CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs reinstated right-hander Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list before Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and placed righty Trent Thornton on the 15-day IL with a left ankle sprain.
Cabrera went on the injured list on Aug. 17 with a right middle finger blister — a condition that has vexed him — then made three rehab appearances with Triple-A Iowa.
The 28-year-old Cabrera, acquired from Miami in an offseason trade, is 5-5 with a 5.68 ERA in 76 innings over 15 games, all starts. Manager Craig Counsell said before Saturday's game against Pittsburgh that Cabrera would switch to the bullpen for now.
This was Cabrera's third stint on the IL this season and followed one for a left hamstring/adductor strain suffered on June 23 in New York. The righty was hurt against the Mets when he went into the splits while stretching for a throw as he covered first base, an injury that sidelined Cabrera for nearly two months.
Thornton is 5-5 with three saves and 3.35 ERA in 48 1/3 innings over 48 relief appearances.

#Chicago #thornton

On Saturday, Lazio will be aiming to preserve their perfect Serie A record when they host fellow undefeated AC Milan.
This will be Gennaro Gattuso's biggest test to date as Biancocelesti manager, as he prepares to host the club he called home for 14 years. The Calabrian will be engaged in a thrilling tactical battle against his opposite number Ruben Amorim, who is enjoying a positive start to his maiden year in Italian football. Nevertheless, the outcome will be determined by the 22 men on the pitch.
Hence, it's time to take a closer look at some of the most interesting duels that are expected to take place all over the pitch when Lazio and Milan lock horns at the Stadio Olimpico.
Among Lazio's seven summer signings, Danilho Doekhi was probably the least exciting arrival, as the fanbase was quick to label him as a depth player rather than a protagonist. Perhaps this will be the case once Josip Sutalo is up and running, but in the meantime, the Dutchman has been solid at the back, forming a good understanding with Oliver Provstgaard.
Danilho Doekhi (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

#lazio #take

New England Patriots star wide receiver A.J. Brown will be sidelined for the foreseeable future.
The team has placed Brown on injured reserve due to the high-ankle sprain he suffered in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The move means Brown will miss at least four games.
Brown suffered the ankle injury during the third quarter and did not return, dealing an early blow to a Patriots offense that struggled to find consistency late in the game.
The Patriots appeared to be in control for much of the night, carrying a 10-point lead into the fourth quarter before Seattle mounted a comeback. The Seahawks scored 13 unanswered points to erase the deficit and spoil New England's season opener.

#ankle #season

Texas A&M football's toughest non-conference game is here, as Arizona State visits Saturday in a clash between the Southeastern Conference and the Big 12.
The Aggies got off to a slow start in Week 1 before demolishing the Missouri State Bears 50-0. A&M quarterback Marcel Reed threw for 233 yards and two touchdowns on 21-of-30 passing, while the defense forced three fumbles and gave up 67 yards of offense.
MORE: What Texas A&M must do to make the CFP
The Sun Devils should be a much bigger challenge. Head coach Kenny Dillingham has led his alma mater to a 19-8 record over the past two seasons, including a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024. Arizona State began its fourth year under Dillingham by crushing Morgan State 70-7, with quarterback Cutter Boley throwing for 387 yards and six touchdowns on 21-of-27 passing.
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) looks for an open receiver during the round one College Football Playoff game against Miami at Kyle Field on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 in College Station, Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)

#texas #quarterback #arizona

Second-year offensive lineman Josh Simmons was expected to be a key contributor to the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive line this season, but his status for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos on 'Monday Night Football' is officially in question.
Will Simmons be able to suit up for Kansas City's home opener against Denver on September 14?
Here's the latest update on Simmons' status before the Chiefs' rivalry tilt with the Broncos in Week 1:
According to Chiefs Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen, Simmons was held out of Kansas City's first practice session for Week 1 on Thursday, September 10.
Earlier this week, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid revealed Simmons is dealing with a back injury and expressed doubt that the former Ohio State Buckeye will take the field against the Broncos.

#week #Broncos #denver

After two seasons out of football, Aaron Donald has been pleasantly surprised by how his body has reacted since rejoining the Los Angeles Rams last month.
Whether it means the three-time ****** ociated Press Defensive Player of the Year will be ready to play in the Rams' season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday morning local time is still unclear.
"We going day by day," Donald said. "(We'll) Come up with a game plan and see what's going on. But feeling good. Feeling really good."
Donald did not practice Monday, which he described as a scheduled day off. Such breaks were frequently built into his game week to reduce wear and tear in later years during the 10 seasons of his first stint with the Rams. They are likely to again be a regular feature now that Donald is 35 years old and hasn't played in an NFL game since a NFC wild-card round loss to the Detroit Lions in January 2024.
For Donald, everything is about putting himself in position to be as effective as possible in meaningful action. He is still holding himself to the same standard that led to 111 sacks in 154 regular-season games and eight first-team All-Pro honors.

#donald #Rams

Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates in the first clash between traditional big four (or five, or six, however you want to phrase it) clubs of the Premier League season. In life, you're either a red or a blue. **** nal vs. Chelsea is about as red vs. blue as they come. This will be the first meeting between Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso, notable because the pair are lifelong friends. They played on teams growing up together in Spain.
Both clubs have two wins from two to start the season. **** nal have done it with organization and defense, as you'd expect. They've not conceded a goal from either match (Hull City haven't conceded from three). Chelsea's attack has started the season quickly with seven goals scored from their opening two matches. They've also conceded five over those games, looking particularly vulnerable to crosses and set pieces.
Many expected new manager Xabi Alonso to setup his side to have plenty of the ball, as he did in previous coaching stops. In last weekend's 4-3 win over Brighton, Chelsea had 25% possession and completed just over 200 passes to Brighton's 590. The Blues attack quickly and directly. I'll be interested to see how they match up against **** nal's more robust defense and organization.
Arsenal are unbeaten in 11 straight matches in all competitions against Chelsea (8-3-0). The Blues last win against the Gunners came in August 2022. There will be just two players starting for their same teams from the starting lineups that day — Reece James and Bukayo Saka. Kai Havertz is also likely to start but, as we know, switched sides in the interim. The **** nal lineup from that match, woo boy — Leno, Cedric, Holding, Mari, Tierney, Xhaka, Lokonga, Saka, Smith Rowe, Pepe, Martinelli.
I'll be keeping a close watch on Bukayo Saka, who has scored in both matches this season for **** nal but has a pretty dismal record against Chelsea. He'll no longer be running at Marc Cucurella, who like him or not, rate him or not, always did well keeping Saka quiet. Chelsea's defense has looked unorganized way more often than Xabi Alonso would like, so if there ever was a time for Bukayo to improve his output against the Blues, it'd be today.

#season

Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham Hotspur were held to a goalless draw by Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon, as the Italian coach's 'revolution' in North London struggles to gather pace.
De Zerbi guided the club to Premier League survival after taking over late last season and helped engineer an expensive squad overhaul in the summer transfer window, with over €200m spent on midfielders alone.
However, Spurs remain winless and are now without a goal in their opening three league matches for the first time since 1974. Pressure is already beginning to mount on the former Sassuolo and Brighton boss to quickly find solutions to his side's mounting offensive woes, despite the vast amounts of money spent to supposedly improve it.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 01: Italy international Sandro Tonali of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring a goal during the Sydney Super Cup match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham at Accor Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
Both Sandro Tonali and Destiny Udogie started for De Zerbi at the City Ground today. Tonali, who completed a marquee move from Newcastle United earlier in the summer, put in a full ninety-minute shift and stood out as one of Spurs' few bright spots, dictating play from the base of the midfield.

#zerbi

A crash, a penalty… what next? For a man who's just turned 20, Italian hotshot Kimi Antonelli has already endured a tumultuous relationship with his home grand prix: the electrifying, old-school Monza circuit, long christened Formula 1's Temple of Speed.
Two years ago, on the same weekend that Toto Wolff announced that then-F2 driver Antonelli would have the small shoes of Lewis Hamilton to fill in 2025, Antonelli took part in his first F1 session. On his second flying lap, full-send around the final high-speed Parabolica corner, the teen dumped his car violently into the wall. Then, in 2025, Antonelli crashed again in practice before receiving a penalty for track limits and running Alex Albon off the circuit.
Coming in the midst of a helter-skelter rookie year, Wolff acknowledged that Antonelli's ninth-place performance had been "underwhelming," urging his protege to "just free up." Fast-forward 12 months, Antonelli is potentially 11 races away from becoming F1's youngest-ever world champion. And on Thursday, he acknowledged he feels "very free mentally."
Yet Antonelli's chances of becoming the first home driver to win the Italian Grand Prix since Ferrari's Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966 are slim, bordering on zero. The championship leader, 59 points clear at the top, will take a 20-place grid penalty this weekend as he exceeds his engine allocation for the season. Mercedes's thinking is that, with Monza's mammoth long straight, overtaking from the back of the grid will be easier come raceday. Still, it feels a shame to lose the budding romance of a potential first Italian winner in 60 years.
"In some ways, it makes me a bit more relaxed going into the weekend," Antonelli said in the FIA press conference. "That's why I'm going to be able to enjoy more the driving and the weekend itself. Also, it's a different opportunity.

#wolff #grand #home

Aryna Sabalenka was involved in a tense exchange with a reporter after it was suggested to the two-time defending champion that her activities around the US Open involved "parties and fun".
Sabalenka had too much for Polina Iatcenko, strolling to a straight-sets win (6-1 6-1) on Wednesday.
But the Belarusian was left irritated by questions surrounding her off-court appearances and rejected that it jeopardised her preparation for the grand slam.
"You guys are, like, a joke. Parties, fun... like, why would ⁠you even say that? Why would you ⁠even think about that? What kind of question is that?" the world No 1 said.
"Just because I posted, like, some `activities with brands, and you think that I've been partying, not training?" she added, cutting the exchange short. Turning ‌to her performance on Wednesday, the four-times Grand Slam winner said she was pleased with both her level and her focus after another ‌dominant performance at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

#grand #slam

This week, the club and Trust installed a bench in Gunnersbury Park, the sixth to be added in the local area to encourage the community to pause, connect and talk.
Last season, some of our players took to the benches to share their own experiences of mental health, including Fábio Carvalho and former Bees player Jordan Henderson. The installation of benches was inspired by Brentford's longstanding commitment to supporting mental wellbeing and the work of consultant psychologist Michael Caulfield, whose bench at the Robert Rowan Performance Centre (RRPC) provides a safe, confidential ***** e for players, coaches and staff to speak.
On Saturday, ahead of our game against Sunderland, from 12.30pm the RRPC bench will be located outside Entrance B at Gtech Community Stadium so fans can make a personal commitment linked to mental wellbeing and supporting others.
Trained representatives from Brentford FC Community Sports Trust and the Samaritans will be on hand to speak with supporters and provide information about health and wellbeing programmes available in the local community.
This season, Talking is the Best Tactic is encouraging supporters to take small actions towards better mental health through simple conversations or small acts of support.

#rrpc

For the first time in Robert Saleh's tenure, the Tennessee ***** ans are poised to take the practice field on Sept. 1 with a regulation roster.
Following Sunday's moves to trim the squad down to 53 players and the flurry of waiver claims, free agent adds and practice squad invitations made on Monday, the ***** ans return to the practice field on Sept. 1 for their first post-training camp practice as the 12-day sprint to the start of the regular season commences.
The ***** ans are scheduled to take the field around noon. Media will be on hand to survey the first half-hour or so, and updates about how the team looks and who's seated where on the depth chart can follow. Prior to practice, at roundabouts 11:30 a.m. CT, ***** ans GM Mike Borgonzi will brief the media on the team's roster decisions in the last 48 hours, and after practice the ***** ans will send Saleh and select players to the podium to preview the start of the season.
Keep this page ready for updates throughout the day as the ***** ans move forward from training camp into regular season mode.
PAY ATTENTION: What ***** ans are telling us with their first 53-man roster

#first #roster #season #sept

One look at the list of the highest-paid players on each NFL team reveals that quarterbacks are often the highest-paid players.
But not always.
Several NFL teams have quarterbacks still on their rookie deals, while others have chosen to put a premium on some other positions. Some teams have edge rushers, wide receivers, defensive linemen and offensive linemen as their highest-paid player for the 2026 season.
Take a look at each team's highest-paid player for the 2026 season, from a team whose highest-paid player makes $64 million in average annual salary to a team whose highest-paid player makes $19.1 million per year.
Salary information courtesy of overthecap.com (through Aug. 30, 2026).

#quarterbacks

The last big practice of BYU football's fall camp last Tuesday wound down like a fading echo.
A colleague of mine moved over and said, "Did you see Brian Santiago and Kalani Sitake giving one another a hug?"
That was positive news after several weeks of sensitive drama between BYU's head coach Sitake and athletic director Santiago.
A minute or two later, Santiago and I met off the sidelines, and he commented that with all the negativity swirling around, he was excited for so many positive developments going on with all the school's programs, that these were "exciting times" and that a positive vibe hung in the air.
I then broke away as my interviews with players were arranged and called for my turn. The players I spoke to were excited for the season. Very excited. And positive.

#santiago

Liverpool have signed Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain.
The France international, 23, has been the priority target all summer and Richard Hughes has got his man for a fee that could reach in excess of £120m.
Barcola prefers to play on the left - which means that while the 2024/25 Premier League champions have significantly augmented their forward options they are STILL without a natural high-quality right winger.
Mohamed Salah leaving for Trabzonspor has blown a hole in Andoni Iraola's squad and many players have been looked over as potential replacements.
Ismaila Sarr and Yankuba Minteh are two options currently in play although Ibrahim Mbaye has gone to Aston Villa - ending Liverpool's interest in the teenager.

#Liverpool

Uncrowned has Duel: Arena live results, round-by-round updates, highlights and start time for the Mike Perry vs. Brandon Jenkins fight card on Saturday night at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. Bare-knuckle boxing superstar Mike Perry is sticking with MMA and staying on the inaugural Duel: Arena card, despite the last-minute withdrawal of his original opponent, Dillon Danis. Taking Danis' place will be UFC veteran Brandon Jenkins.
Perry (15-8) returned to the win column in MMA when he took on fellow veteran Nate Diaz at the MVP MMA card in May on Netflix. In a lopsided effort, Perry battered Diaz with his patented aggression, ****** ing Diaz en route to a second-round TKO via doctor's stoppage. Since his UFC departure in 2021, Perry has gone undefeated across bare-knuckle boxing matches and MMA, with his lone combat sports loss coming in a boxing match against Jake Paul in July 2024.
Jenkins (17-11) steps in on short notice, having last fought the same night as Perry. In his MVP MMA bout, Jenkins scored a split decision nod over Chris Avila to snap a two-fight losing skid. It's been a journey of ups and downs for Jenkins after he left the UFC in 2022, fighting across MMA, bare-knuckle MMA and Karate Combat.
Duel Arena: Perry vs. Jenkins begins at 6 p.m. ET on DuelArena.TV pay-per-view.
Follow along with Uncrowned's live Mike Perry vs. Brandon Jenkins results, highlights and live blog below, including round-by-round play-by-play of the main event.

#duel #mike #diaz

Asian Games 2026: BCCI considers sending India's second-string team to **** an over poor player facilities - report originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
BCCI may send a second-string squad to the Asian Games over unsatisfactory player facilities in Aichi-Nagoya, **** an.
Reports flagged tent-based dressing rooms with washrooms 500 metres away, alongside concerns over small hotel rooms.
India travel as defending men's cricket champions, having won gold at the 2023 Hangzhou Games via superior seeding.
India's cricket squad for the 2026 Asian Games could look very different from what's already been announced, with the BCCI reportedly weighing whether to field a weakened side altogether due to serious concerns over player facilities in **** an.

#games #Cricket #BCCI #second

The Chargers are set to take on the Rams in their third and final preseason game of 2026 on Thursday.
It's been a whirlwind of training camp with a ton of good and a lot left to be desired. August 30th is a crucial day for the Bolts and the other 31 teams, as it is the NFL 53-man roster cutdown deadline.
Tough decisions will be made throughout the league, including by the Chargers. The top end of the depth chart is in a good place for Los Angeles; however, it's crucial that they get the depth pieces right.
That is what is at stake for the Chargers, with several players needing a big Week 3 preseason performance to make their case.
Here are the six players who must play well to ensure they make the final 53-man roster.

#preseason #crucial

To many, this year's Arizona Cardinals will be in contention for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. They don't really have a set quarterback, much of the roster remains a work in progress, and it sure feels like a lot will be on rookie tailback Jeremiyah Love's shoulders. In other words, many think the 2026 version of the team will be absolutely terrible. By direct contrast, no one is necessarily anointing the Green Bay Packers as a bona fide Super Bowl heavyweight, but they do have playoff-caliber expectations.
At the very least, the green and gold are expected to be solid and relevant well into December.
That's what made the news that the seemingly lowly Cardinals dominated the Packers in two-minute drill sessions during a joint practice on Wednesday kind of surprising. Yes, it's a practice setting where the point is to learn, not to garner perfect results on every repetition.
But still, it's notable that the Cardinals had their way with the Packers, in at least one part of practice, in any fashion. Maybe they're not as bad as some think they are? (OK, they're probably still terrible.)
One of the more notable segments of this practice sequence came on a lovely toe-tap touchdown for Marvin Harrison Jr. It's been tough sledding for Harrison Jr. thus far in his NFL career, particularly from a confidence standpoint, given the greatness many thought would come out of him after his days at Ohio State.

#packers #green

With fall camp winding down and a hyper-challenging date with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field fast approaching, I want to take stock of my expectations for the 2026 Wisconsin Badgers by hitting some areas of both optimism and pessimism for this squad.
Before launching in, I want to be very clear that I believe this to be a better product on both sides of the ball than the 4-8 one we saw in 2025 (and with an easier schedule). No, that's not the highest bar, but it's a good place to start. The big question will be: how much better? I don't have a great grip on that right now, so I'll focus on some big themes to try and move us closer to the correct answer.
I Am Excited About The Cornerbacks
I've been telling anyone who will listen to me how much better I like the cornerbacks unit than the one the Badgers had in 2025, right down to the badly needed new coaching blood injected in the form of Robert Steeples.
The room is significantly deeper, faster, taller, and both more talented/more violent than last season's pedestrian version, with legitimate competition all over the place.

#cornerbacks

Wesley Bailey had one of the best defensive performances of the 2026 preseason yet. The UDFA out of Louisville earned 10 pressures in Saturday afternoon's contest between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints.
But a breakout game doesn't necessarily translate to security on the 53-man roster.
We've seen other Bailey's with the Rams before. 2021 brought Chris Garrett's breakout—and Garrett was drafted by the team whereas Bailey wasn't.
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#font #size #border

A 16-year-old Norwich City fan who completed a 120-mile (193km) cycling challenge to the club's opening away match of the season at Millwall, said it was a "life-changing experience".
Ranulph Bacon, from Norwich, set off for The Den in south-east London after being challenged to the feat by striker Mo Touré.
He had tagged the striker in an Instagram post, promising to make the journey in aid of Bungay Community Support if he replied. Touré responded within minutes, turning the bike ride into reality.
Ranulph, who completed the ride over three days, has raised nearly £3,000 for the Suffolk-based charity. "It was very intense at times, but I knew I was doing something positive," he said.
Victoria Bacon drove alongside her son and supported him throughout the journey [Victoria Bacon]

#ranulph #journey

Josh Allen Apparently Tells His Teammates About Patriots' Drake Maye originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
In the recent top 100 rankings of NFL players, which have been rolled out over the past month or so, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye found himself coming in at No. 11.
This is a big honor for a younger player like Maye and shows what players across the league think of him.
There's a reason why many believe that the Patriots have a chance to be one of the top teams in the NFL once again this season, and Maye is a big piece of that.
Maye has always said the right things and has never made it seem like he disrespects anybody on the field.

#maye #Patriots #players

Expectations at Real Madrid could hardly be higher heading into Jose Mourinho's first season back in charge, given the kind of signings they have made.
That, coupled with the fact that the serial winner is back in charge, means a lot is expected of Los Blancos this campaign.
According to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, both the coach and the club are convinced the squad are capable of fighting on every front this season.
The message from inside Valdebebas is one of confidence rather than transition.
Despite the significant changes made this summer, Real Madrid believe Mourinho already has the resources required to challenge immediately.

#back #expectations

ESPN has never been hesitant to cover the never-ending circus that is the Dallas Cowboys franchise. The Worldwide Leader's proclivity to discuss the state of things in Jerry World has been covered multiple times over the years, and Charles Barkley and Inside the NBA even poked fun at it after joining the ESPN family.
It's a fact that isn't wasted inside the halls of ESPN, either.
"I don't know if you heard this about ESPN. Sometimes they say that we're a little cowboy over the top," longtime SportsCenter anchor Scott Van Pelt said to Kyle Brandt on Thursday night, who recently joined the network as part of the consolidation of ESPN and NFL Network.
"You get the memo that says you have to talk about the Cowboys," Van Pelt joked. "No one says you have to talk about the Cowboys. I root for the team that was their most hated rival in Washington, and I love to make fun of the fact that since I've worked at ESPN, which is a long-*ss time, never once have they played for an NFC Championship, let alone a ***** le. That's a fact. Yes. I think they're going to be good. I really do. I like their defense."
After joking that his take was going to end up on the popular Freezing Cold Takes X account, Brandt made quite the ***** ogy for why there's a pretty decent chance Van Pelt's take will go on to be very off-base.

#espn

The Baltimore Ravens' two joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings should give the key starters, critical rookies, and role players the type of intense, controlled work that Jesse Minter values more than extended preseason action. That makes Saturday afternoon's game at U.S. Bank Stadium especially important for other rookies, reserves and veterans competing near the bottom of the depth chart.
Some of those players will receive snaps during the joint sessions, but the first-team periods and situational work will naturally command most of the attention. Saturday afternoon's game offers longer evaluations, live tackling and unscripted situations that cannot be fully recreated in practice. Minnesota has also indicated that productive joint work could limit the number of additional snaps its starters receive Saturday, creating another reserve-heavy opportunity for both coaching staffs.
Here are 10 matchups to watch when the Ravens and Vikings complete their week in Minnesota.
Huntley was efficient in Baltimore's preseason opener, completing six of seven passes for 76 yards, but he also took two sacks. Minnesota's defense should present a more complex protection test, even if Flores does not use his full pressure package in an exhibition game. Huntley must identify the unblocked defender, get the offense into the correct answer, and avoid turning a negative play into a turnover. His experience and mobility give Baltimore stability behind Jackson, but a clean operation against Minnesota's reserve front would be more valuable than a few highlight throws. The evaluation begins with how consistently Huntley keeps the offense on schedule.
Fagnano delivered one of Baltimore's strongest performances against Philadelphia, completing 11 of 14 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown, although he also threw an interception. Thomas enters the matchup with momentum after the undrafted Vikings rookie intercepted a pass in Minnesota's opener against the Giants and continued receiving additional practice work. ******* nano must move the safety with his eyes and avoid predetermining throws over the middle. Thomas, meanwhile, will be tested in his communication and patience against a quarterback who has shown he can distribute the football accurately when the initial read is available.

#Vikings #baltimore

Since that loss, Holmgren has been in the gym all summer preparing for a bounce-back year from an abrupt end to the Thunder's season. "I'm excited," Chet Holmgren told ClutchPoints. "I mean I've been on the court all summer. I'm excited to get back to OKC with the guys and get back to work."
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: "I'm excited," Chet Holmgren told ClutchPoints. "I …

#holmgren #since #i 've

Celtic boss Martin O'Neill hailed Camilo Duran as exceptional after he produced a magnificent display to fire his side towards the Champions League group stage.
The Colombian scored twice as Celtic swept aside LASK 3-0 at Parkhead on Wednesday night.
Celtic are firmly in control of their play-off tie ahead of next week's second leg in Austria.
Benjamin Nygren opened the scoring for the Hoops with a superb volley before Duran produced a near-identical finish 12 minutes later, firing into the top corner from outside the box.
His second was even better.

#produced #second #league #colombian

In recent weeks many reports have popped up about Mexican players leaving Liga MX to play in Europe. So far no player has left abroad but that doesn't stop the rumor mill from flying. Specifically, Erik Lira of Cruz Azul has been linked that his move abroad is close. Let's talk about it.
Cruz Azul fans, and Liga MX fans in general, have known about the talent Lira possesses for a long time. It was just a matter of time until the rest of the world caught up. This happened thanks to the World Cup where he played an important role in the midfield. Many saw his talent in the games leading up to the summer tournament and hoped he would get a chance to play in the midfield. Everyone was pleasantly surprised when Lira was given the starting role and he took his opportunity. Lira was a big reason why Mexico scored their first goal against South Africa. It was his effort to fight for a ball that allowed Julian Quiñones to receive the ball and put it in the back of the net. He won the starting role in the midfield and his performance raised his stock abroad so it wasn't a surprise when rumors started that the Lira was wanted in Europe.
The first big club that was rumored to want Lira was Al-Jazira of the United Arab Emirates but according to reports, the player himself rejected the offer as he only wants to play in Europe. The UAE club was willing to pay the $12MDD + $2 MDD in variables but Cruz Azul will allow Lira himself to make the final decision.
Then there's AS Monaco which is looking to be the real thing. The midfielder is willing to make the move and now it's about both clubs coming together for a final offer. According to FOX Mexico, as of today, the talks are advancing slowly but they are advancing and there might even be news coming this week. In the same broadcast, Santiago Fourcade mentioned that an English team might swoop in at the last minute though the reporter did not elaborate further.
Out of all the players from Mexico that participated in the World Cup, Erik Lira is the one who stood out the most and has earned his right to move to Europe. He always had the talent. It was just about the world seeing what Mexican fans have been saying all along. Hopefully Cruz Azul and AS Monaco can come to terms about a contract so Lira can fulfill his dream of playing abroad.

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If you want to win championships, go to Indiana.
Scott Dolson, whose time with Indiana University began as an undergraduate student in the 1980s, has signed n amended contract to continue serving as the Hoosiers' athletic director through 2031, per reporting from Michael Niziolek of the Herald-Times.
The contract comes with a pay raise and comes on the heels of Indiana's initial and extended contracts with Curt Cignetti as the Hoosiers' head football coach. Cignetti, hired by Dolson in 2023, is 27-2 through two seasons in Bloomington with a Big Ten Championship, a pair of College Football Playoff appearances and a national championship in 2025.
Dolson is in his seventh season as Indiana's athletic director in 2026, having taken over for the retired Fred Glass following a lengthy career as the Hoosiers' deputy athletic director and chief operating officer. He's led the department through the COVID-19 pandemic, the advent of the transfer portal and NIL and revenue sharing, among other major events that have shaped college sports the past several years.
His accomplishments include the hiring of Cignetti, continued support for the football program, a school record 119 Big Ten Distinguished Scholars in 2025-26, five consecutive Big Ten Championships for men's swimming and diving, a record four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances for softball and more.

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