4 days ago
Notre Dame is now 6-1 and ranked No. 4 in the AP Top 25 after a weird, wild, and controversial loss to the BYU Cougars. Yes, I think the Irish got hosed out of one final play, but none of that matters now. We saw 59 minutes and 59 seconds of football, and there are some things we learned.
Last week Boomer called Boubacar Traore a renaissance man, and he was absolutely right. This week… we got five plays out of Traore before he was ejected for targeting Bear Bachmeier on a late hit. Despite Notre Dame's depth at the position, the loss of Traore was massive for the Irish in the game —particularly in the first half when the defense was on its heels and needed better play up front to slow down what BYU was doing. The loss of Traore might very well be the essence of the full reason for Notre Dame's loss.
This second thing was supposed to be about Jonaz Walton and I went looking for snap counts. While the entire deal about Walton is valid and should be talked about after only getting 10 of the 81 snaps after rushing for 181 yards last week… the wide receiver situation might be the most heinous thing about the offense. On a night where Notre Dame's receivers couldn't get much separation from Cougar defenders, maybe they were gassed? The elevation was well over 5000 feet and Notre Dame only used 4 wide receivers all night. Jordan Faison, Micah Gilbert, and Jaden Greathouse were out there for almost every snap, and the fourth… well that was Mylan Graham with a whopping two snaps for the night.
For a good part of the first half, Notre Dame's defense didn't just play poorly — they looked confused. Presnap lineups and adjustments had several defenders running to the spot they were supposed to be, and BYU was snapping the ball before they got there. It looked very much like the Miami game last year, and some of that confusion led to slow and soft play. This, of course, is a Chris Ash problem and they made the proper adjustments at halftime to hold BYU to just 126 yards and 7 points in the final 29 minutes and 59 seconds of play. But… this is still a thing and will kill the Irish in a few weeks against Miami if it's not fixed for a full 59 minutes and 59 seconds — or do we play 60 minute games now?
Sign up for a user account and get:
#notre #play #irish #last
Last week Boomer called Boubacar Traore a renaissance man, and he was absolutely right. This week… we got five plays out of Traore before he was ejected for targeting Bear Bachmeier on a late hit. Despite Notre Dame's depth at the position, the loss of Traore was massive for the Irish in the game —particularly in the first half when the defense was on its heels and needed better play up front to slow down what BYU was doing. The loss of Traore might very well be the essence of the full reason for Notre Dame's loss.
This second thing was supposed to be about Jonaz Walton and I went looking for snap counts. While the entire deal about Walton is valid and should be talked about after only getting 10 of the 81 snaps after rushing for 181 yards last week… the wide receiver situation might be the most heinous thing about the offense. On a night where Notre Dame's receivers couldn't get much separation from Cougar defenders, maybe they were gassed? The elevation was well over 5000 feet and Notre Dame only used 4 wide receivers all night. Jordan Faison, Micah Gilbert, and Jaden Greathouse were out there for almost every snap, and the fourth… well that was Mylan Graham with a whopping two snaps for the night.
For a good part of the first half, Notre Dame's defense didn't just play poorly — they looked confused. Presnap lineups and adjustments had several defenders running to the spot they were supposed to be, and BYU was snapping the ball before they got there. It looked very much like the Miami game last year, and some of that confusion led to slow and soft play. This, of course, is a Chris Ash problem and they made the proper adjustments at halftime to hold BYU to just 126 yards and 7 points in the final 29 minutes and 59 seconds of play. But… this is still a thing and will kill the Irish in a few weeks against Miami if it's not fixed for a full 59 minutes and 59 seconds — or do we play 60 minute games now?
Sign up for a user account and get:
#notre #play #irish #last
1 month ago
No. 4 Notre Dame rolled over the Rice Owls, 52-0, in the season's home opener for the Fighting Irish.
Notre Dame avoids the trap of falling to a heavy underdog early in the season, as it has in previous years. Instead, the coaches had the chance to get depth players game action, and the Irish should be well set up as the schedule gets harder going forward.
With a win like that, there are plenty of stars -- we have our top five stars below.
Notre Dame took the ball away four times as Rice struggled to hold on to the ball. Some fumbles were forced, some were not, but Notre Dame defenders hopped on four of them, including a Boubacar Traore scoop and score early.
Quarterback CJ Carr's favorite target took over the game early with two touchdowns. He had just four catches for 54 yards, but he was far more productive than the numbers indicate.
#four #irish #game #ball
Notre Dame avoids the trap of falling to a heavy underdog early in the season, as it has in previous years. Instead, the coaches had the chance to get depth players game action, and the Irish should be well set up as the schedule gets harder going forward.
With a win like that, there are plenty of stars -- we have our top five stars below.
Notre Dame took the ball away four times as Rice struggled to hold on to the ball. Some fumbles were forced, some were not, but Notre Dame defenders hopped on four of them, including a Boubacar Traore scoop and score early.
Quarterback CJ Carr's favorite target took over the game early with two touchdowns. He had just four catches for 54 yards, but he was far more productive than the numbers indicate.
#four #irish #game #ball
2 months ago
Como fought back from a debut Milutin Osmajic goal to crush Genoa 4-1, including an **** ane Diao brace, Martin Baturina and Nico Paz, with Moise Kean providing an **** ist.
The Lariani were fresh from a 2-1 victory away to Napoli, plus deadline day signings Moise Kean and Robert Sanchez on the bench waiting for their debuts. Only Jayden Addai remained on the treatment table. Genoa were in crisis after losing to both Napoli and Lazio without scoring a goal, as Lorenzo Venturino, Joi Nuredini, Hamed Traore and Elias Havel were still out of action, but Djibril Sow and Milutin Osmajic got their first starts.
See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog.
GENOA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 04: Cesc Fabregas, Manager of Como, looks on before the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Como 1907 at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 04, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)
Justin Bijlow fingertipped a Yan Couto curler out from under the bar, then got his glove to a Nico Paz screamer from distance, but it was Genoa who took the lead against the run of play.
#genoa #osmajic #italy #september
The Lariani were fresh from a 2-1 victory away to Napoli, plus deadline day signings Moise Kean and Robert Sanchez on the bench waiting for their debuts. Only Jayden Addai remained on the treatment table. Genoa were in crisis after losing to both Napoli and Lazio without scoring a goal, as Lorenzo Venturino, Joi Nuredini, Hamed Traore and Elias Havel were still out of action, but Djibril Sow and Milutin Osmajic got their first starts.
See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog.
GENOA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 04: Cesc Fabregas, Manager of Como, looks on before the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Como 1907 at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 04, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)
Justin Bijlow fingertipped a Yan Couto curler out from under the bar, then got his glove to a Nico Paz screamer from distance, but it was Genoa who took the lead against the run of play.
#genoa #osmajic #italy #september
2 months ago
Look, announcing a newly signed player for your upcoming season on the day that classes start is just deeply funny, okay?
ANYWAY, Cara Conseugra has a new Golden Eagle on her Marquette women's basketball roster for 2026-27, as MU announced the signing of Amina Traore at 10am Central time on Monday, the first day of classes for fall semester.
Traore is a 6'2" center from Paris, and yes, I mean the one in France, not the one in Kenosha County.
Here's what Consuegra said in the press release:
"Amina brings a unique combination of physicality, versatility and experience that will make an immediate impact on our program," Consuegra said. "She has competed at a high level in France against a variety of styles and competition, and that experience shows in her maturity, adaptability and understanding of the game. She has the ability to anchor the paint defensively, switch onto perimeter players and stretch the floor offensively, which gives us tremendous flexibility on both ends of the court. Just as importantly, Amina is a team-first player who values winning, embraces her role and elevates those around her. Her competitive spirit, work ethic and commitment to her teammates align perfectly with the culture we're building at Marquette, and we're excited to see her continue to grow in our program."
#marquette #traore #france #consuegra
ANYWAY, Cara Conseugra has a new Golden Eagle on her Marquette women's basketball roster for 2026-27, as MU announced the signing of Amina Traore at 10am Central time on Monday, the first day of classes for fall semester.
Traore is a 6'2" center from Paris, and yes, I mean the one in France, not the one in Kenosha County.
Here's what Consuegra said in the press release:
"Amina brings a unique combination of physicality, versatility and experience that will make an immediate impact on our program," Consuegra said. "She has competed at a high level in France against a variety of styles and competition, and that experience shows in her maturity, adaptability and understanding of the game. She has the ability to anchor the paint defensively, switch onto perimeter players and stretch the floor offensively, which gives us tremendous flexibility on both ends of the court. Just as importantly, Amina is a team-first player who values winning, embraces her role and elevates those around her. Her competitive spirit, work ethic and commitment to her teammates align perfectly with the culture we're building at Marquette, and we're excited to see her continue to grow in our program."
#marquette #traore #france #consuegra
2 months ago
Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto has confirmed Boubacar Traore will remain at the club after their 4-1 victory over Stoke City.
Traore's future had been the subject of speculation with Anderlecht reportedly keen, but Peixoto was unequivocal when asked whether the midfielder, who came off the bench in his side's victory, would leave Molineux.
"He won't go, he stays with us," Peixoto told the Express and Star.
Asked whether Traore was happy at Wolves, Peixoto suggested the midfielder was content with the situation.
"Yeah, I think so. I think the players are happy," he added.
#peixoto #wolves #traore #midfielder
Traore's future had been the subject of speculation with Anderlecht reportedly keen, but Peixoto was unequivocal when asked whether the midfielder, who came off the bench in his side's victory, would leave Molineux.
"He won't go, he stays with us," Peixoto told the Express and Star.
Asked whether Traore was happy at Wolves, Peixoto suggested the midfielder was content with the situation.
"Yeah, I think so. I think the players are happy," he added.
#peixoto #wolves #traore #midfielder
2 months ago
Watford have been handed a boost ahead of Saturday's home clash with West Ham United, with Omar Traore available for selection.
The right-back is fit to face the Hammers after being replaced by Albert Eames during last weekend's 1-1 draw at Wrexham.
However, the Hornets remain without five players through injury.
Marc Bola is sidelined with a hamstring problem, while Kwadwo Baah is recovering from a thigh injury.
Jeremy Ngakia remains out with a hamstring issue, while Jack Grieves is recovering from a knee problem and Travis Akomeah is sidelined with a foot injury.
#injury #hamstring #omar
The right-back is fit to face the Hammers after being replaced by Albert Eames during last weekend's 1-1 draw at Wrexham.
However, the Hornets remain without five players through injury.
Marc Bola is sidelined with a hamstring problem, while Kwadwo Baah is recovering from a thigh injury.
Jeremy Ngakia remains out with a hamstring issue, while Jack Grieves is recovering from a knee problem and Travis Akomeah is sidelined with a foot injury.
#injury #hamstring #omar
2 months ago
This weekend was jam-packed with NWSL action. Check out the top three goals and saves in terms of the difference between their post-shot expected goals (PSxG) and expected goals (xG).
Basically, these are the goals where the player taking the shot added the most value just on shot quality and the saves where the keeper was best able to navigate this unexpected extra shot quality.
Tanaka draws her team level with a shot so clean that all goalkeeper Sandra Paños can do is watch it hit the back of the net.
Girelli remains focused and alert, getting the rebound to score the game-winner for her team.
Traoré recovers well and beats defenders to the rebound to draw her team level late in the game.
#expected #game
Basically, these are the goals where the player taking the shot added the most value just on shot quality and the saves where the keeper was best able to navigate this unexpected extra shot quality.
Tanaka draws her team level with a shot so clean that all goalkeeper Sandra Paños can do is watch it hit the back of the net.
Girelli remains focused and alert, getting the rebound to score the game-winner for her team.
Traoré recovers well and beats defenders to the rebound to draw her team level late in the game.
#expected #game
2 months ago
An actual headache has caused a defensive headache for Watford and puts more pressure on the club to go back into the transfer market before deadline day.
A nasty head clash between Omar Traore and Wrexham's George Thomason just before half time in Saturday's 1-1 draw now leaves the Hornets with just three senior defenders.
Traore's contribution before he came off injured was key. He provided the cross from which Luca Kjerrumgaard's headed the opener 13 minutes in, and won a number of challenges in a first half where Watford were more resolute in both defence and turning over the ball to the counter-attacking speed required under the style of play demanded by new manager Alessio Dionisi.
Traore — or someone of his level — was missed in the second half, as Wrexham got more time on the ball and crafted the better half-chances.
So, while the pre-match conversation may have been around Watford's attacking options in the Kjerrumgaard v Doumbia choice, the immediate challenge now lies at the other end of the pitch, and the transfer market may have to provide the solution.
#Watford #time #ball #attacking
A nasty head clash between Omar Traore and Wrexham's George Thomason just before half time in Saturday's 1-1 draw now leaves the Hornets with just three senior defenders.
Traore's contribution before he came off injured was key. He provided the cross from which Luca Kjerrumgaard's headed the opener 13 minutes in, and won a number of challenges in a first half where Watford were more resolute in both defence and turning over the ball to the counter-attacking speed required under the style of play demanded by new manager Alessio Dionisi.
Traore — or someone of his level — was missed in the second half, as Wrexham got more time on the ball and crafted the better half-chances.
So, while the pre-match conversation may have been around Watford's attacking options in the Kjerrumgaard v Doumbia choice, the immediate challenge now lies at the other end of the pitch, and the transfer market may have to provide the solution.
#Watford #time #ball #attacking
2 months ago
SOUTH BEND — Former Notre Dame football defensive end Junior Tuihalamaka might get another crack at college football after all.
After going undrafted and unsigned in the spring, Tuihalamaka was among 16-plus football players named in a successful class action lawsuit on the part of 2022 signees who were not given a fifth year of eligibility under the NCAA's new age-based eligibility parameters.
According to On3.com, the 6-foot-2, 255-pound edge rusher has entered the transfer portal as of Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20.
A product of Granada Hills, CA, Tuihalamaka has a younger brother, Alifeleti, who gave his nonbinding commitment to USC in early May as part of the 2027 recruiting class. The younger Tuihalamaka is a four-star defensive lineman listed at 6-4 and 260 pounds.
Niuafe "Junior" Tuihalamaka was credited with a combined 45 quarterback pressures over his final two seasons with the Irish. A core special teams performer in his first three seasons, including his freshman year in 2022, Tuihalamaka backed up Boubacar Traore off the edge in 2025.
#class #year #eligibility
After going undrafted and unsigned in the spring, Tuihalamaka was among 16-plus football players named in a successful class action lawsuit on the part of 2022 signees who were not given a fifth year of eligibility under the NCAA's new age-based eligibility parameters.
According to On3.com, the 6-foot-2, 255-pound edge rusher has entered the transfer portal as of Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20.
A product of Granada Hills, CA, Tuihalamaka has a younger brother, Alifeleti, who gave his nonbinding commitment to USC in early May as part of the 2027 recruiting class. The younger Tuihalamaka is a four-star defensive lineman listed at 6-4 and 260 pounds.
Niuafe "Junior" Tuihalamaka was credited with a combined 45 quarterback pressures over his final two seasons with the Irish. A core special teams performer in his first three seasons, including his freshman year in 2022, Tuihalamaka backed up Boubacar Traore off the edge in 2025.
#class #year #eligibility
2 months ago
Danny Sprinkle and the Washington Huskies are reportedly interested in a newly eligible player.
South Alabama guard Chaze Harris, the reigning Sun Belt Player of the Year, has heard from Washington, SMU, and Seton Hall in the transfer portal after being granted an injunction to become eligible for the 2026-27 season, according to a report from 247Sports' Dushawn London.
Harris' injunction stems from similar cases around the country, granting fourth-year seniors who have recently graduated the opportunity to return to school in the wake of the NCAA's change to a 5-in-5 eligibility model that gave class of 2023 athletes and later the ability to play five years of competition. A similar injunction recently allowed Washington football defensive lineman Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei to return to the Huskies shortly after the beginning of fall practice.
What makes Washington's reported interest more confusing than all of the legalese, however, is that the Huskies' roster is full. Sprinkle's team has 15 players as of right now: Wesley Yates III, Nikola Dzepina, Mady Traore, Lathan Sommerville, Jasir Rencher, Rutgers transfer Harun Zrno, Davidson transfer Parker Friedrichsen, Gonzaga transfer Steele Venters, San Francisco transfer Ryan Beasley, Texas Tech transfer LeJuan Watts, Australian Tristan Devers, Croatian Boris Tišma, Brazilian Wini Braga Silva, freshman Lattimore Ford, and walk-on Brandon Roy Jr.
The Huskies added a 16th player - Dzepina - last season, but were only able to do so because Traore suffered a season-ending injury before the first game. In order to add Harris, a similar situation would need to occur. One possibility is that Rencher will be held out of games this season as he recovers from heart surgery - although he has been participating in summer workouts, there is no clarity on whether he has been cleared for game action. Another is that one of Washington's other players has suffered an as-yet unreported injury serious enough that the Huskies want a former conference player of the year to step in and give the Huskies a boost.
#huskies #harris #season #dzepina
South Alabama guard Chaze Harris, the reigning Sun Belt Player of the Year, has heard from Washington, SMU, and Seton Hall in the transfer portal after being granted an injunction to become eligible for the 2026-27 season, according to a report from 247Sports' Dushawn London.
Harris' injunction stems from similar cases around the country, granting fourth-year seniors who have recently graduated the opportunity to return to school in the wake of the NCAA's change to a 5-in-5 eligibility model that gave class of 2023 athletes and later the ability to play five years of competition. A similar injunction recently allowed Washington football defensive lineman Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei to return to the Huskies shortly after the beginning of fall practice.
What makes Washington's reported interest more confusing than all of the legalese, however, is that the Huskies' roster is full. Sprinkle's team has 15 players as of right now: Wesley Yates III, Nikola Dzepina, Mady Traore, Lathan Sommerville, Jasir Rencher, Rutgers transfer Harun Zrno, Davidson transfer Parker Friedrichsen, Gonzaga transfer Steele Venters, San Francisco transfer Ryan Beasley, Texas Tech transfer LeJuan Watts, Australian Tristan Devers, Croatian Boris Tišma, Brazilian Wini Braga Silva, freshman Lattimore Ford, and walk-on Brandon Roy Jr.
The Huskies added a 16th player - Dzepina - last season, but were only able to do so because Traore suffered a season-ending injury before the first game. In order to add Harris, a similar situation would need to occur. One possibility is that Rencher will be held out of games this season as he recovers from heart surgery - although he has been participating in summer workouts, there is no clarity on whether he has been cleared for game action. Another is that one of Washington's other players has suffered an as-yet unreported injury serious enough that the Huskies want a former conference player of the year to step in and give the Huskies a boost.
#huskies #harris #season #dzepina
2 months ago
The Brooklyn Nets are in the slow part of the offseason now that the 2026 NBA Draft, summer circuit play, and free-agency are in the rearview mirror at this point. Brooklyn is still in the early stages of the rebuild and they have already added forward Julius Randle to the mix, but there is still one area of the team that has to be addressed at some point next year.
"Egor Demin is the likeliest of Brooklyn's 2025 selections to make good on his potential. He proved he could stripe it from deep and make the right connective passes last season, and his Summer League performance showed he'd added new dimensions as an attacker and inside-the-arc finisher," Grant Hughes wrote for Bleacher Report on the Nets. It seems that Demin is looked at favorably by most around the league, but the same can't be said about the rest of the class.
"To put it charitably, the jury is still out on the rest of Brooklyn's first-rounders. Nolan Traore, Drake Powell, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf are all in line for pivotal second seasons," Hughes continued. "You don't make final determinations on sophomores, especially when their developmental paths are complicated by so much positional overlap."
Over the course of this summer, the Nets have been able to see what Powell, Saraf, and Wolf look like against NBA competition heading into their second year in the ****** ociation. Traore was unable to play in the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League due to a scope on his right knee, but Powell, Saraf, and Wolf were able to see plenty of reps. However, the trend continues that most around the league are not fond of what they've seen thus far.
"But Brooklyn needs to see something promising from at least one of these guys to validate its controversial approach of making (and keeping) five first-round selections in the 2025 draft," Hughes wrote. The Nets have drafted eight players over the past two seasons and with Tyler Bilodeau on a Two-Way deal, Brooklyn has to find playing time for seven of their youngest players. Next season will be interesting to watch given the massive investment the franchise made in the 2025 class.
#hughes #saraf
"Egor Demin is the likeliest of Brooklyn's 2025 selections to make good on his potential. He proved he could stripe it from deep and make the right connective passes last season, and his Summer League performance showed he'd added new dimensions as an attacker and inside-the-arc finisher," Grant Hughes wrote for Bleacher Report on the Nets. It seems that Demin is looked at favorably by most around the league, but the same can't be said about the rest of the class.
"To put it charitably, the jury is still out on the rest of Brooklyn's first-rounders. Nolan Traore, Drake Powell, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf are all in line for pivotal second seasons," Hughes continued. "You don't make final determinations on sophomores, especially when their developmental paths are complicated by so much positional overlap."
Over the course of this summer, the Nets have been able to see what Powell, Saraf, and Wolf look like against NBA competition heading into their second year in the ****** ociation. Traore was unable to play in the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League due to a scope on his right knee, but Powell, Saraf, and Wolf were able to see plenty of reps. However, the trend continues that most around the league are not fond of what they've seen thus far.
"But Brooklyn needs to see something promising from at least one of these guys to validate its controversial approach of making (and keeping) five first-round selections in the 2025 draft," Hughes wrote. The Nets have drafted eight players over the past two seasons and with Tyler Bilodeau on a Two-Way deal, Brooklyn has to find playing time for seven of their youngest players. Next season will be interesting to watch given the massive investment the franchise made in the 2025 class.
#hughes #saraf
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets guards Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. are in the midst of an important summer as both players will have to work on their flaws in their game. Brooklyn saw Demin and Brown share the floor together over the course of the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League, but there are those around the NBA wondering how effective the duo can be next season.
"But how good the Nets are in 2026-27 is not as important as how good they can be a few seasons from now, so it's important that they hit on their Lottery picks from the last two drafts," John Schuhmann wrote for NBA.com when discussing the Nets and where they rank in the Eastern Conference at the moment. NBA.com ranks Brooklyn as the 14th-best team in the East, but that number could shift depending on how Demin and Brown play next year.
"Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. combined to take 51 (60%) of their 85 Summer League shots from 3-point range, probably too high a rate given the former's size and the latter's explosiveness," Schuhmann continued. "Brown will need some time to find his way, but the time is now for Demin to take a big step forward and show that there's a brighter future for this franchise."
Heading into next season, Demin and Brown are likely to be the starting backcourt for the Nets with the rest of the lineup being filled by forward Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle along with center Day'Ron Sharpe. Demin entrenched himself as a starter last season for Fernandez, but Brown still has to compete with Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf in training camp for the starting point guard spot.
As Schuhmann alluded to, the Nets know what they will be getting from Porter, Randle, and Sharpe so it will be on Demin and Brown to step up if Brooklyn is going surpass expectations. The Nets are already projected to be one of the worst teams in the league next season, but if Demin and Brown are better than expected, Brooklyn could surprise some people around the NBA.
#schuhmann #summer
"But how good the Nets are in 2026-27 is not as important as how good they can be a few seasons from now, so it's important that they hit on their Lottery picks from the last two drafts," John Schuhmann wrote for NBA.com when discussing the Nets and where they rank in the Eastern Conference at the moment. NBA.com ranks Brooklyn as the 14th-best team in the East, but that number could shift depending on how Demin and Brown play next year.
"Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. combined to take 51 (60%) of their 85 Summer League shots from 3-point range, probably too high a rate given the former's size and the latter's explosiveness," Schuhmann continued. "Brown will need some time to find his way, but the time is now for Demin to take a big step forward and show that there's a brighter future for this franchise."
Heading into next season, Demin and Brown are likely to be the starting backcourt for the Nets with the rest of the lineup being filled by forward Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle along with center Day'Ron Sharpe. Demin entrenched himself as a starter last season for Fernandez, but Brown still has to compete with Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf in training camp for the starting point guard spot.
As Schuhmann alluded to, the Nets know what they will be getting from Porter, Randle, and Sharpe so it will be on Demin and Brown to step up if Brooklyn is going surpass expectations. The Nets are already projected to be one of the worst teams in the league next season, but if Demin and Brown are better than expected, Brooklyn could surprise some people around the NBA.
#schuhmann #summer
3 months ago
The 22-year-old had emerged as a player of interest for the Scottish champions earlier this year, with reports in May claiming Celtic had outlined their plans in an attempt to persuade him to make the move to Glasgow.
Italian side Sampdoria were also credited with an interest, although Basel ultimately won the race after stepping up their pursuit in recent weeks.
According to reports, the Swiss club have agreed a fee of around €3 million with Azerbaijani side Sabah FK to secure the signature of the wideman.
Basel officially confirmed Malouda's arrival this week as they continue reshaping their squad ahead of the new campaign.
He arrives as the replacement for Benie Traore, who recently departed for Major League Soccer after joining New York City FC.
#interest #side #celtic
Italian side Sampdoria were also credited with an interest, although Basel ultimately won the race after stepping up their pursuit in recent weeks.
According to reports, the Swiss club have agreed a fee of around €3 million with Azerbaijani side Sabah FK to secure the signature of the wideman.
Basel officially confirmed Malouda's arrival this week as they continue reshaping their squad ahead of the new campaign.
He arrives as the replacement for Benie Traore, who recently departed for Major League Soccer after joining New York City FC.
#interest #side #celtic
3 months ago
There has been plenty of jersey talk for Notre Dame football this past week, and on Thursday it was more of the same.
Notre Dame released their "Irish Wear Green" uniform set, including the new patch on the upper left shoulder. Four players from all different positions: quarterback CJ Carr, wide receiver Jaden Greathouse, linebacker Drayk Bowen and defensive end Boubacar Traore helped show off this year's all green look.
Part of why many weren't extremely happy about the partnership with SoFi was due to the brands colors, but as you can see here it's been altered, to a green and white logo. I do have one critique with it, as I'd much rather see a green base with white lettering as it makes more sense with these alternate uniforms.
Aside from that, the cleat combination is fantastic, with a base green and gold piping. The new football logo on the right arm is a nice touch as well, and you can't quite see what's on the inside of the players gloves, but it looks like the same one.
This year's version is a great look, as Notre Dame will take on Stanford on October 10th.
#look #base
Notre Dame released their "Irish Wear Green" uniform set, including the new patch on the upper left shoulder. Four players from all different positions: quarterback CJ Carr, wide receiver Jaden Greathouse, linebacker Drayk Bowen and defensive end Boubacar Traore helped show off this year's all green look.
Part of why many weren't extremely happy about the partnership with SoFi was due to the brands colors, but as you can see here it's been altered, to a green and white logo. I do have one critique with it, as I'd much rather see a green base with white lettering as it makes more sense with these alternate uniforms.
Aside from that, the cleat combination is fantastic, with a base green and gold piping. The new football logo on the right arm is a nice touch as well, and you can't quite see what's on the inside of the players gloves, but it looks like the same one.
This year's version is a great look, as Notre Dame will take on Stanford on October 10th.
#look #base
3 months ago
MIAMI GARDENS ― About seven Miami Dolphins receivers took up quarterback Malik Willis on an offer to do voluntary workouts in Jacksonville this summer.
"I'm just glad that they had a little time to spend and we can steal a couple reps before we get in the training camp," Willis said on the day training camp opened.
Four of the known receivers were Malik Washington, Greg Dulcich, Seydou Traore and Cole Turner.
What did Willis takeway from the extra work?
"Little things that you probably don't notice just looking around like who gets out there breaks faster, who I can throw to a little earlier than later, who likes it right on them or do they like it above their head?" Willis said. "I mean, just all those type of things that can help you be successful as far as minimizing risk."
#gardens
"I'm just glad that they had a little time to spend and we can steal a couple reps before we get in the training camp," Willis said on the day training camp opened.
Four of the known receivers were Malik Washington, Greg Dulcich, Seydou Traore and Cole Turner.
What did Willis takeway from the extra work?
"Little things that you probably don't notice just looking around like who gets out there breaks faster, who I can throw to a little earlier than later, who likes it right on them or do they like it above their head?" Willis said. "I mean, just all those type of things that can help you be successful as far as minimizing risk."
#gardens
3 months ago
Hamed Junior Traore is expected in Italy for his Genoa medical on Monday, ready to complete a loan with option to buy move from Olympique Marseille for up to €10m.
The initial report of the deal had come from France with Footmercato, suggesting the cost of the operation would be around €8m.
UDINE, ITALY – MAY 06:Hamed Junior Traorè of SSC Napoli looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Dacia Arena on May 06, 2024 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Now the Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttomercatoweb point to a figure closer to €10m including add-ons and the cost of the loan fee.
It's believed that Traore will arrive on Italian soil for his medical tests and to sign the contract on Monday.
The initial report of the deal had come from France with Footmercato, suggesting the cost of the operation would be around €8m.
UDINE, ITALY – MAY 06:Hamed Junior Traorè of SSC Napoli looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Dacia Arena on May 06, 2024 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Now the Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttomercatoweb point to a figure closer to €10m including add-ons and the cost of the loan fee.
It's believed that Traore will arrive on Italian soil for his medical tests and to sign the contract on Monday.
4 months ago
As coach Danny Sprinkle and the Washington Huskies look to fill the massive void left in the frontcourt by the departure of Hannes Steinbach for the NBA draft, one of his most promising options has yet to play his first game in purple and gold.
After transferring to the shores of Montlake from Frank Phillips College, where he was ranked as the No. 3 junior college prospect in the nation by 247Sports after averaging 13.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game, Traore suffered a torn tendon and was forced to sit out his entire first season in Seattle. Now, after the Huskies had to overhaul their entire roster again, he could prove to be a key piece of the rotation moving forward.
During his time at Frank Phillips, Traore also displayed the ability to bring the ball up the floor at times, while shooting 53.4 percent from the floor and 76.4 percent at the free throw line, which led to some high praise from coach Danny Sprinkle regarding his athleticism.
"He's probably the best athlete on our team," Sprinkle said ahead of the 2025-26 season. "When you're talking about just running and jumping, he's a freak. And he's all of 6-foot-11 and long, he's going to be a really good player here."
With big men Lathan Sommerville and Nikola Dzepina back in the fold, professional additions Wini Braga and Boris Tisma, from Brazil and Croatia, respectively, along with Texas Tech transfer LeJuan Watts, the Huskies have plenty of bodies in the frontcourt, and Traore's ability to rebound and stretch the floor could give Sprinkle a much-needed boost in the Big Ten.
After transferring to the shores of Montlake from Frank Phillips College, where he was ranked as the No. 3 junior college prospect in the nation by 247Sports after averaging 13.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game, Traore suffered a torn tendon and was forced to sit out his entire first season in Seattle. Now, after the Huskies had to overhaul their entire roster again, he could prove to be a key piece of the rotation moving forward.
During his time at Frank Phillips, Traore also displayed the ability to bring the ball up the floor at times, while shooting 53.4 percent from the floor and 76.4 percent at the free throw line, which led to some high praise from coach Danny Sprinkle regarding his athleticism.
"He's probably the best athlete on our team," Sprinkle said ahead of the 2025-26 season. "When you're talking about just running and jumping, he's a freak. And he's all of 6-foot-11 and long, he's going to be a really good player here."
With big men Lathan Sommerville and Nikola Dzepina back in the fold, professional additions Wini Braga and Boris Tisma, from Brazil and Croatia, respectively, along with Texas Tech transfer LeJuan Watts, the Huskies have plenty of bodies in the frontcourt, and Traore's ability to rebound and stretch the floor could give Sprinkle a much-needed boost in the Big Ten.
4 months ago
Dennis Schmitt has been named the new manager of AS Monaco’s youth side, known as the Groupe Élite.
Last season, the Principality club’s Groupe Élite was managed by Djimi Traoré as the club took part in the UEFA Youth League. However, it was announced at the end of the season that Traoré would leave his role as manager of Monaco’s youth side.
Les Monégasques have moved swiftly in finding a replacement. Schmitt, who last season had an interim spell in charge of Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, has joined the club, it was confirmed on Friday.
At the Principality club, Schmitt will be joined by Sofyane Cherfa, who will occupy the ****** istant role. The Franco-Algerian played more than 300 matches at professional level.
With the senior side missing out on qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League, there will be no Youth League football for Les Monégasques in the coming campaign.
Last season, the Principality club’s Groupe Élite was managed by Djimi Traoré as the club took part in the UEFA Youth League. However, it was announced at the end of the season that Traoré would leave his role as manager of Monaco’s youth side.
Les Monégasques have moved swiftly in finding a replacement. Schmitt, who last season had an interim spell in charge of Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, has joined the club, it was confirmed on Friday.
At the Principality club, Schmitt will be joined by Sofyane Cherfa, who will occupy the ****** istant role. The Franco-Algerian played more than 300 matches at professional level.
With the senior side missing out on qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League, there will be no Youth League football for Les Monégasques in the coming campaign.
4 months ago
NEW YORK -- Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Saraf is heading into an important second season that could determine whether he will be sticking with the Nets for the entirety of this rebuild. Brooklyn has gone guard-heavy over the past two seasons, including taking guard Mikel Brown Jr. with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but Saraf is confident in his offseason preparation.
"It's been great, feeling way better on and off the court, feeling more comfortable here with everybody. On the court, I feel stronger with great work in the gym for me and all the other young guys," Saraf said to the media after summer league practice on Wednesday. Saraf will be playing with the Nets in both the California Classic and the Las Vegas Summer League and he may have to show something special to earn playing time during next season.
"Of course, my shot, I feel like I'm way better, like better percentage, and feel more comfortable with my shot now," Saraf said when asked what he has been working on this summer following an up-and-down rookie season. "A lot of ball handling, a lot of work with headset on all the other stuff we need to work on, and feeling good."
Saraf, 20, ended last season with averages of 7.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 3.3 ******* ists per game while shooting 39.6% from the field and 21.1% from behind the three-point line. Saraf had the chance to be the starting point guard for the first five games of last season, but he largely struggled in that role and put forth just 3.2 points and 3.2 ******* ists per game while shooting 21.7% from the floor.
However, Saraf played much better following an extended stint with the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn's G League afiliate, as he averaged 8.4 points, 3.4 ******* ists, and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 42.9% from the field and 30.0% from deep in a five-game stint in December. Saraf is also in a position to be competing with Brown, Egor Demin, and Nolan Traore (when he's able to play) for playing time at point guard, but he sounds like he's ready for the challenge.
"It's been great, feeling way better on and off the court, feeling more comfortable here with everybody. On the court, I feel stronger with great work in the gym for me and all the other young guys," Saraf said to the media after summer league practice on Wednesday. Saraf will be playing with the Nets in both the California Classic and the Las Vegas Summer League and he may have to show something special to earn playing time during next season.
"Of course, my shot, I feel like I'm way better, like better percentage, and feel more comfortable with my shot now," Saraf said when asked what he has been working on this summer following an up-and-down rookie season. "A lot of ball handling, a lot of work with headset on all the other stuff we need to work on, and feeling good."
Saraf, 20, ended last season with averages of 7.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 3.3 ******* ists per game while shooting 39.6% from the field and 21.1% from behind the three-point line. Saraf had the chance to be the starting point guard for the first five games of last season, but he largely struggled in that role and put forth just 3.2 points and 3.2 ******* ists per game while shooting 21.7% from the floor.
However, Saraf played much better following an extended stint with the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn's G League afiliate, as he averaged 8.4 points, 3.4 ******* ists, and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 42.9% from the field and 30.0% from deep in a five-game stint in December. Saraf is also in a position to be competing with Brown, Egor Demin, and Nolan Traore (when he's able to play) for playing time at point guard, but he sounds like he's ready for the challenge.
4 months ago
The Washington Huskies are among the new offers out to 2028 five-star Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy combo guard Josiah Rose.
Listed at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, Rose is the No. 25-ranked prospect and the No. 4 combo guard in the nation—based on 247Sports' Composite rankings—in next year's class and the sixth-highest rated recruit to hold an offer from UW.
Recently selected to participate with Team USA's U17 Team in Colorado Springs next month, Rose has continued to rise this spring after a dominant sophomore season that saw him average 15.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.4 **** ists per game.
UW has offered six players ranked in the top 25 of the 2028 247Sports Composite rankings, including Rose, a sign that third-year coach Danny Sprinkle still sees the value of recruiting the high school ranks while utilizing transfers and the international pool to supplement the roster.
This coming season the Huskies will feature only freshman prep signee, forward/guard Lattimore Ford from Mount Si in Snoqualmie, Wash., with three international players—Tristan Devers (Australia), Wini Silva (Brazil) and Boris Tisma (Croatia)—and four transfers—Parker Freidrisen, Steele Venters, Ryan Beasley and LeJuan Watts—to pair with returning players Wesley Yates III, Lathan Sommerville, Nikola Dzparzia, Mady Traore and BJ Roy.
Listed at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, Rose is the No. 25-ranked prospect and the No. 4 combo guard in the nation—based on 247Sports' Composite rankings—in next year's class and the sixth-highest rated recruit to hold an offer from UW.
Recently selected to participate with Team USA's U17 Team in Colorado Springs next month, Rose has continued to rise this spring after a dominant sophomore season that saw him average 15.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.4 **** ists per game.
UW has offered six players ranked in the top 25 of the 2028 247Sports Composite rankings, including Rose, a sign that third-year coach Danny Sprinkle still sees the value of recruiting the high school ranks while utilizing transfers and the international pool to supplement the roster.
This coming season the Huskies will feature only freshman prep signee, forward/guard Lattimore Ford from Mount Si in Snoqualmie, Wash., with three international players—Tristan Devers (Australia), Wini Silva (Brazil) and Boris Tisma (Croatia)—and four transfers—Parker Freidrisen, Steele Venters, Ryan Beasley and LeJuan Watts—to pair with returning players Wesley Yates III, Lathan Sommerville, Nikola Dzparzia, Mady Traore and BJ Roy.
5 months ago
The Miami Dolphins addressed the tight end position again in the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Seydou Traore 180th overall in the fifth round. Traore spent his first two collegiate seasons at Arkansas State before transferring to Colorado in the winter of 2023 and to Mississippi State later that summer. However, he was forced to sit out 2023 after transferring twice but finished his final two years with the Bulldogs. He had a strong senior campaign, hauling in 35 receptions for 369 yards and a career-high five touchdowns, posting one drop and gaining 220 yards after the catch in 2025.
Since Traore is primarily known for his athleticism, scoring a Relative Athletic Score of 9.42, is not the best blocker, and is considered undersized, he projects as a move “F” tight end rather than a traditional in-line one. In his rookie season, he will compete for a roster spot. Because he was born in France and raised in England, the NFL granted him a roster exemption through the International Pathway Program, meaning he will not count toward the 53-man roster if he makes the cut or against the 16-man practice squad.
The Dolphins announced on Thursday that they have signed Seydou Traore to a four-year rookie contract, wrapping up the draft class. Spotrac projects his deal to be worth $4.759 million with a $379,472 signing bonus, prorated at $94,868 per year. Additionally, they project Traore’s cap hits to be $979,000 in 2026, $1.144 million in 2027, $1.259 million in 2028, and $1.374 million in 2029.
“Traore is a ‘F’ tight end with good athleticism, average size and a need for development. His route-running is unfocused but fixable. He has soft hands and good body control from his background as a goalkeeper. While he has decent vertical speed, he must improve his separation burst out of breaks to uncover against man coverage. He’s not built for in-line blocking but has impressive moments when lead-blocking in **** e. Traore is a practice squad candidate with enough upside to find a roster spot down the road.”
He projects as an average backup or special-teamer.
Since Traore is primarily known for his athleticism, scoring a Relative Athletic Score of 9.42, is not the best blocker, and is considered undersized, he projects as a move “F” tight end rather than a traditional in-line one. In his rookie season, he will compete for a roster spot. Because he was born in France and raised in England, the NFL granted him a roster exemption through the International Pathway Program, meaning he will not count toward the 53-man roster if he makes the cut or against the 16-man practice squad.
The Dolphins announced on Thursday that they have signed Seydou Traore to a four-year rookie contract, wrapping up the draft class. Spotrac projects his deal to be worth $4.759 million with a $379,472 signing bonus, prorated at $94,868 per year. Additionally, they project Traore’s cap hits to be $979,000 in 2026, $1.144 million in 2027, $1.259 million in 2028, and $1.374 million in 2029.
“Traore is a ‘F’ tight end with good athleticism, average size and a need for development. His route-running is unfocused but fixable. He has soft hands and good body control from his background as a goalkeeper. While he has decent vertical speed, he must improve his separation burst out of breaks to uncover against man coverage. He’s not built for in-line blocking but has impressive moments when lead-blocking in **** e. Traore is a practice squad candidate with enough upside to find a roster spot down the road.”
He projects as an average backup or special-teamer.
1 yr. ago
Chinese have done that already in a telecommunications and IT sectors Huawei in South Africa is showing small and big business flames. They exploit South Africans through their sub contractors. Chinese are bad news. ANC has to go
Traore
Bank
International
Charlotte Maxeke
Traore
Bank
International
Charlotte Maxeke
