Gateway is paying tribute to the late Kyle Busch by introducing the track's new trophy prior to Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race. Busch, who passed away suddenly on May 21, earned his 63rd and final Cup Series win at Gateway, also known as World Wide Technology Raceway, back in June 2023.
Gateway is calling it the "Rowdy" trophy, an homage to Busch's signature nickname he earned during his illustrious NASCAR career. The trophy will be presented to the winner of Sunday's Enjoy Illinois 300, which is the second race of the Chase.
In the media center at WTT Raceway sits the new "Rowdy Trophy" dedicated to the late Kyle Busch. Engraved on the trophy is a special message that reads:
"The Rowdy Trophy … In recognition of his contribution to the sport and his final win at WTT Raceway"
Jeff Gluck, motorsports writer for The Athletic, shared an up-close look at the trophy in a social media video.

#nascar

To find a nonconference matchup with the same weight as No. 1 Ohio State against No. 4 Texas, you'll have to go all the way back to the last time these two teams met.
OK, so that was just over a calendar year ago: Ohio State 14, Texas 7. The most vivid impact of that result on the Power Four came when the three-loss Longhorns were bypassed for an at-large College Football Playoff berth.
More than just a rematch to decide who tops the US LBM Coaches Poll, this one is guaranteed to have an impact on the Heisman Trophy, the playoff and which teams and conferences compete for the national championship.
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#playoff #longhorns

The 2026 NFL season will be Jared Goff's sixth season in a Detroit Lions uniform. Goff played in all 17 games last season for Detroit. He completed 68.0% of his passes for 4,564 yards, 34 touchdowns and eight interceptions, finishing second in the NFL in both passing yards and passing touchdowns.
That production still was not enough to put him inside the top 10 at his position entering this season.
Nick Shook of NFL.com sorted all 32 starting quarterbacks into tiers ahead of Week 1. Tier 1 held only four names: Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford, Patrick Mahomes and Drake Maye. Goff landed in Tier 2 at No. 11 overall, one spot outside the top 10.
Shook wrote, "Jared Goff and the Lions have plenty to prove after missing the playoffs last season, although their offensive line concerns me and could be an issue if it doesn't collectively elevate its play in 2026."
Detroit finished 9-8 last season, fourth in the NFC North, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022. The Lions will look to get back for the third time in four seasons when they open the season against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field on Sunday.

#last #shook

Tight end George Kittle traveled with the 49ers to Australia, which was a sign he would play in Thursday night's season opener. It sounds like Kittle will play, but how much remains to be seen.
"It's been pretty cool to see Kittle out there looking like himself, looking fresh," offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. "How that affects him on game day and what the workload is, that will be determined. But he looks good to me.
"He's practicing full speed. He's getting a ton of reps. So I feel like we're in good shape."
Kittle tore his right Achilles in a Jan. 11 playoff game against the Eagles. He underwent surgery three days later, with Rams team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache repairing Kittle's Achilles.
Kittle made his seventh career Pro Bowl last season despite playing only 11 regular-season games due to hamstring and ankle injuries. He recorded 57 receptions for 628 yards and seven touchdowns.

#kittle #season #george

The NASCAR O'Reilly Series competed at Darlington Raceway, and it marked the first race of the 2026 Chase. Justin Allgaier entered the event with a 25-point advantage over Carson Kvapil; however, that has disintegrated. Following a victory at Darlington, a Haas Factory Team driver has shrunk the gap.
Sheldon Creed and the No. 00 team for Haas Factory Team won Saturday's Chase race at Darlington, earning their second victory of the 2026 O'Reilly Series season. Creed, who won his first O'Reilly Series race at EchoPark Speedway in the spring, beat Corey Day and Brent Crews with a dominant final green-flag run.
The driver of the No. 00 car for Haas Factory Team is now seven points behind Allgaier, who finished in 17th place at Darlington. The Chase is back and Creed is the first driver to take advantage of the 20 points in a victory. The top 8 drivers in points after seperated by 58 points with eight races left in 2026.
No. 00 Sheldon Creed
No. 17 Corey Day

#factory #points

TULSA — Oklahoma State hired football coach Eric Morris 284 days ago. This is the most-anticipated day of the Morris era yet.
The Cowboys begin their 2026 season at Tulsa's H. A. Chapman Stadium (2:45 p.m. ESPNU). Morris, along with his North Texas transfers quarterback Drew Mestemaker, running back Caleb Hawkins and receiver Wyatt Young are part of the group injecting new energy into a program that won one game last season. Last year, Tulsa beat OSU 19-12.
The Cowboys carry an 11-game season-opening winning streak into the matchup, the fourth-longest streak among FBS teams. OSU's last season-opening loss came in 2014 against Florida State.
Follow along for live updates from OSU's season opener at Tulsa:
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#last #game

'What they've done is laughable': Nasser Hussain says Pakistan have made things 'even worse' after PCB's Test team shake-up originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Nasser Hussain believes the PCB's chaotic Test team shake-up has turned Pakistan cricket into a global punchline.
The former England captain clarified his recent heavy criticism stemmed from frustration, not mockery.
Hussain contrasted the current squad's surrender with the fight shown by legends like Wasim Akram and Inzamam-ul-Haq.
The PCB's latest attempt to shake up their Test squad has gone exactly as well as expected, turning the team into a complete joke. Instead of trying to salvage the final match at Edgbaston, the board decided to send half of their players home.

#preferred

Roma will make their Champions League debut on Thursday, September 10th, a week from now, away to Fenerbahçe.
The Turkish team advanced to the playoffs against Lyon and were drawn in the same round as the Giallorossi. Following the match they won against Fonseca's team, a brawl broke out on the pitch.
It was a complete mess, with mockery, physical abuse, and verbal abuse, with former Lazio player Mattéo Guendouzi among the culprits.
This is why the French midfielder and Mason Greenwood are at risk for the Champions League match against Roma. UEFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings.
Fenerbahçe announced that UEFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against players Mattéo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood: "Following the second leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round, UEFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against our club in relation to our players Mattéo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood."

#champions #league #disciplinary #proceedings

Here are 50 CIAC players to keep an eye on during the 2026 football season from A(barno) to Z(accagnino). The season begins Sept. 10:
Plainville QB Anthony Abarno sets up for a throw during a 7 on 7 football passing tournament at Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford, Conn., Friday, July 24, 2026. (Dave Zajac/Hearst Connecticut Media)
The senior signal-caller returns after racking up 2,531 yards and 33 touchdowns while guiding the Blue Devils to a 6-4 record last fall. He topped 200 yards in seven of 10 games and broke 300 three times.
Naugatuck's Brandon Andoh (24) tries to fight off Ansonia's Tayvon Long (3) during their annual Thanksgiving Day game at Nolan Field in Ansonia Thursday, November 27, 2025. (Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut Media)
Andoh delivered a 1,000-yard rushing season as a freshman, topping 100 yards five times and scoring 15 touchdowns. His sophomore year was interrupted by an injury which limited him to five games, but he still managed to put up 483 yards and another eight touchdowns. He'll have the benefit of running behind the Greyhounds' huge offensive line, and getting back over the 1,000-yard mark is well within reach.

#yards

Manchester United youngster Jack Moorhouse has agreed a deal to join Dundee on loan for the remainder of the season.
Moorhouse was on the brink of joining Everton last month but the Merseysiders pulled out at the 11th hour.
The 20-year-old midfielder, who made 24 appearances on loan at Leyton Orient in the first half of last season, subsequently received a number of offers in League One, plus abroad.
However, he believes the Scottish Premiership offers the best chance to develop, having noted the impact made by United Premier League 2 squad team-mate Jacob Devaney at St Mirren last term.
The Republic of Ireland international will travel north for a medical before completing the move.

#moorhouse #manchester

Lionel Messi has retired from international football, bringing the curtain down on his Argentina career after falling short in the World Cup final in July.
Perhaps the greatest player of all time, Messi had been hoping to lead his side to back-to-back tournament triumphs but suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in extra time.
The 39-year-old made 207 appearances for his country, the second most by any men's international footballer, scoring 125 times across a career that spanned more than two decades.
Lionel Messi has called time on his international career (Getty Images)
Messi revealed he decided to retire two days after Argentina's defeat to Spain in the World Cup final on 19 July, but then delayed announcing his decision.

#messi #july

A key Spartans recruiting target has reportedly canceled one of his upcoming official visits, which could bode well for Michigan State.
Michigan State target Jaydn Jenkins has reportedly canceled an upcoming official visit to NC State, according to 247Sports insider Dushawn London. Jenkins is reportedly just coming off a visit to Xavier but still have other visits planned with Ohio State, Michigan State and Georgetown.
Jenkins is listed as a high four-star prospect, with a recruiting rating of 98.24 in 247Sports' composite system. He ranks as the No. 6 center and No. 42 overall prospect in the 2027 class, according to 247Sports.
With NC State clearly no longer in the running for Jenkins, Michigan State's odds of landing this prized prospect has certainly grown. Michigan State will get their chance to have him on campus from September 10-13, with visits to Georgetown and Ohio State to follow. We should have a pretty good understanding of how things will play out by later September, with hopefully Michigan State winning this key recruiting battle.
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#state #prospect

Newcastle United earned its first Premier League victory under Matthias Jaissle with a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, as Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa struck after halftime, while Lukas Hornicek also played a major role in net, producing several first-half saves before Newcastle took control.
The Magpies were the better side to start the game, although Tottenham slowly but surely turned into the stronger side through the whole first half and created the better chances past the midway point of the first frame.
Pedro Porro saw one close-range effort blocked, while Mathys Tel and Jan Paul van Hecke both forced good saves from Hornicek. Newcastle struggled to create clear openings, but Amar Dedic and Elanga showed occasional promise down the right.
Newcastle remained compact enough to reach halftime level, with Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman handling Tottenham's central threats well. Nico Gonzalez, making his debut after joining from Manchester City, also settled quickly in midfield and showed his passing range, though he needed time to adjust defensively.
The game shifted after the break. Just past the hour, Gonzalez launched a superb diagonal pass toward Dedic, whose cushioned header found Elanga inside the box. The winger controlled, spun away from Sandro Tonali and drilled a left-footed finish across Antonin Kinsky and in off the far post for his second goal in two league games.

#newcastle #gonzalez

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus was looking forward to watching New Zealand counterpart Dave Rennie squirm for the next week after tying their four-test series on Saturday.
The Springboks relied on a masterclass of goalkicking by Cheslin Kolbe — seven from seven off the tee — to win the second test 33-26 after New Zealand outscored them on tries 4-3.
World champion South Africa dropped the first test in Johannesburg and hasn't lost consecutive tests at home on Erasmus' watch — since 2018 — and he was relieved they got back into a series in which they started as the heavy favorite.
"Of course I felt the pressure, and the players will tell you I felt the pressure. I try not to put it on them but I was nervous," Erasmus said.
He noted he and the older Rennie were November babies, both Scorpios, and quipped: "That's why he's able to work me out.

#south #africa #erasmus #series

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Wade Meckler was one of the hottest hitters in in the Angels' lineup when his season nearly came to an end on August 20 against the Houston Astros.
In his third at-bat of the game, Meckler was struck by a loose 90.6 MPH sinker that connected squarely with the base of Meckler's helmet and took him out of the game, sending him on a journey through concussion protocols.
For the first couple of days after the hit by pitch, Meckler suffered form headaches pressure in his head and trouble sleeping, all the "textbook symptoms of a concussion," as he described it, but soon enough those symptoms cleared up and Meckler was able to clear testing to get him back on the field, first in two rehab starts, then back at the Big A.
In his first game back at the Major League level on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies, Meckler didn't waste any time getting back to business.
On the first Big League pitch he'd seen in nearly two weeks, Meckler ripped a single up the middle to drive in Zach Neto and put the Angels ahead 1-0 in the bottom of the first.

#meckler

Watford have been handed a boost ahead of Saturday's home clash with West Ham United, with Omar Traore available for selection.
The right-back is fit to face the Hammers after being replaced by Albert Eames during last weekend's 1-1 draw at Wrexham.
However, the Hornets remain without five players through injury.
Marc Bola is sidelined with a hamstring problem, while Kwadwo Baah is recovering from a thigh injury.
Jeremy Ngakia remains out with a hamstring issue, while Jack Grieves is recovering from a knee problem and Travis Akomeah is sidelined with a foot injury.

#injury #hamstring #omar

The reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are not content to rest on their laurels.
We know this because they have the second-most starters returning from a championship team in the last 15 years. It would be natural for basically the same group of players and coaches to have the same exact ambition: Continuing what they started with February's Lombardi Trophy victory and going for the legendary repeat.
We also know the Seahawks are not content to sit back based on the money they've thrown around this offseason, and even dating back to last summer. Seattle has spent so much money on key members of its current championship core for the foreseeable future that you almost wonder whether the currency they're using is actually Monopoly money. Where does it keep coming from? Oh right, the Seahawks have the Park Place and Boardwalk squares, as well as all the railroads.
With the Thursday news that the Seahawks had extended All-Pro defensive lineman Leonard Williams to a three-year, $90 million contract (with $56 million guaranteed), their plan for the rest of the decade is in full focus. The Seahawks clearly believe they can wring out another championship or two with the current make-up of their team (they are probably correct), because why else would they throw out $634 million in new contracts over the last calendar year? For the fun of it? C'mon now. By total guaranteed money, the recent extensions awarded over just the last several weeks to Williams, star cornerback Devon Witherspoon, and arguably the NFL's best receiver in Jaxon Smith-Njigba come out to over $273 million.
That's, uh, a lot of cheddar. Let's put it this way: If the Seahawks didn't think they could wrack up a dynasty of sorts, they wouldn't be handing out proverbial blank checks like this all at once. (Note: It would also be a lot harder to spend this money if quarterback Sam Darnold wasn't on such a team-friendly contract. But here we are!)

#seahawks #money #championship #rest

Nike and the NFL revealed the 2026 Rivalries uniforms for teams in the AFC South and NFC North, including a new design for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars will wear the new uniform on Nov. 1 during a home game against divisional rival the Indianapolis Colts.
The Rivalries program launched in 2025 as a collaboration between Nike, the NFL and participating clubs to create uniform designs influenced by local team communities. The 2026 release expands the initiative into its second year with eight new team uniforms.
The Jaguars uniform combination features a white jersey, black pants and white socks with prominent teal, gold and black accents. A teal-glossed helmet displays a gold face mask and a "904" mark representing Jacksonville's area code. The outer collar features a "Since "95" inscription honoring the franchise's inaugural season and cursive script spelling out "Jaguars" references the team's Southern roots.
The black pants feature a teal stripe with gold trim over a subtle jaguar print pattern, with the names of Jacksonville neighborhoods hidden inside the spots on the pants. Following the game against Indianapolis, the Rivalries uniform will remain in the team's uniform rotation for three years alongside existing alternate uniforms.
Fanatics will begin selling coinciding fan merchandise in stores and online on Sept. 1, including jerseys, helmets, shirts, jackets, footwear and hats. The Miller Electric Center Pro Shop will operate with special hours on Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., while maintaining standard hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and opening 3 hours before kickoff on home game days.NFL executives highlighted the rollout of the new division designs across both conferences. Taryn Hutt, vice president of club marketing for the NFL, commented on the expansion of the program.

#jaguars #uniforms #teal

Folks in the District of Columbia were not moved by the opportunity to see two of the National League's struggling teams on a Monday night, as the Colorado Rockies (50-80) and the Washington Nationals (61-71) kicked off their four-game series in front of a sparse crowd of 12,105. Those that did show up got to witness an offensive outburst for the hometown team.
The game started with a strong battle between starters Ryan Feltner and Cade Cavalli. Then — stop me if you've heard this before — one big inning brought the Rockies down. Colorado couldn't claw back into it after a fifth inning full of Nationals hits, Rockies errors, and an Ezequiel Tovar injury that erased their early lead.
The Rockies logged their 50th win back on August 16th. The 51st has proven to be elusive as Colorado's losing streak climbs to a season-high seven straight losses.
Cavalli had built a good bit of momentum through his last few starts. He carried that into the early part of today's game. After giving up a leadoff single to Jake McCarthy, Cavalli got the next three batters out with ***** in play.
The Nationals followed suit and stranded runners of their own in the first. Feltner walked his first batter faced in CJ Abrams, but came right back to strike out Abimelec Ortiz, getting him to chase a changeup outside. Abrams threatened by stealing second before Feltner walked Dylan Crews. The Nationals couldn't do anything from there, as a Daylen Lile line out and a Brady House grounder left runners on first and second.

#first

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Seattle coach Mike Macdonald said Sunday night that rookie linebacker Bud Clark will miss months with a broken right ankle, while offensive lineman Mason Richman suffered his own "long-term injury" in the Seahawks' preseason loss to Tennessee.
"Two guys that we love, that play our style of ball, that are our type of guys," Macdonald said of Richman and Clark. "Teammates love 'em, great teammates, great guys, great football players. They have great futures. It's a heartbreaker, honestly. We've had three heartbreakers this week, which is tough."
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo was carted off the field Friday from Seattle's joint practice with the ******* ans and was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Richman went down on the opening drive and was helped to the sideline after getting his right leg checked while laying down on the field. Macdonald said they have to figure out what the specific issue is, but he called it a "major injury, a long-term injury."
On Seattle's first defensive play, Clark broke his right ankle and Macdonald said he'll miss months. Trainers put his leg in an air cast, and players from both teams came up to the rookie before he was carted off the field. Clark was Seattle's second-round pick and 64th overall out of Texas Christian.

#guys #field #seahawks

After securing qualification for the quarterfinals of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana — by eliminating Bolívar last Tuesday (18) at MorumBIS — Tricolor will resume its Brazilian Championship campaign this Sunday (23), at 6:30 p.m., at Arena Condá, to face Chapecoense in a match valid for the 24th round.
In this weekend's match in Chapecó, São Paulo will take the field motivated by the qualification as they try to bounce back in the national competition and put an end to their winless run in the tournament.
"We secured qualification in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana with an important victory in front of our fans, and now we are focused on continuing in the Brazilian Championship," said forward Artur, who added:
"We have worked hard in recent days, and we will go in search of a positive result. We have to play with great dedication, fight, and motivation to get the three points," added the number 37.
The São Paulo side sits in 13th place, with 27 points from 22 matches.

#conmebol #Sudamericana #added

The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you'd totally go sunbathing with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA KFZ), Juninho, Ezek and, of course… yours truly.
Well, actual-match-day anyway…
The reported XI by diario makes sense, but…
Uh… Now, about Mourinho and leaked XI's…
I mean, I can see why we would consider changes in personel after such a wave—well, waveS—of injuries. But does anybody know this one?

#thread

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has completed his move to Inter Milan in a £30-million ($41-million) deal.
The Serie A side will pay €30 million ($35 million) up front with a further €5 million in add-ons. Liverpool have also negotiated a 10% sell-on clause.
Jones, 25, leaves Anfield after a 17-year ****** ociation with the club.
He had one year remaining on his contract but was unhappy with the lack of playing time, especially last season, and made it known to new head coach Andoni Iraola as soon as he arrived that he wanted out.

#Inter

Runners will race through forest trails and behind waterfalls at Silver Falls State Park during an annual trail running event from Oct. 16 to Oct. 18.
Silver Falls Trail Runs will host five races for the 16th annual Silver Falls Trail Runs, which boast thousands of competitors each year. Registration is now open and anyone who wants to race should sign up quickly.
"This race has become a destination trail run with over 2,500 participants coming from over 30 states annually," Friends of Silver Falls, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the park, said in a statement.
Races take runners on different trails around the park, such as the Trail of Ten Falls and Canyon Trail. The races start at the South Falls Day Use Area located 16 miles southeast of Silverton. Entry for the races costs between $80 and $120.
The first event on Oct. 16 is a 5K race at 4:30 p.m. On Oct. 17, events include a 50K race at 7:30 a.m., a marathon at 8 a.m., and two waves of a 7 mile race at 9 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Two half marathon waves will take off at 8 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. on Oct. 18.

#races #runners

LIV Golf is not guaranteed to exist once the 2027 season gets underway. After years of enormous contracts, high-profile defections and attempts to disrupt professional golf, the league is now fighting to secure fresh investment and facing serious questions about what comes next.
The 2026 season has arguably been the most turbulent in LIV's short history. Instability followed Brooks Koepka's decision at the end of 2025 to pursue a return to the PGA Tour, while rumors intensified during The Masters that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund could walk away.
New Orleans has since been postponed, doubts have emerged over the Team Championship, and several players have reportedly indicated privately that they intend to leave after the season, regardless of whether new funding arrives.
LIV did not reach this position because of one decision. Several choices along the way arguably made survival much harder.
USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

#decision #instability #tour

The Packers have brought in a player from a division rival.
According to the league's daily transaction wire, Green Bay has claimed defensive end Arden Walker off of waivers.
Minnesota let Walker go on Monday.
An undrafted rookie out of Colorado, Walker registered 8.0 sacks with 11 tackles for loss in his 36-game career.

#packers #according #green #Colorado

Stephen Curry has spent years turning Chase Center into his personal playground for ridiculous shots from impossible distances. On Monday, though, the Golden State Warriors superstar got to watch someone else steal the long-range spotlight.
With Curry in the building for the Golden State Valkyries' matchup against the Dallas Wings, veteran guard Tiffany Hayes launched a 33-footer at the end of the first quarter. The shot beat the buzzer, gave the Valkyries a 20-19 lead, and sent "Ballhalla" and the basketball world into a frenzy.
The Wings had taken a 19-17 lead after Arike Ogunbowale knocked down a mid-range jumper. Golden State answered with a play that looked almost too casual for the moment.
Hayes slowly brought the ball up near halfcourt before pulling up from deep. She released with plenty of confidence, and the shot dropped cleanly through the net as the quarter expired.
The celebration that followed was almost as impressive.

#wings #quarter

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had a scary moment last week during a series against the Kansas City Royals. While tracking down an infield fly ball, Freeman fell into the visitor's dugout.
While Freeman finished the inning, he was removed later in the contest and after the game manager Dave Roberts revealed he was dealing with overall body soreness.
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Freeman also missed a game during Los Angeles' four-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers to rest up and recover.
Ahead of Monday's series opener against the Colorado Rockies, Freeman gave another update on his condition when speaking with Dodgers sideline reporter David Vassegh. He revealed he has made a full recovery from the fall and it is nothing to worry about moving forward.

#freeman #game #series #revealed

Tottenham have accepted a loan offer from Juventus for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, which includes an option to buy.
The Italy international, 29, is set to travel to Turin to complete a move back to Serie A, with a non-mandatory £8.6m purchase option included in the deal.
It follows Juventus' attempts to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, which collapsed as the Italian club stepped up talks to sign Parma's Zion Suzuki.
Martinez was known to have an injured finger and is currently unavailable for selection.
Vicario, meanwhile, lost his place in the Spurs side under manager Roberto de Zerbi, who promoted understudy Antonin Kinsky to the role last season.

#italy #turin

Is Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba the player to select with a middle-round pick in fantasy football drafts this year?
According to Fantasy Sports on SI's Gray Devo, Smith-Niigba is the ideal player to select with the No. 6 overall pick in 12-man fantasy football PPR league drafts.
"Njigba in 2025 had 119 receptions for 1,793 yards and 10 TDs," Devo said. "There is upside for him to have even a better season in fantasy this year with Seattle losing one of their biggest offensive weapons in the 2026 offseason, RB Kenneth Walker III. With his departure, even more offensive responsibility could fall on him."
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, New York Giants WR Malik Nabers, New York Jets RB Breece Hall, San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans, New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson and 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy were selected as the perfect players to draft from rounds 2-7 respectively.
Smith-Njigba has the potential to be the most productive fantasy football player in PPR leagues next season. Thus, taking him with the No. 6 overall pick has upside to it, even as a first-round star.

#fantasy #Football #devo