Ohio State football defensive end Zion Grady exited the Sept. 12 game against Texas on Saturday due to an injury.
The defensive end was taken off the field with 9:48 remaining in the second quarter of the game when the Buckeyes led the Longhorns 10-0.
Here's what we know about Grady's injury:
Grady was seen laying on the field after a Texas first-down run. He struggled to put weight on his right leg as two trainers ******* isted him off the field and straight into the medical tent.
According to WBNS Radio, 97.1 The Fan, Grady suffered a right knee sprain.

#texas #game

NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-five years ago, Brielle Saracini was 10 years old and trying to cope with losing her father, Victor Saracini, the pilot on United flight 175, which was taken over by the 9/11 hijackers and crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
Spurred on by a friend, she wrote a letter to Derek Jeter, met the Yankees captain at Yankee Stadium and formed a lifelong friendship.
On Friday, as New York commemorated the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, Saracini threw out the ceremonial first pitch with Jeter watching from the mound before the Yankees hosted the crosstown Mets.
"I remember just talking about anything and everything and anything that kind of came through my mind that day and you just made it so comfortable and I remember just feeling normal for a day, which was hard to do," Saracini said while sitting next to Jeter at a news conference. "The odds were stacked against me that day but I remember just taking a minute and just having normal conversations and just feeling like a kid."
Jeter remembers trying his best in a tough situation.

#yankees #years #trying #feeling

Reds news: Fans will want to see this Elly De La Cruz MVP debate on MLB Network appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz has played his way into the National League MVP conversation during a career-best season, but whether he belongs among the award's leading candidates remains up for debate.
The Reds' 24-year-old shortstop is currently hitting .283 with a .362 on-base percentage, .511 slugging percentage, 26 home runs, 70 RBI, 89 runs, and 25 stolen bases through 127 games played. His all-around production has prompted a national discussion about where he ranks among the NL's best players.
MLB Now took to its official X account, formerly Twitter, on Thursday, sharing a clip of the network's Brian Kenny and Rob Parker debating De La Cruz's MVP credentials in a segment Reds fans will want to see.
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#elly #clutchpoints

Exactly 15 years ago, Juventus cut the ribbon on its new home. On 8 September 2011, thousands of people, both inside the stadium and watching on television, held their breath as they got their first glimpses of the ground that had risen, in just a few years, on the site where the Stadio Delle Alpi had stood for so long.
Our home: a place where, over the past 15 years, we've experienced incredible and unforgettable emotions, and where we're sure many more are still to come.
So, Juventus Play is inviting you to a special birthday celebration. Today, 8 September, from 19:00 onwards, you'll be able to watch the opening ceremony in full, followed by the friendly match that inaugurated the pitch, against Notts County.
A special way for us all to say together: Happy birthday to our Allianz Stadium!

#years #stadium

The 2026-27 Atlanta Hawks schedule is finally here, and it looks like a wild ride. Fans can look forward to intense matchups against old rivals and emotional returns to the arena.
I was just sitting on my porch thinking about how fast time flies. It feels like just yesterday we were worrying about last season's injuries. Now, we are already looking at the new calendar and dreaming of wins.
The season starts with a bang on October 21 against the Orlando Magic. This game is more than just a season opener. Per Peachtree Hoops, there is a lot of tension between these two teams.
The Magic have caused some real trouble for Atlanta lately. Two years ago, they caused injuries to Vit Krejci and Larry Nance Jr. in a single game. That was just the start of the mess. Last season, the Hawks actually swept Orlando, but the Magic also managed to sideline Jock Landale. He missed the rest of that season and the playoffs because of an injury. You can just feel that bad blood between these squads.
Then we have November 6, which is going to be a real tear-jerker. The Hawks play the Washington Wizards, and it marks the official return of Trae Young against his old team. Even though he got a video tribute last season, he could not play because he was hurt. Now, he will be healthy and ready to show them what they are missing.

#atlanta #like

The Oklahoma City Thunder have developed their team over the decades via the usual ways most teams in the NBA have, finding special success through the NBA draft since their founding as the Seattle SuperSonics. Many of the franchise's top players have joined the team either through direct selections in the annual draft or via trades executed on that day.
On top of this, the Thunder have selected not only several star players through the draft but also a number of notable alumni each offseason. A few colleges have been more prominently represented than others in sourcing those prospects, though OKC has always cast a wide net as well. Both prestigious programs and smaller institutions have consistently contributed high-caliber talent to the Thunder's roster over the years.
So without further ado, let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Thunder out of Hawaii.
Draft year and position: 9th round (9th pick, 138th overall), 1972 NBA Draft
Seasons at Hawaii: 2

#oklahoma

LSU has not even played its first game under Lane Kiffin, and the Tigers have already reached the stage where their own conference is suing them.
The SEC filed a federal lawsuit Thursday seeking to stop LSU from using former NFL players, only for a Louisiana judge hours later to grant a preliminary injunction clearing a path for Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to return to college football. Kiffin has defended pursuing the players, and the rest of the league is not exactly enjoying the show.
The anger has stretched beyond whether Wright and Harris should be eligible. For some SEC fans, LSU's willingness to fight the conference has become the bigger problem.
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"LSU Is Becoming a Pariah,"one fan wrote.

#harris

Former India batter and Director of Cricket at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence, VVS Laxman, is set to travel with the Indian men's team to ******* an and will take charge as head coach in the absence of Gautam Gambhir for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya later this month.

Gautam Gambhir will remain with the senior side for India's home ODI series against the West Indies. The first ODI is scheduled to be played on September 27.

Laxman will be ******* isted by former India spinner Sunil Joshi, Hrishikesh Kanitkar and Subhadeep Ghosh, according to the list of coaches released by the Sports Ministry. The development was earlier reported by TimesofIndia.com in July.

Laxman has previous Asian Games experience, having coached the Indian men's team at the 2023 edition in Hangzhou, China, where India won the gold medal.
The cricket competition at the Asian Games will begin on September 24, with India scheduled to play its opening men's match on September 28. India will defend its men's T20 ******* le under captain Shreyas Iyer, with teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also part of the squad. The men's team will face the second-placed side from Group A, which comprises Afghanistan, ******* an and Nepal.

The Indian women's team will also enter the tournament as defending champions and will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur. The women's side will enter the competition at the quarterfinal stage and face hosts ******* an. Amol Muzumdar will continue as the head coach of the women's team, with bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi and fielding coach Munish Bali completing his support staff.
Indian men's team: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma, Nitish ******* ar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit ******* rah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Indian women's team: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Gunalan Kamalini, Bharti Fulmali, Sree Charani, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Nandani Sharma.

#coach

Notre Dame announced via social media that the Irish will be wearing "LOU" stickers on the helmets this college football season to honor the late Lou Holtz.
For Lou.#GoIrish☘️ pic.twitter.com/1HwTc5n6dC
We all knew this was going to be a thing in some way this year — as it should be. For those wondering why it isn't above the bar on the facemark like the Irish did for Ara or Moose, I can't offer you an answer of fact. What I can say is that helmet technology is much different, and the raised ND Monogram in that place right now might not be the easiest thing to change.
But it doesn't matter where it's located. Lou wouldn't pay it any mind, and would be humble and grateful for the sticker. Now… let's go win that national championship Lou predicted all the time.

#irish #notre #dame

Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) returned to practice on Tuesday, according to a source on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
SOURCE: Ben Standig
Huddle Up: Croskey-Merritt hasn't been rushed back with his groin injury since the initial reporting of the injury last week. With Croskey-Merritt's return to practice on Tuesday, it looks like he's on track for Week 1. In a muddy Washington backfield that also features free-agent signee Rachaad White and rookie Kaytron Allen, Croskey-Merritt is likely to get the first crack at the early-down work for the Commanders. Consider JCM a nice value in drafts before the double-digit rounds as an RB3 on fantasy rosters.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt returns to practice

#source

It's been a long time coming.
Australia is set to tour South Africa and play three Test matches against the reigning ICC World Test Champions in October 2026as well as three ODI matches against South Africa, and three more against Zimbabwe beginning in Harare on September 15.
The tour will be the first time Australia and South Africa have met in the red-ball format since South Africa won the final of the 2025 ICC World Test Championship in London, defeating Australia by five wickets.
It will also be Australia's first tour of South Africa for a Test series since the infamous 'sandpaper gate' match of 2018 meaning emotions are sure to be running high on both sides of the boundary line.
The Sporting News looks at the key details form the much-awaited tour including how to watch all nine of Australia's scheduled international matches.

#south #africa #australia #tour

ONE Championship has finalized the ONE SAMURAI 3 card with three exciting additions that bring the complete lineup into shape for a spectacular night of martial arts.
The blockbuster card will feature Seiichiro Ito meeting Kazusa Kurobe in strawweight MMA action, Asahi Shinagawa facing Tuakiao in a strawweight Muay Thai clash, and Aiji squaring off against Yuki Tanaka in a featherweight kickboxing contest.
The event takes place on Saturday, September 12, live from Yokohama Buntai in Yokohama, ***** an.
The strawweight MMA contest between Ito and Kurobe adds a fascinating storyline to the card as the former Pancrase Flyweight Champion looks to claim his first ONE victory.
The 32-year-old Reversal Gym Yokohama Groundslam product carries an 18-5 career record into his sophomore promotional appearance, having made his ONE debut at the inaugural ONE SAMURAI 1 in April against the experienced Tatsumitsu "The Sweeper" Wada, a veteran who has shared the ring with MMA GOAT Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson.

#strawweight #samurai

The decision was this for Brady Sheffield: remain as Old Lyme's boys basketball coach and continue building it into a small-school powerhouse or start the path to hopefully one day becoming a full-time college basketball head coach.
Sheffield made the decision to choose the latter. Difficult not only because he was leaving where he once played, but also in the sense of the relationships he built and who was coming back for the Wildcats. Sheffield took a job as an ****** istant men's basketball coach at Division III Mitchell College earlier this month.
"It was definitely not an easy decision. "I was really excited with what we had coming back," Sheffield said. "We had a great off-season to that point and they were playing well in the summer league."
Sheffield, 24, went 63-14 through three seasons, including the program's first CIAC championship in 2024, winning Division V. Old Lyme was a Division V finalist again in 2025 and also won back-to-back Shoreline Conference championships the last two seasons. You would be hard-pressed to find someone who did a better job in that three-year span.
Eddie Fiske, the two-time Shoreline Conference Player of the Year, transferred to The Frederick Gunn School. But a number of players are returning in the Wildcats' bid for a third-straight league championship. Plus, Sheffield rests easy knowing who his replacement is.

#wildcats

The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have worn their "Bratoberfest" alternate jerseys since 2021, but rehabbing Milwaukee Brewers reliever Abner Uribe may have sent the look into the mainstream.
The best part? You can actually get your hands on the game-worn apparel.
Timber Rattlers announcer Chris Mehring posted a photo on social media of Uribe, who took the hill for the Timber Rattlers and worked a 1-2-3 third inning Aug. 28 in Appleton against the South Bend Cubs. It's already well over 100,000 views, and that's only on Mehring's original post, with accounts like Talkin' Baseball also noticing.
Uribe and JoJo Romero both took the hill for Class High A Wisconsin as part of their rehab work, retiring all six men they faced and striking out five of them, though the Rattlers lost a seven-run lead to the Cubs in a 10-7 setback.
The uniforms, made to look like traditional German lederhosen with suspenders and a plaid shirt, serve as part of the team's "Bratoberfest" celebration, honoring Wisconsin's German heritage. That included competitive eating celebrity Joey Chestnut at the ballpark Aug. 28 eating eight pounds of bratwurst, cheese curds and other Wisconsin fare.

#rattlers #part

The Cincinnati Reds renew their longstanding NL Central rivalry with the Chicago Cubs today, and the two will tussle three times over the weekend on the north side in Wrigley Field.
Rhett Lowder and David Peterson do the starting for their respective clubs in Friday's series opener, a matinee start scheduled for 2:20 PM ET.
Here's how the two clubs will line up for the start:
REDS
CUBS

#Cubs #cincinnati #Chicago

Three years after El Segundo's Little League team captured a World Series championship, its coach is helping preserve the story through a new book that chronicles the team's **** le run and the lessons learned along the way.
"Second to None: A Coach's Message of Love and Selflessness Propels Tiny El Segundo to a Dramatic Little League World **** le" recounts the team's 2023 12-U All-Stars World Series championship and the values that helped guide the players to success.
Coach and co-author Danny Boehle said he wanted the book to serve as a lasting tribute to the players, families and community.
Three years after the El Segundo Little League All-Stars captured a World Series championship, the team's historic run is being commemorated in a new book.
"Dreams came true for these little kids because they just trusted in what we had to offer them, and they believed in what we did," Boehle said.

#series #three

The high-profile mixed doubles event at the US Open is underway with several star pairings in action at Flushing Meadows.
Serena Williams, who returned to tennis in June, partnered up with defending men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz in New York – but the high-profile duo proved no match for Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-finals.
World No 1 women's player Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic were the top seeds but lost in the first round, with the all-American pairing of Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz the second seeds.
The Italian doubles pairing of Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori were the defending champions, but also made an early exit.
Here's everything you need to know for the US Open mixed doubles event.

#doubles

Newcastle United are reportedly set to submit their final bid to LOSC Lille in their efforts to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21), according to information from journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
After an initial bid of around €45m was dismissed by the Dogues' management, the Magpies are expected to return to the fray in the coming hours with an increased offer of €60m, including bonuses.
This sum could well prompt Olivier Létang, Lille's chairman – who had not necessarily intended to part ways with the Belgian winger before the transfer window closed – to reconsider his position. However, given Fernandez-Pardo's desire to leave France and the financial incentives put forward by Newcastle in their bid to secure his services, the situation could well be up in the air.
Regarded as one of LOSC's greatest talents, the 21-year-old Belgian international made 41 appearances in all competitions last season, finding the net eight times and providing seven **** ists.
GFFN | Léo Aschi

#well

Bath captain and England scrum-half Ben Spencer will miss the opening weeks of the 2026-27 Prem season after having surgery on a long-standing shoulder injury.
The 34-year-old missed two games for Bath in April after he injured his shoulder; however, he returned to conclude the season and was part of England's squad this summer for the Nations Championship, coming on as a replacement during the win away in Argentina.
Bath said Spencer will return "later in the autumn".
The club begins the 2026-27 season away at Harlequins on Friday, 25 September.
Bath in 'serious discussions' to play in Reading

#bath #season #away #prem

Texas A&M's 2026 season opener is just a mere two weeks away, as the Aggies will open the new campaign against Missouri State in Kyle Field, officially kicking off coach Mike Elko's third season at the helm. While it would take several articles to accurately recap A&M's previous 13 practices, including last Saturday's scrimmage, this Saturday's final media-viewing practice was certainly the most informative.
Instead of giving away most of what we saw on Saturday, it's always important to start from the beginning: After making the College Football Playoff for the first time last season, Mike Elko's offseason premonition that "10 to 12" players would be selected in the 2026 NFL Draft came true, as a record 10 starters were picked, including star wide receiver KC Concepcion going 24th overall to the Cleveland Browns.
Elko's premonition helped prepare for the offseason departures, as 65% of the 2025 roster returns, combined with 17 transfer portal additions and nearly 30 freshmen from the 2026 signing class. While losing 15 starters on both sides of the ball certainly looks like a rebuild, that is far from the case.
With key starters returning at every position, led by redshirt junior quarterback Marcel Reed, junior wide receiver Mario Craver, safeties Dalton Brooks and Marcus Ratcliffe, and linebacker Daymion Sanford, four of five team captains will be counted on to lead on the field and in the locker room.
On Saturday, all five players and several others stood out for the final time before the season opener, while a couple of position battles may have been decided as well. Here are three key takeaways from Texas A&M's practice on Saturday.

#texas #mike #opener

'Gambhir has no work': Kris Srikkanth slams India coach over handling of Devdutt Padikkal in Indian team originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Kris Srikkanth has criticised Gautam Gambhir over talk of replacing Devdutt Padikkal.
Padikkal scored 167 in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle.
Srikkanth also expects Kuldeep Yadav to be dropped for the second Test.
Devdutt Padikkal answered every question asked of him in Galle, and Kris Srikkanth cannot understand why any further questions are being asked at all. The former India captain has aimed Gautam Gambhir over suggestions that the left-hander's place remains up for discussion.

#kris #India #Cricket #test

Steelers QB Will Howard gets honest after blowout loss to Jets originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It's obvious that Aaron Rodgers is the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback for this season. It would make no sense for the Steelers not to start their MVP-winning quarterback.
But, it never hurts to have a great backup. That's why the Steelers' blowout loss to the New York Jets on Friday, 17-0, stings.
Steelers backup quarterback Will Howard didn't have the best game. He completed 10 of 15 passes for 74 yards but threw two unfortunate interceptions, stopping drives that really could have gone somewhere. He's holding himself accountable.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said that even though it was a brutal loss, Pittsburgh took a step forward.

#loss #sporting #pittsburgh #backup

Marshall Manning, the son of legendary NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, threw his first high school pass and completed it on Thursday night.
The backup QB for Baylor School (Tenn.), Manning got in for a couple of snaps in the second quarter of the Red Raiders' highly-touted matchup against Brentwood Academy.
This story will be updated.
For Tennessee high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Volunteer State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across Tennessee.

#high

Real Madrid have made as many as six signings this summer transfer window, but they could still focus on a few more additions in the final weeks.
It has been made very clear that the only way Los Blancos will be able to reinforce the team is if they make sales.
Should they manage to part ways with a few fringe players, Jose Mourinho's preference would be to look at a new midfielder and a central defender.
Now, according to Ben Fernandes Santos, Los Blancos have shown serious interest in Porto midfielder Victor Froholdt, with Jose said to be a strong admirer.
Real Madrid are closely following the 20-year-old Dane and continue to ***** s whether a move is feasible before the end of the window.

#real #madrid #made

The kings of the Greater Catholic League Co-Ed captured a share of an eighth consecutive league **** le last season. Two entire graduating classes – 2022 and 2025 – with no crossovers between them were both able to make their way through all four years winning league **** les each year.
Those are lofty expectations for the newest set of incoming freshmen this year.
"Every year we lose some good players from last year," head coach Nick Yordy said. "But some of the guys that we did lose, these younger guys are really taking advantage of an opportunity to step up and get out on the field on a Friday night and go out there and try to win some football games."
That's not to say Badin will be made up of underclassmen as it does have several returning juniors and seniors, but the amount of seniors lost as Yordy indicated does leave many questions for the Rams to answer this year.
It is easy fuel for motivation to prove any doubters wrong, according to senior Emmett Sackenheim.

#league

The Arizona Cardinals have two preseason games remaining and less than two weeks to make final roster decisions. At many positions, certain jobs are set. Others have intriguing battles for the back end of the depth chart.
At running back, three spots seem secure — rookie Jeremiyah Love, free agent Tyler Allgeier and veteran James Conner.
Assuming the Cardinals keep a fourth running back, that competition is intriguing. Three guys are battling for one spot.
Edward Hull and newly signed Tre Stewart are probably not likely to be in the mix, so we simply acknowledge them.
The three battling for one spot are Trey Benson, Bam Knight and Corey Kiner.

#three

Puka Nacua's latest injury update could change Rams' preseason plans originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Rams aren't taking any chances with Puka Nacua as their star wide receiver works his way back from a lower back injury.
Head coach Sean McVay said the Rams are taking Nacua's recovery day by day and won't rush him back onto the practice field while he continues to experience soreness.
Nacua left Los Angeles' joint practice against the Dallas Cowboys last Tuesday after experiencing discomfort. McVay said Nacua "still has some soreness," leaving open the possibility that he may not return to practice until next week.
Last Thursday, McVay described the issue as "a little soreness" in Nacua's psoas, a muscle connecting the lower spine to the thigh bone. At the time, McVay said he anticipated Nacua returning the following week.

#nacua #mcvay #Rams #soreness

Special Olympics athlete Anthony Conner took home a gold medal, but it's his heart of gold that shined the brightest at the USA Games.
The 35-year-old from Cape May Court House is a two-decade veteran of Special Olympics. But this year was his first opportunity to compete on Team New Jersey in the USA Games.
After a lengthy try-out process, Conner was selected as one of four athletes on the track team, which was led by Jackie Adams.
At the event in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Conner was awarded a gold medal in the 1500 meter race.
During the race, a competitor had fallen down prior to crossing the finish line.

#medal #year

Australia's humiliating nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh has accelerated calls for regeneration of its ageing Test team with opener Jake Weatherald and the inconsistent Marnus Labuschagne in the firing line.
The clash in Darwin had been touted as a mismatch after Bangladesh crumbled to an innings defeat in their only warm-up game and went into the first Test without injured pace spearhead Nahid Rana.
But in one of the biggest upsets cricket has seen, the visitors pulled off a historic victory Sunday to leave top-ranked Australia shell-shocked and facing recriminations.
Australia have suffered surprise home defeats in the recent past, including an eight-run loss to the West Indies at the Gabba in 2024.
But the manner of this crushing loss, with Bangladesh dominating each of the four days, had Australian media Monday slamming it as "a disaster" and the "most embarrassing" ever.

#jake

The Seattle Seahawks have completed their first week of preseason, which definitely didn't go as well as hoped. While preseason final scores mean not a jot, individual and collective performances for players looking to solidify roster spots do mean something, and the Seahawks' reserve largely struggled in Saturday's 17-7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
After every preseason game, we'll be doing an updated roster projection. This is, of course, an initial 53-man roster and not remotely close to what the roster will look like over the course of the season. Heck, this projection might be obsolete by Tuesday, but you know what?
Quarterback (3): Sam Darnold, Drew Lock, Jalen Milroe
Cut: N/A
Notes: If you think Milroe played himself off the team last night I think you're being a bit too hasty. If he looks underwhelming for the rest of preseason then maybe a conversation can be had.

#roster