Call us a relic, call us what you will. Say we're old-fashioned, say we're over the hill.
Whatever.
Long ago, when NLI was something and NIL was nothing, when AI only meant Allen Iverson, college programs were ranked in the preseason largely on how many quality returnees it had on the roster.
Not so much anymore. The aforementioned NIL, along with the transfer portal and ever-changing eligibility rules have created roster havoc at most programs each year. Numerous teams still don't have complete rosters just a few weeks before the start of the season. LSU barely even has a roster.
Even Shaka Smart is getting in on the act, after eschewing the portal the past five seasons at Marquette.

#programs #allen

Sep. 14—GRAND FORKS — UND's coaching staff has gotten its first few looks at the 2026-27 hockey team.
Due to NCAA rule changes, coaches can be on the ice with the team earlier than in the past.
"We're working out some kinks and getting the rust off," UND second-year head coach Dane Jackson said. "The professionalism, preparedness, focus and mindset of our guys has been very good. They all seem to have a real passion to come to the rink and are excited to be working. We've been really happy with the work we've been getting done."
Players initially returned to Grand Forks in July. They skated on their own for about five weeks.
Now, the coaches are working to implement systems and to sharpen details.

#working #coaches #ncaa

F1 free live streams: How to watch Formula 1 2026 Spanish Grand Prix without cable originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
This weekend marks a historic return to Madrid for Formula 1, with the Spanish Grand Prix taking place at the brand new Madring on Sunday.
The Madring marks the first all-new venue to be added to the F1 calendar since the Las Vegas Strip Circuit in 2023, meaning drivers have no idea what to expect. The layout features a combination of public roads and new purpose-built sections, as well as an intense Turn 12 nicknamed 'La Monumental', which is officially the longest banked corner in the sport.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli returned to winning ways at his home race in Monza last week, even with a grid penalty that started him in the 19th position. The 19-year-old is still holding strong at the top of the Drivers' Championship standings, with teammate George Russell 66 points behind.
F1 hasn't competed in the Spanish capital in 45 years. Who will become the inaugural champion at the Madring?

#madring #grand #marks #preferred

MADISON, Ill. - Organizers are expecting a fifth straight sell-out crowd at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill., ahead of Sunday's "Enjoy Illinois 300." The race is part of the NASCAR Cup Series.

The event forms part of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, bringing motorsport fans to the venue in the St. Louis area. In recent years, the Madison track has hosted several major NASCAR events featuring close photo-finishes.

Ahead of the race, professional driver Ross Chastain made a promotional appearance at Ballpark Village. Chastain, a champion racer participating in Sunday's event, served as a celebrity bartender pouring Busch Light for fans.

"They put a party on here as a racer. I just want people to come watch us. We don't get to do all this unless people are watching us in the grandstands and watching us at home on TV or listening on the radio," Chastain said. "Very cool atmosphere here and a place that was wanting cup racing for a really long time. And now that we're here, we're thriving."
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#chastain #series

I have spent much of this week watching Australian coverage of the NFL and scrolling through social media posts as the 49ers and Rams prepare to play the first regular-season game in Australia. The coverage has been entertaining, enthusiastic and occasionally educational. There have been explanations of the rules, breakdowns of the equipment and attempts to introduce American football to a country that already has a sport called football.
The Aussies are excited. Nearly 100,000 people are expected to fill the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Moreover, the NFL has taken over the city. The Jonas Brothers will perform at halftime, and Tourism Australia has built an advertising campaign around the game featuring wildlife conservationist and television personality Robert Irwin. He's the son of the late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin. In addition, Netflix will distribute the game globally.
It should be a spectacular event. I'm just not convinced it proves football has become a global sport.
This season, the NFL is staging nine regular-season games in seven countries outside the United States. That represents an extraordinary expansion from the occasional London game of the past. The league is no longer simply testing international markets. Moreover, overseas games have become an important part of its schedule, television strategy and marketing machine.
However, more games in more countries don't automatically mean football has developed deep roots in those places.

#sport

ST. CLOUD, MN — It was a busy week of fall sports across the St. Cloud metro, vote here for athlete of the week.
All results come from the week of Monday, Aug. 31 to Saturday, Sept. 5 in the Saint Cloud area.
Vote for these athletes from Tuesday, Sept. 8 to noon, Friday, Sept. 11.
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This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: VOTE | St. Cloud Times Athlete of the Week, Aug. 31- Sept. 8

#sept #times

Looking at the top 20 of the past two Ballon d'Or votes, one name is conspicuously missing: Enzo Fernández.
So far, the Argentine has never really played a major role in the World Player of the Year vote, and yet Manchester City paid Chelsea around €145 million for the midfielder just a few days ago. Have they made a huge mistake?
Okay, ever since Robert Lewandowski failed to win the Ballon d'Or in 2021 at the latest, we've known that things do not always go entirely fairly in that vote. Even so, there have recently been quite a few players who clearly performed better than Fernández.
Chelsea's chief orchestrator led the Blues to a disappointing tenth-place finish last season. In the Champions League, the London club crashed out heavily against PSG in the round of 16 (2:8 on aggregate). And now he is supposed to lead the Sky Blues to **** les on both the domestic and international stage?
Of course, City did not sign Fernández entirely without reason. The 25-year-old possesses enormous playmaking qualities. His vision, passing ability, and finishing quality in particular are in some ways strongly reminiscent of City legend Kevin De Bruyne.

#city #ndez #ballon #entirely

You know how you can tell when somebody's on the verge of extracting the prize from prizefighting? It's when they begin to dominate headlines without ever throwing a punch.
Oh, Usman Nurmagomedov came close to doing just that in his first unofficial Octagon visit. Last weekend in Shanghai he hopped the fence like a thief in the night after Song Yadong sent his older brother Umar "to the land of wind and ghosts," as my colleague Ben Fowlkes likes to say, loading up as if deliver an elbow as Song did his victory lap. Fortunately, he didn't do it, yet that semi-action — which Usman himself said was much ado about nothing — helped him generate more headlines than Song.
A couple of weeks prior, out in Philadelphia, Usman was shown on the UFC 330 broadcast sitting cageside, the first indications that the UFC is biding its time until it can sign him. It might've been the most exciting thing about the event. The word being tossed around about the world's top MMA free agent signing with the UFC has been "inevitable" ever since, which feels a little Calvinistic for a man of free will.
Everybody is talking about Usman Nurmagomedov. At just 28 and coming into his prime, he's undefeated at 22-0 (1 NC), and he has the sacred name. In fact, he's got two if you factor Kamaru into this. He has Bellator belts in the back of his closet somewhere, and PFL ******* les that he shows off at parties. Henry Cejudo said on a podcast this week that the PFL, Usman's longtime promotion, would go belly-up if they let the last of the invincible Nurmagomedov's walk.
"He leaves the PFL tomorrow, the PFL is finished," Cejudo declared. "Straight up."

#last #free #octagon

Why Nate Oats' wife is being hired on Alabama basketball staff originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball program is keeping it all in the family.

The program announced Thursday that Nate Oats' wife, Alex Accetta, is returning to Tuscaloosa to rejoin his staff in a new role. Accetta previously worked as a student ******* istant in 2015 before she was promoted to operations coordinator two years later. She eventually took over as director of operations in 2021 before leaving for the NBA.

Accetta's new role will be Alabama's director of program relations, according to a release by the school.

"Alex has an extensive background and proven success in this ******* e at both the collegiate and professional levels," Alabama executive deputy AD Shane Lyons said in a statement. "With her previous experience, she has a strong understanding of our program and what it takes to effectively operate at the highest competitive levels.

"She returns to Alabama basketball after four seasons with the NBA Dallas Mavericks, and we expect her professional franchise experience and insights to continue to advance all we do."

This comes at a time when the Mavericks are trying to settle in with Dusty May, who came over from Michigan after winning a national championship.

Oats and Accetta got married earlier this summer on July 26. The couple is 20 years apart in age, with Oats finalizing his divorce from his first wife, Crystal, after 26 years of marriage in 2023.

Alabama finished the 2025-26 season with a Sweet 16 run in the NCAA Tournament. Oats' sixth season in Tuscaloosa and fifth trip to the second weekend in the big dance.
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#oats #alabama #accetta #wife

Micah Parsons had the perfect reaction to the Los Angeles Rams bringing Aaron Donald back, responding to one of the most stunning moves of the 2026 NFL season with a comparison that captured how intimidating the team's defense could become. The star pass rusher saw the addition as the latest sign that the Rams are **** embling a roster built to overwhelm opponents.
Donald's return immediately changed the conversation surrounding Los Angeles and its championship ambitions. Already equipped with an imposing collection of defensive talent, the Rams added back one of the most dominant interior defenders in NFL history and gave opposing offenses another major problem to solve.
Former Pittsburgh Panther and retired NFL defensive tackle Aaron Donald waves to the crowd while walking out onto the field during his jersey number retirement ceremony during halftime of the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on November 15, 2025.
Parsons reacted to the news by comparing the Rams to an Avengers villain, a reference that reflected the seemingly unstoppable collection of talent now gathered in Los Angeles. His response quickly resonated because it mirrored the reaction of many around the league, where the move has been viewed as a dramatic boost to an already dangerous roster.
The admiration also carries added weight coming from Parsons, one of the NFL's premier defensive players. He understands better than most how difficult it is for offensive lines to prepare for an elite pass rusher, and Donald's ability to disrupt plays from the interior has historically created opportunities for teammates throughout a defense.

#already

More than half of the Premier League's clubs have broken their transfer records in a summer window featuring four of the top flight's five most expensive ever deals.
After England internationals Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers joined Manchester City for £116 million ($157 million) and Chelsea for £117 million respectively, the final two days of the window brought an even bigger pair of deals as summer spending pushed beyond last season's record of £3 billion, with the final figure yet to be confirmed.
First Liverpool spent an initial £106 million, potentially rising to £123 million, on Paris St Germain winger Bradley Barcola, then City paired Anderson with another nine-figure midfielder in former Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez - whose £125 million move matched the British record set 12 months ago by Barcola's new team-mate Alexander Isak.
Sandro Tonali's move from Newcastle to Tottenham has the potential to become a fifth £100 million-plus deal this summer, with the initial £92.5 million marking the second time Spurs had broken their club record as it came hot on the heels of Mateus Fernandes' £85 million arrival from West Ham.
Savio's £75 million switch from City slotted in third on Spurs' all-time list, with manager Roberto De Zerbi admitting "The transfer market is crazy" - reflecting a league-wide summer of spending.

#million #record #SPURS #transfer

Caitlin Clark may have been putting up monster numbers as of late, but for veteran sports **** yst Jason Whitlock, she's still far from her teammate, Kelsey Mitchell, when it comes to the MVP race.
In a video posted on X on Monday, Whitlock talked about how Clark struggles to perform against stronger teams and how she stat pads against the weaker ones and even compared her to Mitchell, who performs well regardless of who they face.
"Kelsey Mitchell plays her best against the best," Whitlock said. "Mitchell is flatlined – 25 a night against Las Vegas, against New York, against whoever shows up with length. Clark's numbers crater the moment real defense steps on the floor."
He added in the caption of the video, "This weekend summed up this season for Caitlin Clark: Folding under pressure versus a contender on Friday and a masterpiece versus one of the league's bottom feeders last night. You don't get that inconsistency with Kelsey Mitchell.
Whitlock's comments echoed what Sophie Cunningham said to NBC sideline reporter Ashley ShahAhmadi after she referred to Mitchell as the MVP.

#clark #whitlock #best

The Los Angeles Rams made a trade out of nowhere on Thursday afternoon, just hours before their preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers. They traded running back Jarquez Hunter to the Miami Dolphins for Tutu Atwell, reuniting with the receiver they just let walk in free agency five months ago.
It was a surprising trade for both teams, especially given the depth Los Angeles already had at wide receiver. Immediately, some fans questioned whether this deal was in preparation for a possible Puka Nacua suspension.
Sean McVay says that isn't the case. He told reporters after Thursday's game that acquiring Atwell had nothing to do with any possible suspension for Nacua. He says the Rams just wanted more depth at the position.
Additionally, Atwell won't ******* p any wide receivers that were previously going to make the team off the roster. That's an indication the Rams could keep as many as seven wideouts.
Atwell spent the last five years with the Rams after being a second-round pick in 2021 out of Louisville, but he never lived up to expectations. Even after signing a $10 million fully guaranteed contract last offseason, he barely played any snaps for the Rams.

#receiver

In case you haven't heard, the Washington Commanders had a tough day in Wednesday's joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens. With several starters sidelined, including three of the original five projected starting offensive linemen, almost everything was a struggle.
But not everything was bad.
Rookie wide receiver Antonio Williams had himself a day. In one rep, Williams beat Ravens All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton for a catch. On another rep, Williams beat one of the AFC's top young cornerbacks, Nate Wiggins.
Couple of reps from Commanders receiver Antonio Williams against Ravens defenders. pic.twitter.com/G3BgV3RvKT
Here's another angle of Williams beating Hamilton.

#antonio #everything #receiver #beat

This season, the NFL collaborated with Disney to make merchandise for every NFL team featuring a Disney character. It is the first season the NFL and Disney have come together for this kind of a collaboration. The character paired with the Washington Commanders is Hamm, the toy piggy bank from the Toy Story movie franchise.
A brief description was provided of why Hamm was chosen to go with the Commanders, calling it "a tribute to 'The Hogs.'" Washington officially debuted their mascot, Major Tuddy, in 2023 who is a hog. But, he is a tribute to the Commanders' offensive lines in the 1980s and 1990s that were known as "The Hogs."
Among the teams in the NFC East, Washington is one of two teams that have a character from the Toy Story franchise. The Dallas Cowboys were paired with Woody from the same movie franchise; it is an appropriate pairing given Woody is a cowboy. The New York Giants were paired with Wreck-it-Ralph from the Wreck-it-Ralph movies while the Philadelphia Eagles character is Doctor Doom who is set to become Marvel's next major villain.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders and Disney collaboration revealed

#disney #woody

Jarren Duran has struggled offensively this season and is far from the player he was in 2024 when he was an All-Star.
Duran led the league in doubles and triples in 2024. His numbers declined in 2025, but he still had a .774 OPS and had 70 extra-base hits. This year, he is hitting .209 with a .632 OPS, but this month has been much better.
He has played in 21 games this month, starting all but one of those games. He had a day off on Aug. 17, but is slashing .267/.321/.507 with nine extra-base hits. He has a .828 OPS, six RBIs, five walks and four homers. His batting average last month was .210.
With Roman Anthony returning soon, Duran is at risk of losing playing time. However, Masataka Yoshida's injury opens the designated hitter spot up for Duran to get at-bats. Mickey Gasper has filled in nicely, but as players return, Gasper is a candidate to lose his spot. If the Red Sox think Duran can continue to do what he's done in August, they could go back to using the designated hitter spot to get all four of Anthony, Duran, Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela in the lineup.
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#duran

Kayshon Boutte trade grades: Texans fill void left by Jayden Higgins injury, Patriots bolster secondary originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Houston Texans are making a late trade as the regular season approaches, acquiring wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots.
Boutte was on the trade block for much of the offseason as the Patriots made several additions to their wide receiver room, including A.J. Brown. Boutte's contract expires after the season, which limited New England's leverage and gave Houston a chance to add a talented receiver for a year.
Trade! The Patriots are sending WR Kayshon Boutte to the Texans for safety Jaylen Reed and a draft pick, sources tell ringernetflixsports. pic.twitter.com/NZXCdOX4RT
Both these teams have Super Bowl aspirations, as they even played in the playoffs last year, making this trade a fascinating deal. Down the road, it is certainly possible that they will have to go through each other once again to make a Super Bowl run.

#boutte #trade #super #bowl

The team from Bayonne is set to take on Davenport, Iowa in the Little League World Series on Sunday at 1 p.m. on ABC.
The boys from Bayonne are coming off of a commanding 3-1 win over East Side Little League from West Chester, Pennsylvania on Friday night.
A win on Sunday would put them just one more win away from playing in the U.S. Championship Game.
Even with a loss they would still have a chance to make it.
Residents of the Hudson County city have rallied around the boys and are buzzing with excitement with many watch parties set to be held around the city.

#little #league #boys #World

INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts offense may finish out the preseason without its top two receiving options at tight end.
Backup tight end Will Mallory missed Saturday's preseason loss to Atlanta with a thumb injury, days after the Colts lost star tight end Tyler Warren to a mild groin strain on the first day of joint practices against the Falcons. Mallory participated in Thursday's practice and it's unclear when he was injured.
Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen did not offer a timetable for Mallory's return. The fourth-year tight end, who opened the preseason by catching six passes for 80 yards against the Patriots, spent the entire 2025 season on the 53-man roster as insurance for Warren, although Warren stayed healthy enough as a rookie that Mallory rarely saw action.
Mallory has been one of the team's most productive receiving options throughout training camp.
The Colts offense has spent the entire training camp operating without its No. 1 receiver, Alec Pierce, and the team only signed veteran Keenan Allen this week to fill the hole in the starting up. With fewer reliable targets outside, Indianapolis quarterbacks have targeted the tight ends heavily, peppering passes to both Warren and Mallory.

#tight #preseason

The score is Machines 1-0 Humans - at least when it comes to predicting football results, anyway.
AI - in this case Microsoft chatbot CoPilot - finished top of the BBC predictions league at the first attempt last season, but will it stay there?
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton, his guests and the BBC readers will be hoping to strike back, and land a blow for the human race.
"It was a final-day defeat for me, that is how close I came to the **** le," Sutton said.
"But I keep reading how AI models are going rogue and attacking each other.

#Football

Minnesota Lynx fans will have had their hearts in their mouths after seeing Olivia Miles limp off in the fourth quarter of their win over the Golden State Valkyries.
The Minnesota Lynx secured a 77-66 victory over the Golden State Valkyries, propelled by yet another standout performance from Olivia Miles. Miles orchestrated the offense, delivering a game-high 20 points, seven ***** ists, and five rebounds on 8-of-10 shooting before exiting in the fourth quarter.
After the game, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve had a slight update to give on Miles' ankle situation, but even she didn't really know herself.
She said: "She did tweak it but I don't have any idea where it's at. I haven't seen the play yet. So obviously we're hoping that she's okay."
However, there were a couple of positive sightings after the game.

#golden

If Washington Commanders fans had their way, Tyler Biadasz would still be the starting center. Washington shockingly cut Biadasz back in March with one year remaining on his deal after two seasons as the starter. Shortly after his release, Biadasz signed a virtually identical contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Unfortunately, Biadasz may not play for the Chargers this season. During Tuesday's joint practice with the 49ers, San Francisco defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez rolled up onto Biadasz's legs, and he fell backward. Biadasz remained on the ground for a few minutes before he was carted off.
Here's the play in which Biadasz was injured.
The injury didn't look good for Biadasz, but there's been no word on its extent. One doctor on X says the best-case scenario for Biadasz would be an MCL sprain.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Biadasz in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He took over as the starting center in his rookie year and never looked back, remaining in the role until he signed with the Commanders in March 2024. Biadasz was a critical part of Washington's offensive line for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels in the Commanders' magical 2024 season. Overall, he started 31 regular-season games for Washington, plus three playoff games.

#march #starting #year

.The Kentucky football team continues to plant its flag in Texas, and the program's newest offer went out to one of the more explosive route-runners in the state. The Wildcats have extended a scholarship offer to Carson LaCombe, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound wide receiver out of Pieper High School in San Antonio, who ranks as the No. 30 wide receiver nationally in his class per 247Sports.
What makes this offer notable isn't just the size and the ranking — it's the timeline. Kentucky didn't just discover LaCombe. The staff has been building this relationship for months, even after a planned camp visit fell through. That patience is exactly why the Wildcats are now squarely in the mix for a receiver who's drawing attention from across the Power Four.
LaCombe took time to break down the offer, what's standing out in his recruitment, and how he's spent his offseason getting ready for the season ahead.
On finally landing the Kentucky offer after months of staying in touch:
"I'm excited for the offer. I was scheduled to attend a camp at UK in the summer, and that camp ended up getting canceled, but I've stayed in contact with Coach Price," LaCombe said.

#lacombe #kentucky #receiver

Jets quarterback Cade Klubnik's current coach praised Klubnik's preseason debut, touting his "moxie" and "confidence." Klubnik's former coach has chimed in, too.
"By the time I got to the office, he was out but I texted back and forth with him last night and just proud of him," Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said regarding Klubnik's first NFL game, via Alexander Turri of USA Today. "I mean, like I said, he's going to be a great pro."
A fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft, Klubnik will have a chance to become the team's starter following Geno Smith 2.0.
"He's gonna play a long time," Swinney added regarding Klubnik. "He's a really, really talented quarterback and that's why he got drafted and they've obviously seen that too right out of the gate. So, hopefully he stays healthy. If he does, he's going to be one of those guys, you look up and he's played quite a while."
Klubnik played through two significant injuries in 2025 (wrist and ankle). His performance suffered from it, and the team underachieved. He nevertheless emerged from the down year undeterred by his pro prospects.

#swinney #quarterback #played

Manchester Super Giants clinched their maiden men's ******* le while Trent Rockets Women lifted their first-ever trophy as The Hundred's sixth season reached a dramatic conclusion at Lord's. The Hundred's sixth season signed off in style at Lord's, with Manchester Super Giants and Trent Rockets sharing the spotlight on a Finals Day that produced two contrasting ******* le deciders.

Manchester Super Giants, formerly known as Manchester Originals, survived a late collapse to defeat Trent Rockets by five wickets in the men's final, while Trent Rockets Women produced a ruthless display to crush Sunrisers Leeds by eight wickets and claim their maiden ******* le.

The Trent Rockets also walked away with an additional prize, winning the inaugural Helix trophy for the best combined franchise performance across the men's and women's competitions.
The men's final looked to be slipping away from Manchester Super Giants before Tim Seifert intervened with a breathtaking ******* ault. Trent Rockets posted 158 for 8 from their 100 ******* , with Aneurin Donald leading the recovery with a rapid 38 off 19 ******* , while captain Lewis Gregory contributed 32 from 19.

The Rockets had made a steady start through Ben Duckett, but their momentum was checked by a double blow. Spinner Noor Ahmad was involved in the dismissal of captain Sam Billings before removing Tim David for a duck, leaving Manchester with an opening to seize control.

Donald and Gregory then rebuilt the innings with aggressive strokeplay, pushing Trent towards a competitive total of 158. Manchester's response began with a clear intent to attack.

Seifert turned the chase into a spectacle, smashing 72 off just 38 ******* , including seven sixes. His calculated aggression kept Manchester ahead of the required rate and put the Rockets under immense pressure. Paul Walter provided valuable support, adding 22 off 14 ******* , with the pair putting together a blistering 66-run stand from only 31 ******* .

But just when Manchester appeared certain to cruise home, the final overs produced a dramatic twist. Mohammad Amir dragged the Super Giants back into the contest with a superb spell, conceding just 29 runs and helping create six consecutive dot ******* . Heinrich Klaasen and Michael Bracewell also departed as the pressure suddenly mounted.

With Manchester needing a boundary to settle the nerves, Liam Dawson delivered. He launched a towering six over deep midwicket with just two ******* remaining, taking Manchester Super Giants to 162 for 5 after 98 ******* and sealing their first men's ******* le.

Noor Ahmad finished with three wickets for Manchester, while Amir claimed three for Trent Rockets, but it was Seifert's extraordinary innings that ultimately defined the final.
If the men's final went down to the wire, the women's contest was almost the complete opposite. Trent Rockets Women dismantled Sunrisers Leeds, formerly Northern Superchargers, to secure a commanding eight-wicket

Here are the results and details of every Los Angeles Dodgers game for 2026, from the beginning of the regular season through however long they last in the postseason.
For additional details on each game, click on the game scores below. That will take you to a recap of that particular game. We also have a section on the site dedicated to Dodgers scores and standings where you can also find these stories.
Here are the scores and details of every game in 2026, in reverse chronological order.
August 16: Brewers 6, Dodgers 2 (74-51)
August 15: Brewers 4, Dodgers 1 (74-50)

#details

Chris Smith recorded one tackle during the Detroit Lions' preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Pro Football Focus gave him a 47.3 grade. Anyone scanning the box score could have missed him entirely.
Dan Campbell did not.
When Campbell reviewed the film, the Lions coach found the kind of play that can keep a bubble player employed. Smith recognized a defensive substitution problem, adjusted the front without waiting for instructions and accepted an ***** ignment that asked him to battle three offensive linemen.
That one snap may have strengthened Smith's case more than a sack ever could.
Campbell's evaluation of Smith was direct.

#cincinnati

We are inching closer and closer to the start of the 2026-27 college basketball season. As North Carolina is set to begin the first season of the Michael Malone era, the roster is complete, and soon Fall practices will begin.
But as the team has gone through Summer workouts, one player has been noticeably absent.
Center Sayon Keita has not been with the program as he's been overseas since committing to the Tar Heels. But that has finally changed. After a long way, Keita's visa has finally been approved, per Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan. Keita is on his way to Chapel Hill and should arrive by weekend's end.
The seven-foot freshman was a big addition to Malone's roster, committing to UNC on April 28th. He should be in the mix for minutes this year in the paint as the Tar Heels have had to overhaul their post depth.
At just 18-years-old, Keita made his professional debut with FC Barcelona last season. He is one of the more intriguing newcomers to UNC's roster for this season.

#carolina

One of AlexandrePantoja's coaches is excited about the former champ's Octagonreturn.

Nearly eight months after losing his Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight ******* le to Joshua Vandue to an arm injury in the opening minute of their UFC 323 matchup, Pantoja will have an opportunity to reclaimthe belt when the two meet again in the UFC331 main event on Sept. 19 at Crypto.com Arena in LosAngeles.

According to American Top Team strength and conditioning coach EvertonOliveira, the injury hasn't impeded Pantoja's development.
Pantoja was a dominant champion going into his ******* le defenseagainst Van last year. However, after the challenger caught hiskick, "The Cannibal" used his forearm as a frame while falling tothe canvas. An awkward landing saw Pantoja immediately indicatethat his arm was injured, prompting the referee to step in.

"It was an extremely positive surprise the way Pantoja responded tothe injury," Oliveira told Sherdog. "It was a serious one, but hedidn't have to undergo surgery. The following week, he was alreadydoing physical therapy."

Oliveira believes Pantoja's recovery was going so well that theformer champion could have returned in May if needed.

"Thanks to his dedication and commitment, his recovery wasamazing," Oliveira added. "Let's say that if the UFC had needed himto return in May, he would have been ready."

The coach then emphasized that the additional time away from thecompetition after Pantoja recovered could ultimately benefit theformer 125-pound king.

"Before the injury, during his last camp, he was already goingthrough the best phase of his career," Oliveira said. "This timeaway from training only increased his motivation. I'm excited tosee this Pantoja 2.0 turbo version, with a performance above hisnormal level. He's more mature and at his physical and technicalprime."

#excited #title #coach #champion

Last Saturday, Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington elbowed Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham in the face while attempting a chase-down block. Carrington was ******* sed a Flagrant 2 and ejected from the game.
After the Fever beat the Sky, Fever head coach Stephanie White commented on the controversial play.
"I mean, look, it was a hard foul," White said at her postgame press conference. "I don't think that DiJonai intentionally came out to get her across the neck like she did, but it did happen, and I thought it was the right call. But one of the things about [Carrington] is that she's gonna play her ******* off, man. She's gonna compete. ******* ody's gonna go walking in for a layup. I don't oppose the hard foul, but I also don't think she intentionally went for the neck."
Before returning home to Indiana to become the Fever's head coach in November 2024, White was head coach of the Connecticut Sun for the 2023 and '24 WNBA seasons, winning the 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year award. She coached Carrington on the Sun for those two years. So, if anyone not named DiJonai Carrington has the authority to speak on her playing style, it's White.
But, as with all matters of the WNBA, people who otherwise don't care about women's basketball latched onto this and blew it out of proportion. Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith publicly called for White's job. Beckwith wasn't alone in criticizing White, as the likes of Linda Cohn and Jason Whitlock joined the chorus.

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