7 hours ago
The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline is finally behind us. It was a whirlwind day and a whirlwind week-plus since the first major domino fell on the trade market. In reality, we won't really know how teams did at this year's deadline until the World Series trophy is hoisted or some of the prospects who got dealt have more years of experience under their belt, but that's not a fun truth for this exercise. Instead, we're gonna talk about who won or lost the deadline right now, just after it all went down.
This was a super fun trade deadline. We had some out-of-left-field moves. We had some top 50 prospects get traded. We had some established veterans going to new teams, and we had some typically passive teams trying to be aggressive. It all made for an enjoyable trade deadline that I didn't see coming. Now don't ruin it by taking a whole year off from playing games.
Yes, Tarik Skubal is a winner even if people are suggesting that he and the Dodgers have broken baseball. He was traded to the odds-on favorite to win the World Series. That's a big win for any player, which I guess makes Kris Bubic a winner too.
We should also take a minute and call River Ryan a winner. The discourse about him online has been aggressively harsh and bordering on illogical. He didn't become a full-time pitcher until 2022, when he was 23 years old. He had a fully healthy 2023 and 2024 season, and even reached the majors in 2024 before he blew out his arm and needed UCL surgery. He missed the entire 2025 season recovering from that and then returned this season. He looked good in Triple-A before a hamstring injury sidelined him. I don't care that he's 27 years old. I don't think he's "injury ***** e"; he had one major arm injury and a hamstring injury. Is he a risk? Sure, but he's a talented pitcher, and he's eventually going to get to show it in Detroit.
Even if the Dodgers got Skubal, they might still have to go through the Boston Red Sox. Say what you want about how many prospects the Red Sox gave up today (and I will say some things later in this article), but they are certainly building a team to contend for this season. This team just swept the Dodgers on the road over the weekend and put together the best month of July of any team in baseball, so the front office decided they had to go for it. They added Adley Rutschman to provide a major upgrade at catcher for 2026 and 2027. They also added Eli White as a solid fourth outfielder who can defend and run the bases well, and then added Erik Miller as a solid left-handed reliever under team control through 2030, which the team really needed. Those are all solid pieces to add to a roster that is performing and plans to make a run in the playoffs. They gave up a lot of young players to get those pieces, but you certainly can't argue that the Red Sox are making a push to win in 2026.
#deadline #trade #major
This was a super fun trade deadline. We had some out-of-left-field moves. We had some top 50 prospects get traded. We had some established veterans going to new teams, and we had some typically passive teams trying to be aggressive. It all made for an enjoyable trade deadline that I didn't see coming. Now don't ruin it by taking a whole year off from playing games.
Yes, Tarik Skubal is a winner even if people are suggesting that he and the Dodgers have broken baseball. He was traded to the odds-on favorite to win the World Series. That's a big win for any player, which I guess makes Kris Bubic a winner too.
We should also take a minute and call River Ryan a winner. The discourse about him online has been aggressively harsh and bordering on illogical. He didn't become a full-time pitcher until 2022, when he was 23 years old. He had a fully healthy 2023 and 2024 season, and even reached the majors in 2024 before he blew out his arm and needed UCL surgery. He missed the entire 2025 season recovering from that and then returned this season. He looked good in Triple-A before a hamstring injury sidelined him. I don't care that he's 27 years old. I don't think he's "injury ***** e"; he had one major arm injury and a hamstring injury. Is he a risk? Sure, but he's a talented pitcher, and he's eventually going to get to show it in Detroit.
Even if the Dodgers got Skubal, they might still have to go through the Boston Red Sox. Say what you want about how many prospects the Red Sox gave up today (and I will say some things later in this article), but they are certainly building a team to contend for this season. This team just swept the Dodgers on the road over the weekend and put together the best month of July of any team in baseball, so the front office decided they had to go for it. They added Adley Rutschman to provide a major upgrade at catcher for 2026 and 2027. They also added Eli White as a solid fourth outfielder who can defend and run the bases well, and then added Erik Miller as a solid left-handed reliever under team control through 2030, which the team really needed. Those are all solid pieces to add to a roster that is performing and plans to make a run in the playoffs. They gave up a lot of young players to get those pieces, but you certainly can't argue that the Red Sox are making a push to win in 2026.
#deadline #trade #major
7 hours ago
"The Notorious" is going under the knife.
It has been just over three weeks since former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) two-division champion Conor McGregor finally returned to competition against Max Holloway at UFC 329, highly-anticipated comeback lasted just 69 seconds.
McGregor injured his knee in "Sin City" and was unable to continue, bringing his long-awaited return to a brutal and disappointing end (watch it).
It was later revealed that McGregor tore his ACL and meniscus at UFC 329, putting him on the shelf for roughly one year and requiring surgery.
Well, McGregor announced today (Mon., Aug. 3, 2026) that he is officially headed under the knife.
#mcgregor #city
It has been just over three weeks since former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) two-division champion Conor McGregor finally returned to competition against Max Holloway at UFC 329, highly-anticipated comeback lasted just 69 seconds.
McGregor injured his knee in "Sin City" and was unable to continue, bringing his long-awaited return to a brutal and disappointing end (watch it).
It was later revealed that McGregor tore his ACL and meniscus at UFC 329, putting him on the shelf for roughly one year and requiring surgery.
Well, McGregor announced today (Mon., Aug. 3, 2026) that he is officially headed under the knife.
#mcgregor #city
8 hours ago
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Purdue fans and fans across the country.
Purdue men's basketball has returned from the Great White North and things looked pretty good up there to be honest. Of course, the level of competition makes a difference and who really knows what we were getting with the teams that Purdue played. Purdue dominated all their opponents which ultimately is the point of any athletic contest, right? So, after you've checked out the box scores, maybe you watched the games on Youtube, maybe you caught up via some great comments in The Feed, maybe you read Jed's thoughts about the games on this very sight, but what does it all mean?
This season was always going to be a strange one for the Boilermakers. They are losing a generational group of three (plus one) seniors who were so fundamental to the program that it's hard to figure out how it will impact the team.
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Purdue men's basketball has returned from the Great White North and things looked pretty good up there to be honest. Of course, the level of competition makes a difference and who really knows what we were getting with the teams that Purdue played. Purdue dominated all their opponents which ultimately is the point of any athletic contest, right? So, after you've checked out the box scores, maybe you watched the games on Youtube, maybe you caught up via some great comments in The Feed, maybe you read Jed's thoughts about the games on this very sight, but what does it all mean?
This season was always going to be a strange one for the Boilermakers. They are losing a generational group of three (plus one) seniors who were so fundamental to the program that it's hard to figure out how it will impact the team.
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9 hours ago
Philadelphia Union confirmed Friday the $4 million sale of defender Olwethu Makhanya to Scottish side Rangers, ending the South African's two-season stint in Major League Soccer after losing his starting spot to 18-year-old Neil Pierre.
Makhanya arrived at Union as a developmental prospect but quickly established himself as a starter. In 2025, he formed a formidable partnership with veteran Jacob Glesnes, anchoring the defense that led Philadelphia to the Supporters' Shield under Bradley Carnell.
The 22-year-old defender was expected to take on greater leadership following Glesnes' departure, but his 2026 season started poorly. Despite earning a call-up to South Africa's World Cup squad, Makhanya didn't see the field during the tournament.
While Makhanya was away with his national team, Neil Pierre returned from a loan spell at Danish club Lyngby and seized his opportunity. The teenage defender impressed immediately, scoring off the bench in his first appearances and quickly claiming the starting role.
Pierre's breakthrough made Makhanya expendable, prompting the club to accept Rangers' offer. At 1.82m tall, Makhanya brings physical strength, intensity in duels, and defensive aggression that should translate well to Scottish football.
#philadelphia #scottish #glesnes
Makhanya arrived at Union as a developmental prospect but quickly established himself as a starter. In 2025, he formed a formidable partnership with veteran Jacob Glesnes, anchoring the defense that led Philadelphia to the Supporters' Shield under Bradley Carnell.
The 22-year-old defender was expected to take on greater leadership following Glesnes' departure, but his 2026 season started poorly. Despite earning a call-up to South Africa's World Cup squad, Makhanya didn't see the field during the tournament.
While Makhanya was away with his national team, Neil Pierre returned from a loan spell at Danish club Lyngby and seized his opportunity. The teenage defender impressed immediately, scoring off the bench in his first appearances and quickly claiming the starting role.
Pierre's breakthrough made Makhanya expendable, prompting the club to accept Rangers' offer. At 1.82m tall, Makhanya brings physical strength, intensity in duels, and defensive aggression that should translate well to Scottish football.
#philadelphia #scottish #glesnes
9 hours ago
Former India captain Rohit Sharma paid tribute to T Dilip after the former India fielding coach was replaced by Subhadeep Ghosh, thanking him for his work with the team over the last five years.
Taking to Instagram Stories, Rohit wrote: "You are a legend, Dilip garu. You created magic within the group and [you are] a behind the scenes workhorse. Best wishes ahead."
Dilip worked as India's men's fielding coach under both Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir. He first joined the support staff in 2021 and served until the end of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He returned for a second stint during India's Test tour of England in 2025 on a one-year contract but was not retained after it ended.
During his time with the Indian team, India won the T20 World Cups in 2024 and 2026, along with the 2025 Champions Trophy.
One of Dilip's most recognised ideas was the 'Best Fielder of the Match' medal, introduced during the 2023 ODI World Cup. The post-match fielding medal ceremony became popular among fans because of the creative ways in which the winner was announced.
The initiative was aimed at building a stronger fielding culture within the team and encouraging players to take more risks and improve their athleticism in the field. Players such as KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were among the medal winners during the ceremony's run.
After his departure, Dilip shared a farewell message on Instagram, thanking the team and reflecting on his journey.
"Five years. It is difficult to find the right words for a journey that has meant so much. When I first walked into this setup, I came in with one simple intention, to give everything I had every single day. Fielding has always been my way of contributing to the game I love, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have played a part in this team's journey."
He also said the fielding medal ceremony would remain one of his favourite memories.
"The fielding medal will always hold a very special place in my heart. Seeing the excitement it created in the dressing room, the smiles it brought and the value the players attached to it are memories I'll carry with me forever."
#dilip
Taking to Instagram Stories, Rohit wrote: "You are a legend, Dilip garu. You created magic within the group and [you are] a behind the scenes workhorse. Best wishes ahead."
Dilip worked as India's men's fielding coach under both Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir. He first joined the support staff in 2021 and served until the end of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He returned for a second stint during India's Test tour of England in 2025 on a one-year contract but was not retained after it ended.
During his time with the Indian team, India won the T20 World Cups in 2024 and 2026, along with the 2025 Champions Trophy.
One of Dilip's most recognised ideas was the 'Best Fielder of the Match' medal, introduced during the 2023 ODI World Cup. The post-match fielding medal ceremony became popular among fans because of the creative ways in which the winner was announced.
The initiative was aimed at building a stronger fielding culture within the team and encouraging players to take more risks and improve their athleticism in the field. Players such as KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were among the medal winners during the ceremony's run.
After his departure, Dilip shared a farewell message on Instagram, thanking the team and reflecting on his journey.
"Five years. It is difficult to find the right words for a journey that has meant so much. When I first walked into this setup, I came in with one simple intention, to give everything I had every single day. Fielding has always been my way of contributing to the game I love, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have played a part in this team's journey."
He also said the fielding medal ceremony would remain one of his favourite memories.
"The fielding medal will always hold a very special place in my heart. Seeing the excitement it created in the dressing room, the smiles it brought and the value the players attached to it are memories I'll carry with me forever."
#dilip
10 hours ago
After sending one of their best relievers to Toronto at last year's trade deadline, the Blue Jays have returned the favor in 2026. Former All-Star closer Jeff Hoffman is heading to the Twins in exchange for prospects Dasan Hill, John Klein, and Dameury Pena according to The Athletic. Hoffman is under contract for next year as well at $12.67 million, a portion of which will be covered by Toronto.
Hoffman, 33, has a high ERA but everything else about him still looks like the elite reliever he was over in Philadelphia. He has a 3.94 ERA that is artificially inflated thankto a .389 BABIP, but a 2.49 FIP provides a better insight into the type of pitcher he's been. His 1.2 fWAR is 13th among relievers in baseball, while his 14.06 K/9 is second to only the Padres' Mason Miller.
Most importantly, Hoffman brings elite strikeout stuff to a bullpen that, while improved, has really needed some swing-and-miss on the backend. His pitch mix is very Griffin Jax-esque, relying heavily on a slider that's among the best pitches in baseball and a fastball with enough velocity to be dangerous. He'll also mix in a splitter, primarily against lefties, that is also quietly pretty strong.
In return, the Blue Jays will receive pitching prospects Dasan Hill and John Klein, along with infielder Dameury Pena. Hill, 20, is the clear headliner of this group. He was the Twins' second round pick in 2024 and had an excellent debut season in 2025, appearing on the back end of some Top 100s. The Twins moved him up to High A to start this season, but has struggled mightily to throw strikes. The stuff is there, but the lanky lefty has a very long way to go before he's ready to face big leaguers. Hill was the Twins' 12th-ranked prospect according to FanGraphs, while Klein slotted in at 35 and Pena at 49.
Manager Derek Shelton has a lot more tools to work with than he did this time last week. Hoffman should slot in as the team's primary closer immediately, but I would still expect Yoendrys Gomez and Andrew Morris to have opportunities down the stretch. Those two have both been heavily used the past two months and, as we saw with both walk-off losses last weekend, have probably been a bit overexposed. Having Minter and now Hoffman solidifies what has quietly become a very solid group of relievers.
#hill #last #toronto #blue
Hoffman, 33, has a high ERA but everything else about him still looks like the elite reliever he was over in Philadelphia. He has a 3.94 ERA that is artificially inflated thankto a .389 BABIP, but a 2.49 FIP provides a better insight into the type of pitcher he's been. His 1.2 fWAR is 13th among relievers in baseball, while his 14.06 K/9 is second to only the Padres' Mason Miller.
Most importantly, Hoffman brings elite strikeout stuff to a bullpen that, while improved, has really needed some swing-and-miss on the backend. His pitch mix is very Griffin Jax-esque, relying heavily on a slider that's among the best pitches in baseball and a fastball with enough velocity to be dangerous. He'll also mix in a splitter, primarily against lefties, that is also quietly pretty strong.
In return, the Blue Jays will receive pitching prospects Dasan Hill and John Klein, along with infielder Dameury Pena. Hill, 20, is the clear headliner of this group. He was the Twins' second round pick in 2024 and had an excellent debut season in 2025, appearing on the back end of some Top 100s. The Twins moved him up to High A to start this season, but has struggled mightily to throw strikes. The stuff is there, but the lanky lefty has a very long way to go before he's ready to face big leaguers. Hill was the Twins' 12th-ranked prospect according to FanGraphs, while Klein slotted in at 35 and Pena at 49.
Manager Derek Shelton has a lot more tools to work with than he did this time last week. Hoffman should slot in as the team's primary closer immediately, but I would still expect Yoendrys Gomez and Andrew Morris to have opportunities down the stretch. Those two have both been heavily used the past two months and, as we saw with both walk-off losses last weekend, have probably been a bit overexposed. Having Minter and now Hoffman solidifies what has quietly become a very solid group of relievers.
#hill #last #toronto #blue
12 hours ago
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa made his 11-on-11 debut at Atlanta Falcons training camp on Monday as full pads went on for the first time.
A strong fan turnout made its presence known with applause as Tagovailoa took the field, rookie receiver Zachariah Branch showed flashes of brilliance and Jeff Ulbrich returned to the practice facility.
Offensive guard Matthew Bergeron had one extra thing to smile about after signing a four-year, $96 million contract extension on Saturday, joining a list of young Falcons playmakers who have been rewarded for their efforts leading up to the season.
Tears welled up in Bergeron's eyes as he talked about what it means to continue his career in Atlanta, the southern city that has become home for the Canadian offensive guard since being drafted in 2023.
"Being Canadian and not having much family in the U.S., to be able to be here and everybody just welcomes you with open arms and southern hospitality — just being able to stay in Atlanta means the world to me," he said.
#branch #falcons #means
A strong fan turnout made its presence known with applause as Tagovailoa took the field, rookie receiver Zachariah Branch showed flashes of brilliance and Jeff Ulbrich returned to the practice facility.
Offensive guard Matthew Bergeron had one extra thing to smile about after signing a four-year, $96 million contract extension on Saturday, joining a list of young Falcons playmakers who have been rewarded for their efforts leading up to the season.
Tears welled up in Bergeron's eyes as he talked about what it means to continue his career in Atlanta, the southern city that has become home for the Canadian offensive guard since being drafted in 2023.
"Being Canadian and not having much family in the U.S., to be able to be here and everybody just welcomes you with open arms and southern hospitality — just being able to stay in Atlanta means the world to me," he said.
#branch #falcons #means
13 hours ago
The Chicago Cubs had a clear focus ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline: starting pitching. One day after the team brought in veteran Kevin Gausman, the Cubs traded for Miami Marlins starter Braxton Garrett, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Garrett, 28, has spent the majority of the 2026 season in the minors. He has been excellent at Triple-A, with a 2.90 ERA over 77 2/3 innings.
Garrett, a lefty, was a top-100 prospect back in 2017. He eventually reached the majors in 2020 and — after a few middling years — turned in a promising 2022, posting a 3.58 ERA over 17 starts. He came back in 2023 with another strong year, posting a 3.66 ERA over 30 starts.
Injuries wrecked Garrett's 2024 season. He made just seven starts, posting a 5.35 ERA before going down with an elbow issue. He missed all of 2025 after undergoing elbow surgery.
Garrett returned to action in 2026 but — despite performing well in the minors — face-planted in two major-league starts with the Marlins in May. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings in his first start with Miami, giving up five runs. In his next outing, he gave up two runs over three innings.
#garrett #Miami #season
Garrett, 28, has spent the majority of the 2026 season in the minors. He has been excellent at Triple-A, with a 2.90 ERA over 77 2/3 innings.
Garrett, a lefty, was a top-100 prospect back in 2017. He eventually reached the majors in 2020 and — after a few middling years — turned in a promising 2022, posting a 3.58 ERA over 17 starts. He came back in 2023 with another strong year, posting a 3.66 ERA over 30 starts.
Injuries wrecked Garrett's 2024 season. He made just seven starts, posting a 5.35 ERA before going down with an elbow issue. He missed all of 2025 after undergoing elbow surgery.
Garrett returned to action in 2026 but — despite performing well in the minors — face-planted in two major-league starts with the Marlins in May. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings in his first start with Miami, giving up five runs. In his next outing, he gave up two runs over three innings.
#garrett #Miami #season
13 hours ago
Easily the worst part of NFL training camp has to be the injuries suffered at practice. Every year, a devastating injury happens to someone, somewhere in the league that sidelines them for several weeks, months or even an entire season. Now, former Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant is the latest victim to this annual stroke of bad luck.
Bryant, who signed with the Bears in free agency this offseason, had to be carted off the field from Chicago's practice on Monday. ESPN's Adam Schefter is now reporting Bryant suffered a litany of injuries to his left knee. According to Schefter, they include a hyperextended knee, bone bruise and a small fracture. Although no surgery is expected at this time, these injuries are going to cost Bryant a few games. As it stands, the timeline for recovery is an estimated 8-10 weeks.
Even if we are going with the most conservative, optimistic approach of only eight weeks to the day, the absolute earliest game he could possibly return for would be Week 3's primetime showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Even that feels like more than wishful thinking.
Bryant signed with Chicago once his rookie deal with the Seahawks expired, inking a three-year deal worth up to $40 million dollars with the Monsters of the Midway. Bryant was a quality safety for the Seahawks all four years he was in the Emerald City. He recorded 227 total tackles, two sacks, snagged seven interceptions and even returned one for a touchdown.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Former Seahawks S Coby Bryant sidelined 8-10 weeks with knee injuries
#seahawks #even #weeks #schefter
Bryant, who signed with the Bears in free agency this offseason, had to be carted off the field from Chicago's practice on Monday. ESPN's Adam Schefter is now reporting Bryant suffered a litany of injuries to his left knee. According to Schefter, they include a hyperextended knee, bone bruise and a small fracture. Although no surgery is expected at this time, these injuries are going to cost Bryant a few games. As it stands, the timeline for recovery is an estimated 8-10 weeks.
Even if we are going with the most conservative, optimistic approach of only eight weeks to the day, the absolute earliest game he could possibly return for would be Week 3's primetime showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Even that feels like more than wishful thinking.
Bryant signed with Chicago once his rookie deal with the Seahawks expired, inking a three-year deal worth up to $40 million dollars with the Monsters of the Midway. Bryant was a quality safety for the Seahawks all four years he was in the Emerald City. He recorded 227 total tackles, two sacks, snagged seven interceptions and even returned one for a touchdown.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Former Seahawks S Coby Bryant sidelined 8-10 weeks with knee injuries
#seahawks #even #weeks #schefter
13 hours ago
Having tested the waters of managerial free agency, Mauricio Pochettino has decided to dive back into the world of international soccer, signing a new four-year deal to remain head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team.
His role since September 2024, Pochettino had little time to prepare his side for a home FIFA World Cup this summer. Ultimately, his team played some scintillating soccer at times as they won their group and their first knockout stage game since 2002, before being humbled in the Round of 16 by Belgium as they waved farewell to hopes of reaching their first quarterfinal in 24 years.
Pochettino's initial contract expired following the World Cup, leaving his future, and that of the USMNT, in the air in recent weeks. However, on Monday, U.S. Soccer announced that the Argentine had returned to guide the USMNT through this next World Cup cycle, which will culminate with the tournament in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal - should they qualify.
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#pochettino #since #first #mauricio
His role since September 2024, Pochettino had little time to prepare his side for a home FIFA World Cup this summer. Ultimately, his team played some scintillating soccer at times as they won their group and their first knockout stage game since 2002, before being humbled in the Round of 16 by Belgium as they waved farewell to hopes of reaching their first quarterfinal in 24 years.
Pochettino's initial contract expired following the World Cup, leaving his future, and that of the USMNT, in the air in recent weeks. However, on Monday, U.S. Soccer announced that the Argentine had returned to guide the USMNT through this next World Cup cycle, which will culminate with the tournament in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal - should they qualify.
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#pochettino #since #first #mauricio
14 hours ago
For obvious reasons, the Arizona Cardinals running backs room has garnered a significant amount of interest and discussion in the first two weeks of training camp.
It's to be expected.
After a brutal 2025 season in which James Conner and Trey Benson managed to play only a combined seven games, Michael Carter finished the year as the team's leading rusher with a total of 333 yards, followed by Emari Demercado with 312 and Bam Knight with 269.
Carter and Demercado moved on to other team, while Conner (with a pay cut), Benson and Knight returned. Tyler Allgeier was signed as an unrestricted free agent in March and six weeks later Jeremiyah Love was selected with the third overall pick in the draft.
Allgeier revealed earlier this week that head coach Mike LaFleur told him about the team's plans in advance and LaFleur said Friday he also spoke with Conner.
#knight
It's to be expected.
After a brutal 2025 season in which James Conner and Trey Benson managed to play only a combined seven games, Michael Carter finished the year as the team's leading rusher with a total of 333 yards, followed by Emari Demercado with 312 and Bam Knight with 269.
Carter and Demercado moved on to other team, while Conner (with a pay cut), Benson and Knight returned. Tyler Allgeier was signed as an unrestricted free agent in March and six weeks later Jeremiyah Love was selected with the third overall pick in the draft.
Allgeier revealed earlier this week that head coach Mike LaFleur told him about the team's plans in advance and LaFleur said Friday he also spoke with Conner.
#knight
14 hours ago
The Denver Broncos got mixed news on the injury front on Monday.
First, the good news: After sitting out practice on Friday and Saturday, Broncos outside linebacker Drew Sanders (undisclosed) and rookie wide receiver Joseph Manjack (back) returned to practice on Monday following the team's day off on Sunday.
Now, the concerning news: Denver center Luke Wattenberg "went down hard" during a one-on-one drill and did not return. Alex Forsyth filled in at center after Wattenberg left practice. When asked about Wattenberg after practice, coach Sean Payton said the team will evaluate him, but he thinks "he'll be fine." Hopefully that's a good sign for the team's starting center.
Elsewhere on the injury front, Broncos outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman worked on a side field with a wrap on his leg and tight end Caleb Lohner (knee) also remains sidelined. Lohner, who was already on the roster bubble going into training camp, will likely need to get back on the field sooner rather than later if he's going to have a good chance of making the squad this summer.
Denver also has two players on injury lists: offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo (knee) on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and linebacker Jordan Turner (unknown) on the non-football injury (NFI) list.
#good #linebacker #Monday #lohner
First, the good news: After sitting out practice on Friday and Saturday, Broncos outside linebacker Drew Sanders (undisclosed) and rookie wide receiver Joseph Manjack (back) returned to practice on Monday following the team's day off on Sunday.
Now, the concerning news: Denver center Luke Wattenberg "went down hard" during a one-on-one drill and did not return. Alex Forsyth filled in at center after Wattenberg left practice. When asked about Wattenberg after practice, coach Sean Payton said the team will evaluate him, but he thinks "he'll be fine." Hopefully that's a good sign for the team's starting center.
Elsewhere on the injury front, Broncos outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman worked on a side field with a wrap on his leg and tight end Caleb Lohner (knee) also remains sidelined. Lohner, who was already on the roster bubble going into training camp, will likely need to get back on the field sooner rather than later if he's going to have a good chance of making the squad this summer.
Denver also has two players on injury lists: offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo (knee) on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and linebacker Jordan Turner (unknown) on the non-football injury (NFI) list.
#good #linebacker #Monday #lohner
17 hours ago
CEUTA, Spain, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Hundreds of migrants set up camp on a beach in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta on Monday as local authorities struggled to cope with the thousands still in the tiny territory after a massive border rush last week.
Spain estimates that about 69,500 migrants have returned to Morocco over the past four days, exceeding initial estimates of around 50,000 arrivals in Ceuta on Thursday. The official death toll on the Spanish side of the border stands at 72, with 11 deaths on the Moroccan side.
Many said they left as shop closures had left them without food, they encountered hostility from locals and they were unable to travel on to the Spanish mainland.
Ceuta and Spain's other North African enclave, Melilla, sit on Morocco's Mediterranean coast and periodically face attempted crossings by migrants seeking to reach Europe.
Reuters video showed scores of migrants, most of them from sub-Saharan Africa, lying on the sand of El Trampolin beach. Many were wrapped in towels to shield from the wind, while army and police vehicles patrolled the road behind them.
#migrants #beach
Spain estimates that about 69,500 migrants have returned to Morocco over the past four days, exceeding initial estimates of around 50,000 arrivals in Ceuta on Thursday. The official death toll on the Spanish side of the border stands at 72, with 11 deaths on the Moroccan side.
Many said they left as shop closures had left them without food, they encountered hostility from locals and they were unable to travel on to the Spanish mainland.
Ceuta and Spain's other North African enclave, Melilla, sit on Morocco's Mediterranean coast and periodically face attempted crossings by migrants seeking to reach Europe.
Reuters video showed scores of migrants, most of them from sub-Saharan Africa, lying on the sand of El Trampolin beach. Many were wrapped in towels to shield from the wind, while army and police vehicles patrolled the road behind them.
#migrants #beach
17 hours ago
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal after after his contract with Brentford was mutually terminated.
Henderson, 36, captained Liverpool to the Premier League ***** le in 2019-20 and also won the Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup twice, the Uefa Super Cup and the Fifa Club World Cup in his time at Anfield.
In 2023 he moved to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq, before joining Dutch side Ajax in January 2024, and returned to the Premier League with Brentford last summer, making 32 top-flight appearances in 2025-26.
"Given the size of the club, the manager [Xabi Alonso] who I have great admiration for, and the quality of the players, this was a huge opportunity I couldn't turn down," said Henderson.
"For me, it's about giving everything every single day, both on and off the field, to help the players around me and the team as much as possible. I'm very excited to get going."
#players
Henderson, 36, captained Liverpool to the Premier League ***** le in 2019-20 and also won the Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup twice, the Uefa Super Cup and the Fifa Club World Cup in his time at Anfield.
In 2023 he moved to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq, before joining Dutch side Ajax in January 2024, and returned to the Premier League with Brentford last summer, making 32 top-flight appearances in 2025-26.
"Given the size of the club, the manager [Xabi Alonso] who I have great admiration for, and the quality of the players, this was a huge opportunity I couldn't turn down," said Henderson.
"For me, it's about giving everything every single day, both on and off the field, to help the players around me and the team as much as possible. I'm very excited to get going."
#players
18 hours ago
PHILADELPHIA — The intensity increased Monday as the Philadelphia Eagles returned to the Jefferson Health Training Complex for Day 4 of training camp and their first padded practice of the summer. The session provides the coaching staff with its clearest evaluation yet of the offensive and defensive lines, running backs, linebackers and players competing for roster spots, as physicality becomes a larger part of every drill. Follow along throughout the morning for photos, videos, highlights and other sights and sounds from Philadelphia's first practice in pads.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Sights and sounds from Eagles' first padded training camp practice
#practice #sights #sounds #Monday
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Sights and sounds from Eagles' first padded training camp practice
#practice #sights #sounds #Monday
19 hours ago
Bayern Munich are hopeful that Aston Villa will make an approach for midfielder Joao Palhinha during the summer transfer window.
Palhinha has returned to Bayern after Tottenham Hotspur decided not to sign him permanently, despite him being one of their most consistent performers during his loan spell.
The Portuguese midfielder has been linked with a move to Villa, but interest appears to have cooled in recent weeks.
Palhinha, Sacha Boey, Bryan Zaragoza and Armindo Sieb are not included in the 2026-27 first-team squad on Bayern's official website, despite all four still being under contract.
This is a clear indication that the midfielder is not part of Vincent Kompany's plans.
#villa #joao #TOTTENHAM #hotspur
Palhinha has returned to Bayern after Tottenham Hotspur decided not to sign him permanently, despite him being one of their most consistent performers during his loan spell.
The Portuguese midfielder has been linked with a move to Villa, but interest appears to have cooled in recent weeks.
Palhinha, Sacha Boey, Bryan Zaragoza and Armindo Sieb are not included in the 2026-27 first-team squad on Bayern's official website, despite all four still being under contract.
This is a clear indication that the midfielder is not part of Vincent Kompany's plans.
#villa #joao #TOTTENHAM #hotspur
19 hours ago
Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Roman Reigns ended his feud with Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens returned in a big way at WWE SummerSlam on Sunday.
Reigns successfully defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Rollins in the main event on Sunday.
The match paid homage to Reigns and Rollins' storied history starting with their time together as iconic group The Shield. Reigns and Rollins performed each other moves and even maneuvers from missing Shield member Dean Ambrose, who now wrestles for AEW as Jon Moxley.
Reigns won the match after he was able to dodge a top rope Stomp from Rollins followed by three Spears to earn the three count. Afterwards, Reigns and Rollins performed the signature Shield fist ****** p in the middle of the ring.
Kevin Owens, who has been out of action for over a year due to injury, was added to the No. 1 contender's match between Sami Zayn and Finn Balor. The bout was turned into a Fatal 4-Way by SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis, who also added Gunther into the mix.
#rollins #owens #sunday #performed
Reigns successfully defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Rollins in the main event on Sunday.
The match paid homage to Reigns and Rollins' storied history starting with their time together as iconic group The Shield. Reigns and Rollins performed each other moves and even maneuvers from missing Shield member Dean Ambrose, who now wrestles for AEW as Jon Moxley.
Reigns won the match after he was able to dodge a top rope Stomp from Rollins followed by three Spears to earn the three count. Afterwards, Reigns and Rollins performed the signature Shield fist ****** p in the middle of the ring.
Kevin Owens, who has been out of action for over a year due to injury, was added to the No. 1 contender's match between Sami Zayn and Finn Balor. The bout was turned into a Fatal 4-Way by SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis, who also added Gunther into the mix.
#rollins #owens #sunday #performed
19 hours ago
Casemiro told Los Angeles Galaxy he "only wanted to play for them" the club's general manager Will Kuntz says, amid an investigation into his transfer to Inter Miami.
The Brazil midfielder, 34, joined Lionel Messi at Inter Miami on a free transfer from Manchester United in July, signing sadeal that runs to the end of the 2027 MLS campaign, with an option to extend until June 2029.
Casemiro scored an own goal in Miami's 2-2 draw with the Columbus Crew on Sunday as Messis returned to a vtion after the World Cup.
Kuntz, who oversees LA Galaxy's transfers, was speaking to the media after his side's goalless draw with Dallas when he was asked about Major League Soccer's review into Inter Miami's signing of Casemiro.
"It is true that Casemiro called and said that he always wanted to play for Inter Miami," Kuntz said. "It's also true that came two months after he told us that he only wanted to play for the Galaxy."
#casemiro #Miami #wanted #transfer
The Brazil midfielder, 34, joined Lionel Messi at Inter Miami on a free transfer from Manchester United in July, signing sadeal that runs to the end of the 2027 MLS campaign, with an option to extend until June 2029.
Casemiro scored an own goal in Miami's 2-2 draw with the Columbus Crew on Sunday as Messis returned to a vtion after the World Cup.
Kuntz, who oversees LA Galaxy's transfers, was speaking to the media after his side's goalless draw with Dallas when he was asked about Major League Soccer's review into Inter Miami's signing of Casemiro.
"It is true that Casemiro called and said that he always wanted to play for Inter Miami," Kuntz said. "It's also true that came two months after he told us that he only wanted to play for the Galaxy."
#casemiro #Miami #wanted #transfer
19 hours ago
One of the headlines from the start of the summer revolved around Draymond Green's decision to decline his player option with the Golden State Warriors and become a free agent. Green's move to become a free agent was based around giving the Warriors more flexibility when it came to pursuing LeBron James. With the James free agency saga coming to an end in Philadelphia, Green returned to the Warriors on one-year deal for his 15th season in the Bay Area.
With the noise around free agency quieting, Green made an appearance at Chase Center on Sunday evening in support of the Golden State Valkyries. Green was in attendance on Sunday for the Valkyries contest against the Toronto Tempo.
Green was spotted talking with Golden State Warriors principal owner Joe Lacob courtside at Chase Center during the Valkyries game on Sunday night.
With Green in attendance, the Valkyries showed off, running away from the Tempo, 96-79, improving their record to 20-9 on the season. Janelle Salaun came off the bench to lead the way for the Valkyries, scoring 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field in 30 minutes. Veronica Burton tallied 17 points with three made 3-pointers while Gabby Williams added 15 points against the Tempo.
At 20-9, the Valkyries are tied with the Las Vegas Aces for the second-best record in the WNBA, trailing only the Minnesota Lynx.
#valkyries #golden #free #around
With the noise around free agency quieting, Green made an appearance at Chase Center on Sunday evening in support of the Golden State Valkyries. Green was in attendance on Sunday for the Valkyries contest against the Toronto Tempo.
Green was spotted talking with Golden State Warriors principal owner Joe Lacob courtside at Chase Center during the Valkyries game on Sunday night.
With Green in attendance, the Valkyries showed off, running away from the Tempo, 96-79, improving their record to 20-9 on the season. Janelle Salaun came off the bench to lead the way for the Valkyries, scoring 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field in 30 minutes. Veronica Burton tallied 17 points with three made 3-pointers while Gabby Williams added 15 points against the Tempo.
At 20-9, the Valkyries are tied with the Las Vegas Aces for the second-best record in the WNBA, trailing only the Minnesota Lynx.
#valkyries #golden #free #around
19 hours ago
Why Cheryl Reeve wore 'Trans Kids Belong' shirt in latest response to Sophie Cunningham transgender athlete comments originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever had a fun battle on the court Sunday, with newly returned Napheesa Collier and the Lynx improving upon their league-best record.
Off the court, a type of cold war emerged, whether between Sophie Cunningham supporters and Lynx fans, or between Cunningham herself and Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve.
After Cunningham took a stance against transgender women born as biological men playing women's sports, Reeve responded by wearing a shirt with a clear message on Sunday when the Lynx hosted the Fever.
Here's a look at Reeve's shirt and what Cunningham said.
#reeve
The Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever had a fun battle on the court Sunday, with newly returned Napheesa Collier and the Lynx improving upon their league-best record.
Off the court, a type of cold war emerged, whether between Sophie Cunningham supporters and Lynx fans, or between Cunningham herself and Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve.
After Cunningham took a stance against transgender women born as biological men playing women's sports, Reeve responded by wearing a shirt with a clear message on Sunday when the Lynx hosted the Fever.
Here's a look at Reeve's shirt and what Cunningham said.
#reeve
20 hours ago
Wolves head coach Cesar Peixoto says his squad are looking to the future and not scarred by the past few seasons of struggle at Molineux.
Peixoto, who replaced Rob Edwards last month, inherited a squad that finished bottom of the Premier League last season with just three wins.
But after beating La Liga side Racing Santander 3-0 in their final pre-season friendly on Saturday, the Portuguese coach insisted confidence has returned.
"It's a new era," he told BBC Radio WM. "The past is the past, so now we are going to build a present and a future for the club.
"The players are committed to our idea of the game, our way of working and we believe in that, we believe we are going to do a good season, good work and the players try to feel the confidence."
#last #going
Peixoto, who replaced Rob Edwards last month, inherited a squad that finished bottom of the Premier League last season with just three wins.
But after beating La Liga side Racing Santander 3-0 in their final pre-season friendly on Saturday, the Portuguese coach insisted confidence has returned.
"It's a new era," he told BBC Radio WM. "The past is the past, so now we are going to build a present and a future for the club.
"The players are committed to our idea of the game, our way of working and we believe in that, we believe we are going to do a good season, good work and the players try to feel the confidence."
#last #going
20 hours ago
Fundsmith, an investment management firm based in London, has released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for its "Fundsmith Equity Fund." A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund returned -2.9% in the first half of 2026, underperforming the MSCI World Index by 14.1 percentage points, driven by challenges from a momentum-driven market dominated by passive index funds and AI-related exuberance. The letter discusses the rise of passive investing, noting that index funds now resemble active funds, concentrating heavily in a few sectors and stocks. Due to increased market volatility and a 51% portfolio turnover in the first half of the year, the firm plans to adopt a more active approach, incorporating momentum while maintaining its core mantra: buy good companies, don't overpay, and do little. In addition, please check the Firm's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Fundsmith Equity Fund highlighted Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) as a newly added position. Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) is a multinational technology company that offers ridesharing, food delivery, freight, and other services. On July 31, 2026, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) closed at $70.36 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $143.22 billion. Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) posted a one-month return of -2.84%, while its shares lost 20.43% over the past 52 weeks.
Fundsmith Equity Fund stated the following regarding Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) – Uber operates a platform that connects users with ride-hailing and food-delivery drivers. It relies on a two-sided network effect: more drivers mean shorter wait times, which attracts more riders, making the platform highly sticky and difficult for local competitors to disrupt. Now that most of these challengers (Karhoo, Sidecar, Juno, Fasten, Hailo, etc.) have disappeared and Uber has survived, the network effects become very attractive. This is shown in the company's cash from operations, which went from -$4.3bn in 2019 to -$445m in 2021 (last year of negative) to $3.6bn in 2023 and over $10bn in 2025. Uber's logistics network is massive, coordinating roughly 42m trips and delivery orders every single day globally. Future growth opportunities include expanding into grocery and package delivery and eventually integrating autonomous (self-driving) vehicles ('AVs') into their fleet to drastically lower costs. Some see AVs as a threat to Uber, but we think it is more likely that Tesla, Waymo, etc., will use Uber's distribution and global licenses to reach customers and maximise their ****** et usage rather than having to get licenses, build an app, and get tens of millions of people to download. ROIC: mid 20s, FCF yield: 7.4%."
#technologies
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Fundsmith Equity Fund highlighted Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) as a newly added position. Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) is a multinational technology company that offers ridesharing, food delivery, freight, and other services. On July 31, 2026, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) closed at $70.36 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $143.22 billion. Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) posted a one-month return of -2.84%, while its shares lost 20.43% over the past 52 weeks.
Fundsmith Equity Fund stated the following regarding Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) – Uber operates a platform that connects users with ride-hailing and food-delivery drivers. It relies on a two-sided network effect: more drivers mean shorter wait times, which attracts more riders, making the platform highly sticky and difficult for local competitors to disrupt. Now that most of these challengers (Karhoo, Sidecar, Juno, Fasten, Hailo, etc.) have disappeared and Uber has survived, the network effects become very attractive. This is shown in the company's cash from operations, which went from -$4.3bn in 2019 to -$445m in 2021 (last year of negative) to $3.6bn in 2023 and over $10bn in 2025. Uber's logistics network is massive, coordinating roughly 42m trips and delivery orders every single day globally. Future growth opportunities include expanding into grocery and package delivery and eventually integrating autonomous (self-driving) vehicles ('AVs') into their fleet to drastically lower costs. Some see AVs as a threat to Uber, but we think it is more likely that Tesla, Waymo, etc., will use Uber's distribution and global licenses to reach customers and maximise their ****** et usage rather than having to get licenses, build an app, and get tens of millions of people to download. ROIC: mid 20s, FCF yield: 7.4%."
#technologies
20 hours ago
Fundsmith, an investment management firm based in London, has released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for its "Fundsmith Equity Fund." A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund returned -2.9% in the first half of 2026, underperforming the MSCI World Index by 14.1 percentage points, driven by challenges from a momentum-driven market dominated by passive index funds and AI-related exuberance. The letter discusses the rise of passive investing, noting that index funds now resemble active funds, concentrating heavily in a few sectors and stocks. Due to increased market volatility and a 51% portfolio turnover in the first half of the year, the firm plans to adopt a more active approach, incorporating momentum while maintaining its core mantra: buy good companies, don't overpay, and do little. In addition, please check the Firm's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Fundsmith Equity Fund highlighted Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) as a newly added position. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is a leading global payment technology company that provides transaction processing and other payment-related products and services. On July 31, 2026, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) closed at $573.10 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $502.04 billion. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) posted a one-month return of 7.50%, while its shares gained 0.58% over the past 52 weeks.
Fundsmith Equity Fund stated the following regarding Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) – Mastercard operates a digital payment network connecting consumers, merchants, and banks worldwide. It benefits from a classic network effect: the more consumers use the card, the more merchants are forced to accept it, making it difficult for a new entrant to replicate. A new entrant would need to negotiate agreements and integrate its technology with the majority of global financial institutions. While digital payments feel ubiquitous in developed nations, roughly 1.4bn adults globally remain entirely unbanked. Future growth depends on bringing this unbanked population into the financial system, shifting remaining cash transactions to digital payments, and expanding into business-to business payments, a far bigger market than C2C or C2B payments. We now own both Visa and Mastercard in the portfolio as payments is one of the few sectors that we expect to grow no matter what happens with AI, and Mastercard and Visa are equally good businesses. This gives us a way to achieve >6% exposure to payments without excessive stock-specific risk or breaching UCITS concentration rules. Also, with 46% of all global transactions still done in cash and B2B payments 85% of the value of total global payments, there is plenty of room for two companies to grow and compound. ROIC: >75%, FCF yield: 4.5%."
#payments #letter #Equity #global
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Fundsmith Equity Fund highlighted Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) as a newly added position. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is a leading global payment technology company that provides transaction processing and other payment-related products and services. On July 31, 2026, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) closed at $573.10 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $502.04 billion. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) posted a one-month return of 7.50%, while its shares gained 0.58% over the past 52 weeks.
Fundsmith Equity Fund stated the following regarding Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) – Mastercard operates a digital payment network connecting consumers, merchants, and banks worldwide. It benefits from a classic network effect: the more consumers use the card, the more merchants are forced to accept it, making it difficult for a new entrant to replicate. A new entrant would need to negotiate agreements and integrate its technology with the majority of global financial institutions. While digital payments feel ubiquitous in developed nations, roughly 1.4bn adults globally remain entirely unbanked. Future growth depends on bringing this unbanked population into the financial system, shifting remaining cash transactions to digital payments, and expanding into business-to business payments, a far bigger market than C2C or C2B payments. We now own both Visa and Mastercard in the portfolio as payments is one of the few sectors that we expect to grow no matter what happens with AI, and Mastercard and Visa are equally good businesses. This gives us a way to achieve >6% exposure to payments without excessive stock-specific risk or breaching UCITS concentration rules. Also, with 46% of all global transactions still done in cash and B2B payments 85% of the value of total global payments, there is plenty of room for two companies to grow and compound. ROIC: >75%, FCF yield: 4.5%."
#payments #letter #Equity #global
20 hours ago
Franco Baresi was at the heart of it - undeniably so - when, 20 years after the Bernabéu, AC Milan were crowned champions of Europe once again, this time not in Madrid but in Barcelona. AC Milan 4-0 Steaua Bucharest (24 May 1989), the European Cup Final at Camp Nou, was yet another night when Baresi ran the defence with flawless tactical precision. His heart and leadership also left their mark - even from the touchline - in AC Milan vs Barcelona (18 May 1994), the Match of the Century.
That was the famous 4-0 triumph in the Champions League Final in Athens. Although AC Milan were forced to change their line-up after Baresi's suspension in the one-legged semi-final at San Siro, his leadership and organisation of the defence against Johan Cruyff's legendary Barcelona side (from within the dugout) remain one of football's greatest tactical masterclasses. Such was his passion, that even after the recent World Cup in the United States, the most iconic image of football in America is still that of Baresi in tears after the penalty shootout in the World Cup Final between Italy and Brazil on 17 July 1994 in Pasadena, California. Franco returned after a remarkable recovery, just 25 days after meniscus surgery, producing a monumental display in which he shut down world-class players such as Romário and Bebeto, coming agonisingly close to lifting the trophy before Italy's defeat on penalties.
HISTORY-SHAPING MOMENTSFranco Baresi was a master of last-ditch defending thanks to his timing, tactical intelligence and perfectly executed sliding tackles. A trademark "Baresi tackle" combined an instinctive ability to anticipate his opponent with an almost scientific reading of ******* e, excelling above all in recovery runs and seamlessly turning defence into attack. Franco seemed to read the flight of the ball before the forwards themselves - partly because he appeared born to do it, but above all because the fire that always burned within him was his determination to protect his beloved AC Milan. An AC Milan supporter only truly realised the team had conceded when they saw Franco's head drop. But then the game would restart, and moments later he'd be flying into another perfectly timed tackle, winning the ball cleanly.
Baresi compensated for his modest stature with flawless positioning. His legendary recovery on Carlos Aguilera during AC Milan's 1-0 win over Torino in December 1993, just days before flying to ******* an for the Intercontinental Cup Final against São Paulo, featuring Cafu and Leonardo, remains one of his defining moments. With an extraordinary burst of pace followed by a sliding challenge, the AC Milan captain made up precious ground to divert the ball behind for a corner, preventing what looked like a certain goalscoring opportunity for the Torino striker. With the score still in the balance, Baresi recovered two or three metres on Aguilera through a remarkable acceleration before diving like a hawk to cleanly take the ball from his opponent's
That was the famous 4-0 triumph in the Champions League Final in Athens. Although AC Milan were forced to change their line-up after Baresi's suspension in the one-legged semi-final at San Siro, his leadership and organisation of the defence against Johan Cruyff's legendary Barcelona side (from within the dugout) remain one of football's greatest tactical masterclasses. Such was his passion, that even after the recent World Cup in the United States, the most iconic image of football in America is still that of Baresi in tears after the penalty shootout in the World Cup Final between Italy and Brazil on 17 July 1994 in Pasadena, California. Franco returned after a remarkable recovery, just 25 days after meniscus surgery, producing a monumental display in which he shut down world-class players such as Romário and Bebeto, coming agonisingly close to lifting the trophy before Italy's defeat on penalties.
HISTORY-SHAPING MOMENTSFranco Baresi was a master of last-ditch defending thanks to his timing, tactical intelligence and perfectly executed sliding tackles. A trademark "Baresi tackle" combined an instinctive ability to anticipate his opponent with an almost scientific reading of ******* e, excelling above all in recovery runs and seamlessly turning defence into attack. Franco seemed to read the flight of the ball before the forwards themselves - partly because he appeared born to do it, but above all because the fire that always burned within him was his determination to protect his beloved AC Milan. An AC Milan supporter only truly realised the team had conceded when they saw Franco's head drop. But then the game would restart, and moments later he'd be flying into another perfectly timed tackle, winning the ball cleanly.
Baresi compensated for his modest stature with flawless positioning. His legendary recovery on Carlos Aguilera during AC Milan's 1-0 win over Torino in December 1993, just days before flying to ******* an for the Intercontinental Cup Final against São Paulo, featuring Cafu and Leonardo, remains one of his defining moments. With an extraordinary burst of pace followed by a sliding challenge, the AC Milan captain made up precious ground to divert the ball behind for a corner, preventing what looked like a certain goalscoring opportunity for the Torino striker. With the score still in the balance, Baresi recovered two or three metres on Aguilera through a remarkable acceleration before diving like a hawk to cleanly take the ball from his opponent's
21 hours ago
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The big news on Vinicius Junior on Monday morning is that the winger has returned to Real Madrid's training ground following his post-World Cup break. The player's future remains unresolved, with contract talks expected soon.
Jose Felix Diaz reports for AS that Mikel Arteta has conveyed to Vinicius how much he could contribute at **** nal, how important he'd be to the London club, and that they could fight for every major trophy together.
Arteta has made it clear **** nal's project would revolve around Vinicius, something which isn't the case in Madrid. If the player decides to leave, he could be worth around €150m (£128.5m) in transfer fees.
Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images
#vinicius
The big news on Vinicius Junior on Monday morning is that the winger has returned to Real Madrid's training ground following his post-World Cup break. The player's future remains unresolved, with contract talks expected soon.
Jose Felix Diaz reports for AS that Mikel Arteta has conveyed to Vinicius how much he could contribute at **** nal, how important he'd be to the London club, and that they could fight for every major trophy together.
Arteta has made it clear **** nal's project would revolve around Vinicius, something which isn't the case in Madrid. If the player decides to leave, he could be worth around €150m (£128.5m) in transfer fees.
Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images
#vinicius
21 hours ago
Several of Tottenham's reserve and academy teams have had Great Bavarian Journeys in recent years with loans to Bundesliga clubs. That's included former Spurs development player Luka Vuskovic's year at Hamburg, as well as Kota Takai spending last spring at Borussia Mönchengladbach. Now it looks like another young Spurs player will be heading to Germany.
Fabrizio Romano posted yesterday that German side FC Köln have submitted a proposal to Spurs to take Mikey Moore on loan for the season, and that the two clubs are in negotiations to confirm the deal. Moore is said to be open to the move.
Mikey's had something of a mixed preseason. He was named on the squad that toured to New Zealand and Australia, but didn't really impress that much in his limited minutes, despite flashing some of the prodigious talent that's brought him this far in his career. This might be exactly what he needs to unlock the next stage of his potential — a season on loan in what is perhaps the third best league in Europe.
I'd be hard pressed to call Köln a GOOD team — they finished 14th out of 18 in the Bundesliga last season — but that might provide Moore some more opportunities that he might not get at other clubs. ***** uming he's not sold, Moore would also play alongside (and in rotation with) Said El Mala, a precocious 19-year-old German winger with a high ceiling and links to bigger clubs. Sounds familiar, huh?
I don't hate this move at all if it happens. The preseason makes it feel like Moore still needs a little more time in the oven to cook before he's ready for Spurs' first team, and I think the Bundesliga will provide a new and different challenge than just dumping Mikey into the Championship this season. We'll see if, now that the team has returned from their tour, if this gets announced in the next couple of days.
#moore #SPURS #bundesliga #german
Fabrizio Romano posted yesterday that German side FC Köln have submitted a proposal to Spurs to take Mikey Moore on loan for the season, and that the two clubs are in negotiations to confirm the deal. Moore is said to be open to the move.
Mikey's had something of a mixed preseason. He was named on the squad that toured to New Zealand and Australia, but didn't really impress that much in his limited minutes, despite flashing some of the prodigious talent that's brought him this far in his career. This might be exactly what he needs to unlock the next stage of his potential — a season on loan in what is perhaps the third best league in Europe.
I'd be hard pressed to call Köln a GOOD team — they finished 14th out of 18 in the Bundesliga last season — but that might provide Moore some more opportunities that he might not get at other clubs. ***** uming he's not sold, Moore would also play alongside (and in rotation with) Said El Mala, a precocious 19-year-old German winger with a high ceiling and links to bigger clubs. Sounds familiar, huh?
I don't hate this move at all if it happens. The preseason makes it feel like Moore still needs a little more time in the oven to cook before he's ready for Spurs' first team, and I think the Bundesliga will provide a new and different challenge than just dumping Mikey into the Championship this season. We'll see if, now that the team has returned from their tour, if this gets announced in the next couple of days.
#moore #SPURS #bundesliga #german
21 hours ago
After an off day on Saturday, the Lions returned to the practice field Sunday for their first training camp session in front of fans. Despite a threatening forecast, the rain held off, allowing Detroit to put together a lengthy, fast-paced, and competitive practice in shells.
The defense set the tone on the final day before the pads come on, turning in one of its strongest practices of camp while several players continued making their case for larger roles and roster spots.
Below are my nine biggest standouts from the day. Keep in mind that the Lions held two individual competition periods, where I primarily observed the offensive and defensive line one-on-one pass-rush drills alongside Erik Schlitt. When necessary, I've also incorporated additional observations from Jeremy Reisman on the one-on-one coverage and seven-on-seven periods.
With Blake Miller limited to individual drills, Penei Sewell receiving periodic rest, and Christian Mahogany still working his way back up to speed with the second team, Sunday served as another reminder of just how important quality depth and versatility are along the offensive line.
Miles Frazier went from working almost exclusively at left guard early in camp to taking reps at left tackle, left guard, right guard, and right tackle during Sunday's practice. It was a nonstop exercise in recalibrating his footwork and technique, yet he rarely looked out of place. Frazier appeared promisingly comfortable at tackle, even rotating in with the first team at right tackle while Larry Borom handled the sixth offensive lineman role. He also turned in one of the more impressive performances during one-on-one pass rush drills going 7-1 in a team-high eight reps. On one red-zone rep, after taking second-team reps at right tackle, Frazier immediately rotated in with the third team at right guard and snow-plowed Aidan Keanaaina out of the gap. His endurance and stamina stood out throughout the afternoon while further reinforcing his value as a versatile reserve and likely the team's fourth tackle option.
#team #right #camp
The defense set the tone on the final day before the pads come on, turning in one of its strongest practices of camp while several players continued making their case for larger roles and roster spots.
Below are my nine biggest standouts from the day. Keep in mind that the Lions held two individual competition periods, where I primarily observed the offensive and defensive line one-on-one pass-rush drills alongside Erik Schlitt. When necessary, I've also incorporated additional observations from Jeremy Reisman on the one-on-one coverage and seven-on-seven periods.
With Blake Miller limited to individual drills, Penei Sewell receiving periodic rest, and Christian Mahogany still working his way back up to speed with the second team, Sunday served as another reminder of just how important quality depth and versatility are along the offensive line.
Miles Frazier went from working almost exclusively at left guard early in camp to taking reps at left tackle, left guard, right guard, and right tackle during Sunday's practice. It was a nonstop exercise in recalibrating his footwork and technique, yet he rarely looked out of place. Frazier appeared promisingly comfortable at tackle, even rotating in with the first team at right tackle while Larry Borom handled the sixth offensive lineman role. He also turned in one of the more impressive performances during one-on-one pass rush drills going 7-1 in a team-high eight reps. On one red-zone rep, after taking second-team reps at right tackle, Frazier immediately rotated in with the third team at right guard and snow-plowed Aidan Keanaaina out of the gap. His endurance and stamina stood out throughout the afternoon while further reinforcing his value as a versatile reserve and likely the team's fourth tackle option.
#team #right #camp
21 hours ago
Divers gathered in Kosovo on Sunday for the annual Fshajt Bridge diving competition, one of the country's longest-running sporting and cultural events.
Fifteen competitors jumped from the 22-meter-high bridge near Gjakova, aiming to impress judges with their technique as they plunged into the river below.
The event, known as Ura e Fshejte, was first held in 1954 but was suspended during the 1998–1999 Kosovo war after the bridge was damaged.
It returned in 2014 and continues to draw participants and spectators from across the region.
#divers #gjakova #gathered
Fifteen competitors jumped from the 22-meter-high bridge near Gjakova, aiming to impress judges with their technique as they plunged into the river below.
The event, known as Ura e Fshejte, was first held in 1954 but was suspended during the 1998–1999 Kosovo war after the bridge was damaged.
It returned in 2014 and continues to draw participants and spectators from across the region.
#divers #gjakova #gathered
22 hours ago
The Inner Circle 25 arrives on Friday, August 7, featuring a stacked card that guarantees high-stakes martial arts action from top to bottom. Broadcasting live in Asia primetime from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium, the blockbuster event streams exclusively for subscribers at live.onefc.com.
A bantamweight Muay Thai World ******* le eliminator will determine who faces the divisional king next, the highly anticipated ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament roars to life with a clash between two elite strikers, and one of the most debated results of the year gets its definitive answer in a monumental rematch.
Here are three compelling reasons The Inner Circle 25 is absolutely unmissable this Friday.
Former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane and three-division Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Suakim PongSuphan PK will clash in a massive World ******* le eliminator. The victor earns the coveted right to challenge reigning divisional king Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon.
Anane's remarkable journey through ONE Championship has been nothing short of extraordinary. The towering 6-foot-4 Algerian-Thai striker arrived as the youngest-ever WBC Muay Thai World Champion. After an initial setback against "The Kicking Machine" Superlek in his debut, he returned with unmatched focus, systematically clearing out top contenders before defeating Nico "King of the North" Carrillo to claim interim gold in 2025.
#muay #inner #circle #stadium
A bantamweight Muay Thai World ******* le eliminator will determine who faces the divisional king next, the highly anticipated ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament roars to life with a clash between two elite strikers, and one of the most debated results of the year gets its definitive answer in a monumental rematch.
Here are three compelling reasons The Inner Circle 25 is absolutely unmissable this Friday.
Former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane and three-division Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Suakim PongSuphan PK will clash in a massive World ******* le eliminator. The victor earns the coveted right to challenge reigning divisional king Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon.
Anane's remarkable journey through ONE Championship has been nothing short of extraordinary. The towering 6-foot-4 Algerian-Thai striker arrived as the youngest-ever WBC Muay Thai World Champion. After an initial setback against "The Kicking Machine" Superlek in his debut, he returned with unmatched focus, systematically clearing out top contenders before defeating Nico "King of the North" Carrillo to claim interim gold in 2025.
#muay #inner #circle #stadium
22 hours ago
A rebuild was always on the cards on Tyneside this summer, not least in the goalkeeping department.
Leaky Newcastle kept just eight clean sheets in the Premier League last season and conceded 55 goals, 15th overall with only relegated Burnley, West Ham and Wolves plus Leeds and Tottenham below them.
Newcastle's outfield players clearly did not offer enough protection, but goalkeeper Nick Pope made a handful of significant errors leading to goals while Aaron Ramsdale never fully convinced during his loan spell and has since returned to Southampton.
A new number one was therefore a priority and Newcastle have once again looked to the continent.
The club have mainly targeted players aged 20 and under from abroad, having already recruited Jaouen, Sean Steur, Bazoumana Toure and Aladji Bamba, so Lukas Lukas Hornicek will feel like something of an elder statesman in comparison.
#lukas #leaky #league #west
Leaky Newcastle kept just eight clean sheets in the Premier League last season and conceded 55 goals, 15th overall with only relegated Burnley, West Ham and Wolves plus Leeds and Tottenham below them.
Newcastle's outfield players clearly did not offer enough protection, but goalkeeper Nick Pope made a handful of significant errors leading to goals while Aaron Ramsdale never fully convinced during his loan spell and has since returned to Southampton.
A new number one was therefore a priority and Newcastle have once again looked to the continent.
The club have mainly targeted players aged 20 and under from abroad, having already recruited Jaouen, Sean Steur, Bazoumana Toure and Aladji Bamba, so Lukas Lukas Hornicek will feel like something of an elder statesman in comparison.
#lukas #leaky #league #west
