10 days ago
Combined, the Yuba City and River Valley High girls volleyball teams had not won a Sac-Joaquin playoff match in nearly 20 years – a negative trend that changed Tuesday all across town.
– YC (20-9) held serve at home to win its first playoff match since 2015 with a four-set win over Buhach Colony to advance into the SJS Division III quarterfinals where it will face a familiar foe in Roseville (19-17) of the Foothill Valley League, at 6 p.m. today (Thursday) in Placer County. It is a four-five matchup, with Roseville the No. 4 seed in the bracket. Roseville has won eight straight over YC dating back the last four seasons. The Honkers' last win was 2022 when the current senior corps was still in eighth grade, according to records.
– RV (15-15) avenged last year's five-set playoff loss to Oakdale with a sweep at home Tuesday to advance into a quarterfinal date with No. 1 Ripon (25-4) at 6 p.m. in San Joaquin County. RV last faced Ripon in 2018 – the same year of its last postseason victory in the SJS playoffs when current head coach Samee Taylor was a senior setter/opposite attacker on the squad that finished 25-5 and won the Capital Valley Conference in the regular season. In the playoffs, Taylor and RV got to the 2018 quarterfinals where it was derailed by Del Oro in four sets.
Taylor was an everyday athlete, appearing in 55 sets for the Falcons that year. She collected 60 kills, 13 blocks and had 45 ******* ists.
– The top-seed in D-V won its 32nd match with a straight-set victory over Westlake Charter Tuesday in Sutter. The Huskies (32-5) host Linden, once the home of Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, at 6 p.m. today in the quarterfinals. Sutter has won 15 straight and only dropped one set since the High Sierra Tournament in Reno the first weekend in September.
#last #valley #home
– YC (20-9) held serve at home to win its first playoff match since 2015 with a four-set win over Buhach Colony to advance into the SJS Division III quarterfinals where it will face a familiar foe in Roseville (19-17) of the Foothill Valley League, at 6 p.m. today (Thursday) in Placer County. It is a four-five matchup, with Roseville the No. 4 seed in the bracket. Roseville has won eight straight over YC dating back the last four seasons. The Honkers' last win was 2022 when the current senior corps was still in eighth grade, according to records.
– RV (15-15) avenged last year's five-set playoff loss to Oakdale with a sweep at home Tuesday to advance into a quarterfinal date with No. 1 Ripon (25-4) at 6 p.m. in San Joaquin County. RV last faced Ripon in 2018 – the same year of its last postseason victory in the SJS playoffs when current head coach Samee Taylor was a senior setter/opposite attacker on the squad that finished 25-5 and won the Capital Valley Conference in the regular season. In the playoffs, Taylor and RV got to the 2018 quarterfinals where it was derailed by Del Oro in four sets.
Taylor was an everyday athlete, appearing in 55 sets for the Falcons that year. She collected 60 kills, 13 blocks and had 45 ******* ists.
– The top-seed in D-V won its 32nd match with a straight-set victory over Westlake Charter Tuesday in Sutter. The Huskies (32-5) host Linden, once the home of Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, at 6 p.m. today in the quarterfinals. Sutter has won 15 straight and only dropped one set since the High Sierra Tournament in Reno the first weekend in September.
#last #valley #home
2 months ago
Americans Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek won the 100m at the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship, the biggest track and field meet of 2026.
Jefferson-Wooden clocked 10.62 seconds, one hundredth off her personal best from winning the 2025 World ****** le. Julien Alfred, the 2024 Olympic gold medalist, was runner-up in 10.74, followed by 2024 Olympic silver medalist Sha'Carri Richardson in 10.76.
Jefferson-Wooden, who has one 100m defeat since taking bronze at the Paris Games, is the fourth-fastest woman in history behind American Florence Griffith Joyner (world record 10.49) and Jamaicans Elaine Thompson-Herah (10.54) and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (10.60).
Bednarek, a two-time Olympic 200m silver medalist, earned the biggest individual race win of his career. He ran 9.85, beating 2025 World champion Oblique Seville of Jamaica by five hundredths. Bednarek is also running Sunday in the 200, an event where's the world's fastest man this year.
ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Results | Broadcast Schedule
#bednarek #olympic
Jefferson-Wooden clocked 10.62 seconds, one hundredth off her personal best from winning the 2025 World ****** le. Julien Alfred, the 2024 Olympic gold medalist, was runner-up in 10.74, followed by 2024 Olympic silver medalist Sha'Carri Richardson in 10.76.
Jefferson-Wooden, who has one 100m defeat since taking bronze at the Paris Games, is the fourth-fastest woman in history behind American Florence Griffith Joyner (world record 10.49) and Jamaicans Elaine Thompson-Herah (10.54) and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (10.60).
Bednarek, a two-time Olympic 200m silver medalist, earned the biggest individual race win of his career. He ran 9.85, beating 2025 World champion Oblique Seville of Jamaica by five hundredths. Bednarek is also running Sunday in the 200, an event where's the world's fastest man this year.
ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Results | Broadcast Schedule
#bednarek #olympic
2 months ago
PALOS DE LA FRONTERA, Spain (AP) — Matthew Brennan enhanced his status as the standout sprinter at the Spanish Vuelta by winning his fourth stage Tuesday in the 21-year-old British rider's Grand Tour debut.
Brennan was delivered to the front of the bunch with 100 meters left by an ideal leadout from Wout van Aert, his star teammate at Visma-Lease a Bike who already won two stages at this Vuelta.
Crossing the line, Brennan raised his right hand with four fingers out in a victory salute. Bryan Coquard was second and Vito Braet third. Van Aert was sixth at the end of a 181-kilometer (112.5 miles) ride in more blazing heat from Cortegana to Palos de la Frontera.
After 16 stages, overall leader Enric Mas retained his advantage in the red jersey of 2 minutes, 6 seconds ahead of Felix Gall. Primož Roglič is a further 4 second back in third.
Wednesday's stage is another flat ride into Seville before a 32.5-km (20.2-mile) time trial Thursday that could be key for Roglič.
#brennan #stages #Third
Brennan was delivered to the front of the bunch with 100 meters left by an ideal leadout from Wout van Aert, his star teammate at Visma-Lease a Bike who already won two stages at this Vuelta.
Crossing the line, Brennan raised his right hand with four fingers out in a victory salute. Bryan Coquard was second and Vito Braet third. Van Aert was sixth at the end of a 181-kilometer (112.5 miles) ride in more blazing heat from Cortegana to Palos de la Frontera.
After 16 stages, overall leader Enric Mas retained his advantage in the red jersey of 2 minutes, 6 seconds ahead of Felix Gall. Primož Roglič is a further 4 second back in third.
Wednesday's stage is another flat ride into Seville before a 32.5-km (20.2-mile) time trial Thursday that could be key for Roglič.
#brennan #stages #Third
2 months ago
Real Madrid will go back top of La Liga if they avoid defeat to Real Betis on Friday, but the goal will be to claim another victory at the start of the 2026-27 season. Jose Mourinho's side have won three from three so far, although the trip to La Cartuja will be their toughest test.
After a slow start in the narrow victory over Espanyol two weeks ago, Real Madrid have built up steam well in the wins against Real Sociedad and Malaga. Eight goals have been scored across those two matches at the Bernabeu, and the challenge will be to continue that goalscoring form in Seville.
Betis' defence can certainly be got at by Real Madrid, but concern will be the midfield battle. Isco is set to start against his former club, and he will be the talismanic figure that Los Verdiblancos look to play everything through, while Marc Cucurella must also shut down Antony if Mouringo's side are to be successful.
Trips to the green-and-white side of Seville have been difficult for Real Madrid in recent years. 2021 (0-1, Dani Carvajal goal) was the last time a Los Blancos side were victorious in an away fixture against Betis, with three draws and a defeat since. Mourinho will be keen to end this unwanted run on Friday, although it will be easier said than done.
The trio of Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe will be Real Madrid's go-tos for this one, and if even two of them are on form at La Cartuja, the chances of the three points returning to the Spanish capital will be high. But it will be just as important to keep things tight in defence too, especially with the quality that Betis have going forward.
#Friday
After a slow start in the narrow victory over Espanyol two weeks ago, Real Madrid have built up steam well in the wins against Real Sociedad and Malaga. Eight goals have been scored across those two matches at the Bernabeu, and the challenge will be to continue that goalscoring form in Seville.
Betis' defence can certainly be got at by Real Madrid, but concern will be the midfield battle. Isco is set to start against his former club, and he will be the talismanic figure that Los Verdiblancos look to play everything through, while Marc Cucurella must also shut down Antony if Mouringo's side are to be successful.
Trips to the green-and-white side of Seville have been difficult for Real Madrid in recent years. 2021 (0-1, Dani Carvajal goal) was the last time a Los Blancos side were victorious in an away fixture against Betis, with three draws and a defeat since. Mourinho will be keen to end this unwanted run on Friday, although it will be easier said than done.
The trio of Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe will be Real Madrid's go-tos for this one, and if even two of them are on form at La Cartuja, the chances of the three points returning to the Spanish capital will be high. But it will be just as important to keep things tight in defence too, especially with the quality that Betis have going forward.
#Friday
2 months ago
Former Real Madrid star Dani Ceballos has secured a deadline day return to Spanish football's top-flight. This comes amid widespread confirmation that the 30-year-old has linked back up with Real Betis.
Midfielder Ceballos has for his part spent the entirety of the summer window to date searching for his next landing spot. Released from his contract a year early by the aforementioned Real Madrid, the one-time ******* nal man was subsequently linked with a whole host of clubs across Spain and Europe alike.
The most persistent in seeking out his signature throughout, though, were those in the boardroom at the aforementioned Real Betis.
After departing the Verdiblancos all the way back in 2017, Ceballos has been tipped for a return to Seville at some point or another almost every summer since.
And as alluded to above, on Tuesday, the saga has finally reached a positive close. As per a report from transfer market journalist Fabrizio Romano:
#aforementioned
Midfielder Ceballos has for his part spent the entirety of the summer window to date searching for his next landing spot. Released from his contract a year early by the aforementioned Real Madrid, the one-time ******* nal man was subsequently linked with a whole host of clubs across Spain and Europe alike.
The most persistent in seeking out his signature throughout, though, were those in the boardroom at the aforementioned Real Betis.
After departing the Verdiblancos all the way back in 2017, Ceballos has been tipped for a return to Seville at some point or another almost every summer since.
And as alluded to above, on Tuesday, the saga has finally reached a positive close. As per a report from transfer market journalist Fabrizio Romano:
#aforementioned
2 months ago
The footballing day has produced major headlines in Spain and beyond. Real Madrid are looking to make it three wins out of three in LALIGA, while FC Barcelona are facing the final hours of the transfer window at full speed.
Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid made a statement in Seville, Leo Messi delivered a historic performance in MLS, and the Premier League saw Liverpool held in a thrilling draw.
Real Madrid host Málaga at the Bernabéu aiming to make it nine points from a possible nine at the start of the league campaign. After two convincing victories, Los Blancos want to seal their flawless start to the season in front of their fans before the international fixtures.
FC Barcelona are focusing their efforts on finalising the squad in the closing stages of the transfer window. With Héctor Fort's departure to Real Sociedad already confirmed, the club's sporting department is working against the clock to complete more exits and secure the arrival of a No. 9 to complete Hansi Flick's attack.
Atlético de Madrid put doubts and uncertainty behind them with a significant 3-1 win at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. Amid constant rumours surrounding Julián Álvarez's future, Diego Simeone's side beat Sevilla thanks to a brilliant collective display led by Ademola Lookman and Alex Baena.
#league #tico
Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid made a statement in Seville, Leo Messi delivered a historic performance in MLS, and the Premier League saw Liverpool held in a thrilling draw.
Real Madrid host Málaga at the Bernabéu aiming to make it nine points from a possible nine at the start of the league campaign. After two convincing victories, Los Blancos want to seal their flawless start to the season in front of their fans before the international fixtures.
FC Barcelona are focusing their efforts on finalising the squad in the closing stages of the transfer window. With Héctor Fort's departure to Real Sociedad already confirmed, the club's sporting department is working against the clock to complete more exits and secure the arrival of a No. 9 to complete Hansi Flick's attack.
Atlético de Madrid put doubts and uncertainty behind them with a significant 3-1 win at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. Amid constant rumours surrounding Julián Álvarez's future, Diego Simeone's side beat Sevilla thanks to a brilliant collective display led by Ademola Lookman and Alex Baena.
#league #tico
2 months ago
The summer transfer market has been shaken by Álvaro Morata's surprising move to CD Leganés, while the latest sports headlines are dominated by Julián Álvarez's absence from Atlético de Madrid's trip to Seville and FC Barcelona's tactical adjustments in attack.
The Madrid-born striker is behind the summer's biggest move after joining CD Leganés on loan from Como. The deal shakes up the second tier and makes the Spain international Leganés' main ***** et in their bid to return to the top flight.
For his part, Diego Simeone heads into the visit to the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán without a recognized centre-forward after Julián Álvarez was confirmed unavailable. The Argentine's absence, prompted by his refusal to train during the final stretch of the transfer window, puts even more focus on the tactical setup the rojiblancos will use in Seville.
Meanwhile, in Barcelona, Hansi Flick is drawing up attacking alternatives. Faced with the complicated scenario of signing Julián Álvarez, the coaching staff are considering redeploying Raphinha as an out-and-out No. 9, trusting in his movement and finishing to lead the blaugrana attack.
On the international stage, the European draws have handed demanding matchups to Celta de Vigo and Real Sociedad in the Europa League, while Getafe will face more manageable fixtures in the Conference League.
#legan #seville #transfer #international
The Madrid-born striker is behind the summer's biggest move after joining CD Leganés on loan from Como. The deal shakes up the second tier and makes the Spain international Leganés' main ***** et in their bid to return to the top flight.
For his part, Diego Simeone heads into the visit to the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán without a recognized centre-forward after Julián Álvarez was confirmed unavailable. The Argentine's absence, prompted by his refusal to train during the final stretch of the transfer window, puts even more focus on the tactical setup the rojiblancos will use in Seville.
Meanwhile, in Barcelona, Hansi Flick is drawing up attacking alternatives. Faced with the complicated scenario of signing Julián Álvarez, the coaching staff are considering redeploying Raphinha as an out-and-out No. 9, trusting in his movement and finishing to lead the blaugrana attack.
On the international stage, the European draws have handed demanding matchups to Celta de Vigo and Real Sociedad in the Europa League, while Getafe will face more manageable fixtures in the Conference League.
#legan #seville #transfer #international
2 months ago
Everything was on the line at the draw in Monaco. The four home and four away opponents for the 2026–27 season have now been determined. UEFA will announce the exact dates of the matches by Saturday. Today, Thursday, former star strikers Thierry Henry and David Villa began by drawing the opponents for all 36 participating teams.
BVB already faced three of its eight opponents last year: At SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, BVB will once again take on Inter Milan and Villarreal CF—and these two matchups cannot be repeated next year—and will also face FK Bodø/Glimt from Norway again, though this time on the road. The other home opponents are Real Betis from Seville and AEK Athens—both of which will be first-time opponents! Away from home, Borussia will face Bodø/Glimt, as well as ******* nal, Aston Villa, and Sabah FK in Azerbaijan.
Inter MilanThe 21-time Italian champions have reached the Champions League final twice in the past four seasons. Inter has won the trophy three times (most recently in 2010), but suffered a surprising defeat last season in the Round of 16 against Bodø/Glimt—a team that shocked more than just BVB. BVB lost the head-to-head match against Inter 0–2. There will be a reunion with Manuel Akanji and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Real BetisReal Betis Balompié, known as Real Betis for short or simply Betis—that's the name of Spain's 1935 champion and three-time cup winner. Their greatest international achievement was reaching the final of the 2025 UEFA Conference League. Former Borussia player Marc Bartra (pictured) played a key role in helping the team finish fifth in La Liga last season, thereby qualifying for the Champions League for the second time in the club's history. BVB has not yet faced Betis in a head-to-head match.
FC VillarrealThe second Spanish opponent—which finished third last year—comes from Pot 3, even though it made a splash internationally by winning the 2021 UEFA Europa League and reaching the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League the following year. In last season's league campaign, however, "the Yellow Submarine" finished in 35th place with just one point earned. At SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, BVB won 4-0.
#time #champions #year
BVB already faced three of its eight opponents last year: At SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, BVB will once again take on Inter Milan and Villarreal CF—and these two matchups cannot be repeated next year—and will also face FK Bodø/Glimt from Norway again, though this time on the road. The other home opponents are Real Betis from Seville and AEK Athens—both of which will be first-time opponents! Away from home, Borussia will face Bodø/Glimt, as well as ******* nal, Aston Villa, and Sabah FK in Azerbaijan.
Inter MilanThe 21-time Italian champions have reached the Champions League final twice in the past four seasons. Inter has won the trophy three times (most recently in 2010), but suffered a surprising defeat last season in the Round of 16 against Bodø/Glimt—a team that shocked more than just BVB. BVB lost the head-to-head match against Inter 0–2. There will be a reunion with Manuel Akanji and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Real BetisReal Betis Balompié, known as Real Betis for short or simply Betis—that's the name of Spain's 1935 champion and three-time cup winner. Their greatest international achievement was reaching the final of the 2025 UEFA Conference League. Former Borussia player Marc Bartra (pictured) played a key role in helping the team finish fifth in La Liga last season, thereby qualifying for the Champions League for the second time in the club's history. BVB has not yet faced Betis in a head-to-head match.
FC VillarrealThe second Spanish opponent—which finished third last year—comes from Pot 3, even though it made a splash internationally by winning the 2021 UEFA Europa League and reaching the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League the following year. In last season's league campaign, however, "the Yellow Submarine" finished in 35th place with just one point earned. At SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, BVB won 4-0.
#time #champions #year
3 months ago
Mourinho returns to the Bernabéu thirteen years later and MARCA sums up the challenge of Madrid's season in one word: connection — the one that must click between Vinicius and Mbappé if Real Madrid want to challenge for the biggest ******* les.
Livakovic arrives in Barcelona and, meanwhile, Laporta meets with Deco and puts the backup plan for Julián on hold for now.
The other Xavi of the day is academy product Espart, who stays with the first-team squad and takes the No. 12 shirt.
Betis knocked out Valencia with a stunning goal from Pablo García and saves from Álvaro Valles. A harsh reality check for Corberán's side.
The win leaves Betis and Sevilla, the two Seville clubs, as the only leaders with six points.
#mourinho #real #madrid
Livakovic arrives in Barcelona and, meanwhile, Laporta meets with Deco and puts the backup plan for Julián on hold for now.
The other Xavi of the day is academy product Espart, who stays with the first-team squad and takes the No. 12 shirt.
Betis knocked out Valencia with a stunning goal from Pablo García and saves from Álvaro Valles. A harsh reality check for Corberán's side.
The win leaves Betis and Sevilla, the two Seville clubs, as the only leaders with six points.
#mourinho #real #madrid
3 months ago
World sprint champions Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden head a stellar cast of elite track and field athletes who will take part in the Diamond League meet in Poland on Sunday.
AFP Sport looks at four stand-out events in Silesia:
Women's 100m
Jefferson-Wooden will face stiff competition from US teammate Sha'Carri Richardson, Jamaican Tina Clayton and St Lucia's Olympic champion Julien Alfred.
Jefferson-Wooden made her Diamond League debut in Poland and went on to match Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's meet record of 10.66sec last year.
#wooden #World #oblique
AFP Sport looks at four stand-out events in Silesia:
Women's 100m
Jefferson-Wooden will face stiff competition from US teammate Sha'Carri Richardson, Jamaican Tina Clayton and St Lucia's Olympic champion Julien Alfred.
Jefferson-Wooden made her Diamond League debut in Poland and went on to match Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's meet record of 10.66sec last year.
#wooden #World #oblique
3 months ago
The remembrance of good times rolled through Seville Quarter's Heritage Hall as Jordan Travis captivated a sold out gathering of Florida State Seminoles' supporters.
So much has changed, of course.
Both with FSU football fortunes and in Travis' life since the former star quarterback sustained a career-devastating leg injury on November 18, 2023, as the Seminoles barreled toward an undefeated regular season.
"Obviously, I thought the NFL was my dream and my future and things changed really quickly," said Travis, prior to joining the stage on Thursday Aug. 13 at the annual Greater Pensacola Seminole Club Kickoff Party, alongside Jeff Culhane, now in his fifth year as voice of the Seminoles, and Gene Deckerhoff the retired broadcasting legend, who held that role for 43 years.
Together, they shared stories, told jokes, answered questions and brought hope in a unique setting that was different than so many preseason booster gatherings.
#hall #state
So much has changed, of course.
Both with FSU football fortunes and in Travis' life since the former star quarterback sustained a career-devastating leg injury on November 18, 2023, as the Seminoles barreled toward an undefeated regular season.
"Obviously, I thought the NFL was my dream and my future and things changed really quickly," said Travis, prior to joining the stage on Thursday Aug. 13 at the annual Greater Pensacola Seminole Club Kickoff Party, alongside Jeff Culhane, now in his fifth year as voice of the Seminoles, and Gene Deckerhoff the retired broadcasting legend, who held that role for 43 years.
Together, they shared stories, told jokes, answered questions and brought hope in a unique setting that was different than so many preseason booster gatherings.
#hall #state
3 months ago
By Kanishka Singh
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Powerful storms moved through the U.S. Midwest on Tuesday, leaving at least two people dead and nearly a million without power, officials said.
Here are some details:
• A 4-year-old child died after a tree fell on his home in Geneva Township in Indiana, Jennings County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Cody Low said.
• Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said one person died after flooding obstructed first responders from reaching the individual in Roseville.
#singh #powerful
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Powerful storms moved through the U.S. Midwest on Tuesday, leaving at least two people dead and nearly a million without power, officials said.
Here are some details:
• A 4-year-old child died after a tree fell on his home in Geneva Township in Indiana, Jennings County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Cody Low said.
• Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said one person died after flooding obstructed first responders from reaching the individual in Roseville.
#singh #powerful
3 months ago
Franco Mastantuono is on the ground in Italy and was given a rapturous response from the Fiorentina supporters ahead of the formal completion of his loan move from Real Madrid.
Mastantuono is set to join Fiorentina on a season-long loan deal from Real Madrid. This is not expected to include an option to buy and there will not be an automatic extension of the loan in the event of European qualification, despite some reports suggesting that there might be earlier this week.
SEVILLE, SPAIN – APRIL 24: Franco Mastantuono of Real Madrid looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Balompie and Real Madrid CF at Estadio La Cartuja on April 24, 2026 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Still, this is an exciting opportunity for Fiorentina to sign the 18-year-old, who already has a full season of LaLiga and Champions League football under his belt. Real Madrid spent €45m to sign him from River Plate last summer.
Real Madird will contribute part of the player's salary during his loan spell in Florence, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.
#mastantuono #loan #seville
Mastantuono is set to join Fiorentina on a season-long loan deal from Real Madrid. This is not expected to include an option to buy and there will not be an automatic extension of the loan in the event of European qualification, despite some reports suggesting that there might be earlier this week.
SEVILLE, SPAIN – APRIL 24: Franco Mastantuono of Real Madrid looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Balompie and Real Madrid CF at Estadio La Cartuja on April 24, 2026 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Still, this is an exciting opportunity for Fiorentina to sign the 18-year-old, who already has a full season of LaLiga and Champions League football under his belt. Real Madrid spent €45m to sign him from River Plate last summer.
Real Madird will contribute part of the player's salary during his loan spell in Florence, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.
#mastantuono #loan #seville
3 months ago
Multiple outlets are reporting that Argentine talent Franco Mastantuono is on the verge of completing his loan move to Fiorentina after the Viola struck an agreement on the division of the teenager's salary with his parent club, Real Madrid.
Mastantuono, who will turn 19 next week, is set to join Fabio Grosso's Fiorentina on a season-long loan deal. Despite brief suggestions that the two clubs were exploring the potential inclusion of an option to buy, this will be a straight loan deal and the teenager will return to the Bernabeu in the summer of 2027.
SEVILLE, SPAIN – APRIL 24: Franco Mastantouno of Real Madrid looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Balompie and Real Madrid CF at Estadio La Cartuja on April 24, 2026 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Mastantuono had given his go-ahead to joining Fiorentina on Tuesday, and according to Gianluca Di Marzio, the only obstacle to overcome after that was an agreement with Real Madrid on how to share the player's salary.
The two clubs have since reached an agreement on that front as well, and now the 18-year-old is all set to join Fiorentina for the 2026-27 season.
#seville
Mastantuono, who will turn 19 next week, is set to join Fabio Grosso's Fiorentina on a season-long loan deal. Despite brief suggestions that the two clubs were exploring the potential inclusion of an option to buy, this will be a straight loan deal and the teenager will return to the Bernabeu in the summer of 2027.
SEVILLE, SPAIN – APRIL 24: Franco Mastantouno of Real Madrid looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Balompie and Real Madrid CF at Estadio La Cartuja on April 24, 2026 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Mastantuono had given his go-ahead to joining Fiorentina on Tuesday, and according to Gianluca Di Marzio, the only obstacle to overcome after that was an agreement with Real Madrid on how to share the player's salary.
The two clubs have since reached an agreement on that front as well, and now the 18-year-old is all set to join Fiorentina for the 2026-27 season.
#seville
3 months ago
The sports press this August 5 is reaching fever pitch, with the transfer market at the center of attention. From the Blaugrana board's lightning-fast negotiations in the capital to transfer records in Chamartín and the urgency on the benches in Valencia and Seville, the front pages of the country's leading newspapers review a decisive day for shaping the season.
FC Barcelona dominates the Catalan front pages. Both Sport ("Summit for Julián Álvarez") and Mundo Deportivo ("Barça stand firm") report on Deco's whirlwind trip to Madrid to meet with the Argentine forward's agent and speed up his signing.
Likewise, Mundo Deportivo reveals a full agreement between Real Madrid and Rodri for 75 million euros, while also detailing the Blaugrana club's stance on Ferran Torres, whom they will try to renew on reduced terms.
In Madrid, the white club's academy takes center stage. Diario AS leads with "The academy is a goldmine", celebrating the 189 million euros brought in by Real Madrid thanks to the departures of young talents such as Palacios and Gonzalo, making it the most profitable summer in the club's history.
Meanwhile, Marca focuses on Franco Mastantuono leaving for Fiorentina, Aston Villa's interest in Ruggeri, and the forceful remarks by Rayo Vallecano president Raúl Martín Presa about the future of Vallecas.
#mundo
FC Barcelona dominates the Catalan front pages. Both Sport ("Summit for Julián Álvarez") and Mundo Deportivo ("Barça stand firm") report on Deco's whirlwind trip to Madrid to meet with the Argentine forward's agent and speed up his signing.
Likewise, Mundo Deportivo reveals a full agreement between Real Madrid and Rodri for 75 million euros, while also detailing the Blaugrana club's stance on Ferran Torres, whom they will try to renew on reduced terms.
In Madrid, the white club's academy takes center stage. Diario AS leads with "The academy is a goldmine", celebrating the 189 million euros brought in by Real Madrid thanks to the departures of young talents such as Palacios and Gonzalo, making it the most profitable summer in the club's history.
Meanwhile, Marca focuses on Franco Mastantuono leaving for Fiorentina, Aston Villa's interest in Ruggeri, and the forceful remarks by Rayo Vallecano president Raúl Martín Presa about the future of Vallecas.
#mundo
3 months ago
ACCIONA Energía has finalised the sale of a 361MW portfolio of operational wind farms in Spain to Galp New Energies in a deal valued at €432m ($491.2m).
The transaction, which covered ***** ets with no financial debt, was signed and closed simultaneously, with all proceeds received at closing.
The portfolio comprises 15 wind farms in the provinces of Ciudad Real, Guadalajara, Navarra, Palencia, Seville and Zaragoza.
The wind ***** ets have an average operating age of 21 years, with an average commercial operation date of 2005.
They are expected to generate around 800GW-hours of electricity annually and currently operate on a merchant basis.
#energ
The transaction, which covered ***** ets with no financial debt, was signed and closed simultaneously, with all proceeds received at closing.
The portfolio comprises 15 wind farms in the provinces of Ciudad Real, Guadalajara, Navarra, Palencia, Seville and Zaragoza.
The wind ***** ets have an average operating age of 21 years, with an average commercial operation date of 2005.
They are expected to generate around 800GW-hours of electricity annually and currently operate on a merchant basis.
#energ
3 months ago
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Noah Lyles ran a world-leading 9.79 seconds as he claimed an impressive victory in the 100m at the US athletics championships.
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"I think I made that 'I'm still the world's fastest man' statement," said Lyles.
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4 months ago
Meet Ruairi. He’s a six-year-old Manchester United fan and is football bonkers. He lives five minutes from the ground and is already a regular in the Stretford End. He was a mascot for the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace earlier in the year; he’s been on away days to Seville, Istanbul and Bilbao.
This same six-year-old superfan is now under suspicion of ticket touting. Under a widespread club probe, his account has been restricted pending a review. The future of his precious season-ticket is up in the air.
Ruairi is not a ticket tout.
“It’s scandalous,” his mother Kate, a season-ticket holder for 19 years, told The Independent. “You can put so much worry [on the situation]. We can’t tell our son that he’s not going to United. It’s our life, it’s what we do. It’s where I met my husband. It’s what we do every weekend together as a family. He’s obsessed.”
His dad Gary added: “If we told him he couldn’t go to games, he’d be devastated. Absolutely devastated.”
#ruairi #meet
This same six-year-old superfan is now under suspicion of ticket touting. Under a widespread club probe, his account has been restricted pending a review. The future of his precious season-ticket is up in the air.
Ruairi is not a ticket tout.
“It’s scandalous,” his mother Kate, a season-ticket holder for 19 years, told The Independent. “You can put so much worry [on the situation]. We can’t tell our son that he’s not going to United. It’s our life, it’s what we do. It’s where I met my husband. It’s what we do every weekend together as a family. He’s obsessed.”
His dad Gary added: “If we told him he couldn’t go to games, he’d be devastated. Absolutely devastated.”
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Meet Ruairi. He’s a six-year-old Manchester United fan and is football bonkers. He lives five minutes from the ground and is already a regular in the Stretford End. He was a mascot for the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace earlier in the year; he’s been on away days to Seville, Istanbul and Bilbao.
This same six-year-old superfan is now under suspicion of ticket touting. Under a widespread club probe, his account has been deactivated pending a review. The future of his precious season-ticket is up in the air.
Ruairi is not a ticket tout.
“It’s scandalous,” his mother Kate, a season-ticket holder for 19 years, told The Independent. “You can put so much worry [on the situation]. We can’t tell our son that he’s not going to United. It’s our life, it’s what we do. It’s where I met my husband. It’s what we do every weekend together as a family. He’s obsessed.”
His dad Gary added: “If we told him he couldn’t go to games, he’d be devastated. Absolutely devastated.”
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His dad Gary added: “If we told him he couldn’t go to games, he’d be devastated. Absolutely devastated.”
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The Diamond League season continues with a fascinating field in action in Monaco.
The men’s 100m looks packed with quality, with Oblique Seville, Letsile Tebogo and Jordan Anthony all in action – though Marcell Jacobs has been forced to withdraw after a rapid wind-assisted time recently.
The women’s sprinters will be on show in the 200 metres, too, with Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred battling Gabrielle Thomas, winner over the longer distance at Paris 2024.
British interest includes middle-distance star Jake Wightman and Alex Yee, with the triathlete looking to lower his personal best in a rare track outing in what could be a fast and furious 5000m.
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The men’s 100m looks packed with quality, with Oblique Seville, Letsile Tebogo and Jordan Anthony all in action – though Marcell Jacobs has been forced to withdraw after a rapid wind-assisted time recently.
The women’s sprinters will be on show in the 200 metres, too, with Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred battling Gabrielle Thomas, winner over the longer distance at Paris 2024.
British interest includes middle-distance star Jake Wightman and Alex Yee, with the triathlete looking to lower his personal best in a rare track outing in what could be a fast and furious 5000m.
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4 months ago
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After a thrilling weekend in the United States, the Wanda Diamond League will head back to Europe to continue its 2026 season with a meet in Monaco.
The 10th meet of the year will bring a stacked lineup of Olympic and world champion athletes together for a world-class competition in glamorous Monaco. Diamond League is officially in the back end of its 2026 schedule, with only a handful of meets remaining before the two-day final in Brussels on September 4-5.
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The 10th meet of the year will bring a stacked lineup of Olympic and world champion athletes together for a world-class competition in glamorous Monaco. Diamond League is officially in the back end of its 2026 schedule, with only a handful of meets remaining before the two-day final in Brussels on September 4-5.
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Real Madrid were always looking for a departure from the left-back department, and last night they finalised the first departure on that front.
The club officially confirmed the permanent transfer of Fran Garcia to Real Betis, and the player has signed a four-year contract with the La Liga side.
Matters moved quickly yesterday after the two clubs reached an agreement, with the player rapidly completing his medicals and reaching an agreement with the Seville-based club.
Taking to his Instagram after his official departure from the club, the Spanish full-back penned an emotional letter to all the fans on every aspect of his Real Madrid stint.
"The time has come to say goodbye to one of the most beautiful chapters of my life," he began, summing up everything at the beginning.
The club officially confirmed the permanent transfer of Fran Garcia to Real Betis, and the player has signed a four-year contract with the La Liga side.
Matters moved quickly yesterday after the two clubs reached an agreement, with the player rapidly completing his medicals and reaching an agreement with the Seville-based club.
Taking to his Instagram after his official departure from the club, the Spanish full-back penned an emotional letter to all the fans on every aspect of his Real Madrid stint.
"The time has come to say goodbye to one of the most beautiful chapters of my life," he began, summing up everything at the beginning.
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La Liga rivals Real Madrid and Real Betis have this week closed an agreement for the transfer of defender Fran García.
This comes amid confirmation of the Spaniard preparing to take his talents to Seville for the seasons to come.
Left-back Fran has of course been hotly tipped for a Real Madrid departure throughout the summer to date. Following the arrival of Marc Cucurella at the Bernabéu, the 26-year-old found himself ****** ped down to 3rd-choice in new boss José Mourinho’s squad.
Held in high regard across La Liga, a number of clubs are in turn understood to have expressed a keen interest in bringing Fran in with a view to next season.
And as alluded to above, on Wednesday, one such suitor have beaten out the competition to strike a deal.
This comes amid confirmation of the Spaniard preparing to take his talents to Seville for the seasons to come.
Left-back Fran has of course been hotly tipped for a Real Madrid departure throughout the summer to date. Following the arrival of Marc Cucurella at the Bernabéu, the 26-year-old found himself ****** ped down to 3rd-choice in new boss José Mourinho’s squad.
Held in high regard across La Liga, a number of clubs are in turn understood to have expressed a keen interest in bringing Fran in with a view to next season.
And as alluded to above, on Wednesday, one such suitor have beaten out the competition to strike a deal.
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Scotland's strong midfield will be key to competing with Brazil on Wednesday, but the "sweltering afternoon heat" of Miami could mean a similar outcome to their 1982 meeting in Seville, fears South American football expert Tim Vickery.
The Scots took the lead in 44 years ago only to lose 4-1 but need to avoid a repeat if they are to progress to the knock-out stages for the first time.
Vickery expects Al-Ittihad's Fabinho to start alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Lucas Paqueta instead of Manchester United's Casemiro, who is on a yellow card and in danger of suspension.
"But central midfield is not their best area," he said of the current Brazil side on BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound. "Scotland are quite strong there and can compete.
"Can they do it for the full 90 minutes? Memories of that fine Scottish side in '82 that held Brazil 1-1 at half time but in the second half in the heat of Seville couldn't keep it up.
The Scots took the lead in 44 years ago only to lose 4-1 but need to avoid a repeat if they are to progress to the knock-out stages for the first time.
Vickery expects Al-Ittihad's Fabinho to start alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Lucas Paqueta instead of Manchester United's Casemiro, who is on a yellow card and in danger of suspension.
"But central midfield is not their best area," he said of the current Brazil side on BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound. "Scotland are quite strong there and can compete.
"Can they do it for the full 90 minutes? Memories of that fine Scottish side in '82 that held Brazil 1-1 at half time but in the second half in the heat of Seville couldn't keep it up.
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The key figures in FC Barcelona’s squad are already planning the direction of the project for the 2026-2027 season. Several players from the Blaugrana side have openly expressed their desire to bring in Julián Álvarez, the Argentine striker currently playing for Atlético de Madrid. The forward would be open to a move to the Catalan capital, and his potential future teammates see him as the ideal piece and the definitive leap in quality to strengthen the attack for the coming seasons.
From the historic social uprising in the streets of Seville to the ecstasy of a historic club reclaiming its place in professional football, the day gives us ninety minutes of pure emotional intensity that will culminate in a fratricidal battle in Andalusia for the final ticket to the top flight.
The summer transfer market is getting underway and Real Betis are urgently looking to strengthen at left-back. Fran García, currently a Real Madrid player with just one year remaining on his contract, has become one of the top priorities for the sporting department led by Manu Fajardo. However, the deal is currently stalled: the transfer demands of the Madrid club — valued at around €10 million — and the player’s salary expectations are, for now, beyond the financial reach of the Verdiblancos.
The key figures in FC Barcelona’s squad are already planning the direction of the project for the 2026-2027 season. Several players from the Blaugrana side have openly expressed their desire to bring in Julián Álvarez, the Argentine striker currently playing for Atlético de Madrid. The forward would be open to a move to the Catalan capital, and his potential future teammates see him as the ideal piece and the definitive leap in quality to strengthen the attack for the coming seasons.
5 months ago
In a recent report, Cadena Ser claimed that ****** nal have identified Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez as a target for this summer transfer window. It has been mentioned that the Gunners would have to compete with Barcelona in the race to sign the Argentina international, who prefers a move to the Catalan club this off-season.
Alvarez had another impressive campaign at the Madrid club as he was responsible for putting in a string of productive displays for them in the final third. The 26-year-old scored 20 goals and picked up nine ****** ists in 49 matches for Diego Simeone's side last season across all fronts.
The Argentine talent is currently one of the most feared strikers in La Liga. Thus, the Gunners would do well to bring him to the Emirates Stadium in this summer transfer period.
His current contract with Atletico Madrid will run out in the summer of 2030, which could make it difficult for ****** nal to sign him on a cut-price deal later this year.
SEVILLE, SPAIN – APRIL 18: Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid in action during the Copa del Rey Final match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Sociedad at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 18, 2026 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Alvarez had another impressive campaign at the Madrid club as he was responsible for putting in a string of productive displays for them in the final third. The 26-year-old scored 20 goals and picked up nine ****** ists in 49 matches for Diego Simeone's side last season across all fronts.
The Argentine talent is currently one of the most feared strikers in La Liga. Thus, the Gunners would do well to bring him to the Emirates Stadium in this summer transfer period.
His current contract with Atletico Madrid will run out in the summer of 2030, which could make it difficult for ****** nal to sign him on a cut-price deal later this year.
SEVILLE, SPAIN – APRIL 18: Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid in action during the Copa del Rey Final match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Sociedad at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 18, 2026 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
