18 days ago
Hits were at a premium with both sides combining for seven, and the Dodgers made the most of theirs, out-homering the Reds two-to-one and relying on Tarik Skubal's best performance as a Dodger to secure a 4-1 win. While Reds starter Nick Lodolo was responsible for all four runs in his seven innings, it doesn't necessarily reflect just how effectively he held down this potent Dodgers lineup for large periods of the game—especially dealing with such an ungrateful task.
It didn't take more than a couple of hitters to find out, or at least get a glimpse of the type of performance Skubal was about to bring to the mound. Facing Cincinnati's most dangerous hitter, Elly De La Cruz, Skubal was down 3-0 in the count following two bad misses, remembering that De La Cruz took him deep last week. The Dodgers' starter not only got back in the count and punched out De La Cruz, but almost as impressively, he did so in a manner of simply imposing his will that few starting pitchers can even hope to accomplish. Skubal threw three straight heaters, none of them particularly dotted, two up and one down, almost as if indicating that today he'd do as he pleased and the Reds were mere spectators to it.
That initial at-bat against De La Cruz was also indicative of the approach that Skubal would carry into this game. Whether due to a lack of feel for a particular off-speed pitch or, more likely, from an adjustment after seeing the Reds' swings against the four-seamer, Skubal went to that pitch far more often than he normally does—throwing it 44 percent of the time across seven scoreless innings, needing just 90 pitches to do so.
The first and only time the Reds managed to put multiple players on base against Skubal came in the fifth inning, when Juan Brito singled, and J.J. Bleday walked, later moving to second and third on a wild pitch. In a nine-pitch at-bat, Hector Rodríguez would go down on a four-seam fastball, this one up and well outside the zone. In fact, each of Skubal's first seven punchouts came on heaters.
Offensively, the Dodgers made the most of their rare hits count, securing just three in seven innings against a dialed-in Nick Lodolo. Unfortunately for the Reds starter, both of the hits he allowed were home runs, first a solo shot to Kyle Tucker in the second and, a couple of innings later, a two-run bomb to Teoscar Hernández.
#hits
It didn't take more than a couple of hitters to find out, or at least get a glimpse of the type of performance Skubal was about to bring to the mound. Facing Cincinnati's most dangerous hitter, Elly De La Cruz, Skubal was down 3-0 in the count following two bad misses, remembering that De La Cruz took him deep last week. The Dodgers' starter not only got back in the count and punched out De La Cruz, but almost as impressively, he did so in a manner of simply imposing his will that few starting pitchers can even hope to accomplish. Skubal threw three straight heaters, none of them particularly dotted, two up and one down, almost as if indicating that today he'd do as he pleased and the Reds were mere spectators to it.
That initial at-bat against De La Cruz was also indicative of the approach that Skubal would carry into this game. Whether due to a lack of feel for a particular off-speed pitch or, more likely, from an adjustment after seeing the Reds' swings against the four-seamer, Skubal went to that pitch far more often than he normally does—throwing it 44 percent of the time across seven scoreless innings, needing just 90 pitches to do so.
The first and only time the Reds managed to put multiple players on base against Skubal came in the fifth inning, when Juan Brito singled, and J.J. Bleday walked, later moving to second and third on a wild pitch. In a nine-pitch at-bat, Hector Rodríguez would go down on a four-seam fastball, this one up and well outside the zone. In fact, each of Skubal's first seven punchouts came on heaters.
Offensively, the Dodgers made the most of their rare hits count, securing just three in seven innings against a dialed-in Nick Lodolo. Unfortunately for the Reds starter, both of the hits he allowed were home runs, first a solo shot to Kyle Tucker in the second and, a couple of innings later, a two-run bomb to Teoscar Hernández.
#hits
20 days ago
AUBURN — Byrum Brown's first home game with Auburn football was already seeing an impressive performance from the quarterback. Then he caught a touchdown pass.
Brown shook a three-interception performance from Week 1 and delivered 319 yards of total offense and three scores in a 43-8 win against Southern Miss on Saturday, Sept. 12. His final touchdown saw him tumble over the goal line on fourth-and-3, after wide receiver Christian Neptune found him wide-open for a 5-yard completion.
RECAP, HIGHLIGHTS: Auburn football handles Southern Miss for blowout win
It was Brown's first reception in two seasons and the fourth reception of his career, but that's an uncommon occurrence for a passer on the Plains. The last time an Auburn quarterback caught a touchdown pass was in 2012, when Kiehl Frazier did so against Lousiana-Monroe.
Run. Pass. Catch. 🤜🫷
What can't he do?!
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#auburn #first
Brown shook a three-interception performance from Week 1 and delivered 319 yards of total offense and three scores in a 43-8 win against Southern Miss on Saturday, Sept. 12. His final touchdown saw him tumble over the goal line on fourth-and-3, after wide receiver Christian Neptune found him wide-open for a 5-yard completion.
RECAP, HIGHLIGHTS: Auburn football handles Southern Miss for blowout win
It was Brown's first reception in two seasons and the fourth reception of his career, but that's an uncommon occurrence for a passer on the Plains. The last time an Auburn quarterback caught a touchdown pass was in 2012, when Kiehl Frazier did so against Lousiana-Monroe.
Run. Pass. Catch. 🤜🫷
What can't he do?!
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#auburn #first
22 days ago
The Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has watched Stephen Curry's incredible journey up close, witnessing how the undersized guard developed into a global superstar and one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. However, despite spending more than a decade playing alongside Curry, Green still believes someone else deserves the ****** le of the best point guard he has ever played with.
Ernie Johnson stands as one of the most respected and beloved voices in modern sports broadcasting. He is best known as the longtime host of TNT's critically acclaimed studio program Inside the NBA. With his calm presence, sharp sense of humor, and ability to keep conversations flowing, Johnson has become an iconic figure around NBA coverage.
However, Johnson has never played a single NBA game. Despite that, Green delivered a remarkably bold ****** sment of the veteran broadcaster during the latest episode of The Draymond Green Podcast, surprisingly naming Johnson as the best point guard he has ever played with.
Draymond Green Responds to the Question Every Franchise Star Eventually Faces (Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
"And I say this with all due respect, because y'all know I rock for this guy but he is the best point guard I've ever played with," Green said. "That's no disrespect to the great Steph Curry. "Ernie Johnson, on a set, is as incredible as they come. He sees everything."
#green #draymond #guard #curry
Ernie Johnson stands as one of the most respected and beloved voices in modern sports broadcasting. He is best known as the longtime host of TNT's critically acclaimed studio program Inside the NBA. With his calm presence, sharp sense of humor, and ability to keep conversations flowing, Johnson has become an iconic figure around NBA coverage.
However, Johnson has never played a single NBA game. Despite that, Green delivered a remarkably bold ****** sment of the veteran broadcaster during the latest episode of The Draymond Green Podcast, surprisingly naming Johnson as the best point guard he has ever played with.
Draymond Green Responds to the Question Every Franchise Star Eventually Faces (Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
"And I say this with all due respect, because y'all know I rock for this guy but he is the best point guard I've ever played with," Green said. "That's no disrespect to the great Steph Curry. "Ernie Johnson, on a set, is as incredible as they come. He sees everything."
#green #draymond #guard #curry
24 days ago
Scottsdale Saguaro first-year coach Butch Goncharoff insists the football season is not going to be canceled, but, for the second week in a row, the roster is so depleted with injuries that the Sabercats have canceled their upcoming game.
They were scheduled to play ALA Queen Creek on Sept. 10, but on the morning of Sept. 7, Saguaro notified Patriots head coach Rich Edwards that the Sabercats had to cancel the game.
Last week, Saguaro canceled its game against rival Scottsdale Chaparral due to a safety issue with too many players banged up from the season-opening 62-0 loss to Scottsdale Desert Mountain.
Chaparral, a 5A team, was able to replace Saguaro with 4A Tempe and beat the Buffaloes 57-0 as a running clock started late in the second quarter. Tempe accepted the game after Phoenix Carl Hayden canceled its game with the Buffaloes.
"With the game being a short week, Thursday, it was still going to be hard to get enough players back," Goncharoff said in a text message. "But we are not canceling the season."
#scottsdale #canceled #season #sept
They were scheduled to play ALA Queen Creek on Sept. 10, but on the morning of Sept. 7, Saguaro notified Patriots head coach Rich Edwards that the Sabercats had to cancel the game.
Last week, Saguaro canceled its game against rival Scottsdale Chaparral due to a safety issue with too many players banged up from the season-opening 62-0 loss to Scottsdale Desert Mountain.
Chaparral, a 5A team, was able to replace Saguaro with 4A Tempe and beat the Buffaloes 57-0 as a running clock started late in the second quarter. Tempe accepted the game after Phoenix Carl Hayden canceled its game with the Buffaloes.
"With the game being a short week, Thursday, it was still going to be hard to get enough players back," Goncharoff said in a text message. "But we are not canceling the season."
#scottsdale #canceled #season #sept
26 days ago
MELBOURNE, Australia - You might think this game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams is an important season opener between rivals that is oddly being played in Australia.
But for sleep scientists this is an intriguing real-world experiment in what works and what doesn't for elite athletes.
"It is a fascinating situation that everyone is going to watch," said Dr. Cheri D. Mah, a sleep physician and performance specialist who is an adjunct professor at the Stanford Sleep Institute and has worked with several professional teams, including the Seattle Seahawks. "I do feel like often in these scenarios, it's like, whoever wins then that was the right strategy."
Will it be the long-term planning 49ers? Or the slap-dash, in-and-out Rams?
"This is fascinating: a test of two completely different approaches to coping with long-haul travel and a big time zone change," wrote Greg Roach, a professor at the Appleton Institute for Behavioural Sciences' Sleep Lab in Adelaide, Australia, in an email. "I am looking forward to seeing the outcome."
#institute #melbourne
But for sleep scientists this is an intriguing real-world experiment in what works and what doesn't for elite athletes.
"It is a fascinating situation that everyone is going to watch," said Dr. Cheri D. Mah, a sleep physician and performance specialist who is an adjunct professor at the Stanford Sleep Institute and has worked with several professional teams, including the Seattle Seahawks. "I do feel like often in these scenarios, it's like, whoever wins then that was the right strategy."
Will it be the long-term planning 49ers? Or the slap-dash, in-and-out Rams?
"This is fascinating: a test of two completely different approaches to coping with long-haul travel and a big time zone change," wrote Greg Roach, a professor at the Appleton Institute for Behavioural Sciences' Sleep Lab in Adelaide, Australia, in an email. "I am looking forward to seeing the outcome."
#institute #melbourne
27 days ago
James Madison transfer running back Wayne Knight ran for three touchdowns and the UCLA defense found its footing in the fourth quarter, overpowering former conference rival California and kicking off the Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 win.
There was a brief injury scare to quarterback Nico Iamaleava, but by then, the Bruins had effectively won the game with two things they did poorly a season ago: rushing and defense.
UCLA outscored Cal 21-0 in the fourth quarter off two interceptions from transfer safety Ta'Shawn James, who picked off Cal's Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele on a deep third-down attempt. Knight ran for a 31-yard touchdown on the next play to help give UCLA a 31-24 lead with 8:46 left to go.
James' next interception with 7:31 left led to Knight's third touchdown on a four-yard run.
Anthony Woods broke free for a 53-yard touchdown run on the Bruins' final possession for his second touchdown of the game and UCLA's sixth — all on the ground. Last season, the Bruins ran for eight total.
#knight
There was a brief injury scare to quarterback Nico Iamaleava, but by then, the Bruins had effectively won the game with two things they did poorly a season ago: rushing and defense.
UCLA outscored Cal 21-0 in the fourth quarter off two interceptions from transfer safety Ta'Shawn James, who picked off Cal's Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele on a deep third-down attempt. Knight ran for a 31-yard touchdown on the next play to help give UCLA a 31-24 lead with 8:46 left to go.
James' next interception with 7:31 left led to Knight's third touchdown on a four-yard run.
Anthony Woods broke free for a 53-yard touchdown run on the Bruins' final possession for his second touchdown of the game and UCLA's sixth — all on the ground. Last season, the Bruins ran for eight total.
#knight
28 days ago
Nuggets predicted to trade for $198M Lakers' generational 6x All-Star to pair with Nikola Jokic originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering the Luka Doncic era, as LeBron James will no longer be playing for the organization for the first time in a decade. Doncic has done everything possible to improve his conditioning and arrive at the upcoming season in the best shape possible.
It was noticeable last season that Doncic had already made improvements, but he still had some work to do to become fully conditioned. This year, Dirk Nowitzki has raved about Doncic's physique.
"The comments came as Doncic and his Lakers teammates traveled to his native Slovenia for a bonding trip and training camp in Ljubljana, giving fans an early look at the guard's conditioning ahead of a pivotal year. Doncic has drawn buzz as a potential MVP candidate, and Nowitzki clearly believes his protege is positioned for a big season," ClutchPoints' Miguel La Torre wrote.
The only concerning aspect of Doncic's situation for the Lakers is that he is not locked up for the long term. There is always a possibility that he could eventually want out if things do not go according to plan in Los Angeles.
#angeles #conditioning #year
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering the Luka Doncic era, as LeBron James will no longer be playing for the organization for the first time in a decade. Doncic has done everything possible to improve his conditioning and arrive at the upcoming season in the best shape possible.
It was noticeable last season that Doncic had already made improvements, but he still had some work to do to become fully conditioned. This year, Dirk Nowitzki has raved about Doncic's physique.
"The comments came as Doncic and his Lakers teammates traveled to his native Slovenia for a bonding trip and training camp in Ljubljana, giving fans an early look at the guard's conditioning ahead of a pivotal year. Doncic has drawn buzz as a potential MVP candidate, and Nowitzki clearly believes his protege is positioned for a big season," ClutchPoints' Miguel La Torre wrote.
The only concerning aspect of Doncic's situation for the Lakers is that he is not locked up for the long term. There is always a possibility that he could eventually want out if things do not go according to plan in Los Angeles.
#angeles #conditioning #year
29 days ago
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is taking a long-term view of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's astonishing rise, with secretary Devajit Saikia revealing that the board is closely monitoring the 15-year-old and wants to ensure his early success translates into a long and distinguished international career.
Sooryavanshi's rapid emergence was among the matters discussed at Thursday's high-level BCCI review meeting in Mumbai, which was attended by Saikia, India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, head coach Gautam Gambhir, Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman and other senior officials.
The teenager has already gone from being an IPL sensation to becoming India's youngest men's international debutant, and the BCCI is now determined to ensure that his development is handled carefully rather than allowing the weight of expectation to derail his progress.
"We want Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or any player of his stature to continue and serve like Sachin Tendulkar did for the country or other players who in the past became legends," Saikia said.
"So we look at Vaibhav in a very serious manner. He's monitored from every angle and every step he is taking forward in his international career. The BCCI is taking a very close look at his future."
Saikia made it clear that the BCCI's objective is not simply to maximise Sooryavanshi's immediate impact but to build a career that can last for years.
"You see, the BCCI can be proud that we are promoting a player of the age of 15 years who is already making his mark in the international scenario and we are very cautious that every right step he should take forward so that it should not be a one series or one year wonder," he said.
The comparison with Tendulkar was particularly significant. Like Sooryavanshi, Tendulkar was thrust into the international spotlight as a teenager before going on to enjoy one of the longest and most successful careers in the history of the game.
The BCCI secretary stressed that Sooryavanshi's progress would be closely tracked at every stage.
"We want Vaibhav's relevance, or any player of his stature, to continue and serve as Sachin Tendulkar did for the country or other players who in the past became legends," Saikia said.
The teenager's rapid rise has given the board plenty of reason for optimism. He was India's youngest-ever men's international debutant after earning his maiden call-up following a sensational IPL 2026 campaign with Rajasthan Royals.
Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of 237.30, including a century and five fifties, while his 72 sixes set an IPL record for a single season. He subsequently won several awards, including the Orange Cap, Most Valuable Player, Emerging Player, Super Striker and Super Sixes honours.
He also made an immediate impact for India against Zimbabwe, scoring 151 runs in three matches as India completed a 3-0 sweep and claimed his maiden Player of th
Sooryavanshi's rapid emergence was among the matters discussed at Thursday's high-level BCCI review meeting in Mumbai, which was attended by Saikia, India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, head coach Gautam Gambhir, Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman and other senior officials.
The teenager has already gone from being an IPL sensation to becoming India's youngest men's international debutant, and the BCCI is now determined to ensure that his development is handled carefully rather than allowing the weight of expectation to derail his progress.
"We want Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or any player of his stature to continue and serve like Sachin Tendulkar did for the country or other players who in the past became legends," Saikia said.
"So we look at Vaibhav in a very serious manner. He's monitored from every angle and every step he is taking forward in his international career. The BCCI is taking a very close look at his future."
Saikia made it clear that the BCCI's objective is not simply to maximise Sooryavanshi's immediate impact but to build a career that can last for years.
"You see, the BCCI can be proud that we are promoting a player of the age of 15 years who is already making his mark in the international scenario and we are very cautious that every right step he should take forward so that it should not be a one series or one year wonder," he said.
The comparison with Tendulkar was particularly significant. Like Sooryavanshi, Tendulkar was thrust into the international spotlight as a teenager before going on to enjoy one of the longest and most successful careers in the history of the game.
The BCCI secretary stressed that Sooryavanshi's progress would be closely tracked at every stage.
"We want Vaibhav's relevance, or any player of his stature, to continue and serve as Sachin Tendulkar did for the country or other players who in the past became legends," Saikia said.
The teenager's rapid rise has given the board plenty of reason for optimism. He was India's youngest-ever men's international debutant after earning his maiden call-up following a sensational IPL 2026 campaign with Rajasthan Royals.
Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of 237.30, including a century and five fifties, while his 72 sixes set an IPL record for a single season. He subsequently won several awards, including the Orange Cap, Most Valuable Player, Emerging Player, Super Striker and Super Sixes honours.
He also made an immediate impact for India against Zimbabwe, scoring 151 runs in three matches as India completed a 3-0 sweep and claimed his maiden Player of th
30 days ago
With no Jayden Warner, Wyatt Jacobson or William Laman in the mix — those local cross country stars all graduated last year — the community will soon get familiar with new names, new local legends. New eras started for local cross country teams on Friday, Aug. 28. The Knappa boys team made an opening statement, while Astoria's strong freshman class made an immediate impact. Here's the roundup for local cross country teams.
Knappa boys flex their muscles
No Wyatt Jacobson? No problem for the Knappa boys cross country team.
The Loggers traveled to Monmouth, Oregon to take part in a star-studded meet at Western Oregon on Friday, Aug. 28. Taking on mostly teams from 4A-6A, the Loggers made an impression. The defending 2A State Champions finished third out of 30 teams in attendance, only finishing behind 6A McMinnville and 5A Corvallis. Knappa scored a total of 108, second place Corvallis scored 103 and in first place, McMinnville had 95.
Returning all but three runners from last year's squad, the Loggers are set up for another three-way ***** le fight with Union and Bandon. Knappa junior Rowdy Justus will also be amongst the runners competing for an individual state ***** le.
#wyatt #jacobson
Knappa boys flex their muscles
No Wyatt Jacobson? No problem for the Knappa boys cross country team.
The Loggers traveled to Monmouth, Oregon to take part in a star-studded meet at Western Oregon on Friday, Aug. 28. Taking on mostly teams from 4A-6A, the Loggers made an impression. The defending 2A State Champions finished third out of 30 teams in attendance, only finishing behind 6A McMinnville and 5A Corvallis. Knappa scored a total of 108, second place Corvallis scored 103 and in first place, McMinnville had 95.
Returning all but three runners from last year's squad, the Loggers are set up for another three-way ***** le fight with Union and Bandon. Knappa junior Rowdy Justus will also be amongst the runners competing for an individual state ***** le.
#wyatt #jacobson
1 month ago
Ross Stewart looks set to miss Swansea City's next four matches because of a quad injury.
Scotland striker Stewart missed the Swans' Championship victory over Watford on Tuesday as well last Saturday's win at Derby County.
The 30-year-old has made only one substitute appearance, in the goalless draw with Sheffield United 11 days ago, since joining Swansea on a three-year contract last month.
Stewart is now expected to miss Swansea's home game against Wrexham on Saturday as well as the trip to Southampton – his former club – next Tuesday and fixtures against Burnley and Lincoln City prior to the international break at the end of the month.
"Ross had a soft tissue injury, not massive, but probably he can return in the international break," said Swansea head coach Vitor Matos.
#ross
Scotland striker Stewart missed the Swans' Championship victory over Watford on Tuesday as well last Saturday's win at Derby County.
The 30-year-old has made only one substitute appearance, in the goalless draw with Sheffield United 11 days ago, since joining Swansea on a three-year contract last month.
Stewart is now expected to miss Swansea's home game against Wrexham on Saturday as well as the trip to Southampton – his former club – next Tuesday and fixtures against Burnley and Lincoln City prior to the international break at the end of the month.
"Ross had a soft tissue injury, not massive, but probably he can return in the international break," said Swansea head coach Vitor Matos.
#ross
1 month ago
A fabulous goalscorer against Rayo Vallecano, Lamine Yamal netted the 50th goal of his career with FC Barcelona.
Thanks to this goal, the Spanish winger became, at 19 years and 49 days old, the youngest player in history to reach 50 goals, ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland.
On Monday afternoon, Lionel Messi officially said goodbye to the Argentina national team. So it's time to say farewell to these legendary years with a little retrospective. Goodbye, legend.
Here we are: the final day of the summer transfer window in Europe's top five leagues! Panic buy, blockbuster deal, collapse... anything can happen on a day like no other!
So hang on tight, OneFootball is here to help you follow this crazy day! And because we're nice like that, you can find a recap of all yesterday's news by clicking right here.
#like #vallecano #Barcelona
Thanks to this goal, the Spanish winger became, at 19 years and 49 days old, the youngest player in history to reach 50 goals, ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland.
On Monday afternoon, Lionel Messi officially said goodbye to the Argentina national team. So it's time to say farewell to these legendary years with a little retrospective. Goodbye, legend.
Here we are: the final day of the summer transfer window in Europe's top five leagues! Panic buy, blockbuster deal, collapse... anything can happen on a day like no other!
So hang on tight, OneFootball is here to help you follow this crazy day! And because we're nice like that, you can find a recap of all yesterday's news by clicking right here.
#like #vallecano #Barcelona
1 month ago
The return of the Brasileirão is moving forward more and more.
And the next three days will feature the 25th round of the competition.
The eight teams still alive in the Copa do Brasil are putting the knockout tournament "aside."
And a good number of them are fighting relegation in the league.
Round 25 will have two derbies, a clash between teams in the G-4, and more.
#return #moving #forward
And the next three days will feature the 25th round of the competition.
The eight teams still alive in the Copa do Brasil are putting the knockout tournament "aside."
And a good number of them are fighting relegation in the league.
Round 25 will have two derbies, a clash between teams in the G-4, and more.
#return #moving #forward
1 month ago
AC Milan head into Matchday 2 of Serie A to face Venezia on Friday in what would be their first league match at home this season.
Date: Friday, 28th August.
Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
Venue: San Siro, Milan.
The squad remains highly robust, though a few adjustments will alter their layout. Midfielder Samuele Ricci has been officially excluded from the squad as he edges closer to a finalized loan move away to Como.
#squad #matchday #serie #kick
Date: Friday, 28th August.
Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
Venue: San Siro, Milan.
The squad remains highly robust, though a few adjustments will alter their layout. Midfielder Samuele Ricci has been officially excluded from the squad as he edges closer to a finalized loan move away to Como.
#squad #matchday #serie #kick
1 month ago
It's crunch time in the International bracket of the Little League World Series.
Japan has strung together four consecutive wins to survive elimination play after suffering a 6-0 first-round loss to Curacao on Aug. 21. Next up? A Nicaragua team that on Aug. 26 fell 12-3 to the same Curacao buzzsaw that sent ***** an into must-win mode for the rest of the tournament.
At stake for both teams is a spot in the tournament's International Championship Game and another shot at Curacao on Aug. 29.
Japan qualified for this game with a 7-3 win over Canada on Aug. 26.
Nicaragua vs. ***** an was one of two Aug. 27 games moved up to a 9 a.m. ET start due to anticipated thunderstorms in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, later in the day. So grab your coffee, it's time for some morning baseball.
#game #series
Japan has strung together four consecutive wins to survive elimination play after suffering a 6-0 first-round loss to Curacao on Aug. 21. Next up? A Nicaragua team that on Aug. 26 fell 12-3 to the same Curacao buzzsaw that sent ***** an into must-win mode for the rest of the tournament.
At stake for both teams is a spot in the tournament's International Championship Game and another shot at Curacao on Aug. 29.
Japan qualified for this game with a 7-3 win over Canada on Aug. 26.
Nicaragua vs. ***** an was one of two Aug. 27 games moved up to a 9 a.m. ET start due to anticipated thunderstorms in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, later in the day. So grab your coffee, it's time for some morning baseball.
#game #series
1 month ago
It's almost time for football in Eugene. The Oregon Ducks are wrapping up fall camp this week before preparing for the season opener against Boise State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 5. The expectations are high with one of the most talented rosters in the country.
That sentiment was supported by USA TODAY's ranking of the top 100 college football players heading into the 2026 season. Nine Ducks landed in the rankings, the most of any program. Led by a Heisman-caliber quarterback and armed with plenty of experience in big games, Oregon is one of the frontrunners to win it all this season, but talent can only take a team so far.
The Ducks who made the list were not surprising, but there were a few notable omissions. Evan Stewart, who missed all of last season, didn't make the cut, but given how explosive his offseason has been, he figures to be a major part of the offense again this season. Nose tackle Bear Alexander also didn't make the list, despite the other three veterans up front placing highly.
Let's take a look at where the Ducks fell in USA TODAY's top 100.
USA TODAY Top 100 Ranking: No. 79
#ranking #Football #take #didn 't
That sentiment was supported by USA TODAY's ranking of the top 100 college football players heading into the 2026 season. Nine Ducks landed in the rankings, the most of any program. Led by a Heisman-caliber quarterback and armed with plenty of experience in big games, Oregon is one of the frontrunners to win it all this season, but talent can only take a team so far.
The Ducks who made the list were not surprising, but there were a few notable omissions. Evan Stewart, who missed all of last season, didn't make the cut, but given how explosive his offseason has been, he figures to be a major part of the offense again this season. Nose tackle Bear Alexander also didn't make the list, despite the other three veterans up front placing highly.
Let's take a look at where the Ducks fell in USA TODAY's top 100.
USA TODAY Top 100 Ranking: No. 79
#ranking #Football #take #didn 't
1 month ago
Manchester City hope that Chelsea will forget their ignorance of an Enzo Fernandez transfer deadline, as Enzo Maresca reportedly sees the Argentine as his No. 1 target.
Fabrizio Romano says that City are in "daily club to club contact with Enzo's camp," but notes that Chelsea will only sell if they they can improve their team.
MORE — Fulham vs Chelsea updates, highlights
Fernandez subbed into Chelsea's Week 1 match against Fulham in the 65th minute and was booed with every touch of the ball. Blues fans even cheered the first time he was tackled by a Fulham player.
How does that affect this situation, if at all? Chelsea had slapped a reported $160 million price on the 25-year-old Fernandez. That price is unlikely to go down, especially with the Blues knowing they paid about the same thing for a less-proven Morgan Rogers.
#Chelsea #price
Fabrizio Romano says that City are in "daily club to club contact with Enzo's camp," but notes that Chelsea will only sell if they they can improve their team.
MORE — Fulham vs Chelsea updates, highlights
Fernandez subbed into Chelsea's Week 1 match against Fulham in the 65th minute and was booed with every touch of the ball. Blues fans even cheered the first time he was tackled by a Fulham player.
How does that affect this situation, if at all? Chelsea had slapped a reported $160 million price on the 25-year-old Fernandez. That price is unlikely to go down, especially with the Blues knowing they paid about the same thing for a less-proven Morgan Rogers.
#Chelsea #price
1 month ago
Performances like the one we witnessed last night can stay in our memories for a loooong time. What Chivas delivered in its 5-2 rout of Xolos at Estadio AKRON was truly memorable, Chivahermanos.
Now that the storm of emotions has passed—quite literally—it's time to take a closer look at the best numbers from the Rojiblancos' third victory of the Apertura 2026. And there's plenty to unpack.
That's why we've put together an ideal XI of stats to review right here:
What Chivas' Rout of Xolos Left Behind
- The Rebaño Sagrado reached 10 points in the AP26, moving into 4th place in the standings.- The Rojiblancos have now won 3 straight matches across the Leagues Cup and Liga MX.- This is the third time in 2026 that Guadalajara has scored 5 goals in a match at Estadio AKRON: against León and Puebla in the CL26, and now against Xolos.- Chivas extended its unbeaten run against Xolos at Estadio AKRON to 6 matches: 5 wins and 1 draw.- The Chiverío replicated the formula behind its first two goals: a cross to the near post, a flick-on and a finish from the second line.- Gabriel Milito has now won 26 of his 51 matches as Guadalajara's head coach.- Ricardo Marín recorded his second brace as a Rojiblanco. The previous one came against Atlas in the AP23.- Santiago Sandoval scored his first goal of the AP26.- Roberto Alvarado remains Chivas' leading scorer in the current soccer year, with his goal against Xolos taking him to 4 goals.- Diego Campillo scored again for Guadalajara, his second professional goal.- Guadalajara had not taken a 3-0 halftime lead in a Liga MX match since Matchday 6 of the AP24 against Juárez.
#matches
Now that the storm of emotions has passed—quite literally—it's time to take a closer look at the best numbers from the Rojiblancos' third victory of the Apertura 2026. And there's plenty to unpack.
That's why we've put together an ideal XI of stats to review right here:
What Chivas' Rout of Xolos Left Behind
- The Rebaño Sagrado reached 10 points in the AP26, moving into 4th place in the standings.- The Rojiblancos have now won 3 straight matches across the Leagues Cup and Liga MX.- This is the third time in 2026 that Guadalajara has scored 5 goals in a match at Estadio AKRON: against León and Puebla in the CL26, and now against Xolos.- Chivas extended its unbeaten run against Xolos at Estadio AKRON to 6 matches: 5 wins and 1 draw.- The Chiverío replicated the formula behind its first two goals: a cross to the near post, a flick-on and a finish from the second line.- Gabriel Milito has now won 26 of his 51 matches as Guadalajara's head coach.- Ricardo Marín recorded his second brace as a Rojiblanco. The previous one came against Atlas in the AP23.- Santiago Sandoval scored his first goal of the AP26.- Roberto Alvarado remains Chivas' leading scorer in the current soccer year, with his goal against Xolos taking him to 4 goals.- Diego Campillo scored again for Guadalajara, his second professional goal.- Guadalajara had not taken a 3-0 halftime lead in a Liga MX match since Matchday 6 of the AP24 against Juárez.
#matches
1 month ago
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Edwin Diaz was signed to be the team's closer, but when he comes back from the injured list, he will not be in that role.
Diaz had elbow surgery early in the season, leading to months on the injured list.
He was out from April until late July after Diaz had loose bodies removed from his right arm. When he finally returned, things were not good for Diaz.
During the month of August, he had a 15.88 ERA, with three blown saves and two poor outings in non-save situations.
Jul 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz (3) looks on during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
#april #california
Diaz had elbow surgery early in the season, leading to months on the injured list.
He was out from April until late July after Diaz had loose bodies removed from his right arm. When he finally returned, things were not good for Diaz.
During the month of August, he had a 15.88 ERA, with three blown saves and two poor outings in non-save situations.
Jul 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz (3) looks on during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
#april #california
1 month ago
Ezri Konsa has completed his move to ******* nal from Aston Villa in a deal worth £51m, plus a further £4m in potential add-ons.
That's according to David Ornstein of the Athletic who says that the England international has signed a four-year contract with the option of a further year after completing his medical with the Premier League champions.
Konsa made 286 appearances for Villa after joining the club from Brentford in 2019. He has also won 28 England caps and was part of the squad that reached the semi-finals of this summer's World Cup.
The defender started every match for England before their 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina, when he came on as a 72nd-minute substitute.
Konsa becomes ******* nal's fourth major signing of the summer. The club have already brought in Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United and former Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier.
#club #year
That's according to David Ornstein of the Athletic who says that the England international has signed a four-year contract with the option of a further year after completing his medical with the Premier League champions.
Konsa made 286 appearances for Villa after joining the club from Brentford in 2019. He has also won 28 England caps and was part of the squad that reached the semi-finals of this summer's World Cup.
The defender started every match for England before their 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina, when he came on as a 72nd-minute substitute.
Konsa becomes ******* nal's fourth major signing of the summer. The club have already brought in Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United and former Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier.
#club #year
1 month ago
The Baltimore Ravens have invested heavily in their secondary. Look no further than three first-round picks invested in the defensive backfield since 2022 alone, and while established veterans such as Marlon Humphrey and Kyle Hamilton remain the group's foundation, much of the attention this summer has centered on a collection of younger defensive backs attempting to carve out larger roles.
The talent has been obvious. The growth has been noticeable. According to Hamilton, however, what truly stands out isn't physical ability. It's maturity. Following Wednesday's joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings, the three-time Pro Bowler spoke with the media and was asked, among other things, about Baltimore's young defensive backs and the progress they have made throughout training camp.
His answer highlighted several players by name while offering insight into why he believes the group continues trending in the right direction.
"We have a younger DB room, but guys play past their age, for sure... It is just [about] challenging everything, challenging at the catch point. If you are out of position, run to get in position, strain to get in position [and] challenge every single pass because you never know what will happen. You could cause a distraction; the receiver could drop, [and] you break the ball up [and] take them to the ground."
Hamilton's praise didn't stop there. The veteran safety also pointed to T.J. Tampa Jr., Nate Wiggins, and second-year safety Malaki Starks as examples of a young secondary continuing to develop despite carrying significant responsibilities.
#secondary
The talent has been obvious. The growth has been noticeable. According to Hamilton, however, what truly stands out isn't physical ability. It's maturity. Following Wednesday's joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings, the three-time Pro Bowler spoke with the media and was asked, among other things, about Baltimore's young defensive backs and the progress they have made throughout training camp.
His answer highlighted several players by name while offering insight into why he believes the group continues trending in the right direction.
"We have a younger DB room, but guys play past their age, for sure... It is just [about] challenging everything, challenging at the catch point. If you are out of position, run to get in position, strain to get in position [and] challenge every single pass because you never know what will happen. You could cause a distraction; the receiver could drop, [and] you break the ball up [and] take them to the ground."
Hamilton's praise didn't stop there. The veteran safety also pointed to T.J. Tampa Jr., Nate Wiggins, and second-year safety Malaki Starks as examples of a young secondary continuing to develop despite carrying significant responsibilities.
#secondary
1 month ago
The second week of the 10th season of Dana White's Contender Series took place on Tuesday at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The fight card featured five fights with 10 athletes competing for spots on the UFC roster.
Four of the five bouts ended in finishes and six UFC contracts were awarded following the event. Check out the fight highlights.
#five #dana #meta #apex
Four of the five bouts ended in finishes and six UFC contracts were awarded following the event. Check out the fight highlights.
#five #dana #meta #apex
2 months ago
The New York Islanders want your opinion.
Earlier this summer, the team opened a jersey design contest to allow a fan to come up with their third jersey for the 2027-28 season.
No Adobe Illustrator skills were necessary — an online portal with a set number of logos, striping, colors and fonts made it easy for graphic design experts and kindergarten students alike.
There was no shortage of submissions: more than 80,000 designs came in, according to the team. Islanders staff narrowed the selection down to eight jerseys, putting them out to a series of fan votes with a bracket-style elimination process.
The third and final round of voting opened Tuesday, pitting a navy blue lighthouse jersey against an "Islanders" word mark to decide the winner.
#jersey #york
Earlier this summer, the team opened a jersey design contest to allow a fan to come up with their third jersey for the 2027-28 season.
No Adobe Illustrator skills were necessary — an online portal with a set number of logos, striping, colors and fonts made it easy for graphic design experts and kindergarten students alike.
There was no shortage of submissions: more than 80,000 designs came in, according to the team. Islanders staff narrowed the selection down to eight jerseys, putting them out to a series of fan votes with a bracket-style elimination process.
The third and final round of voting opened Tuesday, pitting a navy blue lighthouse jersey against an "Islanders" word mark to decide the winner.
#jersey #york
2 months ago
In their first meeting, American Amanda Anisimova defeated Alexandra Eala in three sets at the 2026 Cincinnati Open.
Anisimova struggled at times, dropping the first set. The pinnacle of that set was a 20 minute game in the fifth game. Eala held after 13 deuces.
Eala has had a great summer. Anisimova has played a lot less tennis than Eala this year due to injuries. It was only her second Top 20 win of the year.
MORE: Venus, Serena come up short against Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk at Cincinnati Open
There is no rest for the weary as Anisimova who finished her match near 1 AM EDT Tuesday morning will face the Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova on Wednesday.
#alexandra
Anisimova struggled at times, dropping the first set. The pinnacle of that set was a 20 minute game in the fifth game. Eala held after 13 deuces.
Eala has had a great summer. Anisimova has played a lot less tennis than Eala this year due to injuries. It was only her second Top 20 win of the year.
MORE: Venus, Serena come up short against Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk at Cincinnati Open
There is no rest for the weary as Anisimova who finished her match near 1 AM EDT Tuesday morning will face the Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova on Wednesday.
#alexandra
2 months ago
Events on Ohio State football's 2026 schedule will unfold a bit differently with senior day moved to the season's opening week.
On Aug. 14, the Buckeyes announced that their senior day ceremony would be held before the home opener against Ball State Sept. 5, breaking the tradition of the event taking place before the final regular-season home game. In addition to senior day, former Ohio State coach and Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel will be inducted into the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor on the day of the Buckeyes' home opener.
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day explained the change was intended to limit distractions ahead of the Nov. 28 home game against rival Michigan.
"When we look at all the things that go on that weekend, the way things have changed, there are some things we thought about. And the first thing was we want to keep the focus on that [Michigan] game," Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said Aug. 16. "There are already enough distractions that week, and so this was just one more thing we felt like we could move."
Other programs in recent years have moved their senior day from their final home game if it conflicts with a rivalry matchup. Georgia, for instance, held its 2024 senior day a week early before the Georgia Tech game, and last year, South Carolina did the same to avoid its Clemson game.
#ryan
On Aug. 14, the Buckeyes announced that their senior day ceremony would be held before the home opener against Ball State Sept. 5, breaking the tradition of the event taking place before the final regular-season home game. In addition to senior day, former Ohio State coach and Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel will be inducted into the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor on the day of the Buckeyes' home opener.
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day explained the change was intended to limit distractions ahead of the Nov. 28 home game against rival Michigan.
"When we look at all the things that go on that weekend, the way things have changed, there are some things we thought about. And the first thing was we want to keep the focus on that [Michigan] game," Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said Aug. 16. "There are already enough distractions that week, and so this was just one more thing we felt like we could move."
Other programs in recent years have moved their senior day from their final home game if it conflicts with a rivalry matchup. Georgia, for instance, held its 2024 senior day a week early before the Georgia Tech game, and last year, South Carolina did the same to avoid its Clemson game.
#ryan
2 months ago
Mark Selby claimed his fourth China Open **** le with a 10-6 victory over Noppon Saengkham in Taiyuan.
Four-time world champion Selby, 43, has now won 26 ranking events and this success lifts him from ninth to fifth in the world rankings.
"I'm happy to be standing here as champion, I played some good stuff all week, somewhere near close to my best," said Selby.
The Englishman, who was appearing in his first ranking final in China for eight years, had trailed 4-2 early in the contest despite compiling a wonderful 138 break in the third frame.
However, he took the final two frames of the first session to draw level at 4-4 and when play resumed he knocked in breaks of 58, 90, 69 and 53 to reel off the next four and establish a healthy advantage.
#selby #first #mark #open
Four-time world champion Selby, 43, has now won 26 ranking events and this success lifts him from ninth to fifth in the world rankings.
"I'm happy to be standing here as champion, I played some good stuff all week, somewhere near close to my best," said Selby.
The Englishman, who was appearing in his first ranking final in China for eight years, had trailed 4-2 early in the contest despite compiling a wonderful 138 break in the third frame.
However, he took the final two frames of the first session to draw level at 4-4 and when play resumed he knocked in breaks of 58, 90, 69 and 53 to reel off the next four and establish a healthy advantage.
#selby #first #mark #open
