Ramsey warns that depreciating ****** ets like cars erode wealth, and 84% of millionaires credited ditching car payments as key to building it.
A $30,000 car loses roughly $18,000 in value within five years, and average annual ownership costs hit $11,577, making cars a major wealth drag.
Since Micah maxes retirement accounts, carries zero debt, and pays cash, buying the sports car is defensible if he maintains those financial habits.
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A caller to the Dave Ramsey Show recently sparked a pointed conversation about cars, wealth, and what it actually means to earn a solid income. The caller was Micah, a 24-year-old earning $80,000 per year. He maxes out both his 401(k) and IRA and carries zero debt. His question was simple: he has $30,000 in cash and wants to put it toward a 2019 Nissan 370Z as a weekend car, but he wonders whether investing the money instead would serve him better long-term.

#zero

Affordability in a car market usually looks like a math problem. Every so often it turns out to be a permission problem.
Americans have spent four years watching window stickers climb and calling it inflation. The average new vehicle sold for $50,089 in August, the first month of 2026 that the industry average cleared $50,000, according to Kelley Blue Book.
Buyers feel it without reading the data.
"Many American households are under significant financial pressure," said Erin Keating, executive ***** yst at ***** Automotive, in comments published by Kelley Blue Book.
Electric cars sit higher up the ladder. The cheapest new EV on sale in the U.S. starts at $29,990 before destination, a price Nissan (NSANY) called "the lowest starting MSRP for any new EV currently on sale in the U.S.," according to Electrek.

#according

After escaping with a season-opening win on Sunday night, the No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels (1-0) host the Charlotte 49ers (0-1) in their home opener on Saturday night at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
Sep 6, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Ole Miss Rebels tight end Caleb Odom (4) celebrates his touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
When: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
Time: 7:45 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN2

#rebels #stadium #night #nashville

The Tennessee ******* ans have wrapped up on-field work ahead of their Week 1 matchup with the New York Jets. But unfortunately, some of the weekend's celebrations have been postponed. On Friday afternoon, the ******* ans announced that, due to "unforeseen circumstances," they are postponing running back Chris Johnson's induction into the franchise Ring of Honor.
While the ******* ans did not give any further details, they did release a statement:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Chris Johnson and his family are no longer able to travel to Nashville for this Sunday's game. Knowing how much he and his family desire to be in person at Nissan Stadium for his induction into the ******* ans Ring of Honor, we will postpone the official induction ceremony and look forward to celebrating the moment with them at a future date.
Sunday's halftime ceremony will remain dedicated to celebrating Chris' incredible on-field achievements and legacy with our team. Our thoughts, along with those of ******* ans fans everywhere, remain with Chris and his wife, Brittany.
Statement from the Tennessee ******* ans pic.twitter.com/TekLO2MU5D

#Titans #chris #induction

The Tennessee ******* ans and New York Jets are set to begin the 2026 season with a Week 1 matchup at Nissan Stadium on Sunday.
A matchup featuring two teams looking to turn their franchises around, there isn't much of an expectation that this game is going to feature much offense to be excited about. With that said, there are a handful of names that fantasy football managers are wondering about for Sunday.
Both the ******* ans and the Jets have some major question marks on the offensive side of the ball, but value can be found anywhere throughout the league.
Here's a look at who to start and sit for fantasy football in this Week 1 matchup:
Wilson's fourth season was cut short to only seven games, but he should be a solid start in Week 1. The ******* ans allowed the third-most fantasy points per game (29.7) to the wide receiver position. Wilson has been plagued by poor quarterback play and while Geno Smith isn't a major upgrade, he's better than what they've had. Wilson should be in for some high-end WR2 numbers.

#Titans #Jets #much

The Tennessee ***** ans will still commemorate halftime of Sunday's season opener to "CJ2K," but the team announced Friday that it's postponing Chris Johnson's Ring of Honor induction ceremony.
Because of "unforeseen circumstances," Johnson and his family are no longer able to travel to Nashville for the Week 1 game between the ***** ans and the New York Jets, the ***** ans said in a statement.
Johnson is battling ALS, a diagnosis he revealed in June.
"Knowing how much he and his family desire to be in person at Nissan Stadium for his induction into the ***** ans Ring of Honor, we will postpone the official induction ceremony and look forward to celebrating the moment with them at a future date," the statement continues.
"Sunday's halftime ceremony will remain dedicated to celebrating Chris' incredible on-field achievements and legacy with our team. Our thoughts, along with those of ***** ans fans everywhere, continue to be with Chris and his wife, Brittany."

#Titans #induction

It's time to put this Tennessee **** ans rookie class to the test.
Titans rookies played a combined total of 5,397 snaps in 2025. Only the Browns, Jets and Patriots devoted a higher percentage of their total snaps to rookies than the **** ans did. Sure, quarterback Cam Ward being on the field pretty much every offensive down for the entire season boosted that number. But the **** ans have been fairly insistent under GM Mike Borgonzi that the best way to get young players up to speed is to throw them into live action as soon as they're deemed ready.
With that in mind, let's take one last look through the **** ans' Class of 2026 rookies and project how much they'll be used as the **** ans prepare for the start the season on Sept. 13 against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium (noon CT, CBS).
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#rookies

The Tennessee ****** ans were back at practice ahead of a Week 1 game against the New York Jets this Sunday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kickoff is scheduled for noon CDT.
At practice, Tennessee welcomed their latest addition, former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jaylon Jones, who was reunited with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley in Nashville. That familiarity should help him get up to speed quickly and could lead to early playing time.
Outside of welcoming Jones to the team, the ****** ans had almost a full complement of players take part, with only linebacker Cedric Gray sitting out as he navigates the NFL's concussion protocol. With every passing day, it becomes unlikely that Gray will be able to go against the Jets, which could give James Williams or Anthony Hill Jr. extra snaps in the season opener.
Here is the ****** ans' full Thursday injury report:
LB Cedric Gray (concussion)

#Jets #cedric #full

The Tennessee ****** ans start their 2026 NFL season at home when they host the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, at 12:00 p.m. CST on Sunday, September 13.
The ****** ans' preseason outings didn't show us very much. The starters played a minimal number of snaps while new head coach Robert Saleh and his new coordinators continued to evaluate players. Like every other NFL team, they trimmed their roster down to 53 players on August 30th and have made a few additional moves since then.
While there is an aura of cautious hope around this team, there is also a smidge of, "Is this really going to work?" The consensus among experts right now keeps the ****** ans near the bottom of the power rankings, and only their play on the field and ability to win games will see them move up.
As we enter Week 1, here's a look at where the ****** ans place in a multitude of power rankings.
They're counting on a young offense led by second-year QB Cam Ward to take a major step. They're counting on a defense infused with expensive free agent upgrades to take a major step. And they're counting heavily on Saleh to make it all work. Yet the preseason suggested they shouldn't necessarily count on instant results in 2026.

#Titans #counting #team #work

The Tennessee ***** ans will make their 2026 NFL season debut by hosting the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium in Week 1 this Sunday. There's so much to learn about these new-look ***** ans. Head coach Robert Saleh and the team's new coordinators Brian Daboll and Gus Bradley will officially make their debuts.
The most important aspect of the ***** ans' 2026 campaign is the development of sophomore quarterback Cam Ward. Coach Daboll is being tasked with overseeing his ascension. The ***** ans' new-look passing game will finally be unveiled versus the Jets.
This is a deep receiving core in Tennessee. Carnell Tate was drafted at fourth overall to grow alongside Ward. Wan'Dale Robinson was signed in free agency for his ability to be a high-volume, reliable weapon. Calvin Ridley is also back, and Elic Ayomanor had an excellent training camp. The ***** ans are four-deep at receiver.
Who do you think will lead the ***** ans in receiving in Week 1? It's an interesting question. Fans would love to see Tate explode after he failed to record a single preseason catch. Robinson should be Ward's most reliable weapon, possibly leading the ***** ans in targets. Ridley is a big-play threat who once played in Daboll's offense at Alabama.
Running backs and tight ends should also be heavily involved in the ***** ans' passing attack. Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, Gunnar Helm, and Daniel Bellinger will play notable roles in Daboll's offense. Ward will be tasked with spreading the ball around to a plethora of players.

#ward #tennessee #robinson

NASHVILLE – The only thing more chaotic than Broadway in Nashville on Sunday night was Nissan Stadium about five miles away.
What started out as a deeply flawed first-half offensive performance from Louisville ended in a second-half shootout between the Cardinals and No. 10 Ole Miss.
The Cardinals tied the game, 24-24, just before the end of the third quarter, but the Rebels had more firepower. Ole Miss outlasted Louisville, 41-38, Music City Kickoff victory. It's the first season-opening loss in the Jeff Brohm era of Louisville football.
Lincoln Kienholz got off to a rocky start but became the star that the Cardinals needed late in the game. The Ohio State transfer quarterback answered 14 straight Rebels points with a 54-yard touchdown pass to Lawayne McCoy and a 7-yard TD run in a little more than three minutes for a 38-all tie late in the fourth quarter.
But Ole Miss got the ball back with 1:28 remaining in regulation and barely escaped with a 48-yard field goal.

#rebels #first #game

Deuce Alexander showed off his speed with a 62-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown in the third quarter of Mississippi's season opener against Louisville.
That score may have cost the Rebels some depth at wide receiver.
Shortly after the touchdown drive ended at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Alexander was seen being stretched out on the sideline by members of the Rebels' medical staff. He eventually left for the locker room at the stadium for further evaluation.
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The Rebels are currently tied with the Cardinals 24-24 after Louisville responded to Alexander's 62-yard touchdown catch with a 62-yard touchdown pass from Lincoln Kienholz to Tre Richardson.

#nashville #stadium #score

NASHVILLE, TN — Ole Miss football quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has a tradition with his mother, Cheryl, before every game.
Chambliss prays with his mom and his father, Trent, who come to the front of the stands shortly before kickoff at each game. Expect the tradition to continue in 2026.
No. 10 Ole Miss opens on Sept. 6 (6:30 p.m. CT, ABC) against Louisville at Nissan Stadium.
Chambliss has gone from an SEC unknown to a superstar over the past season. He has been featured in Times Square and the Las Vegas Sphere as part of Ole Miss' joint Heisman Trophy campaign with running back Kewan Lacy.
"Our time that has now become public, which is a pregame prayer, that was a private moment that was very public now," his mom said last season. "At the end of the day that's OK because it's spreading the word of God."

#public

A quick glance around Week 1's college football schedule was all it took to notice how high-stakes, highly anticipated opening games between big-name, out-of-conference opponents are nearing extinction.
Most opening matchups stunk in 2026 for major-conference teams, ending up as blowouts.
Labor Day weekend offered only one game in which both teams were ranked in the ***** ociated Press' preseason media poll. That game happened to be in Nashville, with Ole Miss and Louisville each traveling a little ways for a nationally televised, Sunday night contest at Nissan Stadium.
It certainly wasn't the venue that lured them here. Old Nissan Stadium, to borrow a line from colleague Terry McCormick, feels like a car about to be traded in, needing a lot of repair work that'll never happen. This game, too, wasn't just two schools sitting down and settling on a common location on a map.
Nah, this is bigger plans in motion. This game has a ***** le sponsor. And maybe a future. And definitely an emu.

#game #opening #conference #associated

A quick glance around Week 1's college football schedule was all it took to notice how high-stakes, highly anticipated opening games between big-name, out-of-conference opponents are nearing extinction.
Most opening matchups stunk in 2026 for major-conference teams, ending up as blowouts.
Labor Day weekend offered only one game in which both teams were ranked in the **** ociated Press' preseason media poll. That game happened to be in Nashville, with Ole Miss and Louisville each traveling a little ways for a nationally televised, Sunday night contest at Nissan Stadium.
It certainly wasn't the venue that lured them here. Old Nissan Stadium, to borrow a line from colleague Terry McCormick, feels like a car about to be traded in, needing a lot of repair work that'll never happen. This game, too, wasn't just two schools sitting down and settling on a common location on a map.
Nah, this is bigger plans in motion. This game has a **** le sponsor. And maybe a future. And definitely an emu.

#game #nissan #teams

The time for talking is finally over, as the Southeastern Conference kicks off the 2026 season this weekend, with games slated for Thursday through Sunday.
Missouri gets the conference started in Week 1, hosting a non-conference contest against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, which opened its season with a 35-15 win over Morehouse. The Tigers will be without Ahmad Hardy, but the offensive unit still has plenty of playmakers to dominate the Golden Lions.
The Oklahoma Sooners moved their season opener against UTEP to Friday, giving them an extra day to prepare for a road trip to the "Big House" next weekend. Meanwhile, 13 teams in the conference are slated to kick off on Saturday, with Ole Miss wrapping things up against No. 20 Louisville at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday evening.
Here are picks, score predictions and where you can watch every SEC football matchup of Week 1:
Game prediction: Missouri 63 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7

#week #bluff #weekend #slated

The Tennessee ***** ans are about to head into game week, and the season will finally kick off in less than two weeks when the New York Jets come to Nissan Stadium.
The ***** ans will enter the regular season as a bit of an unknown after playing things close to the vest in the preseason, which has caused some concerns to ripple through the media and the fanbase. The starting offense led by Cam Ward managed only one touchdown in limited action, and Ward did not complete a pass with over 10 air yards.
Tennessee will only go as far as Ward will take them, and right now, entering the season, the preseason performance has not built confidence. But that doesn't matter to former ***** ans tackle Taylor Lewan, who told DJ Siddiqi in an interview for RG.org that he expects Ward to take a big jump in 2026.
"One of the biggest jumps you can have is year one to year two. He understands the structure, how the football season works. The only thing kind of going against him is the second year, and he has a completely new coaching staff."
While the defense and offensive line will also play a big part in what the ***** ans become this season, Ward's performance will dictate the outcomes, and if he doesn't produce, it will start ugly conversations across the league.

#only

A football roster is always in the process of being adjusted. However, the degree of roster change in late August and early September is particularly notable. Things are no different in Minnesota.
Yesterday, the Vikings snagged a pair of newcomers. Consider what the team's official social media had to say: "The #Vikings have signed TE Cam Grandy and DL Naquan Jones to the practice squad. TE Marshall Lang has been released from the practice squad."
Note that Minnesota went into these decisions with an open spot on the practice squad. As a result, going +2 with new players alongside just a -1 made the math work.
In Cam Grandy, the Vikings are welcoming a tight end who boasts good size. He's a sturdy 6'5″ and 253 pounds (but a spot like PFF lists him as being a touch larger, coming in at 260 on there). For comparison, T.J. Hockenson is listed as being 6'5″ and 248 pounds. Josh Oliver, meanwhile, is a hulking 6'5″ and 264 pounds.
Dec 15, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Cam Grandy (85) makes a catch during pregame against the Tennessee ***** ans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

#Vikings #grandy #squad #spot

Tennessee first fielded a football team in 1891. Throughout its history, the Vols have played on Sept. 2 six times and have a 6-0 record.
Tennessee last played on Sept. 2 in 2023, defeating Virginia, 49-13, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.
Quarterback Joe Milton III started for the Vols and completed 21-of-30 passing attempts for 201 yards and two touchdowns. He also totaled 33 rushing yards and two touchdowns on nine attempts.
Jaylen Wright led Tennessee in rushing yards (115) and Dylan Sampson scored three rushing touchdowns against the Cavaliers.
Ramel Keyton led the Vols in receiving yards (66) and Squirrel White was Tennessee's leader for receptions (six). Jacob Warren and Sampson scored one receiving touchdown each in the Vols' season opener.

#touchdowns #played

College football is officially back, and after a handful of games took place last Saturday during Week 0, the rest of the country gets back on the field from Thursday to Monday during Week 1. It's the first full college football weekend of the season, and the long offseason is finally over.
Here at Sooners Wire, we'll certainly have our eyes all over the season-opening game for the Oklahoma Sooners, which will take place in Norman on Friday at 7 p.m. against the UTEP Miners. However, with a full slate of games for the first time since late November, there will be plenty of intriguing matchups to keep an eye on during Labor Day weekend.
Here are the top five games to watch in Week 1.
Louisville and Ole Miss will face off at a neutral site at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee for the Liberty Mutual Music City Kickoff. The Cardinals are viewed as a dark horse team in the ACC heading into this season, and they'll have a big stage to make an early statement in non-league action. Head coach Jeff Brohm and quarterback Lincoln Kienholz will look to get off to a fast start in 2026.
On the other sideline, star quarterback Trinidad Chambliss leads the Rebels after a run in the College Football Playoff last year. It's Pete Golding's first full season as head coach, and his team has very high expectations this fall. The whole country will be watching, and the Rebs need to avoid the early setback.

#Sooners

On August 29, Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (NYSE:HMC) and Nissan Motor could reach an agreement as soon as the following Monday to jointly develop a vehicle operating system and onboard computer, according to ***** an's Nikkei newspaper. The tie-up would target new models arriving as early as 2029 and marks the clearest sign yet that the two ***** anese automakers are rebuilding cooperation more than a year after their $60 billion merger talks fell apart. Honda has plenty riding on getting both the technology and the timing right.
Honda told Reuters it is discussing "potential areas of collaboration" with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors under their existing strategic partnership, though it stressed no deal has been finalized. A Nissan spokesperson said the company is exploring "various possibilities" and would share details once something is confirmed. Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa said earlier this month that talks with Honda over software collaboration were underway, and on Honda's own fiscal first-quarter earnings call, management confirmed it is exploring cooperation with Nissan on software-defined vehicles, batteries and shared vehicle platforms to pool volume across both companies. A shared computing platform could let Honda spread the cost of software development across a far larger base of vehicles, an advantage smaller automakers rarely get on their own.
That potential collaboration comes as Honda's core business is performing better than expected. Operating profit for the fiscal first quarter, reported August 5, reached a record JPY530.7 billion, powered by an all-time high JPY233.9 billion motorcycle profit on strong demand in India and Brazil. Automobile operating profit held at JPY192.1 billion despite a rough patch in China, a 5% margin management attributed partly to a JPY78.1 billion positive tariff impact. In the United States, high gasoline prices pushed buyers toward Honda's hybrids, and the company captured a 10% share of the market in April and May, its best showing in five years. Management responded by raising full-year operating profit guidance to JPY650 billion and adjusted operating profit, which excludes EV-related losses, to JPY1.17 trillion, while holding the dividend at JPY70 per share and keeping a JPY3.3 trillion net cash position.
China remains the biggest drag. Management said the country's combustion-engine and hybrid market shrank by about 40% in the quarter, and Honda's retail units there fell 50% year over year, even after the company moved early to extend its joint venture with GAC through 2028 to calm dealers. Honda is also still absorbing the cost of its shifted EV strategy, forecasting JPY520 billion in EV-related losses for the full year, a figure it revised to reflect foreign exchange effects on compensation talks with North American suppliers that remain unresolved.

#billion #nissan #profit #talks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The day before the Chicago Bears must reduce the roster to 53 players, they used exactly 53 to close out preseason with a 24-15 victory over the Tennessee **** ans on Saturday at Nissan Stadium.
Rookie wide receiver Zavion Thomas had a 97-yard touchdown on the first offensive play from scrimmage when he juked **** ans cornerback Keydrain Calligan with a stutter-and-go and then showcased the blazing speed that might make him the fastest player the Bears have had in some time.
Thomas totaled 140 yards on five catches and had a 39-yard punt return, and backup quarterback Tyson Bagent was supersharp after missing a week of practice, completing 16 of 17 passes for 208 yards and two scores.
And just like that, with most of the team's frontline players wearing ballcaps instead of helmets, it's on to the regular season after the Bears reduce the roster to 53 by 5 p.m. Sunday.
10 thoughts following the preseason finale.

#bears #reduce #roster

Rapid reaction from the Tennessee ***** ans' 24-15 loss to the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium in the final of three preseason games:
Robert Saleh, deviating from the original plan, opted to rest most – but not all – of the ***** ans' starters for this final preseason game. Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons, Wan'Dale Robinson, Calvin Ridley and others weren't in uniform, but several expected ***** ans contributors did play. Among them: Receivers Carnell Tate, Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike, right guard Fernando Carmona Jr., defensive linemen Solomon Thomas, Jordan Elliott and Jacob Martin, nickel cornerback Marcus Harris and linebackers Cedric Gray, Anthony Hill Jr. and James Williams Sr.
It wasn't the first-string this time, but the ***** ans' defense didn't start well in this preseason game, either, giving up a 97-yard touchdown on the Bears' first offensive snap when cornerback Keydrain Calligan fell down in coverage. Later in the first half, Chicago capped a 16-play, 69-yard drive with a second TD pass for quarterback Tyson Bagent, who was 16-of-17 passing for 208 yards.
Tate did not record a catch in three preseason games. He was targeted only once against the Bears, diving unsuccessfully for a deep ball thrown by quarterback Will Levis into the end zone. While the ***** ans surely would've liked to get more production from their rookie No. 4 overall draft pick in the preseason games, it eased some concerns to see Tate bounce back from a brief rough patch and play a starring role during this past week's joint practice with the Bears.
In what might've been his final game in a ***** ans' uniform, Levis started at quarterback (Mitch Trubisky didn't play, either) and went 14-of-22 passing for 143 yards. Vols legend Hendon Hooker played the rest of the way after halftime. Cut day will be here quickly on Aug. 30. It'll be interesting to see what happens with these two quarterbacks.

#tate #game

The Tennessee ******* ans hosted the Chicago Bears for their third and final preseason game of 2026 on Saturday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. It was a rough start, with the ******* ans going three-and-out, followed by a Bears' 97-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the next drive.
The Bears never really looked back after that, and while the ******* ans fought back later in the game, they ultimately fell short and lost 24-15.
Part of the reason the ******* ans managed to fight back was because of the play of second-year edge rusher Femi Oladejo.
Oladejo's name was called several times during the game after making plays that halted the progress of the Bears' offense, and that's why he's been named this week's ******* ans Wire Player of the Game.
Oladejo recorded four tackles (two solo), one sack, one quarterback hit, and one tackle for a loss. But the key to those stats is when they occurred. After the Bears successfully converted on fourth down four times, Oladejo was responsible for stopping them on their fifth attempt. That forced them to turn the ball over on downs, and the ******* ans kicked their third field goal on the next drive.

#game #tennessee #play #drive

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The Tennessee **** ans wrap up the NFL preseason with a game against the Chicago Bears on Aug. 29 at Nissan Stadium.
Tennessee will again play its starters for a lengthy stretch in the first half, Robert Saleh said earlier this week.
Cam Ward and the **** ans offense had a solid joint practice against Chicago on Aug. 27. Carnell Tate is still looking for his first catch of the preseason.
Starters on both sides of the ball struggled last week in the preseason game against Seattle. The **** ans' No. 1 defense allowed two touchdowns on the first two drives.

#game #bears

If it's Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel that have emerged as India's batting stars of the future in this series, Sonal Dinusha is making a similar statement for Sri Lanka. The left-hander followed his scores of 100 and 84 in Galle with an unbeaten 85 (137b, 2x6) to lead a gritty fightback on a rain-hit third day of the second Test at SSC on Tuesday.

Dinusha found an able ally in fellow youngster Pasindu Sooriyabandara, who struck 80 (133b, 9x4) in only his second Test innings, as Sri Lanka frustrated India for large parts of the day before ending on 265 for eight. The hosts still require 38 runs to avoid the follow-on after India posted 503 for nine declared, but the resistance shown by their young batting brigade has ensured they remain in the contest.

Dinusha, now the leading run-scorer of the series with 269 runs at 134.50, was closing in on a second Test century in as many matches when rain and bad light forced an early finish to the proceedings. Together with Lahiru **** ara (8 batting), he added an unbeaten 35-run stand for the ninth wicket, after earlier sharing a crucial 57-run partnership with Keshara Nuwantha (18).

The 25-year-old has now registered three consecutive 80-plus scores in the series, underlining his credentials as a long-term solution to Sri Lanka's batting woes in the middle order. With Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal unavailable, Dinusha has shouldered responsibility admirably.

India had appeared well placed to secure a sizeable lead and potentially enforce the follow-on after reducing Sri Lanka to 216/7. However, Dinusha and the lower order displayed plenty of resolve to blunt the visitors' bowling attack.

Earlier, Sri Lanka showed intent from the outset. Sooriyabandara and Kamindu Mendis (32) stitched together an 87-run third-wicket partnership, helping the hosts add 122 runs while losing only two wickets in the opening session. Sooriyabandara brought up his maiden Test fifty off 76 **** before falling to Ravindra Jadeja while attempting a late cut.

Prasidh Krishna was India's standout bowler, returning figures of 3/57. The pacer provided the early breakthrough when debutant opener Kamil Mishara (19) gloved a sharply rising delivery to wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. Prasidh later removed Kamindu with another short ball.

Manav Suthar then dismissed captain Dhananjaya de Silva for 8 with a delivery that spun away sharply, while Mohammed Siraj accounted for Niroshan **** wella, who gloved a leg-side catch to wicketkeeper Jurel for a duck.

Yet, Sri Lanka refused to surrender. Aided by interruptions and determined lower-order resistance, Dinusha ensured India were left waiting for the final two wickets.

#dinusha #batting

Tennessee (2-0) defeated Seattle (0-2), 19-16, on Sunday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. 49,194 were in attendance for the preseason Week 2 NFL game.
Two quarterbacks who played for Josh Heupel in the SEC appeared in the game.
Drew Lock started for the Seahawks and completed 12-of-14 passing attempts for 103 yards and one touchdown. He also totaled eight rushing yards on two attempts.
Lock played at Missouri from 2015-18 and was selected by Denver in the second round of the NFL draft in 2019. Heupel served as Missouri's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2016-17.
Former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker also appeared in the preseason contest for the ****** ans. He completed 2-of-2 passing attempts for 35 yards, while finishing the game with -2 rushing yards on three attempts.

#attempts #yards #played

Tennessee (1-0) will host Seattle (0-1) on Sunday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The contest will conclude Week 2 of the NFL preseason.
Kickoff between the **** ans and Seahawks is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT.
The **** ans have four former Vols on roster: long snapper Morgan **** , quarterback Hendon Hooker, cornerback Jalen McMurray and cornerback Alontae Taylor.
Punter Tommy Townsend is also roster for the **** ans. He played for the Vols in 2015 and transferred to Florida. Former Tennessee tight end Luker Stocker (2006-10) is serving as the **** ans' tight ends coach in 2026.
Former Vol Velus Jones Jr. is also on roster as a running back for Seattle in the NFL preseason.

#Titans #former #vols #preseason

METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - JULY 30: Spencer Rattler #2 of the New Orleans Saints participates in drills during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center on July 30, 2026 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) Getty
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 28: Spencer Rattler #2 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior the game against the Tennessee ***** ans at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Getty
With the 53-man roster crunch coming throughout the NFL, trade speculation links the New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler to the Indianapolis Colts. Rattler began the 2025 NFL Season as the starting quarterback for the Saints. While Rattler performed admirably, current starter Tyler Shough took over the position and almost won Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Prior to the 2026 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints shopped Rattler around the NFL but could not find an organization to take him. With so many teams in need of quarterbacks, he seemed expendable at the right price. Rattler is also still young and has shown respectable skills for an NFL starting quarterback.
However, the Saints also signed Zach Wilson this offseason, and he showcased some improvements in Saturday's preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Per PFF, they gave Wilson a 81.2 grade in the contest while Rattler only earned a 49.8 grade. Wilson seems on track to earn the backup quarterback job, and Rattler could be on the way to another organization.

#wilson #metairie #louisiana

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have announced a 16-member squad for the opening Test of their two-match series against India, with veteran wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan ******* wella making his return to the Test side.

Dhananjaya de Silva will captain the team, while Kamindu Mendis has been named his deputy. ******* wella has been included as the wicketkeeper after Kusal Mendis was ruled out of the first Test with an injury.

Batter Pathum Nissanka has also been left out of the squad for the opening match.

Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Dinesh Chandimal, Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Sonal Dinusha make up the rest of Sri Lanka's batting options.

The hosts have three specialist spinners in Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha. Their pace department includes Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru ******* ara, Vishwa Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka.

The first Test will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from August 15 to 19. The two-match series is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.

India, led by Shubman Gill, are currently fifth in the World Test Championship standings. They have recorded four wins and four losses in nine matches, with a Points Percentage (PCT) of 48.150.

Sri Lanka are sixth in the standings, having registered one win, one draw and two defeats.

With home conditions expected to play a role in the series, Sri Lanka will look to their experienced players, including Chandimal and the returning ******* wella, as they prepare to take on India's Test side.

Sri Lanka squad: Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Kamindu Mendis (vc), Dinesh Chandimal, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan ******* wella (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Keshara Nuwantha, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru ******* ara, Vishwa Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.

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