2 days ago
Megan Rapinoe has never been shy about speaking up for transgender athletes, even as the issue has become one of the most heated debates in sports. And in a recent interview, the United States Women's National Team legend made it clear that her stance hasn't changed.
In a recent podcast, Rapinoe pushed back on the idea that trans women threaten fairness in women's sports, arguing that sports have never been fair in the first place and claiming that fairness shouldn't matter more than people's human rights.
The debate over transgender athletes in women's sports has only intensified over the past couple of years, with Republicans making it a central political issue and many states passing laws that ban trans girls and women from competing in girls' and women's sports.
The issue has spilled into the sports world, too. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham sparked a nationwide conversation this year when she voiced her opposition to trans women competing in women's sports.
Even some Democrats have distanced themselves from the issue. Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, for example, has said that he opposes trans athletes playing in girls' sports "if it endangers safety or fairness."
#ISSUE #athletes #women
In a recent podcast, Rapinoe pushed back on the idea that trans women threaten fairness in women's sports, arguing that sports have never been fair in the first place and claiming that fairness shouldn't matter more than people's human rights.
The debate over transgender athletes in women's sports has only intensified over the past couple of years, with Republicans making it a central political issue and many states passing laws that ban trans girls and women from competing in girls' and women's sports.
The issue has spilled into the sports world, too. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham sparked a nationwide conversation this year when she voiced her opposition to trans women competing in women's sports.
Even some Democrats have distanced themselves from the issue. Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, for example, has said that he opposes trans athletes playing in girls' sports "if it endangers safety or fairness."
#ISSUE #athletes #women
13 days ago
Caleb Williams' injury return proves Bears can still win NFC North despite debacles vs. Packers, Vikings appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Coach Ben Johnson's Chicago Bears got back on the winning track with a 31-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium that had coach Ben Johnson breaking out a new dance move. Williams broke a Bears record held by Mitchell Trubisky as he lit up the scoreboard against Kevin Stefanski's Dirty Birds.
Now 4-2 on the season, the Bears are firmly in the NFC North Division chase alongside three potential playoff teams: the undefeated Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions.
Things looked grim after a 31-7 waxing at the hands of the Packers in Week 5, but the Bears are back in business after Williams' latest gem of a performance. A Thursday Night Football game against the Patriots could be just the stage Williams and the Bears need to show they are serious about contending for a Super Bowl again.
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Coach Ben Johnson's Chicago Bears got back on the winning track with a 31-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium that had coach Ben Johnson breaking out a new dance move. Williams broke a Bears record held by Mitchell Trubisky as he lit up the scoreboard against Kevin Stefanski's Dirty Birds.
Now 4-2 on the season, the Bears are firmly in the NFC North Division chase alongside three potential playoff teams: the undefeated Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions.
Things looked grim after a 31-7 waxing at the hands of the Packers in Week 5, but the Bears are back in business after Williams' latest gem of a performance. A Thursday Night Football game against the Patriots could be just the stage Williams and the Bears need to show they are serious about contending for a Super Bowl again.
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2 months ago
Florida State Athletics has moved on from Athletic Director Michael Alford after four years leading the program, and the news has taken the Seminoles fanbase by surprise.
While Alford's dismissal itself isn't a surprise given the recent underperformance of the Seminoles football program under head coach Mike Norvell, the timing of the firing was a shock. His firing was announced Monday morning, and it comes the week of FSU's trip to face No. 10 Alabama, a game of significance for the future of Norvell.
Alford's tenure included significant accomplishments across FSU athletics and several marquee coaching hires. Yet the struggles of the football program under Norvell since 2024, an 8-18 record, have overshadowed much of that success, emerging as the most prominent challenge of his time as athletics director.
He also faced scrutiny regarding the department's handling of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and roster funding, particularly in football, and the department's massive debt.
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#record #surprise
While Alford's dismissal itself isn't a surprise given the recent underperformance of the Seminoles football program under head coach Mike Norvell, the timing of the firing was a shock. His firing was announced Monday morning, and it comes the week of FSU's trip to face No. 10 Alabama, a game of significance for the future of Norvell.
Alford's tenure included significant accomplishments across FSU athletics and several marquee coaching hires. Yet the struggles of the football program under Norvell since 2024, an 8-18 record, have overshadowed much of that success, emerging as the most prominent challenge of his time as athletics director.
He also faced scrutiny regarding the department's handling of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and roster funding, particularly in football, and the department's massive debt.
(Current Record 1-1, 0-1 ACC)
#record #surprise
2 months ago
Britain's Neal Skupski and American partner Christian Harrison won the US Open men's doubles ***** le to claim their second Grand Slam trophy together.
The fifth seeds did not drop a set in New York as they beat sixth seeds Tim Puetz and Kevin Krawietz 6-4 7-6 (8-6) to secure the ***** le.
Victory adds to Skupski and Harrison's Australian Open triumph in January in what was their first Grand Slam as a pairing.
Skupski had suffered a heartbreaking defeat in last year's US Open final, missing three championship points when he reached the showpiece alongside fellow Briton Joe Salisbury.
He and Dutchman Wesley Koolhof were also beaten in the 2022 final.
#grand #slam #seeds #christian
The fifth seeds did not drop a set in New York as they beat sixth seeds Tim Puetz and Kevin Krawietz 6-4 7-6 (8-6) to secure the ***** le.
Victory adds to Skupski and Harrison's Australian Open triumph in January in what was their first Grand Slam as a pairing.
Skupski had suffered a heartbreaking defeat in last year's US Open final, missing three championship points when he reached the showpiece alongside fellow Briton Joe Salisbury.
He and Dutchman Wesley Koolhof were also beaten in the 2022 final.
#grand #slam #seeds #christian
2 months ago
Eli Drinkwitz turned his postgame news conference in Lawrence toward a 90-second video on Friday night, a few hours after Missouri had settled the 122nd Border War 38-21 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
The clip, ******* led "Heroes and Villains" and narrated by former Kansas nose tackle Gilbert Brown, went up on the Jayhawks' social accounts on Thursday and reached back to the Civil War fighting along the state line, splicing in images of John Brown and William Quantrill under a narration line about right and wrong, Kansas and Missouri.
Kansas ran it again on the videoboard shortly before kickoff. Drinkwitz was asked about it once the Tigers had moved to 2-0, and he did not stop at one sentence.
Oct 11, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz reacts during the second half of the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
"Disappointed in the rivalry, the turn that it took today. I thought that was uncalled for, and you know, this is about two teams playing football, and especially on 9/11 when we need more unity now than ever before. To be putting some stuff on your screen, celebrating. I mean, everybody's got complicated pasts, you know, and to make that an icon was bizarre to me. And so I'm just glad, you know, that this whole right versus wrong bullcrap that was started just got settled on a football field because it's a football game. It's an American football game that people love to come watch and cheer for their teams. It's not even deeper than that, and I get there's a past to it. But why are we stirring that bullcrap up? You know, it's 9/11. This country needs unity now more than ever, and I was embarrassed for them to be honest, and that's why I tried to embarrass them at the end."
#kansas #game #memorial #brown
The clip, ******* led "Heroes and Villains" and narrated by former Kansas nose tackle Gilbert Brown, went up on the Jayhawks' social accounts on Thursday and reached back to the Civil War fighting along the state line, splicing in images of John Brown and William Quantrill under a narration line about right and wrong, Kansas and Missouri.
Kansas ran it again on the videoboard shortly before kickoff. Drinkwitz was asked about it once the Tigers had moved to 2-0, and he did not stop at one sentence.
Oct 11, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz reacts during the second half of the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
"Disappointed in the rivalry, the turn that it took today. I thought that was uncalled for, and you know, this is about two teams playing football, and especially on 9/11 when we need more unity now than ever before. To be putting some stuff on your screen, celebrating. I mean, everybody's got complicated pasts, you know, and to make that an icon was bizarre to me. And so I'm just glad, you know, that this whole right versus wrong bullcrap that was started just got settled on a football field because it's a football game. It's an American football game that people love to come watch and cheer for their teams. It's not even deeper than that, and I get there's a past to it. But why are we stirring that bullcrap up? You know, it's 9/11. This country needs unity now more than ever, and I was embarrassed for them to be honest, and that's why I tried to embarrass them at the end."
#kansas #game #memorial #brown
2 months ago
Week 2 of the 2026 college football season rolls on with quarterback John Mateer and the Oklahoma Sooners visiting the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
The Sooners are coming off a 51-0 rout of UTEP in the season opener, while the Wolverines stunned Western Michigan 13-12 on a controversial Hail Mary after one second was put back on the clock.
Here's how to watch the Sooners-Wolverines game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
More: What will OU football OL look like vs Michigan? Latest injury updates
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#michigan #Sooners #wolverines
The Sooners are coming off a 51-0 rout of UTEP in the season opener, while the Wolverines stunned Western Michigan 13-12 on a controversial Hail Mary after one second was put back on the clock.
Here's how to watch the Sooners-Wolverines game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
More: What will OU football OL look like vs Michigan? Latest injury updates
Watch Oklahoma vs UTEP live with SEC Network+
#michigan #Sooners #wolverines
2 months ago
Dana White hasn't kept his hate for Francis Ngannou private.
Once praising him as the baddest man on the planet, White quickly rescinded those comments and had a complete change of heart toward the Cameroonian. Both men fail to hide their hatred for the other, and rumors surfaced late last year of a previous physical altercation between the two, in which the former UFC heavyweight champion put his hands on the boss. Since then, their bitter feud has grown to an unprecedented extent, making it one of the most intense sagas between fighter and employer in company history.
Dana White having problems with a fighter isn't a new occurrence. He has famously feuded with many of his top stars over the years, but the Francis Ngannou problems run deep. According to White, Ngannou is blacklisted. He even sees the ***** an on the same level as Oscar de la Hoya, a man he has been at odds with for close to a decade.
Discussing his disdain for Ngannou, White turned to problems the fighter has with other promotions, hinting at his underwhelming time competing for the PFL.
"Listen, Ngannou is on my Oscar de la Hoya list," White said. "Look at the history of Francis Ngannou and the other companies he's been with. He's a bad guy, man. He's a bad guy."
#white #francis #fighter #oscar
Once praising him as the baddest man on the planet, White quickly rescinded those comments and had a complete change of heart toward the Cameroonian. Both men fail to hide their hatred for the other, and rumors surfaced late last year of a previous physical altercation between the two, in which the former UFC heavyweight champion put his hands on the boss. Since then, their bitter feud has grown to an unprecedented extent, making it one of the most intense sagas between fighter and employer in company history.
Dana White having problems with a fighter isn't a new occurrence. He has famously feuded with many of his top stars over the years, but the Francis Ngannou problems run deep. According to White, Ngannou is blacklisted. He even sees the ***** an on the same level as Oscar de la Hoya, a man he has been at odds with for close to a decade.
Discussing his disdain for Ngannou, White turned to problems the fighter has with other promotions, hinting at his underwhelming time competing for the PFL.
"Listen, Ngannou is on my Oscar de la Hoya list," White said. "Look at the history of Francis Ngannou and the other companies he's been with. He's a bad guy, man. He's a bad guy."
#white #francis #fighter #oscar
2 months ago
With the culmination of the summer transfer window a couple of weeks ago, La Liga has officially announced the salary cap for the teams in the first and second divisions of Spanish football for the 2026/27 season.
And, once again, Real Madrid have the highest salary cap, at €832 million, increasing from €761 million which was set in the summer of last year, setting a new record.
The salary limit is the maximum amount that the club can spend during the season after the operations carried out in the summer.
It includes the expenditure on players, the manager, and the coaching staff, along with the expenses on the reserve team, the youth academy, and the other sporting areas.
Real Madrid splurged the cash on six new signings this summer, bringing in Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Carlos Espi, and Marc Cucurella.
#diomande
And, once again, Real Madrid have the highest salary cap, at €832 million, increasing from €761 million which was set in the summer of last year, setting a new record.
The salary limit is the maximum amount that the club can spend during the season after the operations carried out in the summer.
It includes the expenditure on players, the manager, and the coaching staff, along with the expenses on the reserve team, the youth academy, and the other sporting areas.
Real Madrid splurged the cash on six new signings this summer, bringing in Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Carlos Espi, and Marc Cucurella.
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Pat Mahomes Sr. has asked a Texas judge for permission to travel outside the state to watch his son play for the Kansas City Chiefs, a reason familiar to football parents everywhere. Mahomes Sr. is currently on probation following a 2024 DWI conviction.
According to court records reviewed by People and local station KLTV, the former MLB pitcher filed a motion on Friday, seeking approval to attend seven Chiefs games in Kansas City, Las Vegas and Cincinnati.
People reported that the 56-year-old is "hoping the court will allow him" to make the trips during the 2026 season. Notably, the filing does not ask the court to remove his supervision requirements.
Instead, Mahomes Sr. acknowledged that he would remain subject to urinalysis testing requested by his supervision officer before and after each trip.
The motion also states that Mahomes Sr. has completed 160 hours of community service and a 16-week outpatient treatment program.
#court #kansas #supervision #texas
According to court records reviewed by People and local station KLTV, the former MLB pitcher filed a motion on Friday, seeking approval to attend seven Chiefs games in Kansas City, Las Vegas and Cincinnati.
People reported that the 56-year-old is "hoping the court will allow him" to make the trips during the 2026 season. Notably, the filing does not ask the court to remove his supervision requirements.
Instead, Mahomes Sr. acknowledged that he would remain subject to urinalysis testing requested by his supervision officer before and after each trip.
The motion also states that Mahomes Sr. has completed 160 hours of community service and a 16-week outpatient treatment program.
#court #kansas #supervision #texas
2 months ago
Formula 1 heads to the iconic Monza circuit this weekend for the Italian Grand Prix and round 13 of the 2026 season.
Kimi Antonelli, who is expected to take a grid penalty at his home race, leads the world championship standings by 59 points to Mercedes teammate George Russell and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, with the Italian having finished second at the last race in Zandvoort.
At the Dutch GP, reigning F1 world champion Lando Norris won his second straight grand prix with a composed drive at Zandvoort, after recording a sublime pole position. Norris is now fourth in the drivers' standings, 83 points behind Antonelli.
Ferrari will be hoping to land a victory at their traditional home race, with Charles Leclerc a two-time winner in Monza and Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who crashed out on the first lap last time out, will be looking to bounce back.
Here are the standings after the Italian GP:
#race #standings #monza
Kimi Antonelli, who is expected to take a grid penalty at his home race, leads the world championship standings by 59 points to Mercedes teammate George Russell and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, with the Italian having finished second at the last race in Zandvoort.
At the Dutch GP, reigning F1 world champion Lando Norris won his second straight grand prix with a composed drive at Zandvoort, after recording a sublime pole position. Norris is now fourth in the drivers' standings, 83 points behind Antonelli.
Ferrari will be hoping to land a victory at their traditional home race, with Charles Leclerc a two-time winner in Monza and Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who crashed out on the first lap last time out, will be looking to bounce back.
Here are the standings after the Italian GP:
#race #standings #monza
2 months ago
Southern Miss football will have a lot of new faces to start the 2026 season.
The Golden Eagles host Alcorn State (1-0) on Sept. 5 (4 p.m. CT, ESPN+) at Renasant Stadium.
The Golden Eagles finished 7-6 in 2025, but most of the team's contributors from last year are gone. Coach Blake Anderson and his staff spent the offseason adding over 70 new scholarship players to the team, so Week 1 will give fans their first look at the revamped roster.
Southern Miss has opened the season against an FCS opponent nine times since the subdivision was established in 1978 and has a perfect record in those games. The program's most recent season opener against an FCS school was against Alcorn State in 2023, a game it won 40-14.
The Hattiesburg American will provide updates from the game. Follow along.
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The Golden Eagles host Alcorn State (1-0) on Sept. 5 (4 p.m. CT, ESPN+) at Renasant Stadium.
The Golden Eagles finished 7-6 in 2025, but most of the team's contributors from last year are gone. Coach Blake Anderson and his staff spent the offseason adding over 70 new scholarship players to the team, so Week 1 will give fans their first look at the revamped roster.
Southern Miss has opened the season against an FCS opponent nine times since the subdivision was established in 1978 and has a perfect record in those games. The program's most recent season opener against an FCS school was against Alcorn State in 2023, a game it won 40-14.
The Hattiesburg American will provide updates from the game. Follow along.
#Eagles #espn
2 months ago
Teenager Stan Moody knocked four-time champion John Higgins out of the British Open with a 4-2 victory in the last 16.
Moody, 19, progressed to the quarter-finals for the second successive year thanks to a strong finish at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Scot Higgins, 51, twice came from behind to level at 2-2, but a break of 46 nudged Moody 3-2 ahead before a 69 clearance - after four-time world champion Higgins led 61-0 - sealed victory.
Moody will face fellow Englishman Liam Highfield in the last eight on Friday.
Judd Trump breezed into the quarter-finals by beating fellow Englishman David Gilbert 4-0 thanks to breaks of 118 and 105 in the final two frames.
#higgins #champion
Moody, 19, progressed to the quarter-finals for the second successive year thanks to a strong finish at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Scot Higgins, 51, twice came from behind to level at 2-2, but a break of 46 nudged Moody 3-2 ahead before a 69 clearance - after four-time world champion Higgins led 61-0 - sealed victory.
Moody will face fellow Englishman Liam Highfield in the last eight on Friday.
Judd Trump breezed into the quarter-finals by beating fellow Englishman David Gilbert 4-0 thanks to breaks of 118 and 105 in the final two frames.
#higgins #champion
2 months ago
Who on Earth would possibly want one of the worst FBS jobs in college football?
Well, that would be Joe Harasymiak. If you asked him, he would say he's probably an idiot.
"That's ultimately probably a fault of mine," he told USA TODAY Sports. "I look at some things and want the challenge."
Ask, and you shall receive. The 40-year-old coach has one of, if not the, greatest challenge in college football: UMass coach. It has been at the basement for more than a decade, and in 2025, it reached its nadir: a winless 0-12 season.
College football season predictions: Picks for CFP, Heisman, biggest surprises
#season #well
Well, that would be Joe Harasymiak. If you asked him, he would say he's probably an idiot.
"That's ultimately probably a fault of mine," he told USA TODAY Sports. "I look at some things and want the challenge."
Ask, and you shall receive. The 40-year-old coach has one of, if not the, greatest challenge in college football: UMass coach. It has been at the basement for more than a decade, and in 2025, it reached its nadir: a winless 0-12 season.
College football season predictions: Picks for CFP, Heisman, biggest surprises
#season #well
2 months ago
In another twist in Mark Gronowski's NFL journey, the Miami Dolphins released the former Iowa quarterback from their practice squad on Tuesday.
To get a better understanding of the entire situation involving Gronowski, here is a refresher on his numerous transactions:
May 11, 2026: Signs with Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent
Aug. 7, 2026: Waived by Miami Dolphins
Aug. 16, 2026: Re-Signs with Miami Dolphins on a one-year, $885,000 (non-guaranteed) contract
#signs #mark #iowa #twist
To get a better understanding of the entire situation involving Gronowski, here is a refresher on his numerous transactions:
May 11, 2026: Signs with Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent
Aug. 7, 2026: Waived by Miami Dolphins
Aug. 16, 2026: Re-Signs with Miami Dolphins on a one-year, $885,000 (non-guaranteed) contract
#signs #mark #iowa #twist
2 months ago
Red Sox, Phillies among 4 teams who could trade for Angels' Zach Neto this winter originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Angels held on to shortstop Zach Neto at the trade deadline.
Evidently, the AL West club did not feel that the offers for Neto met their asking price, per FanSided's Robert Murray.
Though Los Angeles' asking price was likely high. Neto is on pace for his third consecutive 20-20 season while playing well below-average defense at shortstop.
"What was said about [Reid] Detmers above applies for Neto: there was massive interest in Neto, the Angels listened, but no team met the very high asking price," Murray wrote Tuesday.
#zach #angeles #trade
The Los Angeles Angels held on to shortstop Zach Neto at the trade deadline.
Evidently, the AL West club did not feel that the offers for Neto met their asking price, per FanSided's Robert Murray.
Though Los Angeles' asking price was likely high. Neto is on pace for his third consecutive 20-20 season while playing well below-average defense at shortstop.
"What was said about [Reid] Detmers above applies for Neto: there was massive interest in Neto, the Angels listened, but no team met the very high asking price," Murray wrote Tuesday.
#zach #angeles #trade
2 months ago
The Baltimore Orioles entered play on Monday one game out of a wild card spot and claimed Luis Robert Jr. off waivers, per MLB.com.
Robert is about a $5 million gamble for the Orioles as they look to sneak into the postseason. He is due around $3 million for the remainder of this season and has a $20 million club option with a $2 million buyout for next season. He has not had the best year, and missed a chunk of time with injury, but he has been good this month.
In August, he is slashing .267/.321/.520 with six home runs. He has a .841 OPS in his last 24 games and could be a real **** et for the Orioles down the stretch. The Orioles rank ninth in home runs and runs scored this season. They are not a bad offense, and Robert should provide them with a little extra for the final month.
None of the Orioles' primary outfielders have had a great year offensively, and Robert has a chance to be a difference-maker if he stays hot. He has one All-Star nod and a Silver Slugger to his name, but has not been that player consistently.
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Robert is about a $5 million gamble for the Orioles as they look to sneak into the postseason. He is due around $3 million for the remainder of this season and has a $20 million club option with a $2 million buyout for next season. He has not had the best year, and missed a chunk of time with injury, but he has been good this month.
In August, he is slashing .267/.321/.520 with six home runs. He has a .841 OPS in his last 24 games and could be a real **** et for the Orioles down the stretch. The Orioles rank ninth in home runs and runs scored this season. They are not a bad offense, and Robert should provide them with a little extra for the final month.
None of the Orioles' primary outfielders have had a great year offensively, and Robert has a chance to be a difference-maker if he stays hot. He has one All-Star nod and a Silver Slugger to his name, but has not been that player consistently.
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2 months ago
After Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner split last year's Grand Slams, the two superstars were expected to continue their see-saw rivalry in 2026.
That hasn't happened.
Instead, injuries have foreclosed the possibility of a clash between the two champions in three of the four Grand Slams, with the Spaniard missing the French Open and Wimbledon due to a wrist injury and the Italian absent from New York because of a knee injury.
Alcaraz and Sinner are far from alone among top players missing big tournaments in 2026 due to injury, a trend that has been a source of growing alarm in the sport.
Italy's Lorenzo Musetti and France's Arthur Fils missed earlier Grand Slams in 2026 due to injury but are playing in New York, while women's number two seed Elena Rybakina is nursing a heel injury as she prepares for her first round. Canada's Victoria Mboko missed both Wimbldedon and the US Open due to injury, along with Britain's Jack Draper.
#slams #alcaraz #carlos
That hasn't happened.
Instead, injuries have foreclosed the possibility of a clash between the two champions in three of the four Grand Slams, with the Spaniard missing the French Open and Wimbledon due to a wrist injury and the Italian absent from New York because of a knee injury.
Alcaraz and Sinner are far from alone among top players missing big tournaments in 2026 due to injury, a trend that has been a source of growing alarm in the sport.
Italy's Lorenzo Musetti and France's Arthur Fils missed earlier Grand Slams in 2026 due to injury but are playing in New York, while women's number two seed Elena Rybakina is nursing a heel injury as she prepares for her first round. Canada's Victoria Mboko missed both Wimbldedon and the US Open due to injury, along with Britain's Jack Draper.
#slams #alcaraz #carlos
2 months ago
Owen Hargreaves, former Bayern Munich player and Englishman, says Harry Kane is the rightful winner for the Ballon d'Or but also named another player he wouldn't mind winning:
"There are a few contenders, but you can't say which one of them clearly stands out", Hargreaves started." (Christopher Michel as captured by X account iMiaSanMia). "Harry Kane played incredibly well for FC Bayern and, of course, won the league. His goalscoring record was simply unbelievable – the number of goals he scored. Of course, he also had a very, very good World Cup, a strong World Cup where he scored a lot of goals. England finished third in that tournament – I mean, who else could it be?
"I thought Rodri was outstanding" the 45-year-old added. "He won both cup ******* les with Manchester City (FA Cup and Carabao Cup). He won the World Cup and was probably the best player in the tournament. If I were to vote, it would come down to these two players."
Harry Kane came off a blistering season for club and country in the 2025/26 season. He helped Bayern Munich to a league and cup double and spearheaded England's run to a bronze medal in the 2026 World Cup. Rodri's trophy haul might look more appealing, but Kane could make a case for himself with the impact he has on Bayern and England.
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"There are a few contenders, but you can't say which one of them clearly stands out", Hargreaves started." (Christopher Michel as captured by X account iMiaSanMia). "Harry Kane played incredibly well for FC Bayern and, of course, won the league. His goalscoring record was simply unbelievable – the number of goals he scored. Of course, he also had a very, very good World Cup, a strong World Cup where he scored a lot of goals. England finished third in that tournament – I mean, who else could it be?
"I thought Rodri was outstanding" the 45-year-old added. "He won both cup ******* les with Manchester City (FA Cup and Carabao Cup). He won the World Cup and was probably the best player in the tournament. If I were to vote, it would come down to these two players."
Harry Kane came off a blistering season for club and country in the 2025/26 season. He helped Bayern Munich to a league and cup double and spearheaded England's run to a bronze medal in the 2026 World Cup. Rodri's trophy haul might look more appealing, but Kane could make a case for himself with the impact he has on Bayern and England.
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2 months ago
The Los Angeles Sparks made a flurry of roster moves on Saturday, with veteran guard Kate Martin hitting league waivers.
The former Iowa standout got cut by the Golden State Valkyries before the season started but eventually found a home with the Sparks. However, Martin will most likely have to find a new team in the WNBA to finish 2026 if she wants to play.
While Los Angeles technically has a developmental spot open on the roster right now, Martin has played in more than 12 games this season. WNBA developmental players are limited to 12 games played before they must be put on a formal WNBA contract to be eligible to play again. She would hypothetically be ineligible to play if she re-signed with Los Angeles in that way since she's crossed that threshold.
The Sparks claiming guard Aaliyah Nye on waivers after the Atlanta Dream cut her must have made Martin expendable in Los Angeles. Martin averaged 2.3 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.4 ******* ists this season for the team.
Another WNBA team could claim Martin, or she could sign a developmental deal somewhere else in the WNBA to finish out the 2026 season.
#martin
The former Iowa standout got cut by the Golden State Valkyries before the season started but eventually found a home with the Sparks. However, Martin will most likely have to find a new team in the WNBA to finish 2026 if she wants to play.
While Los Angeles technically has a developmental spot open on the roster right now, Martin has played in more than 12 games this season. WNBA developmental players are limited to 12 games played before they must be put on a formal WNBA contract to be eligible to play again. She would hypothetically be ineligible to play if she re-signed with Los Angeles in that way since she's crossed that threshold.
The Sparks claiming guard Aaliyah Nye on waivers after the Atlanta Dream cut her must have made Martin expendable in Los Angeles. Martin averaged 2.3 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.4 ******* ists this season for the team.
Another WNBA team could claim Martin, or she could sign a developmental deal somewhere else in the WNBA to finish out the 2026 season.
#martin
2 months ago
FORT WALTON BEACH — South Walton's success won't be measured against the Gulf Breezes and Fort Walton Beaches, but by the Florida Highs and Pensacola Catholics.
Even so, that doesn't make the Seahawks' 2-0 start and 85-0 margin of victory any less fun.
Following a 50-0 season-opening win over Gulf Breeze at home, South Walton went into Steve Riggs Stadium Friday night and got two touchdown tosses from JD Brown, a pair of touchdown runs from Max Madden and watched its defense extend its scoreless streak to eight quarters in a 35-0 running-clock win over a Fort Walton Beach program that just hung 41 points on Pensacola High.
Milestone win: Niceville routs West Florida, celebrates Adron Robinson's 1st coaching victory
"Our goal is 10-0, that's the plan," linebacker and Rice commit Connor Rooney said. "We played hard and the defense takes pride in those zeros on the scoreboard. We're never going to look past anyone, and our focus shifts to Florida next week."
#fort #pensacola #victory
Even so, that doesn't make the Seahawks' 2-0 start and 85-0 margin of victory any less fun.
Following a 50-0 season-opening win over Gulf Breeze at home, South Walton went into Steve Riggs Stadium Friday night and got two touchdown tosses from JD Brown, a pair of touchdown runs from Max Madden and watched its defense extend its scoreless streak to eight quarters in a 35-0 running-clock win over a Fort Walton Beach program that just hung 41 points on Pensacola High.
Milestone win: Niceville routs West Florida, celebrates Adron Robinson's 1st coaching victory
"Our goal is 10-0, that's the plan," linebacker and Rice commit Connor Rooney said. "We played hard and the defense takes pride in those zeros on the scoreboard. We're never going to look past anyone, and our focus shifts to Florida next week."
#fort #pensacola #victory
2 months ago
Trabzonspor have rejected the "emotional" resignation of head coach Fatih Tekke after the Turkish side, who signed Mohamed Salah in the summer, were knocked out of the Europa League on Thursday night.
The Super Lig team suffered a 4-0 defeat by Ferencvaros in Hungary on Thursday to lose the play-off tie 5- 0 on aggregate..
In the aftermath, Tekke, who led Trabzonspor to a third-place finish in the league last season, tendered his resignation.
But that was rejected by the club on Friday morning, with the club saying the 48-year-old's decision stemmed from the "intense emotional impact" of the Europa League exit.
Trabzonspor will compete in the Europa Conference League this season instead and will find out their six opponents for the league phase on Friday.
#europa #tekke #emotional
The Super Lig team suffered a 4-0 defeat by Ferencvaros in Hungary on Thursday to lose the play-off tie 5- 0 on aggregate..
In the aftermath, Tekke, who led Trabzonspor to a third-place finish in the league last season, tendered his resignation.
But that was rejected by the club on Friday morning, with the club saying the 48-year-old's decision stemmed from the "intense emotional impact" of the Europa League exit.
Trabzonspor will compete in the Europa Conference League this season instead and will find out their six opponents for the league phase on Friday.
#europa #tekke #emotional
2 months ago
Going into 2026-27, Austin Reaves is the undisputed No. 2 option for the Los Angeles Lakers behind Luka Doncic, and that will change the expectations around him once again. He averaged 23.3 points, 5.5 ******* ists, and 4.7 rebounds last season while shooting 49.0% from the field, 36.0% from three, and 87.1% from the line, and those numbers don't really show how good he looked before injuries started derailing his season.
Before a left calf strain forced him to miss 19 straight games, Reaves was averaging 26.1 points, 6.0 ******* ists, and 5.2 rebounds and looked like he was heading toward his first All-Star selection. The injury basically killed that chance, and later physical problems limited him to only 51 games overall. Now LeBron James isn't taking a huge share of the offense anymore, the Lakers gave Reaves a four-year, $180 million contract, and there really isn't any doubt about his importance to the team.
An All-Star appearance should be the first goal, but an NBA award isn't impossible either. MVP isn't happening with Doncic on the same roster, Defensive Player of the Year obviously isn't his game, and Sixth Man of the Year doesn't fit somebody getting paid more than $40.0 million per season to start. Most Improved Player and Clutch Player of the Year are much more interesting if Reaves jumps into the 26.0 or 27.0 PPG range, improves as a creator, and helps the Lakers finish at the top of the West.
Reaves also wouldn't be the first undrafted player to get some individual hardware. The list is actually pretty short, which shows how hard it is to go from being out of the league on draft night to becoming one of the best players in the NBA.
Already a known NBA player by the time he won Sixth Man of the Year, John Starks went undrafted in 1988 out of Oklahoma State, had a short first stint with the Warriors, and eventually earned his big chance with the Knicks. By the middle of the 1990s, he had already become an All-Star, an All-Defensive player, and one of the most important guards on a contender.
#year
Before a left calf strain forced him to miss 19 straight games, Reaves was averaging 26.1 points, 6.0 ******* ists, and 5.2 rebounds and looked like he was heading toward his first All-Star selection. The injury basically killed that chance, and later physical problems limited him to only 51 games overall. Now LeBron James isn't taking a huge share of the offense anymore, the Lakers gave Reaves a four-year, $180 million contract, and there really isn't any doubt about his importance to the team.
An All-Star appearance should be the first goal, but an NBA award isn't impossible either. MVP isn't happening with Doncic on the same roster, Defensive Player of the Year obviously isn't his game, and Sixth Man of the Year doesn't fit somebody getting paid more than $40.0 million per season to start. Most Improved Player and Clutch Player of the Year are much more interesting if Reaves jumps into the 26.0 or 27.0 PPG range, improves as a creator, and helps the Lakers finish at the top of the West.
Reaves also wouldn't be the first undrafted player to get some individual hardware. The list is actually pretty short, which shows how hard it is to go from being out of the league on draft night to becoming one of the best players in the NBA.
Already a known NBA player by the time he won Sixth Man of the Year, John Starks went undrafted in 1988 out of Oklahoma State, had a short first stint with the Warriors, and eventually earned his big chance with the Knicks. By the middle of the 1990s, he had already become an All-Star, an All-Defensive player, and one of the most important guards on a contender.
#year
2 months ago
José Mourinho's first home game in his second spell in charge of Real Madrid got off to a positive start as they defeated Real Sociedad by at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Coming off the back of a last-minute victory against Espanyol in gameweek one, Real Madrid started brightly but took until the 40th minute to open the scoring through Kylian Mbappé. Real Sociedad quickly responded and equalised before the break as the sides went into half time level.
Mbappé scored his second on the hour mark before Vinícius Júnior tapped home from close range after good work from Jude Bellingham. Mbappé completed his hattrick ten minutes before the end, as Real Madrid strolled to a convincing victory to go top of La Liga.
Madrid started well and had a couple of early sightings of goal, the closest coming after Vinícius Júnior slipped Kylian Mbappé in behind, but he took on the shot from a difficult angle and it was a comfortable save for Álex Remiro.
The best of the opening ten minutes fell to the visitors and to Mikel Oyarzabal, who found himself free in the box, but his low effort was too close to Thibaut Courtois and the Belgian shot-stopper was able to keep it out.
#mbapp #coming
Coming off the back of a last-minute victory against Espanyol in gameweek one, Real Madrid started brightly but took until the 40th minute to open the scoring through Kylian Mbappé. Real Sociedad quickly responded and equalised before the break as the sides went into half time level.
Mbappé scored his second on the hour mark before Vinícius Júnior tapped home from close range after good work from Jude Bellingham. Mbappé completed his hattrick ten minutes before the end, as Real Madrid strolled to a convincing victory to go top of La Liga.
Madrid started well and had a couple of early sightings of goal, the closest coming after Vinícius Júnior slipped Kylian Mbappé in behind, but he took on the shot from a difficult angle and it was a comfortable save for Álex Remiro.
The best of the opening ten minutes fell to the visitors and to Mikel Oyarzabal, who found himself free in the box, but his low effort was too close to Thibaut Courtois and the Belgian shot-stopper was able to keep it out.
#mbapp #coming
2 months ago
First Pitch: 8:40 PM CDT
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Know thine enemy: Athletics Nation
For game two in Sacramento the Twins will send out Taj Bradley against the Athletics' rookie lefty Gage Jump. Will the mostly right handed lineup of the Twins make Gage Jump look like Chris Sale? Almost certainly.
#twins #athletics #wolf
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Radio: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, Audacy App
Know thine enemy: Athletics Nation
For game two in Sacramento the Twins will send out Taj Bradley against the Athletics' rookie lefty Gage Jump. Will the mostly right handed lineup of the Twins make Gage Jump look like Chris Sale? Almost certainly.
#twins #athletics #wolf
2 months ago
Lonzo Ball goes deep about how major injuries changed his relationship with basketball originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Throughout his basketball career, Lonzo Ball has struggled with injuries. He was a promising player when he was healthy, as he had a combination of playmaking and defense. Even with his shaky shooting form, he also improved as a shooter as his career progressed.
Unfortunately for Lonzo, it seems he is out of the league now. After having a chance with the Cleveland Cavaliers, it looks like he is not up to the level anymore. He probably still has a lot to give to basketball, but injuries essentially ruined his long-term career.
Ball suffered a knee injury in early 2022 while playing for the Chicago Bulls. It was a significant injury because it led to a lengthy saga with Ball and his knee. He experienced pain even during his rehabilitation, which affected his physical activity.
At the time of his injury, the Bulls were the best team in the Eastern Conference. While they were not seen as contenders back then, they did have a promising roster that could have made some noise in the Playoffs. Unfortunately, the injury to Ball ruined that, and both he and the Bulls have never truly recovered from that.
#sporting
Throughout his basketball career, Lonzo Ball has struggled with injuries. He was a promising player when he was healthy, as he had a combination of playmaking and defense. Even with his shaky shooting form, he also improved as a shooter as his career progressed.
Unfortunately for Lonzo, it seems he is out of the league now. After having a chance with the Cleveland Cavaliers, it looks like he is not up to the level anymore. He probably still has a lot to give to basketball, but injuries essentially ruined his long-term career.
Ball suffered a knee injury in early 2022 while playing for the Chicago Bulls. It was a significant injury because it led to a lengthy saga with Ball and his knee. He experienced pain even during his rehabilitation, which affected his physical activity.
At the time of his injury, the Bulls were the best team in the Eastern Conference. While they were not seen as contenders back then, they did have a promising roster that could have made some noise in the Playoffs. Unfortunately, the injury to Ball ruined that, and both he and the Bulls have never truly recovered from that.
#sporting
2 months ago
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn acknowledged a major problem after Saturday's preseason loss to the Detroit Lions.
"Sam's really having a good camp," Quinn said in reference to right guard Sam Cosmi. "Like, maybe playing the best I've seen him play in the couple, three years [since Quinn arrived in 2024]. Technique, he's on it. I like what I'm seeing on the outside, you know, at left tackle. So, we got work to do to figure out where we want to get to at center."
Quinn finally acknowledged what everyone else has been saying for months. The center position is a grave concern ahead of the regular season. We've discussed it for months; GM Adam Peters' decision to cut Tyler Biadasz and go with Nick Allegretti could have major consequences. Allegretti isn't even the problem, at least as far as we know. He's barely practiced. But instead of signing a veteran center to push Allegretti, or at least provide insurance, Washington chose to roll with Julian Good-Jones and rookie sixth-rounder Matt Gulbin. The pair have combined for two career NFL snaps.
The problems have been apparent throughout camp with Allegretti sidelined. They showed up again on Saturday. After Saturday's game, we mentioned longtime NFL starter Graham Glasgow as a potential name that could interest Washington. It's not the first time that we mentioned Glasgow as a possibility for the Commanders.
The 6-foot-6, 315-pound 10-year veteran was released by the Lions in a cost-cutting move earlier this year. He hasn't indicated that he plans to retire. So, on Sunday, while Glasgow was streaming on Twitch, someone mentioned him as a possibility for the Commanders and offensive coordinator David Blough — his former teammate.
#glasgow #mentioned
"Sam's really having a good camp," Quinn said in reference to right guard Sam Cosmi. "Like, maybe playing the best I've seen him play in the couple, three years [since Quinn arrived in 2024]. Technique, he's on it. I like what I'm seeing on the outside, you know, at left tackle. So, we got work to do to figure out where we want to get to at center."
Quinn finally acknowledged what everyone else has been saying for months. The center position is a grave concern ahead of the regular season. We've discussed it for months; GM Adam Peters' decision to cut Tyler Biadasz and go with Nick Allegretti could have major consequences. Allegretti isn't even the problem, at least as far as we know. He's barely practiced. But instead of signing a veteran center to push Allegretti, or at least provide insurance, Washington chose to roll with Julian Good-Jones and rookie sixth-rounder Matt Gulbin. The pair have combined for two career NFL snaps.
The problems have been apparent throughout camp with Allegretti sidelined. They showed up again on Saturday. After Saturday's game, we mentioned longtime NFL starter Graham Glasgow as a potential name that could interest Washington. It's not the first time that we mentioned Glasgow as a possibility for the Commanders.
The 6-foot-6, 315-pound 10-year veteran was released by the Lions in a cost-cutting move earlier this year. He hasn't indicated that he plans to retire. So, on Sunday, while Glasgow was streaming on Twitch, someone mentioned him as a possibility for the Commanders and offensive coordinator David Blough — his former teammate.
#glasgow #mentioned
2 months ago
NEW YORK — Four games into a brutal five-game road trip, it seems like the Indiana Fever are starting to feel the fatigue.
The Fever have played four games in six days, all while flying from Atlanta to Toronto to Dallas to New York. They've dropped two straight games, first 91-85 to the Wings on Thursday night then 109-102 to the Liberty on Saturday – both teams who are challenging the Fever for favorable seeding in the playoffs.
Dallas and New York are playing with urgency. Dallas (21-16) is sitting at eighth in the standings, in the final playoff spot, while New York (23-15) is sixth. The Fever, just five days ago, was third in the standings. Now, with these two losses, Indiana (24-14) is fifth, just one game ahead of New York.
And Indiana failed to secure any tiebreakers. Dallas now holds the head-to-head tiebreaker 2-1 over Indiana, and New York's win means the Liberty and the Fever tied the four-game season series. The second tiebreaker is wins over teams with a .500 or better record, which can't be calculated until the season is over.
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#game #liberty
The Fever have played four games in six days, all while flying from Atlanta to Toronto to Dallas to New York. They've dropped two straight games, first 91-85 to the Wings on Thursday night then 109-102 to the Liberty on Saturday – both teams who are challenging the Fever for favorable seeding in the playoffs.
Dallas and New York are playing with urgency. Dallas (21-16) is sitting at eighth in the standings, in the final playoff spot, while New York (23-15) is sixth. The Fever, just five days ago, was third in the standings. Now, with these two losses, Indiana (24-14) is fifth, just one game ahead of New York.
And Indiana failed to secure any tiebreakers. Dallas now holds the head-to-head tiebreaker 2-1 over Indiana, and New York's win means the Liberty and the Fever tied the four-game season series. The second tiebreaker is wins over teams with a .500 or better record, which can't be calculated until the season is over.
Buy 2026 Indiana Fever tickets!
#game #liberty
2 months ago
Everton begin the 2026/27 Premier League season at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday, and David Moyes already has problems to solve. Some are familiar, some are self-inflicted, and one or two are simply down to injuries.
The biggest issues are in midfield, at right-back, and up front. That is where the team selection gets interesting. Everton have added bodies this summer, but opening day rarely waits for a squad to feel complete.
At the Hill ******* inson Stadium, Moyes is likely to trust what he has, even if what he has still looks short in a couple of areas.
James Garner, Christian Norgaard and Tim Iroegbunam are all out, which strips Everton of depth and balance in the middle of the pitch. Add Idrissa Gana Gueye's summer departure and the picture is obvious, Moyes is light in one of the most important parts of the side.
That opens the door for Harrison Armstrong. He has reportedly done enough in pre-season to earn serious consideration and, right now, Everton need legs, discipline and composure more than reputation.
#everton #season
The biggest issues are in midfield, at right-back, and up front. That is where the team selection gets interesting. Everton have added bodies this summer, but opening day rarely waits for a squad to feel complete.
At the Hill ******* inson Stadium, Moyes is likely to trust what he has, even if what he has still looks short in a couple of areas.
James Garner, Christian Norgaard and Tim Iroegbunam are all out, which strips Everton of depth and balance in the middle of the pitch. Add Idrissa Gana Gueye's summer departure and the picture is obvious, Moyes is light in one of the most important parts of the side.
That opens the door for Harrison Armstrong. He has reportedly done enough in pre-season to earn serious consideration and, right now, Everton need legs, discipline and composure more than reputation.
#everton #season
2 months ago
Could UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski retire after his next fight? It depends.
Volkanovski is set to defend his ******* le against Movsar Evloev in the main event of UFC 333 (Paramount+) on Oct. 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. With roughly two months until the fight, Volkanovski, who turns 38 on Sept. 29, is open about the fact that retirement is a possibility.
"If things go terribly wrong, all right, we're done," Volkanovski said in an interview with Australia's 10 News. "If things go very well like the last one, no damage, go through, all right, we'll keep it rolling."
Volkanovski (28-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) is in his second reign as 145-pound champion. During his first ******* le run, he defended the belt five time before Ilia Topuria knocked him out with a punch in February 2024, his second consecutive defeat by knockout after Islam Makhachev finished him with a head kick and punches four months earlier in a lightweight ******* le fight.
Many observers wondered then if Volkanovski was nearing the end of his career, but after Topuria vacated the featherweight ******* le, Volkanovski regained it by defeating Diego Lopes at UFC 314 and then successfully defended against Lopes in their rematch at UFC 325 this past February. Volkanovski will seek his second ******* le defends when he meets undefeated Evloev, who is 20-0 overally and 10-0 in the UFC.
#champion
Volkanovski is set to defend his ******* le against Movsar Evloev in the main event of UFC 333 (Paramount+) on Oct. 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. With roughly two months until the fight, Volkanovski, who turns 38 on Sept. 29, is open about the fact that retirement is a possibility.
"If things go terribly wrong, all right, we're done," Volkanovski said in an interview with Australia's 10 News. "If things go very well like the last one, no damage, go through, all right, we'll keep it rolling."
Volkanovski (28-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) is in his second reign as 145-pound champion. During his first ******* le run, he defended the belt five time before Ilia Topuria knocked him out with a punch in February 2024, his second consecutive defeat by knockout after Islam Makhachev finished him with a head kick and punches four months earlier in a lightweight ******* le fight.
Many observers wondered then if Volkanovski was nearing the end of his career, but after Topuria vacated the featherweight ******* le, Volkanovski regained it by defeating Diego Lopes at UFC 314 and then successfully defended against Lopes in their rematch at UFC 325 this past February. Volkanovski will seek his second ******* le defends when he meets undefeated Evloev, who is 20-0 overally and 10-0 in the UFC.
#champion
2 months ago
Tyson Fury has claimed his mega-fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" - as boxing finds new ways to torment its fans and test their patience over and over again.
The two defining fighters of a generation in British boxing were expected to finally meet in November but the two sides have so far failed to agree on where the bout would take place.
Despite both Joshua and Fury building their legacies in the UK, the most powerful figures at the fight's broadcasting partner Netflix appear to be adamant that the fight is staged in the US.
Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn appears resigned to this eventuality, despite reiterating his desire for it to take place in the UK, with Fury responding by calling both men "money-thirsty".
"Doesn't look like they're going to sign the fight and it doesn't look like it's going to happen all because Eddie Hearn and that want more money," Fury said in a video on Instagram on Friday.
#fury #going #joshua #hearn
The two defining fighters of a generation in British boxing were expected to finally meet in November but the two sides have so far failed to agree on where the bout would take place.
Despite both Joshua and Fury building their legacies in the UK, the most powerful figures at the fight's broadcasting partner Netflix appear to be adamant that the fight is staged in the US.
Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn appears resigned to this eventuality, despite reiterating his desire for it to take place in the UK, with Fury responding by calling both men "money-thirsty".
"Doesn't look like they're going to sign the fight and it doesn't look like it's going to happen all because Eddie Hearn and that want more money," Fury said in a video on Instagram on Friday.
#fury #going #joshua #hearn
