Among them is Teekay Tankers (TNK). It's in a 5% buy zone from a consolidation base's entry at 83.99. Shares were on a four-day winning streak Friday as they also hit an all-time high. The rising relative strength line shows outperformance compared with the benchmark S&P 500.
Bermuda-based Teekay Tankers owns and operates a fleet of ships that transport oil and other products. It posted triple-digit earnings growth for its second quarter, partly stemming from "higher average spot tanker rates" amid the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Teekay Tankers holds a Composite Rating of 94. ****** ysts have raised their profit estimates for the full year to $16.64 per share, anticipating a 139% surge in growth.

#tankers #Growth #Friday #Bermuda

Great Britain and Northern Ireland remain in contention to finish top of the medal table at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Among their strongest medal hopes on the final day of action at Alexander Stadium are 1500m star Georgia Hunter Bell, long jumper Jazmin Sawyers, Amy Hunt in the inaugural 4x100m mixed relay and both 4x400m relay teams.
Meanwhile, Swedish pole vault world record holder Armand Duplantis will look to win a fourth successive European gold.
The BBC will bring you live coverage on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, Radio 5 Live, the BBC Sport website, the BBC Sport app and the BBC Sport social media channels including YouTube.
Full European Championships medal table & list of GB medallists

#championships

WNBA legend Candace Parker is one of four player honorees stepping into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later tonight.
As the induction gets closer, fans want to know more about the woman behind the trophies. So before the big night, here's a simple rundown of who the former WNBA player is married to and their relationship.
For those wondering, Parker is currently married to Anna Petrakova, a former international basketball player.
Petrakova played college basketball at the University of Louisiana from 2001 to 2005. She made a name for herself during her time there and was named Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year in 2004.
After college, she continued her career overseas, playing for several major clubs in Russia, including UMMC Ekaterinburg, Dynamo Kursk, and Dynamo Moscow. She also competed in European competitions, winning the EuroLeague Women twice.

#player #WNBA #college

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers have been around since 1884, and in their nearly century and a half as a franchise Reggie Smith is one of the best hitters they've ever had. The switch-hitter will be honored on the field on Saturday afternoon at Dodger Stadium as the newest inductee into the Legends of Dodger Baseball, an honor that's been a long time coming.
Among every hitter with at least 1,500 plate appearances for the Dodgers, Smith ranks seventh in OPS (.915), seventh in slugging percentage (.528), and fifth in adjusted OPS+ (152).
Smith was already a four-time All-Star when the Dodgers acquired him from the St. Louis Cardinals in June 1976 for catcher Joe Ferguson, outfielder Bob Detherage, and minor league infielder/outfielder Freddie Tisdale. Smith was the middle trade in a 14-month span during which the Dodgers added stud outfielders Dusty Baker, Smith, and Rick Monday to their already-established Infield. In each of the first two seasons with the three new outfielders the Dodgers made it to the World Series, snapping a decade-long drought.
Those Dodgers teams were insanely talented and, at times, contentious. Like when All-Star pitcher and future Hall of Famer Don Sutton told Thomas Boswell in the Washington Post in 1978, "All you hear about on our team is Steve Garvey, the All-American boy. Well, the best player on the team the last two years — and we all know it — is Reggie Smith. As Reggie goes, so goes us."
There was intended venom in Sutton's rant, but there was also substance behind it. Smith in 1977-78 hit .302/.406/.568 with 54 doubles and 61 home runs, and led the majors with a 165 wRC+. Smith finished fourth in National League MVP voting in both seasons.

#smith #Dodgers #long

FC Barcelona's pre-season has been shaped by the absences of the internationals who played at the World Cup and the resulting influx of young academy players into the first team.
Among the players currently working under the coach, several have pleasantly surprised him.
One of them, according to MARCA, happens to be Xavi Espart, whom the coach sees as a top-level player.
The German coach had promoted the 19-year-old right-back to the first team last season, and Espart featured in six matches: two in the Champions League and four in La Liga.
This summer, however, he has confirmed both his excellent current form and his considerable potential.

#coach #players #first #World

Great Britain remain in contention for top spot in the medal table with just two days to go in the first European Athletics Championships to be held in this country.
Among their strongest medal hopes still to come at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium are 1500m runners Georgia Hunter Bell and Jake Wightman, Commonwealth Games long jump champion Jazmin Sawyers and five relay teams.
Athletes from 49 nations are competing for a total of 50 gold medals - including a mixed 4x100m relay for the first time - and there are 10 world champions and seven Olympic champions taking part.
One of those, the Swedish pole vault world record holder Armand Duplantis, will look to win gold on the final day of action on Sunday.
The BBC will bring you comprehensive coverage of the championships on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, Radio 5 Live, the BBC Sport website, the BBC Sport app and the BBC Sport social media channels including YouTube.

#relay

Dynamo Dresden host Darmstadt on Sunday afternoon as both sides search for their first win of the season. The hosts lost 3-0 at Nürnberg in the opening matchday, with Mohamed Ali Zoma scoring a hat-trick.
Meanwhile, Darmstadt came from a two-goal deficit to earn a point at home against Holstein Kiel. Ho-jae Lee played a big part for Florian Kohfeldt's side after coming off the bench to make his 2. Bundesliga debut. Darmstadt have now added another striker to their ranks as Stoke City's Milan Smit joined them on loan.
Both teams finished with ten players the last time they met in February. Vincent Vermeij scored twice in the stroke of half-time moments after Patric Pfeiffer's sending off.
Luca Marseiler, Fabian Nürnberger and Merveille Papela have to wait a little longer for their first appearances of the season due to injuries. As for the hosts, Lars Bünning, Kenneth Schmidt and Tobias Raschl are unavailable.
Dresden: Schreiber; Sterner, Keller, Müller, Rossipal; Wagner, Rapp; Hauptmann ©; Inanoglu, Vermeij, Bobzien

#hosts #dynamo #sunday

Two seasons ago, the Indiana Pacers won 50 games and then reached Game 7 of the NBA Finals before falling to the champion New York Knicks after star guard Tyrese Haliburton went down with a torn Achilles tendon.
Last season, with Haliburton out while rehabilitating from surgery, the Pacers dropped to 19-63, a franchise worst.
Now, Indiana tips off its 2026-27 regular season at New Orleans at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, before returning to Indianapolis on Friday, Oct. 23 for the home opener at Gainbridge Fieldhouse vs. the Dallas Mavericks at 7 p.m.
The Pacers announced the schedule Friday.
Among the highlights in a team news release:

#Friday #season

SC Paderborn are reportedly closing in on the signing of former Bayern Munich attacking prospect Gabriel Vidovic from Dinamo Zagreb. According to Croatian outlet Sportske Novosti, Paderborn are prepared to pay approximately €3m for the 22-year-old. Sky Germany – as relayed by transfermarkt.de – has subsequently confirmed the Bundesliga newcomers' pursuit.
Vidovic only completed a permanent departure from Bayern last summer. The Augsburg-born Croatia youth international joined Dinamo for around €1.2m after previously spending three separate spells away from the German record champions on loan.
His future had initially appeared less certain. Get German Football News reported in June 2025 that Heidenheim were attempting to acquire Vidovic, with the Ostalb club willing to consider either a loan or permanent transfer.
Only three days later, however, GGFN reported that Heidenheim had missed out as Vidovic instead moved towards a permanent switch to Dinamo Zagreb.
The Croatian attacker has since registered seven goals and five **** ists for Dinamo. His current market value stands at approximately €3m after previously reaching €3.5m during an earlier loan spell with the Zagreb club.

#vidovic #dinamo #zagreb #croatian

Former Bayern Munich prospect Gabriel Vidović could be on his way back to the Bundesliga.
The Dinamo Zagreb left winger / attacking midfielder is reportedly on his way to SC Paderborn per Sky Germany journalists Kerry Hau and Dennis Bayer:
SC Paderborn is on the verge of signing Gabriel Vidovic! The former Bayern Munich player is expected to join from Dinamo Zagreb for a transfer fee of 3 million euros—it would be the Bundesliga newcomer's record signing. Negotiations are in the final stages. SkySportDE _dennisbayer
Vidović's 2025/26 season was a productive return to Dinamo Zagreb after making his move from Bayern Munich permanent last summer. The Croatian attacker established himself as an important attacking option, contributing seven goals and six ******* ists in 37 games across all competitions.
The 22-year-old's ability to operate from the left wing and create chances made him a consistent threat, even if his minutes were sometimes limited. Vidović showed the attacking potential that made him highly regarded during his time in Bayern Munich's academy.

#dinamo

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor was hesitant to say how many starters would play in the preseason opener and for how long, but he said he did want fans to know they will see "some exciting players" if they come to the game.
The Bengals host the Detroit Lions in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13 at Paycor Stadium.
Among those confirmed to be playing are quarterback Joe Burrow, wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. Taylor said he was still working through plans for playing time in part because some guys are still being **** sed for availability after being limited or out of practice Tuesday.
Here are five things to know going into the game:
1. Who will play and how much?

#taylor

Roughly a thousand spectators cheered as teens Kylie Ritchie of Connecticut and Bridget Kavan of Nebraska ran from platform to platform, swinging on monkey bars and a rope, heaving weights and clambering up a wall in an American Ninja Warrior-like competition.
Among the onlookers was President Donald Trump, who watched the semi-finals and finals of the Patriot Games on Aug. 11. He later presented the two winners — a boy and a girl — with two golden trophies and $125,000 in scholarship prize money each.
Joining Trump inside the sprawling Spire Academy athletic facility located just outside Geneva in Northeast Ohio's wine country were Ohio Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and ESPN personality Pat McAfee.
Speaking in a mid-event interview, Trump said the athletes were doing "fantastically well" and that he was looking forward to watching the finals.
"This has been as exciting as everything; I didn't know what to expect," Trump said of the Patriot Games.

#House #platform #ritchie