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There were not many good things that the Green Bay Packers could take away from their Week 1 loss against the Minnesota Vikings. Some of the same problems they dealt with last season came back to haunt them, one of them being falling apart in the fourth quarter. The Vikings were able to run away with the game, scoring 22 points in the fourth, while the Packers went scoreless.
It wasn't all bad for the Packers, as they were able to get Tucker Kraft back on the field for the first time since he tore his ACL last season. Kraft looked solid in his return, finishing with three receptions for 65 yards. There were other tight ends around the league who had better statlines, but Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated sees something special in Kraft.
"Good on the Packers for getting Tucker Kraft signed long term. He's just scratching the surface of where he can go. Barring ****** ps coming back from the torn ACL, he could well be the NFL's best tight end by the end of the year," Breer wrote.
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As the Buffalo Bills prepare for the 2026 NFL season, Bills Wire will take a look at the most important contributors on their roster. The team has some cornerstone players who will be returning for another shot at bringing a Lombardi Trophy to Buffalo, and they'll have help from some new additions as well.
Leading up to the season, we will be counting down the top-30 most important players on the roster. We'll recap their 2025 season, look ahead to what they'll offer in 2026, and tackle the most pressing questions surrounding them this coming year.
Next on the countdown is Spencer Brown.
Position: Tackle
Age at start of season: 28

#season #tackle #roster #players

The Las Vegas Raiders have inked Michael Mayer to a three-year, $45 million extension that comes with $30 million guaranteed, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday.
This story is being updated.

#vegas #raiders #saturday

Valencia CF coach Carlos Corberán spoke at a press conference after the defeat against Sevilla FC to **** s the club's difficult sporting situation. The manager took responsibility and stressed the urgency of changing the team's momentum in the next match in Vitoria.
The Valencia coach explained part of the poor results by the constant loss of players to injury since preseason. Among those sidelined, he confirmed César's hamstring problem, an issue that seriously limits the squad's resources.
Despite the pressure, Corberán said he still has the same energy and enthusiasm as on day one to turn the situation around. He defended his players' commitment on the pitch and accepted the criticism, promising immediate answers for the fans on the field.
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#coach #carlos #sevilla

Giants' John Harbaugh may want to cover his eyes for this dismal ranking originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Giants have a fresh look going into the new season, but that doesn't mean the mistakes of the past are completely erased. New head coach John Harbaugh has only been with the team for a few months, so he obviously couldn't take care of every glaring problem right away.
But, Harbaugh is a legacy coach. He was with the Ravens for 18 years. He won a Super Bowl with them. The Giants are in good hands.
Still, one NFL **** yst is cautioning the team about their offense. It's not what it needs to be, whether or not that's Harbaugh's fault.
In a Thursday feature, PFF unleashed its official 2026 NFL offensive line rankings ahead of the new season.

#harbaugh #john #coach

Franck Kessie was widely expected to move to Juventus this summer as a free agent, and he tried his best to make the transfer happen. The midfielder waited patiently for Juve to offload some players and make a move for him, believing the opportunity to join the Bianconeri was within reach.
It was a move that would have represented an exception for Juventus, as the club had previously decided against signing players who had had a spell in the Saudi Pro League. Kessie remains a top player, as he showed at the World Cup, and Juve were keen to add him to their squad during the transfer window.
Despite the interest from Juve, Kessie ultimately ended up at Atalanta. La Dea was his first club when he moved to Europe as a youngster, and he is happy to return to a familiar environment after his unsuccessful attempt to join the Bianconeri.
Kessie was reportedly close to a move to Juve before rejecting their approach. The Bianconeri had been expected to return with a better offer for his signature, but the midfielder was announced as a new Atalanta player before that could happen.
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#juve #expected #transfer

Bobby Bowden's former Killearn Estates home could remain in the Seminole family.
Florida State alumnus and Tallahassee real estate agent Reagan Hobbs, who purchased the iconic property at auction last spring, told the Tallahassee Democrat on Sunday that he is negotiating a deal to sell the home to Seminole Boosters, Inc.
For Hobbs, a lifelong FSU fan and Seminole Boosters member, the possibility of the house continuing its connection to FSU carries special significance.
"I'm optimistic," Hobbs said of the ongoing discussions.
The Democrat has reached out to the Boosters for comment.

#home

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is buying into Eagles OC Sean Mannion's new West Coast scheme, which asks him to play more under center rather than in shotgun with more timing-based connections to the Eagles' pass-catchers, according to Tim McManus of ESPN on Saturday, Sept. 6.
SOURCE: Tim McManus - ESPN
Why It Matters: Hurts' connection with his pass-catchers this season will never be more important, as he'll be without A.J. Brown for the first time since 2022. Philadelphia added first-round rookie WR Makai Lemon and the team also traded for Dontayvion Wicks to add to mainstays WR DeVonta Smith and TE Dallas Goedert. The run game has worked and will continue to work, but for fantasy, getting the ball in the air and with some passing volume will really boost Hurts' fantasy profile. Consider Hurts a locked-in QB1 this season, but if the passing component works in tandem with his rushing ability, then overall QB1 is within reach this season.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jalen Hurts Buying Into New Scheme in 2026

#hurts #jalen #buying #scheme

The 2026 Colorado State football team starts with almost everything new, but an old foe.
The Rams play Wyoming on Sept. 5 in the earliest ever Border War.
CSU enters with a new coach (Jim Mora), new roster (75 new players), new league (Pac-12), new uniforms (from Adidas) and more.
Here's what to know if you're going to a 2026 CSU football game at Canvas Stadium:
Single-game tickets, multi-game passes and season tickets can be purchased at CSURams.com/tickets, by calling 970-491-7267 or via the stadium box office, which opens four hours before kickoff.

#game

The New York Giants had two selections in the top 10 of the 2026 NFL draft, and many experts believe they knocked both picks out of the park.
Not everyone, however.
Raul Allegre, a kicker who won two Super Bowls with the Giants in 1986 and 1990 under Bill Parcells, thinks they could have done better.
With the fifth-overall pick in the draft, the Giants chose Ohio State's Arvell Reese, a dynamic defender who can play both inside and outside linebacker. Five picks later, they grabbed Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa, arguably the best offensive lineman in the draft.
Allegre believes the Giants should have targeted one of Reese's teammates with the fifth pick.

#draft #fifth #super

If Jordan Chiles is planning to return to elite gymnastics competition, she is pulling out all the stops.
Chiles, whose last elite gymnastics competition was the 2024 Paris Olympics, made a social media post captioned, "LA 2028... WHY NOT?" with a video narrated by Michael Jordan.
"Why again?" Michael Jordan says in the video. "Because the dream is still there. Why continue? Because there's still more to give. Why now? Because not every chapter ends when people expect it to. Why her? Because she's that girl. Some decisions don't need permission. Just one more bet on herself. So when the world asks why she's back for a third time, the answer is simple."
The video ends with Chiles saying, "Why not?" and then flashing an LA 2028 grill.
Chiles, who was named after Michael Jordan, has owned more than 100 pairs of Jordan shoes. The basketball legend also messaged Chiles before the Paris Games to wish her luck.

#jordan #Competition #ends

Your club-by-club guide to the summer 2026 transfers in Scotland's top tier.
Who has your Championship club brought in & let go? - Summer 2026
Who has your Scottish League 1 club brought in & let go? - Summer 2026
Who has your Scottish League 2 club brought in & let go? - Summer 2026
Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go? - January 2026

#league #championship #guide #transfers

16-1, Flemmingate, the whole Yankees nonsense? That's yesterday's news. Tonight (well in 30 minutes) the Sox will host the Mariners and look to get back on the schneid. It's Payton Tolle against George Kirby, pictured. Adley's sitting this one out. Here you go:

#whole

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS lead NFL **** yst Tony Romo was arrested and cited for suspicion of drunk driving back in July. CBS has placed Romo on leave as he awaits court dates in September.
Recently, a spokesperson for Romo stated on his behalf: "Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has taken proactive steps to ensure that this isolated civil matter is properly resolved."
New information has come to light as Romo is facing three new citations in the case, including first-offense operating while intoxicated, unsafe passing on the right side, and possessing open intoxicants in his vehicle.
Fans reacted to the shocking news on social media.
"Glad to hear his spokesperson say he's accepting full responsibility, but driving with open intoxicants is incredibly dangerous regardless of who you are. Hopefully, this September court date brings real accountability and a wake up call, one person wrote on X.

#spokesperson #full

NFL Network ranked Cincinnati Bengals running back Jamal Haynes' 39-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of his team's preseason win against the Eagles in Philadelphia No. 2 among top plays by a rookie in the NFL preseason completed Aug. 29.
CBS color ******* yst Ross Tucker had this to say during the broadcast, about Haynes' impressive scamper for a score:
"I'm not exaggerating when I say that guy might've just made at least somebody's practice squad by this run," Tucker said. "That is an incredible run. Somebody's gotta put him at least on their practcie squad, right? After that run right there? Goodness gracious Jamal!"
"There's not a lot of 5-foot-7 guys in the NFL," Tucker continued. "Good for him. He might've just changed his life right there. Man, I'm happy for him."
Video from the NFL's official Twitter/X account:

#right #might 've #network #cincinnati

The Men's First Team are back in action, and at home, on Saturday evening, with Parma visiting the Allianz Stadium for Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 Serie A season.
With kick-off set for 20:45 CEST, coach Luciano Spalletti has called up his chosen Bianconeri for the game.
1 Grabara
2 Celik
3 Bremer

#stadium #serie #cest

Inter head into their second Serie A fixture of the 2026/27 season looking to build on their 4-1 victory over Monza at San Siro. Their first away trip of the campaign takes them to Sardinia on Sunday 30 August, where they will face Fabio Pisacane's Cagliari at the Unipol Domus, with kick-off at 20:45 CEST. Cagliari also began the season with a win, beating Parma 1-0 at the Tardini thanks to Alessandro Romano's spectacular late strike.
The two sides have met 90 times in Serie A, with Inter recording 47 wins, 29 draws and 14 defeats. In 45 meetings in Sardinia, the Nerazzurri have won 20, with seven Cagliari victories and 18 draws.
Inter have won nine of their last 10 Serie A meetings with Cagliari, with one draw. During that run, they have scored 26 goals, averaging 2.6 per game. Inter have also scored more Serie A goals against Cagliari than any other side, with 160, while only AC Milan have beaten the Rossoblù more often in the competition: 48 wins to Inter's 47, level with Juventus. The Nerazzurri have won six of their seven Serie A meetings with Cagliari played during the opening two matchdays, with one draw. The most recent came on 28 August 2023, when goals from Dumfries and Lautaro secured a 2-0 victory.
Inter have also won each of their last six Serie A away games against Cagliari, keeping a clean sheet in the last three. They have scored in 22 of their last 23 league visits to the Rossoblù, registering 47 goals in total — an average of 2.04 per game.
Both teams head to the Unipol Domus with three points after winning their opening fixtures. Cagliari recorded their first opening-day victory since 2013, while also extending their run to three consecutive wins dating back to the end of last season. Inter, meanwhile, have suffered just one defeat in their 23 Serie A matches played in 2026, remaining unbeaten in the other 22.

#Inter #last #scored

Bella Mir had the full support of Dana White, and the oddsmakers suggested her audition for the UFC would be a cakewalk.
However, at Dana White's Contender Series 89, Mir (4-1) did not come through as the biggest favorite in the history of the show, losing by unanimous decision to Alex Apodaca (4-1). It was the first loss of Mir's professional MMA career, and it came in a feature bout with a potential UFC contract offer on the line.
White even admitted he was biased towards Mir, a rare admission for the UFC CEO. A win would have almost certainly guaranteed her entry into the UFC, but Apodaca (4-1) had plans of earning a contract as well, and did exactly that.
Now that Mir has had some time to digest the loss, she released a statement on social media. The daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir appears to be taking everything in stride, and vows to return better than before.
Read Mir's full statement below:

#white #contract #contender

The Miami Dolphins wanted a productive practice as they moved closer to the regular season, but Tuesday brought a vastly different result. Their offense struggled mightily, birthing a litany of questions about the unit's readiness.
The performance also gave Philadelphia Eagles fans another reason to revisit their frustration with former passing game coordinator Kevin Patullo. His coaching in Miami is already facing criticism before the games start counting.
Miami's offense could not find much success during Tuesday's 11-on-11 work. Malik Willis threw interceptions to Willie Gay Jr. and Jackson Woodard, while Quinn Ewers also gave the defense a turnover. Max Llewellyn repeatedly pressured the quarterbacks, creating several plays that would have resulted in sacks during a live game.
Willis eventually brought the offense together for a mid-practice huddle as the unit tried to reset. However, there was no improvement, and it further puts pressure on the Dolphins, who ranked 25th in 2025's PFN NFL Offense Impact%20assigns,red%20zone%20and%20third%20downs.).
That effort did not stop the reaction online, with Eagles fans trolling Patullo, bidding good riddance to the man who was their offensive coordinator last season.

#Miami #Eagles #brought #gave

While all eyes from Liverpool fans will be on prospective incomings during the final week of the summer transfer window, there could also be several players leaving Anfield over the coming days.
Kopites bade an emotional farewell to Mo Salah and Andy Robertson on the final day of last season, with Ibrahima Konate also departing on a free transfer in subsequent weeks, and Curtis Jones completed his move to Inter Milan over the past few days.
Young talents like Ifeanyi Ndukwe and Kieran Morrison have departed on loan, and a few more could be following them out the door between now and the deadline next Tuesday.
In the latest Transfer DealSheet for The Athletic, which was published this morning, James Pearce ****** sed which players could viably leave Liverpool over the coming week.
He wrote that 'the future is uncertain' for Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott after both were omitted from Andoni Iraola's matchday squad for the 2-2 draw at Newcastle on Sunday, having also stated after the game on Tyneside that 'it would be no surprise' if that duo were to depart.

#final #kopites

There's one thing to keep in mind when figuring out the Eagles' 53-man roster with NFL roster cutdown day looming on Aug. 30:
As great a story as Willie Lampkin has been at center and guard, with his 5-foot-11, 290-pound frame, you also have to take into account if, or how, he can help the Eagles should something happen to center Cam Jurgens or right guard Tyler Steen.
So far, Lampkin has shown that. That's why Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis calls him, "a bowling ball with knives."
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The same is true with Carson Steele, the hurdling fullback who finished off his 20-yard TD catch and run with a hurdle over a Patriots defender in the Eagles' 24-21 loss to the Patriots on Aug. 22.

#roster #willie #jurgens #tyler

Benfica and Aston Villa have both made initial enquiries to sign Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, according to Diario SPORT. The 22-year-old has reportedly instructed his agent, Jorge Mendes, to find him a new club before the transfer window closes.
Hansi Flick and Deco do not consider Balde a priority, according to reporting relayed by Tribuna. Barcelona are prioritising João Cancelo's return to reinforce the backline. Balde's reduced priority and his willingness to consider a move have been reported as separate developments.
Joao Cancelo presents his FC Barcelona jersey during his official unveiling.
Benfica have submitted a proposal of around €20 million, with Barcelona's valuation expectations presenting an obstacle. The report says creative sell-on clauses would be required to bridge that gap.
Aston Villa remain interested in signing a top-class left-back, but any move for Balde is contingent on the club generating late transfer funds through player sales.

#benfica #aston

Roger Federer's formal induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame is scheduled for August 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT.
Tickets for the weekend's events with Federer and fellow inductee player/broadcaster Mary Carillo's induction sold out immediately. However, the ceremony will be televised worldwide on Tennis Channel, Sky Sports, and other international channels.
Details about Federer's induction have been kept quiet. Here is what we can anticipate.
MORE: Updated 2026 US Open odds after surprise Jannik Sinner withdrawal
We expect Federer's parents, Robert and Lynette, his wife Mirka, and children, Myla, Charlene, Leo and Lenny. as well as his longtime agent Tony Godsick and his wife Mary Fernandez to be in the front row for the big event.

#tennis #international #fame #august

The big, bad Dodgers have looked awfully beatable lately.
They lost seven in a row to start this month. Over the weekend, they lost three of four to the Brewers at home. And this week, they swept the Rockies, but they didn't make it look as easy as sweeping the Rockies should be for the two-time defending champions.
So what's up with this juggernaut? And what could stand in the way of a third straight World Series **** le for L.A.?
On the latest episode of "Baseball Bar-B-Cast," Yahoo Sports' Jake Mintz and Katie Woo of The Athletic discussed what has been ailing the Dodgers and why they might not three-peat.
The Dodgers' closer, after another string of rough outings, went back on the injured list this week due to a neck injury.

#Rockies #lost #World #cast

Memphis Depay is already one of the most successful foreign players in Corinthians' recent history, but the star is still hungry for more **** les.
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With his contract renewed, the Dutchman has a clear objective at Timão: win the Copa Libertadores!
And Memphis has already made a difference in South America's top competition in 2026.
The star made his debut on May 27 against Platense and helped Timão secure a place in the round of 16 as group winners, where Corinthians will decide qualification this Thursday (20) against Rosario Central of Argentina – with Memphis on the pitch!

#ultra

While the San Francisco 49ers had invested heavily in their defensive line last year's draft and in free agency, that didn't stop them from addressing the position early on Day 4 of the 2026 NFL draft.
With pick No. 107 overall in the fourth round, San Francisco took Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton. The 22-year-old earned All-SEC honors once in his four years with the Sooners and recorded 84 tackles, 8.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two passes defensed in 47 games.
In his preseason debut against the Tennessee ****** ans, Halton impressed by taking 2025 No. 1 pick Cam Ward (even though the play was negated by a penalty). Then, he shed a block and stuffed running back Tyjae Spears on the very next play for a loss.
His performance caught the attention of teammates Trent Williams, who even compared him to another former 49ers defensive lineman.
"Boomer Sooner, Gracen Halton, you know it. G-Baby, man." Williams said in a recent media availability. "Obviously, Oklahoma guy, so I'm always gonna be a little biased, but I think the world kinda saw what he has to offer. Very explosive. Short-area quickness. Really powerful. He puts you in the mind of D.J. Jones a little bit, what he had when he was here. He definitely impressed."

#pick

Michael Chiesa will get his shot at the big time at UFC Fight Night 286 when he enters the commentary booth for the first time on an official UFC event.
Chiesa, a longtime lightweight and welterweight veteran who retired from MMA in February, has been slowly groomed for the opportunity to work color commentary. He has appeared on LFA broadcasts in the role, but also worked numerous UFC events as a desk **** yst, as well as calling fights on "Road to UFC" and Dana White's Contender Series.
His work will soon be exposed to a much greater audience, however, when he works the Aug. 29 card at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in China, which is headlined by a key bantamweight bout between Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong.
"I got the call last Wednesday from my boss Zach Candito that I'm going to get my shot at UFC Shanghai," Chiesa told MMA Junkie on Monday. "I was supposed to go there to commentate 'Road to UFC.' He called me and said, 'We're going to give you a chance.' So it's not like I have a contract in place. We're taking it one step at a time, but I get to do color commentator for my first official UFC event. I will be on the sticks with Brendan Fitzgerald and Dominick Cruz commentating UFC Shanghai.
"I'm super excited. I feel like the UFC has been building me up to this moment. They've given me so many opportunities starting me as an **** yst and then sliding me in on some Fight Pass Invitational Shows. Now I'm doing BJJ and Contender Series. They're building me up for this moment and I feel very prepared for it and I'm very excited for it.

#time #fight #series #commentary

For the first time in Cincinnati Open history, Venus and Serena Williams will take the court as doubles partners.
The legendary sisters have been awarded a doubles wild card for the Aug. 11-23 tournament at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Venus Williams also received a singles wild card.
Looking to grab a front-row seat for this ace opportunity? Here's when Venus and Serena Williams will take the court.
The Williams sisters are scheduled to play a round-two doubles match on Monday, Aug. 17 at the Grandstand Court. The duo will face Cincinnati native Peyton Stearns and partner Marta Kostyuk.
The Williams sisters will take on Stearns and Kostyuk at 7 p.m. ET on Monday.

#williams #venus #court #sisters

The Chicago Bears suffered some more bad luck to the defensive back department on Saturday when new safety Xavier Woods sustained what we know to be a groin injury.
Woods was signed by the Bears on August 7 following a significant injury to Coby Bryant, who is slated to miss 4-6 months. Woods has started 121 games in the NFL, and he played under current Bears' DB coach Al Harris while he was with Dallas in 2020.
At this point, it is unknown how long Woods will be out and how severe the injury is. Head coach Ben Johnson commented on the injury following the Bears' preseason win over Cleveland, but that's all that we have heard so far.
I went back and dissected the tape on Sunday morning to see if I could find any clues as to where the injury occurred, as well as to get an idea of how severe it could be. I should point out, of course, that I am not a medical professional. Sometimes injuries like this are tricky and are more severe than they appear, but I'd like to share with you what I observed.
Woods only played 9 snaps on defense on Saturday, all in the first quarter. I watched all of them as closely as possible, and it was hard to decipher when the injury occurred as nothing really stood out. Woods never reacts like someone who was injured, nor does he appear to suffer when it comes to his mobility on the field. The closest thing I could find to a possible injury happened on Woods' third-to-last play in the game.

#severe #coach

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers put pitcher Justin Wrobleski on the injured list Sunday because of left forearm irritation.
Wrobleski, who is 11-5 with a 3.56 ERA in 20 starts this season, is second on the team in wins and innings pitched (126 1/3). He gave up four runs on four hits and one walk in six innings in a 4-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, allowing two two-run homers.
Wrobleski has allowed a homer in four straight games, giving up a total of 11 in that span. He had conceded eight homers in his first 17 appearances.
The Dodgers recalled right-handed reliever Kyle Hurt from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Hurt is 3-1 with a 4.46 ERA in 37 games this season.
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#Dodgers