Vaibhav Sooryavanshi looks likely to open the innings yet again in the 4th T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland.
With India already taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series, they now have a wider berth to experiment with the batting order.
While the in-form Abhishek Sharma has made the opening slot his own, Sanju Samson and Sooryavanshi have alternated at the No. 3 spot in the last two matches.
With Ishan Kishan out with low-grade right adductor strain, India may continue with their top three in Auckland as well.
Kishan's injury opened the door for Sooryavanshi in the third T20I and the 15-year-old made a mark in the fourth match in Wellington, scoring a breathless 45 and setting the tone, along with Sharma, as India chased down a target of 199 in 13.2 overs

#sooryavanshi #India

Bobby Marks: The Thunder now have 13 out of 14 of their current players under contract for next season. They are also projected to have 3 firsts in next year's draft, including swap rights with the Clippers.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: The Thunder now have 13 out of 14 of their current …

#thunder #hoops #hype

Chiefs news: Patrick Mahomes' knee recovery admission will have fans hyped appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Patrick Mahomes is taking part in his first game back from injury as the Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback gave exciting information for fans to take in.
Mahomes is preparing for the 10th season of his career in the league with the Chiefs. He has enjoyed incredible campaigns that saw him win three Super Bowl ***** les and two MVP awards, building his case as one of the best quarterbacks of all time. Following a rehab process from his torn ACL and LCL, Mahomes looks to be back in full force for Kansas City.
Lisa Salters is present in Kansas City for the Chiefs' Monday night clash with the Denver Broncos. The ESPN reporter talked about Mahomes, who revealed to her that he is excited to get back in action this season.
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#first

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech coach Brent Key said Jaylen Mbakwe was talking and responsive after a scary collision that had him stretchered off the field in the third quarter of the Yellow Jackets' 45-24 loss to No. 18 Tennessee on Saturday night.
Mbakwe collided head-first with Jordan Walker's knee. Walker was carried off the field, unable to put any weight on his leg. Mbakwe lay on the field and appeared motionless for several minutes before giving the crowd a thumbs-up while being stretchered off.
"Everything was moving when they moved him off the field. He was talking, responsive," Key said after the game. 'Obviously, I'm not going to speak anything medically about it, because I don't know."
The defensive back was taken by ambulance to Grady Hospital, located three miles from Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium.
"As soon as I walk out of here, that's where I'm going — to check on my guy," Key said. "But he was talking, he was moving and whatnot when they carried him off. That's all I know at this point."

#field

Through three weeks of the 2026 high school football season, junior running back Mykheal Smith continuously showed that he was a worthy addition to Burke County after transferring from Richmond Academy in the offseason. He averaged over 100 total yards a night and scored two touchdowns during that span, while also being tasked with playing in the secondary for the Bears at safety.
Heading into a Week 4 matchup versus a Jones County squad that had allowed at least 40 points during the previous three weeks, it seemed like Smith and the Bears were in prime position to put up big numbers en route to a win.
That couldn't be further from what happened. The Greyhounds dominated the Bears in a 35-0 rout on Friday, Sept. 11. On offense they got whatever they wanted, particularly when it came to their rushing attack. Defensively, they forced four fumbles that were recovered and led to scores. The turnovers in particular will be a point of emphasis going forward for Burke County.
"It's one of those things where we just didn't get it done in terms of taking care of the football," Bears head coach Franklin Stephens said. "It's one of those things we've been stressing, especially after two weeks ago when we had a bunch of turnovers and fumbles."
Even beyond the turnover problems, Burke County didn't have much going when they did have the football. Outside of a near 30-yard punt return for Smith, he was relatively quiet on the night ― as was the rest of the offense.

#burke

The first pick in the 2019 draft is getting a fresh start on Sunday, with the team he grew up rooting for.
And Kyler Murray is ready for the moment.
"I'm excited," Murray told reporters on Thursday. "Out of my, I don't know how many years I played football, this has got to be right up there for the most anticipated. I can't tell you how excited and ready I am to just be on the field again. Like I said, I haven't played since October, so it's been a long time for me."
Will he be feeling any nerves in his debut as a Viking?
"Nerves? Honestly, I've been playing football my whole life," Murray said. "If I didn't have, you know, those anxious ***** erflies, those nerves, I feel like, you know, maybe I shouldn't be doing it anymore, but I do believe, you know, I'm excited. I'm excited, and, you know, I can't wait."

#know #ready

Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees list: Updated shortlist of players announced as soccer award contenders originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Ballon d'Or is considered the most prestigious individual award in soccer, and the 2026 gala is fast approaching as we will soon learn the latest player to be enshrined into global greatness.
Last year's men's winner Ousmane Dembele could be up for another triumph, but in all likelihood, a new winner is expected to be crowned.
Rodri, the 2024 winner, put himself back up for the award with a stunning run to a World Cup ****** le this summer, while Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Michael Olise are considered contenders.
Lionel Messi would have potentially been a candidate and is likely to be included on the list thanks to another World Cup full of heroics, but defeat in the final probably ended any chance of lifting a record-extending ninth trophy.

#award #sporting #list #Soccer

The San Francisco 49ers ahead of their Week 1 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams released an unofficial depth chart. Now we're releasing our own official unofficial depth chart.
This is how we think things will shake out on the offensive side when the 49ers take the field Thursday for their season opener:
Brock Purdy
Mac Jones
Kurtis Rourke

#chart #angeles

PORTLAND, Ore.. (AP) — Vincent Janssen scored early in the second half to finish off a hat trick in his first start and fourth MLS appearance, helping the Portland Timbers outlast Minnesota United 5-4 on Saturday night.
Portland (9-10-4) used two goals by Janssen and an own goal by Minnesota United (7-8-8) keeper Drake Callender to jump out to a 3-0 lead in the first 26 minutes.
Janssen scored on a penalty kick in the 11th minute, taking the shot after Cole Bassett was fouled by Minnesota United's Morris Duggan. The 32-year-old scored again in the 26th, six minutes after the own goal.
Minnesota United answered with goals from Marcus Caldeira in the 32nd minute and defender Anthony Markanich in the 38th to cut it to 3-2 by halftime.
Janssen completed his hat trick in the 55th minute, giving the Timbers a 4-3 lead after Caldeira scored for a second time to tie it 3-3 in the 50th.

#janssen #trick

Aryna Sabalenka briefly halted her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova because of a strong smell of cannabis before cruising into the fourth round in New York.
Top seed Sabalenka raised the issue after going 3-0 up in the first set against Uzbekistan's Rakhimova, telling umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore that "someone is smoking weed".
The Belarusian asked the umpire to intervene "because it's so strong".
Asderaki-Moore spoke to an official on her radio and made a smoking gesture to someone behind her, before play continued.
Two-time defending champion Sabalenka went on to secure a confident 6-3 6-4 victory on Louis Armstrong Stadium as she chases a fifth Grand Slam singles ***** le.

#sabalenka #umpire #smoking #aryna

Coming off a berth in Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots are in the process of retooling their roster. They made some moves in free agency to improve the foundation, added some youth in the NFL Draft and rookie free agency and have constructed an initial 53-man roster. Now, New England will ***** emble its practice squad by 1 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 31, after the period to enter waiver wire claims ends.
In order not to get lost amid all the upcoming movement, here is our handy up-to-date Patriots roster and depth chart.
Quarterback (3): Drake Maye (10), Tommy DeVito (16), Behren Morton (15)
Running back (3): Rhamondre Stevenson (38), TreVeyon Henderson (32), Corey Kiner (9)
Fullback (1): Reggie Gilliam (44)

#free #bowl #Monday

George Pickens' future with the Dallas Cowboys was the story of July, but has largely been out of the news since he signed his franchise tender and showed up for the first day of training camp with a smile on his face.
But there's still a bigger issue to be resolved. Can Dallas keep him and CeeDee Lamb together in 2027 and stay under the salary cap? Vice President Stephen Jones isn't so sure; he said so, and now Pickens is back in the news.
More: Shocking final cut. Dallas waives QB Joe Milton III, makes Howell QB2
Will Dallas bring back quarterback Joe Milton? That's unknown, but the newly minted QB2 Sam Howell has reason to feel good about his new job ******* le. With the countdown to the regular season rolling, here is what Dallas is doing.
More: Dallas Cowboys rumors. What prognosticator has Dallas going 14-3?

#dallas #cowboys #milton #howell

Bailey Tribble had 14 kills, 12 digs and three aces to help Buffalo Gap beat Rockbridge County 25-16, 25-18, 25-13 Sept. 1 in Shenandoah District volleyball.
Rachel Baber added seven kills and Brailyn Green had 10 digs. Madison Botkin had five digs and two aces.
Junior setter Avery Wheeler had seven digs and three aces and also added 22 ****** ists, giving her more than 1,000 in her career.
Fort Defiance beat Waynesboro 25-9, 25-11, 25-11 in Shenandoah District volleyball Sept. 1.
Caroline Hanger had 16 kills, seven digs and three aces in the win. Livia Clindedinst added eight kills and Harper Carter had five for Fort. Setter Alexis Miller finished the night with 29 ****** ists. Norah Anderson had 13 digs and three aces while Abbi Bright had eight aces in the win.

#digs #aces #added #seven

On paper, it looked like a big advantage that the Atlanta Braves got to play the makeup game for a June 18 rainout at the end of August. The San Francisco Giants would have to wait 10 weeks, fly across the country ahead of a six-game road trip, and trade away six veterans in the interim before facing a division-leading team on a seven-game win streak.
But waiting meant the Braves had to face a trio of rookies that weren't on the roster three weeks ago. Monday night, Sluggin' Jonah **** , Nate "The Great" Furman, and Turner "King Of The" Hill rained on the Braves parade with three runs, five fits, and four RBIs in a 7-3 win. Their sad fans were Tomahawk-chopping their umbrellas as they walk out of the stadium in despair.
This means that, perhaps unofficially, the Giants have finally swept a series in 2026. And it only took them until the last day of August! Their rainy visit to Hotlanta Wetlanta in June saw one game cancelled and another postponed after a two-hour rain delay, but the Giants won both halves of an improvised doubleheader on the one day with ded=cent weather. This means the Giants technically have swept a series this season, won a series on the road in the process and are currently on a three-series unbeaten streak.
Former Brave Anthony Molina (2-0), acquired in the deadline deal for Tyler Mahle, won his second game in seven days by giving up three runs in five innings in his first start of the season and the third of his career. He struck out five straight Braves between the 3rd and 4th innings and escaped the 5th after giving up four hits but only one run, and leaving with the game tied 3-3.
The Giants broke things open in the top of the 6th thanks to Osleivis Basabe and a trio of rookies. Basabe led off the inning with his 4th home run of the season, bouncing it off the top of the center field wall just above the Papa John's sign, which should probably earn him some free terrible pizza, right?

#five

With roster cuts approaching, this isn't necessarily a prediction of exactly what the Ravens will do. It's how I would construct Baltimore's initial 53-man roster based on preseason performance, positional value, roster flexibility, and the likelihood of certain players making it through waivers.
QB: Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley
RB: Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Adam Randall
WR: Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Ja'Kobi Lane, Devontez Walker, LaJohntay Wester, Elijah Sarratt
TE: Mark Andrews, Josh Cuevas, Matthew Hibner, Durham Smythe

#lamar #tyler #justice

The Seattle Seahawks' passing attack was dominated by superstar wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba last season.
However, that may not need to be as much of the case in 2026.
According to NFL.com's Anthony Holzman-Escareno, Smith-Njigba had the highest percentage of a team's receiving yards in the NFL last season at 44.1 percent.
Smith-Njigba's 1,793 receiving yards last season fueled the Seahawks throughout the year. Seattle won the Super Bowl with JSN as their main offensive weapon, and while he won the AP Offensive Player of the Year award thanks in part to receiving a high amount of targets, the Seahawks have other pass-catchers capable of contributing more next season.
Rashid Shaheed is in line to have a bigger role in the Seahawks' offense next season. With the speedster Shaheed, along with AJ Barner, who has much potential, as well as Cooper Kupp and the reliability that he offers the team in the slot on short and intermediate routes, a more balanced passing attack featuring those ancillary stars, as well as the rest of the team's pass-catchers, will go a long way for Seattle in 2026.

#receiving

As Week 1 nears, star cornerback Christian Gonzalez remains without a contract extension, and when speaking with reporters earlier this week, he did admit that he was frustrated by the way things have been going.
"I mean, it's frustrating, but I mean, I'm focused on the season," Gonzalez said on Tuesday. "I'm focused on here now and doing what I got to do, and I'm out here to compete and get better."
Head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about Gonzalez's comments, saying that he had no reaction to him being frustrated, but said he understands where he might be coming from.
"I have conversations with Christian, and I understand that this is probably something that's difficult," he said after the Patriots' preseason finale loss to the Browns. "I've never been in that position to this extent. Try to treat it with class, but he and I communicate, and our players are always free to feel how they feel. They just have to stay patient and just hope that we can work toward some kind of agreement."
Gonzalez is seeking a contract that will make him the highest-paid cornerback in the league, but a concerning update from ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday ahead of the preseason game detailed how the team hasn't offered him a deal that matches the $33 million annually Seattle is giving corner Devon Witherspoon.

#christian #week

Larne manager Gary Haveron says he is keen to experience another "pinch yourself" moment by leading the club back to the league phase of the Uefa Conference League.
Having managed three of Larne's games during their Conference League debut in 2024-25, Haveron is hoping to guide the Inver Park club back to a major European stage after reclaiming the Irish Premiership ****** le earlier this year.
Larne hold a 2-0 aggregate lead over Gibraltar's Lincoln Red Imps heading into Thursday night's play-off second leg at Inver Park.
"It's what you live for. The nights down here, I look back to when we played the Imps here two years ago when we got to the group stages and it was something that will live long in the memory for me, up there with my best night in football."
The 45-year-old former defender added: "To be on the cusp of potentially doing it again, it's a pinch yourself moment and it's a credit to the players that we're back in this position."

#back #league #larne

A Nebraska feshman met with the media on Tuesday. Running back Jamal Rule spoke about his transition to college football.
The Salisbury, North Carolina, native had a fantastic senior year at Charlotte Christian. The back ran for 1,362 yards, averaging 7.9 yards per carry, and 16 touchdowns.
Rule chose Nebraska over Virginia Tech, Syracuse, and Michigan State. He was a three-star prospect and was ranked as one of the nation's top 50 running backs.
Rule showed he has the ability to be the team's No. 1 running back at the start of the season. In Nebraska's spring game, he had ten carries for 121 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
Rule may only be a freshman but he'll have plenty of chances early in his career to establish himself as Nebraska's primary running back. He discussed the technical aspects of the position and the importance of those skills to continue his development.

#jamal #carolina

As the Indianapolis Colts return to the practice field on Tuesday, head coach Shane Steichen provided several injury updates.
Wide receiver Alec Pierce will not be practicing on Tuesday, although Steichen did say that "hopefully" he can practice at some point this week.
Pierce remains on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, recovering from offseason ankle surgery.
Per #colts HC Shane Steichen, WR Alec Pierce (ankle) will not practice today, but "he's in a really good spot." Said "hopefully" he'll practice this week.

They haven't had conversations about keeping him on PUP.

CB Charvarius Ward Sr. (back) will return to practice today.
Back at practice will be cornerback Charvarius Ward. He has been sidelined for about two weeks dealing with a back injury.

#steichen #pierce #alec

With less than 10 games remaining until the WNBA's postseason begins, a veteran forward is hitting the open market. DeWanna Bonner is a free agent after reaching a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Mercury, the team announced on Monday, Aug. 24.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Future Hall of Famer DeWanna Bonner hits free agency after reaching buyout agreement with Phoenix

#dewanna

Liverpool's midfield is set for a further shakeup following the departure of Curtis Jones to Inter Milan.
The 25-year-old joins the Italian champions for £30m - and there are indications that the midfield outgoings won't end there.
Stefan Bajcetic is expected to reach a deal to rejoin Celta Vigo while James McConnell could end up leaving on loan before the window slams shut.
You would imagine that Andoni Iraola can ill-afford any more headline departures from his midfield. But sporting director Richard Hughes could come under pressure if Manchester City firm up their interest in Alexis Mac Allister.
BBC Sport is reporting that the 27-year-old Argentina playmaker is wanted by new City boss Enzo Maresca amid a summer of big changes at the Etihad Stadium.

#curtis #jones #Inter #Milan

LOS ANGELES -- This one felt over before it started.
The Sparks scored the first basket before the Dream scored nine in a row and never looked back. The lead grew to double figures in the first and it was all dust for the Sparks after that.
The Dream blitzed the Sparks all game to the point they nearly broke the record for most points for a team in a WNBA game. The final score was 124-88.
Rhyne Howard beat the first quarter buzzer with a three to put the Dream up, 34-12. The Sparks were never able to cut it to single digits.
"I do want to give Atlanta credit," Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said. "Man, they were good tonight and their shooting, to maintain that three-point shooting throughout 40 minutes is impressive. And their bench, starters, everybody, you know, (Angel) Reese going two for two (from three), nine for nine from the field, like, they were really good. And so, sometimes, you just have to take it on the chin and turn the page.

#first

The Buffalo Bills decided to take a chance on former Wisconsin Badgers fullback Jackson Acker, but it was a short-lived trial run.
Despite Acker's attempt to build momentum with the team, it's clear the Bills just didn't have a spot for him.
That said, his release shouldn't be seen as a death sentence. While Buffalo brought in linebacker Otis Reese IV instead of keeping Acker on the team through at least the second preseason game, Acker has already been drawing interest from another notable team.
In terms of notable teams, it doesn't get any bigger than the reigning Super Bowl Champions.
According to Bills' Ryan Talbot, the Seattle Seahawks worked out Jackson Acker on Wednesday, August 19.

#team #buffalo #jackson

Lions' Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson and Amon-Ra St. Brown just got some serious recognition originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Detroit Lions didn't perform like a top-notch team last season. They didn't even make the playoffs. But, it wasn't for lack of talent.
People can debate all day and night what went wrong last season with Dan Campbell and the Lions. But, the reality is that this team lost Ben Johnson, their offensive genius, and that hurt.
Still, they have stars on both sides of the field, and that makes them Super Bowl contenders. Now, the NFL is carefully rolling out its NFL Top 100 list, which is one of the most anticipated best-of players lists of the year. In it, they have three Lions players truly ruling this list.
In the piece, Lions quarterback Jared Goff came in at No. 33, defensive Aidan Hutchinson at No. 30 and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown at No. 22. That means this team has three players in the top 35 in the NFL, which is darn good.

#team #goff #sporting

Two Sophie Cunningham fans were asked Sunday to cover shirts supporting the Indiana Fever guard and her stance on transgender athletes participating in women's sports. According to the fans, they were given a choice: comply or leave State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The incident took another turn when another fan wearing a shirt supporting transgender athletes was reportedly also asked by WNBA security to cover the message.
The league later acknowledged that its security made a mistake, but the explanation did little to settle questions from Cunningham supporters about whether the WNBA is applying its standards consistently.
Kasey Thomason wore an "XX/XY" shirt, while her daughter, Annie Thomason, had "For the Girls" printed on the back of her shirt during the Fever-Atlanta Dream game.
In an interview with YouTuber Adam Francisco, Kasey said the pair were doing nothing more than cheering for Cunningham when they were told to cover their shirts or leave the arena.

#cover #kasey

The Philadelphia Eagles added another option to their crowded cornerback competition before beginning two joint practices with the New England Patriots.
Philadelphia signed cornerback Isaiah Bolden and released offensive tackle/guard Hollin Pierce in a corresponding move. The transaction exchanges one developmental player for another while giving the Eagles additional secondary depth following their 24-7 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Bolden, 26, was selected by New England with the 245th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL draft. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound cornerback spent his rookie season on injured reserve before appearing in 14 games for the Patriots in 2024, recording 10 tackles and one fumble recovery while contributing primarily on special teams.
New England released Bolden before the 2025 season. He later spent time on the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad and joined the Louisville Kings of the United Football League in 2026.
The timing gives Bolden an immediate opportunity to practice against his former team. Philadelphia will hold two joint practices with the Patriots before the teams meet Saturday night in the Eagles' second preseason game.

#preseason

PORTLAND, Ore. — Jeeno Thitikul ran off five straight birdies early and closed with an 8-under 64 for a one-shot victory Sunday in The Standard Portland Classic, her third LPGA Tour **** le of the season.
Thitikul led an all-Thailand finish, with Arpichaya Yubol (67) and Chanettee Wannasaen (63) tying for second at Columbia Edgewater Country Club.
Sophia Schubert, the 54-hole leader, had to settle for a 71 and finished fourth.
The 23-year-old Thitikul won for the 10th time in her LPGA career, making her the eighth player to reach 10 wins or more before turning 24. She also joined Nelly Korda as three-time winners this year on the LPGA.
Thitikul finished at 22-under 266 and won $300,000, moving her closer to $20 million in career earnings.

#portland #finished #sunday

Manchester City are actively exploring a deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Lille head coach Davide Ancelotti confirming that contact is taking place as Pep Guardiola's side continue reshaping their midfield. According to Telegraph, Bouaddi has emerged as a serious target during a summer that could redefine the balance of City's engine room.
Ancelotti has made Lille's position clear, admitting, "Manchester City are in talks to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi," while also stressing that the French club would prefer the move not to happen in this window. That stance is understandable. Bouaddi is only 18, yet his stock has risen rapidly after a sequence of mature displays, including an eye-catching performance against Brazil in Morocco's opening World Cup fixture.
City's interest reflects wider movement in the centre of the pitch. Rodri is understood to want a switch to Barcelona, while Tijjani Rijnders has already departed for Saudi Arabian side Al Qadisah. Those developments have increased the urgency around recruitment, and Bouaddi appears to fit the profile of a long-term elite option with immediate upside.
Lille, however, are under little pressure to sell and would be highly resistant to losing one of their brightest ******* ets. The valuation under discussion is substantial, with any agreement expected to require at least £85m, which the original reporting states as €100m. For a player of Bouaddi's age, that is a major commitment, but it also underlines how highly he is rated across Europe.
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#manchester

After a 1-1 draw with Coritiba this Saturday (15) at MorumBIS, in a match valid for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, defensive midfielder Pablo Maia spoke in the mixed zone.
"It's hard to talk. I think we have to be more focused throughout the whole game, not just for part of it. I think we have to stay alert, stay focused, and give our best every single minute. We had a first half in which we managed to impose what the coach told us to do. So I think we have to work on this point of concentration from the beginning to the end of the game," he said.
The player also praised the fans' support and asked them to show up for the match against Bolívar-BOL next Tuesday (18) in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana.
"Starting tomorrow, we have to switch gears because we have a very important game on Tuesday, here at MorumBIS, with the support of our fans. Today they supported us, and I hope they support us again on Tuesday so that we can give our best together with them," he concluded.
Tricolor's next challenge will be against Bolívar-BOL on Tuesday (18) at 9:30 p.m., once again at MorumBIS, in the second leg of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana round of 16. In the Brasileirão, São Paulo return to the field against Chapecoense on Sunday (23) at 6:30 p.m. at Arena Condá, in Chapecó (SC).

#brasileir #conmebol #match