Hibernian's "history of overturning a poor first leg in the second one" could prove crucial in Thursday's Conference League second qualifying round tie at home to Malisheva, according to women's team head coach, Joelle Murray.
The Kosovan side head to Leith with a 2-0 lead from last week's first leg and Murray says it is crucial that Hibs start on the front foot to get the home fans on side.
"I know the Easter Road crowd can be unforgiving at times," she told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast. "So I think forward passes, penetrating passes and just really playing with that intent from the very first whistle is important.
"With an early goal, that should hopefully see them progress. They've obviously got history of overturning a poor first leg in the second one.
"So hopefully we can replicate that this evening with a similar result and a really good performance."

#overturning #home #side

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles addressed defensive tackle Vita Vea sitting out practice during a Wednesday press conference from training camp.
Vea was an observer during the team's first practice of camp, which was seen by most as part of the ongoing contract impasse that led Vea to request a trade away from the team this week. Bowles said that Vea's absence from drills was not due to the contract, however, and is a result of the veteran tweaking his back during the team's conditioning test on Tuesday.
Bowles also said that the team has not had any internal discussions about trading Vea in the wake of his request.
Left tackle Tristan Wirfs is also on the sideline at the moment. Bowles said that he hurt his hamstring during the conditioning test and is considered day-to-day moving forward.

#contract #team #conditioning

Nine-time Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel won the 100m men's freestyle and Anna Moesch broke her own women's 100m freestyle American record on Tuesday's opening night of the US National Championships.
Dressel won the 100m final in 47.70sec, his fastest time since the 2024 US Olympic trials, touching 0.11 ahead of Brooks Curry.
The 29-year-old Floridian won the 100m freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics and is a two-time world champion in the event.
Moesch won in 51.88sec to lower the national mark of 51.94 she set on May 25 in London.
Junior world champion Rylee Erisman was second in 52.92 with Liberty Clark third in 52.97.

#moesch #World #nine

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to and break down the Sixers signing LeBron James (and, eventually, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope) to a star-studded roster. They discuss LeBron's fit, how he'll help, and potential question marks to monitor moving forward.
On the WNBA side, the guys share their favorite moments from All-Star weekend before digging into the second half storylines that intrigue them the most.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspotyahoo.com
0:55 -- LeBron James is a Sixer

#star #dunker #spot

Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals Goran Dragic's importance to his NBA career originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is happy to now be playing for the Miami Heat. It is a team that he has become familiar with during his time in the NBA, as he has had plenty of duels against the Erik Spoelstra-led team since making his NBA debut in 2013 for the Milwaukee Bucks.
For a long time, Giannis remained loyal to the Bucks, but their recent struggles were the tipping point for the Greek superstar. Now, he will be playing for the Heat with a new jersey number, the #7 that was previously worn by former Heat All-Star Goran Dragic.
As one of the most physically imposing players in the league, Antetokounmpo has worked hard to become one of the strongest players. Despite that, he does have some trouble with injuries from time to time. This has led to him making adjustments to his gear, including wearing his now-iconic shooting sleeve.
Apparently, that decision to wear a sleeve stems from a showdown with the Heat back in the day. The reason he is wearing a shooting sleeve now is because of Dragic, which is a bit poetic, considering Antetokounmpo is the player wearing his old #7 jersey number.

#heat #wearing #sleeve #sporting

Where to watch Celtic vs. AC Milan live stream, TV channel, start time for summer friendly originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Celtic host AC Milan on Saturday in a preseason friendly game in Glasgow, Scotland.
The Scottish champions, who ****** ed the ****** le from Hearts on a memorable final day of last season, have already played three warm-up games ahead of the start of 2026/27, most recently drawing with EFL Championship side Middlesbrough.
AC Milan, now coached by former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, are at the beginning of their preseason preparations. They have games to come against city rivals Inter, Chelsea, and Amorim's former club before they start their Serie A campaign against Torino on August 23.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.

#watch

Folks around the continental United States would be hard-pressed to find a 31-year-old NFL free agent still giving back to his hometown high school some 13 years after graduation.
But there sat former Woodlawn defensive back Donovan Wilson Friday afternoon in the Knights' auditorium on Wyngate Boulevard autographing photos and talking with fans, like former Woodlawn coach Jerwin Wilson, while supporters passed out 500 backpacks and others gave free haircuts to youngsters from the surrounding neighborhood.
"I'm just trying to give light to the youth and show some love to where I come from and what I wanted when I was younger," said Wilson, who spent seven seasons with the Cowboys before a separation following last season. "I appreciate being in this position and to be able to do what I'm doing."
Wilson's mother, Michelle Wilson-Johnson, a secretary at Shreveport's Caddo Magnet High School, was responsible for organizing Friday's give-back event. She secured Bos-Man's Barber College to dole out fresh fades, tapers, shape-ups and kid-friendly hair cuts as part of the event. Five barber trainees were on hand and were kept busy with the trimming.
"She's one of the motivations to do what I'm doing, and I appreciate her for that," Wilson said.

#free #former

Moving into the future sometimes means holding onto a piece of the past.
And in the Rams' case, honoring two significant periods of their Los Angeles history.
That was the motivation behind the designs of the two new alternate uniforms they unveiled Thursday night in LA, both of which pay homage to their storied Los Angeles past.
Their "Classic Sol" and "Fearsome White" sets, which were revealed Thursday to season ticket holders at YouTube Theater, are a tip of the hat to two distinct eras in franchise history.
Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie were among the Rams players present at the reveal and addressed the crowd.

#thursday #youtube

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: Intercontinental Champion John Cena during Monday Night RAW at Madison Square Garden on November 17, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images)
Unreal is such a perfect name for the show.
WWE Unreal Season 3 is the latest pro wrestling curtain jerk highlighting the real lives, trials, make-up routines (so much make-up), injuries and wardrobe changes of today's World Wrestling Entertainment superstars.
Brief disclaimer: I'm a mark, a very happy mark. I was raised on Mid-South wrestling and the UWF. I have been to the Von Erich (Adkisson) gravesites. I have worn the face paint of my favorite wrestler. My college roommate can recite the history of the Brass Knuckles championships (yes, it was a real ******* le). I enjoyed it then. I enjoy it now. I will continue to enjoy it in the future.
While Unreal proclaims to break kayfabe – the old-fashioned term where we pretend like it's all real – in reality, WWE Unreal shows fans what WWE wants to be real.

#york #real #november #champion

Norwich City are not interested in selling any of their first team players, says head coach Philippe Clement.
Full-back Kellen Fisher has been linked with a possible move to Premier League newcomers Hull City and missed Wednesday night's goalless draw at AFC Wimbledon in the Canaries' latest pre-season friendly.
"It's very simple, in a game we played yesterday (Tuesday) he jumped and landed on a team-mate and twisted his ankle so he was not able to play," Clement told BBC Radio Norfolk.
"It's clear for all the players, there is a clear plan - ***** ody will leave who is a potential starting 11 player. I know it's the time of the year where there are no games and no big stories so people like to make stories but there are no stories about that."
Norwich finished ninth in the Championship last season, having been in the relegation zone when Clement replaced Liam Manning as head coach in November and the Belgian has made it clear they are not looking to sell any first choice players.

#clear

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On this jam-packed episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Musa Okwonga, Phil Kitro, Siavoush Fallahi, Ahmet Bob Torgut, and Matt Wiltse to discuss:
Jude Bellingham’s World Cup and the ridiculous narratives surrounding him
Marc Cucurella domination
Denzel Dumfries and how he fits at Real Madrid

#view #link #Managing

Michigan State football is set to play a pair of Mid-American Conference (MAC) teams this fall -- so where do they rank in their league's preseason poll?
The MAC held its annual preseason media day event on Wednesday, which meant the coaches preseason poll was released as well. The Spartans are set to open the season against Toledo and then play Eastern Michigan the following week, which got me personally wondering how those teams stack up against their peers.
In the eyes of the coaches, Toledo came in as the preseason No. 3 team in the MAC behind only Western Michigan and Miami (OH). Eastern Michigan was a few spots lower in the poll, ranking at No. 7 in the preseason poll.
Michigan State currently sits as a 11.5-point favorite over Toledo in the season-opener on September 4 from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. The betting line for the Spartans' matchup against Eastern Michigan on September 12 has not yet been released, but one would ****** ume that number would be higher than the line for the Spartans-Rockets matchup.
Toledo is annually a top team in the MAC but is going through a coaching change that could shift where they typically land in the standings. Eastern Michigan is also became a regular middle-to-upper-tier team in the MAC under head coach Chris Creighton. So these rankings in the preseason poll align with what we have come to expect from both schools.

#poll #state

Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel stormed to victory in Tuesday's 26.1km individual time-trial at the Tour de France to shave valuable seconds off Tadej Pogacar's overall lead.
Belgian Evenepoel, 26, blasted over the stage 16 course along the shores of Lake Geneva 28 seconds quicker than reigning champion Pogacar in second.
Everyone else finished more than a minute back, with Dane Mattias Skjelmose taking third at 1min 04sec.
That performance by the world and Olympic time-trial champion -- on Belgium's national holiday -- cut four-time Tour winner Pogacar's overall lead to 4min 32sec.
"It's amazing, it was a very nice TT (time-trial), a lot of people on the side of the road," said Evenepoel.

#time #tour #lead

NEW PHILADELPHIA − Debate has raged on barstools across the Buckeye State for decades, but with another highly anticipated Ohio State gridiron season quickly approaching, it's time to settle it once and for all right here in the Ohio USA Today Network All-Time Buckeyes Reader poll.
Who is the greatest football player to ever wear the Scarlet and Gray? We've whittled a century of program excellence down to a premier list of the 20 most iconic, dominant, and popular players in Ohio State history.
From the pioneers who built the program's foundation to the modern-day superstars rewriting the record books, our 20 nominees represent the absolute pinnacle of Ohio State football. The star-studded field features five Heisman Trophy winners, generation-defining offensive playmakers, legendary defensive wrecking crews, and our most dominant lineman to step onto the field.
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Three schools, three different seasons.
John Castrilla’s collegiate basketball journey started at Bryant and Stratton and ended at Fredonia State University.
“It’s something I wouldn’t change, but I wouldn’t do it again,” the Jefferson graduate said.
Castrilla, a 1000-plus point scorer for the Falcons, has decided to hang up the basketball shoes in the college setting.
“Based on my body, it wasn’t probably worth it [to play another season],” he said.

From a Lobos great to a burgeoning Buffs star.
That's the path for our top women's college athlete from the Fort Collins area during the 2025-26 school year, as voted on by fans in the Coloradoan and Blue Federal Credit Union Summer Series poll.
Colorado soccer player and former Rocky Mountain standout Jace Holley took top honors after a sensational collegiate season on the pitch.
Holley was a first team All-Big 12 selection as a versatile forward for a strong CU squad.
The sophomore scored 12 goals, tied for third in the Big 12 during the fall 2025 campaign. She also added six ***** ists for 30 total points on the season, tied for fifth in CU women's soccer history in a single season.

Arsenal has been one of the biggest contributors to the England national team over the years. The club's academy has consistently produced talented players for the national youth sides, and that tradition has continued at senior level with several Gunners representing their country on the biggest stage.
England's current World Cup squad includes four ***** nal players, underlining the club's continued importance to the national team. Thomas Tuchel selected Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Declan Rice for the tournament in North America, and each has played a part in England's campaign.
Rice and Madueke have been among the regular starters throughout the competition, helping England reach the World Cup semi-final. Their contributions, alongside those of Saka and Eze, have ensured ***** nal continue to be strongly represented in the national team.
England has overcome several difficult challenges to remain in the tournament and now stands within touching distance of lifting the trophy. Every additional match provides ***** nal's representatives with another opportunity to contribute while also adding to their international appearance totals.
According to ***** nal Media, the appearances of Eze, Saka, Madueke and Rice against Norway have taken ***** nal's combined total to more than 1,000 England caps. The report highlights another significant achievement in the club's long history of producing players for the national team.

Ryan and I are back with NBA Summer League in full swing to tell you how many games these fresh young NBA Boilermakers will have and how they’ve done so far. Some good, some jaw dropping. Or maybe it’s jaw smacking? Anyway. Ryan runs down all the stats in this one and we talk about who has surprised in their NBA debut.
Next, we talk about the final piece of the 2026-2027 men’s basketball roster as Ryan and I talk about Caden Pierce coming to Purdue from the Princeton Tigers. The Harvard of New Jersey some say. Does anyone say that? I’m not sure. Anyway, Ryan and I discuss what the sure to be starting 4 brings to the Boilermakers in what will be his final season of college eligibility. The former Ivy League player of the year will bring experience, rebounding, and a varied offensive game, but don’t take this short paragraph to be all we say about him. Give us a listen and we will tell you all about it.
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Let's be honest: what this football club has achieved over the last 12 months is nothing short of a miracle. From Wembley play-off joy to securing a spot in Europe next season, watching the Lads completely defy the odds has been the ride of a lifetime. But as the old saying goes, the reward for good work is just more work. With the Europa League about to test the absolute limits of our squad depth, Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and the recruitment team can't afford to rest on their laurels.
While our attacking talent routinely grabs the headlines, anyone who watched us grind out results last season knows our defensive foundation is where the real magic happens. Yet there's a glaring, asymmetric elephant in the room – our severe lack of a natural, senior, left-footed centre-back to go alongside Omar Alderete.
So, where do we look? Do we dip back into the European market for another data-driven gem, look for proven domestic pedigree or gamble on high-potential youth?
Let's dive into the state of the current backline and look at the realistic options on Sunderland's radar to solve our biggest tactical puzzle.
When Ghisolfi brought Paraguay international Omar Alderete to Wearside, it felt like the missing piece of our When Ghisolfi brought Paraguay international Omar Alderete to Wearside, it felt like the missing piece of our defensive jigsaw. A naturally left-footed, aggressive and experienced La Liga operator, he brought an immediate sense of balance to our backline. Across his appearances, we saw the full Alderete package – crunching tackles, an immense aerial presence and a real willingness to progress the ball.

Reds' Matt Ponatoski draft pick has clock ticking for Kentucky football QB commit with deadline looming originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Matt Ponatoski has a decision to make.
Will he sign with the Cincinnati Reds? Or will he follow through on his commitment to play quarterback at the University of Kentucky?
This was always a question looming, sort of, but now it's real: The Reds chose Ponatoski in the 18th round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
It's not that Ponatoski is an 18th-round talent, but because of the possibility of losing him to play college football, Cincinnati (and every other team) opted not to take Ponatoski earlier.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced two changes to India's squads for the upcoming series of England and Zimbabwe after injuries to Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy.

Fast bowler Prince Yadav has replaced Harshit Rana in India's squad for the ODI series against England. Harshit has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, meanwhile, has been drafted into India's squad for the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe later this month, replacing Varun Chakravarthy.

Bishnoi was not part of the original squad but has now been included after it was confirmed that Varun will need more time to recover from the hamstring injury that also ruled him out of the final two T20Is against England.

Bishnoi featured in the first two matches of India's five-match T20I series in England. India did not bowl in the opening game after rain washed it out. In the second T20I at Old Trafford, Bishnoi conceded 60 runs in his four overs. He also bowled three back-foot no-balls and gave away two sixes and a four from the resulting free-hits.

Varun will now report to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for further ****** sment and rehabilitation. Harshit Rana will also join him there after suffering a hamstring injury that has ruled him out of the three-match ODI series against England.

Varun had only recently returned to action during the T20I series in Ireland before playing the first two T20Is against England. The latest injury is another setback after he fractured his left toe during the latter stages of IPL 2026. He played through the injury before missing the T20I series against Afghanistan and Ireland while recovering at the CoE.

Chakravarthy also struggled for form in England, taking just one wicket while conceding runs at an economy rate of 10.28.

India's updated squad for England ODIs: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit ****** rah, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav

India's updated squad for Zimbabwe T20Is: Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain), Ishan Kishan (WK), Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Rinku Singh, Harsh Dubey, Prince Yadav, Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Ravi Bishnoi

The top four teams in Fifa's world rankings have made the semi-finals of the World Cup for the first time.
And the progress of Spain (1), Argentina (2), France (3) and England (4) was aided by a Fifa change for the 2026 World Cup.
They were put in separate quadrants of the draw so they could not meet before the semi-finals.
For that to happen they had to each win their groups - which they did.
The separation in the draw meant that Spain could not meet Argentina before the final.

The 154th Open Championship is coming to Royal Birkdale for the 11th time, and the world's best golfers attempt to stop defending champion Scottie Scheffler from repeating.
When the first round tees off on July 19, 156 golfers will try to make the weekend on their way to hopefully hoisting the Claret Jug at the end of the tournament. For this year's tournament, there are 25 exemption categories in which a player can participate at the 2026 British Open.
Past British Open champions are exempt until they are 60 years of age, or 55 if that win came after 2024.
Spots will also be filled for those players who are exempt, but chose not to participate for various reasons. Those players include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and John Daly.
There is one final spot for 12 players competing on July 13 in the Last-Chance Qualifier, an 18-hole stroke-play event.

The Egyptian King departed on a free transfer when his contract expired at the end of June. Salah, 34, is now free to pick his next club after reaching an agreement to rip up his £400k per week deal one year early.
The all-time Liverpool legend has been linked with moves to Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia while teams in Europe including Juventus, Roma, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce would dearly love to have him on board.
Salah is coming off the back of a FIFA World Cup campaign with Egypt - where he helped the Pharaohs reach the round-of-16 stage before elimination by Argentina last week.
The transfer race will surely heat up once the two-time African footballer of the year completes his summer break. And right now there remains the possibility that Salah heads BACK to the United States following the World Cup campaign.
Because the Athletic is reporting that the left-footed attacker is a surprise target for ambitious Major League Soccer side Sporting Kansas City.

After playing three games in the California Classic several days ago, the Los Angeles Lakers began their main NBA summer league schedule on Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. They didn't exactly disappoint the fans on hand at the Thomas & Mack Center or the fans who streamed the game elsewhere.
The Lakers started to build a sizable lead in the second quarter and never looked back. They shot 53.6% from the field while holding Oklahoma City to 41.4% shooting and forcing 20 turnovers, and they came away with a 96-84 win.
Four men stood out for Los Angeles, including the two prospects that fans are hoping will break out this coming season.
Kaluma played for the Lakers' G League affiliate this past season and put up solid numbers while shooting a high percentage from the field and from beyond the arc. On Friday, he made a definite contribution off the bench.
The 6-foot-7 forward made all five of his shot attempts, including a 3-pointer, and all five of his free throw attempts, giving him 15 points in 16 minutes. He also had four rebounds and one ****** ist.

Blake Bowen suddenly found himself thrust into a spotlight in his senior season at JSerra Catholic High School and he's made the most of it.
Originally a two-sport athlete playing both baseball and football at Riverside King High School, Bowen transferred to JSerra in 2023 and made baseball his focus, but the athleticism that made him stand out on the gridiron transferred just as well to the diamond.
"He's the best athlete I've ever coached," JSerra head coach Brett Kay said of Bowen. "You could see what he's capable of, and the things that he does are pretty special on the field and he's got a chance to be a high draft pick."
Kay knows a thing or two about coaching high level athletes, with players like Royce Lewis and Austin Hedges having been past pupils of his, but just one look at Bowen explains Kay's strong stance.
Bowen is 6'3 and 225 pounds with strength and speed in spades that made him one of the top power hitters in California high school baseball.

One of Indiana's greatest college football rivalries will be played on a neutral site for the first time in more than a century.
And the game will take place in Muncie.
DePauw and Wabash will play the annual "Monon Bell" game at Scheumann Stadium on the campus of Ball State University Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. The news was announced on Friday, July 10.
DePauw's football stadium is going through a two-year renovation project, meaning this year's game had to be moved elsewhere. It's the first time in 104 years the game will not be played on either school's campus.
"We're thrilled to partner with Ball State as the host for one of the most-storied rivalries in college sports," said DePauw athletic director Stevie Baker-Watson in a press release. "Scheumann Stadium will provide both fan bases with an excellent experience while maintaining the traditions that have become so important to both institutions."

Spain meet Belgium in Los Angeles on Friday night knowing that they are two wins away from reach the World Cup final.
La Roja are yet to concede a goal at the tournament, even if there were questions around their lack of clinical edge when scraping past Portugal thanks to Mikel Merino’s added time goal in the round of 16.
Belgium, meanwhile, may be peaking at the right moment. They executed their gameplan to perfection by dumping out the USA in Seattle, having appeared less than convincing during the group stages.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Spain vs Belgium is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Friday 10 July in Los Angeles.

India's batting order was picked apart in Nottingham, as a dominant 125-run defeat to England became the heaviest loss the side has ever suffered in T20 internationals, stretching their winless streak on this UK tour and leaving skipper Shreyas Iyer still chasing his first win since taking charge.
With the fourth T20I in Bristol arriving almost immediately, India have precious little breathing room to process what went wrong before having to fix it.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir acknowledged after the Trent Bridge defeat that his team had struggled to read match conditions accurately, a recurring issue that has undermined their performances throughout this tour.
Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue, who together accounted for seven wickets, stuck to a straightforward but effective plan of bowling short of a good length, using extra pace and bounce to unsettle India's batters and force errors consistently.
India will need a smarter, more adaptive response against the same pace pairing if they hope to keep their series-levelling hopes alive.

The Indiana Fever said they had no contact with a group of congresspeople who wrote a letter to the WNBA concerning the treatment of Caitlin Clark.
Three Indiana representatives were among the 11 to sign the letter, which included the possibility of Department of Justice investigations into the league if it doesn't "protect" Clark.
"Republicans have consistently led the charge on protecting women's sports, and this letter urges the WNBA to ensure female athletes are adequately protected and that the court remains a professional environment for its players," the letter said. "Members are making clear that if this violent targeting continues unchecked, the league could face a crackdown from the Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for violations of federal civil rights law."
"Our organization nor Caitlin have had any interaction in this congressional group and we were unaware of their letter," the Fever's statement said.
Clark was on the floor battling for a loose ball on June 24 when Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury placed her fist on Clark's throat. No call was made during the play, but the league later suspended Thomas for one game.