The defining topic of Saturday's football action was definitely the major crisis and nightmare start of Borussia Mönchengladbach, which was completed in brutal fashion this afternoon with a 0–5 thrashing in Breisgau.
So far, comparatively little has been said about the team that made the situation for Polanski's side even more dramatic today. Probably too little.
Because SC Freiburg currently find themselves at the opposite extreme. With three wins from three games, they sit top of the table and have enjoyed a perfect start to the new season.
The club has never before won each of its first three matches in a season.
The attack in particular has been highly impressive. In the team's six competitive matches so far this season, no fewer than eleven different players have already gotten on the scoresheet.

#start #breisgau

The Oklahoma Sooners take on the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday in a big-time road matchup in Ann Arbor, Mich. Both teams are looking to remain undefeated two weeks into the season.
The Sooners won the game in Norman a year ago behind a big game from John Mateer. In a 24-13 win in primetime, Mateer threw for 270 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. He also carried the ball 19 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns. The Sooners were up 14-0 at halftime before a 75-yard touchdown run from Justice Haynes on the first play from scrimmage of the second half cut the lead to 14-7.
Mateer and the Sooners made it 21-7 with 10 minutes to go in the third, and the defense stifled Bryce Underwood and the Wolverines to earn the 24-13 win. Oklahoma held Underwood to 9 of 24 for 142 yards passing and three carries for minus-1 yard rushing. Outside of the 75-yard run, Oklahoma held the Wolverines to just 2.29 yards per carry.
Oklahoma is expected to have a better offense than the one that beat the Wolverines in 2025. If the Sooners can get a similar defensive effort against a team that struggled to move the ball on the MAC's Western Michigan, it should be a good day for the boys in the crimson and cream.
More: 3 Keys to an Oklahoma Sooners win over the Michigan Wolverines

#Sooners #michigan #yards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) is doubtful for Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
SOURCE: NFL.com
Why It Matters: With McMillan most likely missing Week 1, it opens the door for WR Chris Godwin and WR Emeka Egbuka to be peppered with more targets. Godwin and Egbuka could likely be played in fantasy lineups as WR2's.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jalen McMillan doubtful for Week 1

#week #likely #cincinnati

If you're wondering what channel Thursday Night Football is on tonight, the answer is a little different than usual.
The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams square off Thursday night in the NFL's first regular-season game played in Australia, giving football fans a prime-time Week 1 matchup before the full Sunday slate arrives. The game kicks off at 8:35 p.m. ET from Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.
Unlike most Thursday Night Football games, tonight's matchup is not part of Amazon Prime Video's traditional TNF package. Instead, the game will stream exclusively on Netflix for viewers across the United States.
Here's what football fans need to know and how to watch.
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#Football #night #prime

After going undefeated in preseason, the Cincinnati Bengals are looking to keep the momentum going heading into the regular season.
The Bengals kick off their regular season with a Week 1 matchup in the jungle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The regular season opener at Paycor Stadium is an Open in Orange theme, as the team will wear orange jerseys and white pants.
Here's everything you need to know to tune into Sunday's game.
Date: Sunday, Sept. 13.
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET.

#week #buccaneers

Marco Palestra was noticeably once again absent from Chelsea's squad as they prepare to face off against London rivals ****** nal at the Emirates Stadium
Palestra was not present in the visitors' starting lineup, whilst Riccardo Calafiori starts at left-back for the hosts.
It follows comments from the Italian at the Gran Gala del Calcio last week, where Palestra spoke to Sky Sport, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb.
Palestra was named in the Serie A team of the year for the 25/26 campaign, for his performances during a loan spell with Cagliari. He impressed greatly with the Sardinian side and parent club Atalanta faced interest from Inter and then Chelsea for the Italy international.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JULY 28: Marco Palestra of Chelsea FC heads the ball during the Sydney Super Cup match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Accor Stadium on July 28, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

#australia

Thomas Stamm makes three changes from the defeat away to Heidenheim. Ahmet Muhamedbegovic, Nicolai Rapp and Jakob Lemmer come into the starting XI.
Uwe Rösler makes two changes to the eleven from the defeat in Osnabrück last time out. Enis ****** aj and Christian Rasmussen come into the eleven.
Dynamo Dresden (4-3-3): Schreiber; Sterner, Muhamedbegovic, Müller, Rossipal; Wagner, Rapp, Hauptmann; Lemmer, Vermeij, Bobzien
VfL Bochum (4-2-3-1): Horn; Olsen, Steinwender, Mets, Wittek; ****** aj, Pannewig; Miyoshi, Rasmussen, Holtmann; Hofmann

#muhamedbegovic

Florian Wirtz's performances last season were poor.
The German was brought in to try and become Liverpool's main creator after Trent Alexander-Arnold left.
And, while he managed to contribute to a few goals and ****** ists, he did nowhere near as well as anyone expected him to.
When playing for Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso saw Wirtz as his most important player with almost all of their attacks going through him.
However, with his performances for Liverpool not being up to scratch, Richard Hughes had many conversations with potential new attackers.

#performances #alexander

OSHKOSH - The Papermakers scored a pair of first-half goals en route to the Fox Valley ****** ociation win over the Spartans.
Andrew Leskowicz opened the scoring at the 4:45 mark on an ****** ist from Remington Kreidler.
Dracen Brey added a goal at the 19:39 mark with an ****** ist from Kreidler.
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Kimberly outshot Oshkosh North 10-6 as Quinn Collett made five saves in net for the Papermakers.

#kreidler #valley

Burnley have signed Leeds United forward Largie Ramazani on loan until the end of the season with an obligation to make the move permanent in the summer.
The 25-year-old Belgian joined the Whites from Spanish side Almeria in August 2024 and scored six goals in 29 league appearances as they won the Championship ***** le.
He spent last season on loan with La Liga side Valencia.
"I have experience from playing in this league and creating that winning environment, so I'm hoping I can bring something to the team on and off the pitch," he told the club website.
The Clarets, who host Middlesbrough on Wednesday, have taken just one point from their opening three Championship games after being relegated last season.

#championship #last #burnley #leeds

The NFL's waiver claims period has passed, which means teams can start forming their practice squads. For the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, they were not awarded any players off waivers, but they did end up losing one player they might have been hoping to sneak through.
Defensive lineman Jared Ivey, who stayed on Seattle's active roster as an undrafted rookie throughout last year, was claimed by the Atlanta Falcons. Ivey started out as a big edge rusher, but spent a good chunk of training camp and preseason getting work as a more traditional interior defensive lineman.
It's worth noting that the Seahawks were last in the waiver wire order, so if they had interest in any of the 28 non-Seahawks players claimed, they might have been out of luck just by being at the back of the line.
The good news for Seattle is that Michael Dansby, Andre Fuller, Deven Eastern, and Emmanuel Henderson Jr, all players whom they drafted this year but ultimately waived during roster cuts, cleared waivers and are now eligible to sign with the practice squad right this minute.

#Seattle #ivey

Defensive lineman Jack Pyburn was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday and could be the latest player who tries to go back to college after spending time in an NFL camp.
Pyburn was among the cuts on the day NFL teams reduced their rosters to 53. He could now try to get a fifth year of eligibility if he is not claimed on waivers by another team Monday. He'll become a free agent if he's not picked up and is among the players granted a temporary restraining order by a Louisiana court earlier this month that would make them eligible to return to college athletics. Pyburn's likely landing spot would be LSU.
Four other players who spent time on NFL rosters this offseason before being cut were also part of the case: former LSU running back TJ Harden, former Mississippi tight end Dae'Quan Wright, former Ole Miss defensive lineman Zxavian Harris and former Oregon State running back Anthony Hankerson.
These players all entered the NFL draft process because they had used up their four years of eligibility. The NCAA announced a rule change in June allowing players who began college in 2023 or later to have five years to play five seasons.
That rule didn't apply to these players because they entered college in 2022. They have sued the NCAA, arguing they're being deprived of education and potential name, image and likeness benefits by being excluded from the rule.

#rule

An overflowing Juve
Nico and Koopmeiners surprise goals
Parma beaten by goals from players on the fringes. David booed. Spalletti defenders Kolo. Milan on Sunday in a top of the table clash
Kessie snub, he goes to La Dea. The Old Lady turn to Sarr
Cristian turns on the burners, Cesc test already for Allegri

#goals #parma #kolo #Milan

Just five months after a brutal 11-round heavyweight thriller between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, the British duo are set to run it back.
Dubois and Wardley will rematch for the WBO heavyweight ***** le on Oct. 17 at the O2 Arena in London, Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions announced Saturday during the Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic broadcast.
Uncrowned has round-by-round coverage of Itauma vs. Hrgovic.
DAZN pay-per-view will stream the show.
Dubois was knocked down in Rounds 1 and 3 by Wardley in their first meeting, but he weathered the storm and dominated down the stretch for a TKO victory in the penultimate frame. The first Dubois vs. Wardley clash is generally considered the frontrunner for 2026's Fight of the Year.

#dubois #wardley #round #itauma

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

After the Bundesliga clubs already found out yesterday who they will face in the Champions League, Bayer Leverkusen now also knows its opponents for the coming Europa League season.
The draw has just produced the following opponents.
Olympique Marseille (H), Olympique Lyon (A), RB Salzburg (H), Dinamo Zagreb (A), NK Celje (H), Lech Poznań (A), Beşiktaş (H), OF Iraklion (A).
The league phase begins on September 16, with UEFA set to announce the exact schedule and dates in the coming days. Next year's final, meanwhile, will be held in Frankfurt.
Are these manageable opponents for Leverkusen? What do you think? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.

#champions

Lakers legend reveals why ex-Warriors champion Klay Thompson chose Heat over Lakers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Lakers have tried to finish the second half of free agency on a high note after undergoing significant roster turnover. However, the back half of free agency has not been as kind to them as the first half.
The Lakers were interested in Klay Thompson, who was expected to be let go by the Dallas Mavericks. It came down to Los Angeles and the Miami Heat.
"My understanding is that Thompson would welcome a return to Los Angeles, where he spent part of his childhood and still owns a home. The Miami Heat are another team frequently mentioned in NBA circles as a potential landing spot for the future Hall of Famer," The Athletic's Christian Clark wrote.
Thompson immediately decided to sign with the Heat after he and the Mavericks agreed to a contract buyout.

#heat

Lamar Jackson's rushing ability has always been one of the biggest headaches for opposing defenses, however, after injuries limited that part of his game last season, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback is making it clear that he won't force anything just to chase rushing numbers.
That does not mean Jackson plans to stay in the pocket, with a healthy offseason behind him and a new offense with the Ravens, his latest comments leave the door wide open for another version of "Action Jackson" in 2026.
Nov 27, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rushes thebasl against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
He finished 2025 with career lows across the board as a runner, recording just 67 carries for 349 yards and 2 touchdowns while missing four games. Injuries, including a hamstring issue, played a major role in that decline, and Jackson admitted he simply wasn't able to run the way he wanted.
When asked whether he expects to run more this season, Jackson did not put a number on it. Instead, he gave an answer that says plenty about his approach.

#lamar #injuries #quarterback #maryland

HAPPY VALLEY, Pa. (WHTM) -- Penn State football announced themes for its home games this year.
The game that draws the most attention, the White Out Game, will be Oct. 10 when the Nittany Lions take on USC at 7:30 p.m.
For the home opener against Marshall on Sept. 5, the theme is the 11th annual "Stripe Out," where fans are encouraged to wear either white or blue depending on where they will sit.
The THON game this year will be when Penn State plays Buffalo on Sept. 19. Then, when the Nittany Lions take on Wisconsin Sept. 26, that will be the homecoming and helmet stripe game.
The game against Purdue on Oct. 31 will be the ALL-U Day game, then the Nov. 14 game against Minnesota will be the military appreciation game and Senior Day is Nov. 21 when Penn State plays against Rutgers.

#state #stripe #home

VERMILLION, S.D. — The big question of the 2026 offseason for the University of South Dakota Coyotes football team is who would be the starting quarterback in 2026? We finally have that answer as Austyn Modrzewski will be under center in week one.
Monday night on the "Coyote Report" Head Coach Matt Vitzthum made the announcement that the redshirt freshman Modrzewski will be the opening day starter for USD.
Modrzewski did not play a snap last season but stayed on campus to beat out 6th year Northern Illinois University transfer Jackson Proctor as well as senior Nevan Cremascoli.
Coach Vitzthum spoke on his goals for the young QB earlier in fall camp.
"The goal for us is to make Saturdays feel easy. Step one is, we have a great defense. Step two is, can we put him in some settings and some environments that are uncomfortable so he can just go out there and play fast and free on Saturday, so i like where he's at, he's done a nice job," Vitzthum said.

#modrzewski #coach #step #coyotes

Indycar takes to the streets around Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
First things first. I am a car enthusiast, a motor racing fan and an active race competitor, having competed in the Nurburgring 24-hours in Germany and countless other domestic races in ****** an over the last 25 years. I've also been to watch numerous F1 races, the 24-Hours of Le Mans, the Indy 500, World Rally Championship events in the middle of nowhere, and even street F1 races from Monaco to Melbourne. So yes, I love cars and racing. But what President Trump did last weekend by staging his Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix race in Washington DC was, well, let's just call it excessive, disruptive, inappropriate and tone-deaf.
Over the weekend, the distinct, ear-splitting whine of 2.2-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engines echoed off the marble facades of federal buildings as IndyCar made its highly controversial debut on the streets of the nation's capital.
The event, billed as the "Washington Grand Prix," saw open-wheel Indy race cars speeding at over 150 mph down Pennsylvania Avenue, transforming the historic corridor between the U.S. Capitol and the White House into a 1.7-mile long temporary, high-octane racetrack. The narrow, angular cars blasted past the US Capitol, made sharp turns around the National Archives, and pass the Smithsonian Air and ****** e Museum for a total of 147 laps, a number which equals a race distance of 250-miles. Yes, you guessed it. That 250 number had to relate to the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.
Penske Corporation CEO Roger Penske (R) and IndyCar series champion Alex Palou (L) presents U.S. President Donald Trump (C) with a race helmet during a Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

#washington #grand #races #images

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Simon Becher had a first-half goal to end a long scoreless streak by Houston keeper Jonathan Bond, and rookie Dante Polvara added his first MLS goal in the second half as St. Louis City beat the Dynamo 2-1 on Saturday night to extend their club-record unbeaten streak to 11.
Becher hit a turn-around shot from the top of the box in the 23rd minute to halt Jonathan Bond's scoreless streak at 485 minutes and give St. Louis City a 1-0 lead. It was his career-high fifth goal of the campaign.
Ibrahim Aliyu scored for the second time this season, unassisted in the 75th minute to tie it 1-all.
Polvara found the net in the 85th minute unassisted for the victory.
Roman Bürki totaled three saves for St. Louis City, (9-6-6) which has gone 8-0-3 during its unbeaten run.

#louis #streak #jonathan #half

LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter's reported financial issues have led to speculation that the team will be sold. However, team president Stan Kasten says that is not a concern.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have enjoyed a dream run on the field for the last two seasons. The team has a chance to win their third consecutive World Series ******* le this year.
With all this success, Mark Walter and the ownership have received a lot of love from fans. But things are turning sour quickly, after it was redported that Walter is under federal investigation over dubious loans.
Walter has sold his stake in the LA Lakers, and is in talks to sell off his share in soccer club Chelsea FC, too. Naturally, this led to fears the Dodgers might be next, but the team president is trying to allay those concerns.
Photo by Jessie Alcheh/MLB Photos via Getty Images

#Dodgers #walter #stan #kasten

The countdown is on to the start of arguably the most intriguing Penn State football season on record.
Maybe the most difficult to predict, as well.
That's what happens when Matt Campbell and his new coaching staff must meld together 50 new players with a returning roster of mostly unproven commodities.
What to make of these Nittany Lions as they begin closing out preseason camp before the Sept. 5 season-opener against Marshall?
We've got some help for you in this latest Blue-White Tailgate Pawcast with York Daily Record beat reporter Frank Bodani, longtime PSU writer Mike Gross and former TV anchor Andrew Kalista:

#record #state #matt #campbell

Colchester United have signed Southampton midfielder Moses Sesay on a season-long loan.
The 19-year-old, who joined the Saints academy from Chelsea last year, has played for England at Under-18 level.
Sesay is yet to make a league appearance for his parent club, but made one substitute appearance in last season's EFL Cup.
"Moses is a very gifted player with the ball. He can really speed up the game." U's boss Danny Cowley told BBC Essex.
"He's been involved with England. It's his first loan, so he's going to need time to adapt, but he's got some really good attributes. We're looking forward to working with him."

#sesay #loan #appearance #colchester

Josh Dobbs is getting his turn.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced Thursday that Dobbs will start Saturday's preseason matchup against the Washington Commanders, while Jared Goff will remain on the sideline. Rookie Luke Altmyer will also play, with Campbell planning to divide the quarterback work evenly between the two backups.
"We'll start Dobbs, but they'll play equal amounts. That's the plan," Campbell said.
For Dobbs, this is more than a ceremonial preseason start. Detroit needs to figure out exactly what it has behind Goff, and Saturday should give the veteran his best opportunity yet to make his case for the No. 2 job.
The Lions signed Dobbs after Teddy Bridgewater's retirement, putting him into an unusual August competition with Altmyer.

#start #lions #altmyer #josh

By Ben Steiner
VANCOUVER — Good luck scoring against the Houston Dynamo.
In a battle between the top two teams in the Western Conference, the Dynamo prevailed 1–0 over the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place Wednesday, silencing a crowd of over 22,000 and overtaking the 'Caps atop the West, while making some history along the way.
Franco Negri scored the lone goal in the 34th minute with a thunderous finish from outside the box, but it was the defensive prowess that led the way for the Dynamo. Despite constant Vancouver pressure, Houston held strong, securing a fifth straight clean sheet, while extending the win streak to the same number.
By doing so, they became the third team in MLS history to win five games, all via clean sheets – and the vibes couldn't be any better, for a team that feels they're still a work in progress.

#Vancouver #history #team #steiner

Aston Villa have received a warning over Ollie Watkins' future after Al-Hilal agreed personal terms with the England striker, according to TEAMtalk, with Graeme Bailey reporting on 18 August that the Saudi giants now stand ready to open negotiations. Al-Hilal still need to clear Karim Benzema's situation before they can push ahead.
Watkins, 30, comes off a campaign. He scored 16 Premier League goals and supplied three ******* ists in 37 appearances, then added five goals and two ******* ists in 15 Europa League matches as Villa won the competition. He went to the 2026 World Cup with England, and the Three Lions finished third after beating France 6-4 in Miami. Villa secured their first continental trophy since 1982.
From Villa's perspective, this timing could hardly look worse. Jhon Duran has left for Al-Nassr at the start of the year, Tammy Abraham has struggled to impress and carries an injury concern, while teenager Brian Madjo faces a spell out after picking up an injury. That leaves Watkins as the senior focal point when Emery's side needs attacking continuity. Watkins has scored 15 or more goals in four successive European seasons, so losing that output creates a problem that money can't replace overnight.
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – JUNE 21: Ollie Watkins #19 of England speaks to the media during an England Press Conference during an England FIFA World Cup 2026 Camp on June 21, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
Personal terms, however, don't equal a transfer. Villa should reject any offer and demand a fee that reflects Watkins' importance and his contract, which runs until June 2028. A bid above £60-70 million would create a different discussion because Watkins is 30 and near peak market value.

#england #kansas #hilal

The price of the brick keeps going up. According to the Times of London, Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of Brazilian winger Savinho could cost them as much as £85m. This particular transfer saga has now gone on for a year after Spurs expressed their interest and came close to signing Savinho last summer before City pulled the plug on negotiations.
The new £85m figure comes as almost a throwaway line in an article about City's overall transfer business and their continued attempt to refresh the squad under new head coach Enzo Maresco.
City are in talks with Tottenham Hotspur over the potential sale of Savinho for £85million while Nico González's situation is being monitored by several interested parties. The club also lost two of their top earners over the summer after Bernardo Silva and John Stones left for Real Madrid and Inter Milan respectively on free transfers.
I swear I can remember a time when the price for Savinho was rumored to be around £60m-65m. The delay in coming to an agreement appears to be mostly on the City side of negotiations — there are reports that Maresca has been delaying deciding whether Savinho is in his plans or not; meanwhile it's been clear for a while now that Savinho is of great interest to Spurs and is one of Roberto De Zerbi's top transfer targets, which no doubt has inflated the price. (This is why you don't tip your hand in negotiations.)
Meanwhile, rarely has a player made it so clear that he wants to leave and join Tottenham Hotspur. His social media has included commenting on and befriending numerous Spurs player accounts, and he's refused to train a couple of times now (though City has attributed this, plus his absence from the Community Shield squad, as "illness).

#negotiations #times

Pittsburgh — Max Clark and some of the other Detroit Tigers rookies went to dinner in Pittsburgh Sunday night. The topic quickly turned to the one thing they all have in common right now — the vagaries, nuances and challenges of transitioning and adjusting to big-league pitching.
"We were talking about how it's just insane how quickly the league transitions," Clark said. "It's not week by week. It's literally series by series."
It didn't take the league long to see that Clark, when he first came up, was susceptible to high-velocity fastballs and he was seeing a healthy dose of them. Going into Monday, 72.4% of the pitches he'd seen were heaters, four-seamers or sinkers.
He was hitting .227 on the four-seamers and .267 on the sinkers.
So imagine Cleveland right-hander Tanner Bibee's surprise last Tuesday when Clark laced a 93.6 mph heater for a single with an exit velocity of 103.6 mph. Later in the game he smoked another fastball to the track.

#clark #league #week #velocity