When Kawhi Leonard became a Toronto Raptor for the first time in the summer of 2018, he looked shellshocked. "There's just more questions you have to ask me in order for me to tell you about myself," he said, introducing himself to an organization and city he reportedly had no interest in joining.
Leonard had fallen out with his former team, the San Antonio Spurs – one of the most respected franchises in professional sports – due to differences in opinion about an injury that had limited him to just nine games in the 2017-18 season. The Los Angeles native had hoped to end up in southern California, but instead the Raptors risked it all by swapping franchise cornerstone DeMar DeRozan for one year of an injured, malcontent Leonard. It worked: Leonard led the Raptors to their maiden championship on the back of a historic playoff run, averaging 30.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.9 **** ists and 1.7 steals en route. Leonard won his second finals MVP to go alongside the one he had claimed with the Spurs when he helped them to the **** le in 2014.
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"The narrative of not wanting to come to this city is gone," the team's president, Masai Ujiri, said at that 2018 press conference, speaking to insecure Raptors fans who had watched American players like Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, and Chris Bosh leave Toronto since the franchise opened its doors in 1995. "We should move past that. Believe in this city. Believe in yourselves … We are proud of who we are."
But even a historic season wasn't enough to convince Leonard to stay north of the border. After a long and contentious free-agency period managed by his uncle, Dennis Robertson, Leonard spurned the reigning champions in favor of his hometown Los Angeles Clippers. "There wasn't as much anger in 2019 as there was with Vince Carter or some of the other guys who left," says Bruce Arthur, who has covered Leonard since 2018 for the Toronto Star. "I think he was given a little bit of special dispensation because he was going home, because he had delivered a **** le, and because I never felt like there was ever a connection outside of Kawhi the basketball player, with Toronto."

#SPURS #vince #carter #believe

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Philip Rivers' unretirement shocked the NFL in 2025, but it was a last-ditch effort by the Colts just to salvage their season and get to the playoffs.
According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, Drew Brees — who retired the same offseason as Rivers did — nearly rocked the league with his own stunning decision in the middle of the playoffs.
Brees even put himself through a workout to see if he could physically give it a shot, but he ultimately decided to stay retired. The Saints legend was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame just weeks later.
Here's what you need to know about Brees' near-comeback.

#brees #comeback

SIOUX CITY, IA (KCAU) - The Panthers hosted Drake on Saturday and beat the Bulldogs 56-14.
The UNI defense made its presence known, forcing five turnovers on two fumble recoveries and three interceptions, with one being a pick-six.
Next week, the Panthers head to Iowa City to face the Hawkeyes.
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#kcau #saturday

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Country Day Cajuns played against the Willow Lions on Thursday night.
Cajun quarterback Jack Grace threw nine touchdowns, breaking a single-game record, in the team's 70-35 victory over the Lions.
Here are highlights featured on WGNO's Friday Night Football.
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#night #orleans #cajuns

The Dallas Cowboys are dealing with a significant offensive line issue just days before their 2026 season opener. Tyler Smith, Dallas Cowboys' three-time Pro Bowl left guard and a cornerstone of their offensive line since being selected 24th overall in the 2022 draft, is headed to injured reserve.
Even though T.J. Bass is a more probable replacement, it has also opened the door for veteran offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson to protect quarterback Dak Prescott and fill the gap.
Tyler Smith, Dallas Cowboys' three-time Pro Bowl left guard and a cornerstone of their offensive line since being selected 24th overall in the 2022 draft, is headed to injured reserve.
Sep 21, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Houston Texans guard Laken Tomlinson (75) before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
Tyler Smith had been dealing with a thumb issue since the offseason. He reported the problem to head coach Brian Schottenheimer but initially tried to play through it. On Monday, Schottenheimer informed the media that Smith would undergo surgery on the thumb and is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks. The team could not pinpoint exactly when the injury occurred. With the season opener against the New York Giants scheduled for September 13 at MetLife Stadium, the Cowboys moved quickly to address the depth issue.

#cowboys #line #since

Detroit is still without a permanent general manager, and training camp opens Sept. 17. Shawn Horcoff is running day-to-day operations on an interim basis, with one significant restriction: he cannot make trades. Chris Ilitch has brought in an outside search firm, and the list of outside names has already been trimmed.
Most of the attention has gone to the candidates coming from other organizations. But three of the most credible Red Wings GM candidates already work in the building, and the Wings need to at least consider looking at them.
Steve Yzerman's tenure in Detroit was less than fruitful; fans and ******* ysts both tried to stay faithful to the so-called "Yzerplan." Yzerman stepped down on July 15 after seven seasons that produced zero playoff berths, and he remains with the organization as a senior adviser to Ilitch rather than having been fired outright. During his tenure there seemed to be no urgency to help the team make it back to the playoffs, even though they were within range the past three seasons.
Now, this is not the complete fault of Yzerman, as he was handcuffed by Chris Ilitch. Reports have come out that Yzerman needed approval from Ilitch on certain deals, more specifically signing Steven Stamkos as a free agent, just to see him put up productive seasons — 69 goals across two campaigns for the Nashville Predators, 27 in his first year and 42 in his second.
Yzerman's highlights of acquisitions for the team are trading for Alex DeBrincat and signing Patrick Kane coming off hip surgery. He also had his fair share of misses, such as Andrew Copp ($5.625 AAV/5 years), J.T. Compher ($5.100 AAV/5 years), Michael Rasmussen ($3.200 AAV/4 years), Vladimir Tarasenko ($4.750 AAV/2 years), and the list can go on. He made poor contract extensions and signed aging superstars to try and get any juice that they had left.

#chris

Carson Hocevar finds himself the center of attention once again after another messy day at the race track.
With the NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington for the first race of the Chase on Saturday, Hocevar was competing for points that would hopefully push him up the points standings and further into championship contention. Instead, he left with more negative attention, and more frustrated competition.
As the first stage of the race was coming to a close, Hocevar drifted up the track and spun the No. 6 of Brad Keselowski. Watching the replay, it is extremely, extremely clear what happened. Hocevar simply gets into him.
After the race, in which Hocevar finished 11th, the No. 77 driver dismissed the contact he made with Keselowski.
"Yeah he spun," he said smiling, when asked about the incident. "I don't know what happened. He spun."

#track #first #points

Ray Matthews is no stranger to extreme challenges - after all, when he turned 75 the keen runner marked the milestone by running the equivalent of 75 marathon distances in 75 days. Ten years on, his passion for running remains undimmed.
Matthews, from Rotherham, has now set his sights on taking part in next year's Bigfoot 200 ultra-marathon in the USA, whose 200-mile (322km) route will take him through Washington State's Cascade Mountains.
"I feel I can do it. I know I can do it," the 85-year-old says with determination.
"What I need to do now is to knuckle down and start big time training."
Age was not something Matthews said he ever thought about in terms of activity levels [RAY MATTHEWS]

#running #cascade

News that Cathy Engelbert will step down as WNBA commissioner at the end of the 2026 season sent shockwaves through the league on Friday, Sept. 4.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced Engelbert's decision to retire at the end of the year, bringing her polarizing seven-year tenure that saw exponential growth and increased scrutiny to a close. Engelbert helped oversee a transformational collective barging agreement earlier this spring, her second at the helm of the W since becoming the league's first commissioner in 2019.
"Cathy has presided over the WNBA through the most significant period of growth in the league's 30-year history," Silver said in a statement. "We are grateful for Cathy's leadership and unwavering commitment to the advancement of women's basketball."
Silver wasn't the only voice in basketball to comment on the news. WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike and WNBPA executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson both chimed in following Engelbert's retirement announcement.
Here's are their reactions:

#WNBA #wnbpa #Growth #Basketball

For a day, the Houston Astros enjoyed the elements of a formulaic win. An early lead. A quality start. A relatively rested bullpen.
With them, they sailed to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox and secured their first series win at Daikin Park in more than a month. Houston had lost its past four home series. It took three of four from the American League Central leaders and won the teams' season series, 5-2.
No division in baseball is more woeful than the AL West, though the AL Central is close. Still, the Astros extended their AL West lead to 2 ½ games, pending the Rangers' result later Thursday, and returned to their high-water mark at three games over .500 with 21 to play in their season.
The Astros have won seven of 10 games since a dismal homestand and the dismissal of their general manager, an upturn at an opportune time. Their next three series are also against contending teams, starting with the Arizona Diamondbacks' arrival this weekend.
Their playoff fate remains in their control. Thursday, their offense scored six runs against Chicago right-hander Luis Castillo by the third inning, offering a cushion for ace Hunter Brown, who worked a quality start. Three relievers combined to retire nine of 10 batters faced.

#games #central #lead

Myles Garrett is coming off a historic season, yet a new ESPN projection for the Los Angeles Rams star has produced one of the more surprising predictions ahead of 2026. The elite pass rusher is forecast to finish well below the sack total that established him as the NFL's most dominant quarterback hunter last season.
Garrett recorded 23 sacks in 2025, setting the league's single-season record and delivering the kind of campaign few defensive players can match. His performance placed him at the center of the NFL's defensive conversation, making his projected total for the upcoming season particularly difficult to overlook.
Sep 7, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) is introduced before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
The statistical forecast has Garrett finishing fifth among the league's pass rushers with a projected average of 10.1 sacks. Four players are expected to finish ahead of him, including Aidan Hutchinson, Micah Parsons, Will Anderson Jr. and Nik Bonitto, despite Garrett entering the season as the reigning record holder.
Several factors contributed to the lower projection. Garrett is now 30 years old, while the Rams relied on one of the NFL's lowest blitz rates last season, reducing some of the opportunities that can create favorable one-on-one matchups for edge rushers.

#defensive #projection

Ten major-league teams scored fewer runs than the Houston Astros in the month of August. Two are the teams just behind them in the American League West, helping explain how the Astros ended the month with a two-game division lead.
September began with a reminder that their standing remains tenuous. The Chicago White Sox handed them a 5-1 loss Tuesday, in which their lineup struck three hits and their starter turned in another short performance, paring their advantage atop the division.
With the Rangers and Mariners both winning Tuesday, the Astros ended the night with a one-game lead over Texas and a five-game edge on Seattle. Five more games remain against the White Sox and Arizona before a trying 13-day stretch gives way to a breather.
Their offense looked listless Tuesday. Chicago starter Sean Burke allowed one hit while working into the sixth inning at Daikin Park. Isaac Paredes' eighth-inning home run on a fly ball into the Crawford Boxes delivered the offense's only damage.
Jordan Hicks, the right-hander who surrendered it, walked his next two batters, gift-wrapping a possible rally. It fizzled as Christian Walker swung through a 99.9 mph fastball to end the inning. Houston hitters drew six walks but struck out 12 times. Taylor Trammell had two of the team's three hits.

#game #houston #Chicago #white

The 2026 Nebraska high school football season finally kicks off this weekend.
Week 1 for most programs begins on August 28, opening up a packed schedule of gridiron action across the state.
All season, from opening kickoffs to top NSAA battles ahead, fans can find the latest Nebraska high school football scores below.
Here's a look at the scores from Nebraska high school football games today:
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Nebraska high school football scores

#Nebraska #Football #week #august

Rangers have announced the signing of winger Kim Min-su from Spanish club Girona.
The 20-year-old joins the Scottish Premiership giants on a four-year deal with an option for another year after his £8.5 million release clause was triggered.
Minsu was born in Korea but moved to Catalonia with his family aged ten, and has lived there since.
He joined Girona's youth ranks as a 16-year-old in 2022, and made his senior debut two years later.
He made seven senior appearances for the club, including one in the Champions League, in 2024-25.

#made #senior #rangers #premiership

This weekend, Chantelle Cameron and Mikaela Mayer will meet in a ******* le-unification clash, as the pair top a women's UK vs US card in Birmingham.
Cameron puts her WBO super-welterweight ******* le on the line against American Mayer, who holds the WBC and WBA belts, in a meeting of multiple-division champions.
Caroline Dubois is also in action, putting her unified lightweight ******* les on the line against Amelia Moore, while Terri Harper and Shannon Courtenay are among the other established names competing.
With the legendary Katie Taylor about to retire, her former rival Cameron and Mayer could be vying for the status of boxing's top female star.
Here's all you need to know:

#mayer #caroline

The NWSL has a new media partner to replace Victory+. The league reached a deal with Roku that will put its package of Sunday night matches on the free Roku Sports Channel beginning Aug. 30.
Roku will become the exclusive streaming home of eight NWSL Sunday night matches over the remainder of the 2026 season before expanding to 25 games in 2027, the league said. The agreement gives the NWSL a replacement for the Sunday night slate previously carried by Victory+, which the league abruptly dropped last month.
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but the league said Roku emerged from a competitive process, citing the platform's reach, accessibility and ability to make matches easier for fans to discover.
"We were incredibly encouraged by the level of interest in this package and the competitiveness of the process, which speaks to the growing value of NWSL media rights," NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman told The Athletic. "Ultimately, Roku stood out as the right partner because of its tremendous scale, commitment to discoverability and ability to reach both existing fans and entirely new audiences. We're excited to build on an existing relationship with Roku at an important moment for our league and for women's soccer."
The deal comes less than a month after the NWSL terminated its agreement with Victory+, the free streaming platform. The Athletic previously reported that unfulfilled payments from Victory+ contributed to the league's decision to end the relationship, according to league sources that spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the deal freely.

#night

On Monday, the New Orleans Saints announced that they had signed free agent Daniel Carlson at kicker. Carlson was added to hopefully stabilize the New Orleans kicking situation. Charlie Smyth and Tanner Brown had both had their struggles through training camp and preseason for the Saints.
Carlson, 31, has spent all but two games of his eight-year NFL career with the Las Vegas Raiders. He was a teammate of running back Zamir White for four seasons with the Raiders. White was acquired in a trade by the Saints on Sunday from the San Francisco 49ers. Here's a look at Carlson's career to date as he joins New Orleans.
Name (age): Daniel Carlson (31)
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo.
Position: Kicker

#daniel #kicker #Career #charlie

As the preseason starts to reach a close, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is tackling a major challenge: working alongside his little brother. The Packers are in joint practices this week with the Arizona Cardinals, led by LaFleur's brother, first-year head coach Mike LaFleur.
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Matt, who is in his eighth year as the Packers' head coach, told reporters on Monday that he and Mike have been planning out practice together, though he joked that any feedback on the schedule has gone "pretty much one way."
"He's quick to criticize everything that I put on the schedule. He's like, 'Why are we doing this? Why are we doing that? We never do this.' And I was like, 'Alright Mike, you've got all the answers,'" Matt joked. "It's been healthy, it's been good. There's been give-and-take on both sides for sure."
With Mike being hired by the Cardinals in February, the LaFleurs joined John and Jim Harbaugh as the only set of brothers serving as head coaches for different NFL teams.

#head #coach #cardinals

The heart of the nation's capital is set to be packed with more than 140,000 fans as Freedom 250th Grand Prix kicks off Sunday, sending race cars zipping through Washington, DC, for the first time in IndyCar history.
The race is set to begin shortly after 1 p.m. ET on the National Mall with a course that takes seven turns between the U.S. Capitol and around Smithsonian museums and the National Archives. Racers will drive 147 laps around the 1.7-mile course for a total of 250 miles before spectators, including President Donald Trump.
Trump is also expected to take a ride around the track in his presidential limousine before things kick off.
The two-day event kicked off Saturday with practice and qualifying races and two International Race of Champions races. Twenty-five drivers will compete Sunday.
It's the latest high-profile sporting event spearheaded by Trump as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations. In June, a UFC Freedom 250 mixed martial arts event was hosted at the White House.

#Trump #grand

Arsenal are ******* sing whether a move for Kenan Yildiz can be made this summer, with Mikel Arteta still intent on strengthening the left side of his attack before the new campaign. According to Independent, the Juventus forward is firmly under consideration after the club missed out on their preferred option.
Arteta has been clear internally that he wants to add quality in that area, especially as ******* nal prepare for what the original report describes as "an ******* ault on both the Champions League and Premier League for the new season". Vinicius Jr had been viewed as the standout target, but "The Brazilian's decision to stay at the Bernabeu caused ******* nal to reconsider the situation", forcing a recalibration of plans.
Yildiz is said to have remained "high up on their list of targets", and there is a strong sense that Arteta values both his profile and potential. At 21, he fits a recruitment line that blends immediate impact with long-term growth. The report adds that "Arteta especially keen on the Turkish international", which speaks to the seriousness of ******* nal's interest.
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Juventus, however, are in no rush to entertain offers. Yildiz is regarded as one of their most exciting young talents and the asking price reflects that. The Italian club "would want upwards of £60m", a figure that immediately makes any negotiation more complex. ******* nal are also conscious of squad balance and "do want to ensure more outgoings" before pushing too far.

#yildiz #especially #want

When the Denver Broncos watch the film after Friday's preseason showdown with the Green Bay Packers, they will likely evaluate a pair of inside linebackers on Green Bay's roster bubble.
Zach Kruse of Packers Wire believes Green Bay will choose between Nick Niemann and Kristian Welch for the final backup linebacker spot on their 53-man roster later this summer. If Kruse's hunch is correct, the loser of that ILB competition will be cut.
That could be a notable development for the Broncos, who are lacking experienced depth behind starters Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad. It wouldn't be shocking to see Denver monitor the waiver wire for potential ILB targets after roster cuts later this month, and one of Niemann or Welch could become available.
Niemann has appeared in 71 career games (with three starts), totaling 97 tackles, three pass breakups, one interception and one fumble recovery. He has also played 1,412 special teams snaps in his career.
Welch has 80 games (two starts) on his résumé, including six appearances and one start with the Broncos in 2024. He has totaled 43 tackles and one fumble recovery in his career, and he has 1,473 career snaps on special teams.

#Broncos #green #niemann #later

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Atlanta Dream defeated the Las Vegas Aces, 97-82, at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and The Sporting Tribune's RJ Forbus was there to capture the following TST Images.
Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon yells at the referee prior to being ejected during a WNBA game against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon yells at the referee prior to being ejected during a WNBA game against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) blocks a shot attempt from Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) during a WNBA game on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

#vegas #arena #tuesday #august

Former India cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali Kartik, who are part of the broadcast team for India's tour of Sri Lanka, found themselves involved in an awkward exchange during the Galle Test on Monday.

The two were discussing the ongoing match when their conversation unexpectedly shifted from cricket to Manjrekar's facial expressions. What started as a joke quickly turned into a series of personal remarks between the two former cricketers.

Kartik began by poking fun at Manjrekar's expression, asking him to stop making what he called the "pout of the century" because it was making his speech difficult to understand.

"That's a bad one," Manjrekar replied and also responded with a comment about Kartik's appearance, suggesting that the camera focus on someone else because the other person, Ajinkya Rahane in this case, had a more pleasant face. The exchange continued as both took further digs at each other.

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Kartik hit back, saying Manjrekar was the one who liked looking at himself, while Manjrekar suggested there was an incentive for Kartik to look in the mirror.

Kartik said he never looked at himself and added that people who had played or worked with Manjrekar would know him well. Manjrekar then appeared to realise that the exchange could go too far, acknowledging that they were approaching a line.

The conversation ended with Manjrekar saying, "We are both going to cross lines here and social media will have a field day."

The unusual on-air exchange quickly attracted attention because of how far the banter moved away from cricket.

While both former players appeared to be trading jokes, the comments became increasingly personal before Manjrekar attempted to bring the interaction to an end.

#personal

The start of the high school football season has arrived. A handful of states like Georgia have started playing; while some states like Florida and Alabama wrapped up preseason exhibition play last week.
With more and more teams hitting the field later this week, USA TODAY Sports is releasing its Week 0 rankings — its final preseason look at the top teams entering the 2026 high school football season.
At the top remains IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL), which is coming off an undefeated season and has talent superior to the rest of the country. At Nos. 2 and 3 sit St. John Bosco (Bellflower, CA) and Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV), a pair of teams who will face each other this coming Friday in a battle of top-3 teams.
No. 12 Grayson (Loganville, GA) lost in its first game of the season, marking the sole team from the July preseason rankings to fall out of the Super 25 this week. In its place steps Hough (Cornelius, NC), which added dangerous defenders to a team that went undefeated in 2025.
Below, see the rankings and why each team looks promising entering the 2026 football season.

#week #high

Roberto De Zerbi and Matthias Jaissle are at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and St James' Park, respectively. Newcastle United remain interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall, according to The Daily Mail.
Spurs are holding out for a fee in excess of £50 milllion after the Magpies tested their resolve earlier in the summer with a bid of around £46m, which was immediately turned down.
Despite that initial rejection, Newcastle continue to monitor the 'unstoppable' 20-year-old as they look to revamp their midfield.
Bergvall's uncertain status at Tottenham stems from his desire for guaranteed playing time. After choosing Spurs over Barcelona in 2024, leaving Swedish side Djurgardens in a €20m deal, Bergvall enjoyed a productive debut season in London, making 45 appearances in all competitions and helping Tottenham win the Europa League in 2025.
However, his minutes dropped significantly towards the end of last season under Roberto De Zerbi. In the final stretch of the league campaign, Bergvall started just once in Tottenham's last six matches, playing only 112 minutes in total. Competition for places has intensified even further this summer following the arrivals of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. With his pathway to regular football increasingly blocked, Bergvall has informed Tottenham he wants to leave in search of first-team opportunities.

#roberto

The worst fears for former Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams have been confirmed.
A season removed from playing all 17 games for the Las Vegas Raiders, the oft-injured Adams is done for the remainder of 2026 after hurting his knee in his Minnesota Vikings debut versus the New York Giants.
Adams made the switch to linebacker under Pete Carroll last season, and as a late camp addition to the Vikings, he figured to be a part of defensive coordinator Brian Flores' blitz packages throughout the season. He made his presence felt right away with a 4-yard tackle for loss on Giants running back Devin Singletary.
Unfortunately for Adams, on the 12th and final snap of the afternoon (and his season), he hurt his right knee on Jaxson Dart's eventual touchdown pass to Malachi Fields. Adams was carted into the locker room, with Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell ominously saying that the injury was "not good."
The former All-Pro safety, best known for the high-profile trade from the New York Jets to the Seahawks for two first-round picks, has dealt with extensive injury issues dating back to his first season with Seattle back in 2020. He's dealt with multiple shoulder surgeries, including one to repair a torn labrum in 2021, as well as a torn quad barely a quarter into the 2022 season opener versus the Denver Broncos. His 2023 ended early due to ongoing knee issues, and with it so did his Seahawks career.

#season #knee #Seattle

Luke Fahey has put himself in the mix with Tavien St. Clair to be Ohio State's backup quarterback this year.
"He's really been going a great job," Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said. "He's putting a lot of pressure on Tavien. He really is. He's been competing. He's been making plays."
There had been little intrigue over the depth chart at the position before Fahey's emergence during preseason training camp.
Not only did the Buckeyes return Heisman Trophy finalist Julian Sayin as their starting quarterback, but St. Clair was presumed to be moving up a spot after he spent last year at No. 3 and stood out during the spring game in April.
St. Clair, a native of Bellefontaine who was the first Ohio high school quarterback since Joe Burrow to sign a scholarship agreement with Ohio State, was also a highly billed five-star prospect.

#really

Juan Soto, the Mets' biggest bat and their biggest star, has been out with a calf injury since late July, but wants to return to the team before the end of the 2026 season.
With New York's playoff chances dwindling after being sellers at the trade deadline, it would be understandable if Soto was shut down for the rest of the year as he recovers, but the Mets' lone All-Star this season vows to be back with this team.
"We are playing really good baseball right now," Soto told MLB.com ahead of Friday's series opener with the Nationals. "Why not try to rejoin this team? It would be really fun. It would be great for me and the team. [I want to] finish the season strong and keep the momentum for next year, too."
Entering play Friday, the Mets are 5-3 since the Aug. 3 trade deadline and are getting major contributions from the young kids and some recent call-ups.
But New York could use an infusion of Soto. Before this latest injury, Soto was having a Soto-like season. However, being available has been a challenge for Soto. The slugger has missed 38 games entering Friday between his first stint on the IL with a right calf strain and this current injury to his left leg.

#season #Friday #entering #biggest

Rangers are in talks with Brentford over a loan return for 20-year-old left-back Jayden Meghoma, while right-backs Kosta Nedeljkovic of Aston Villa and Hugo Siquet of Club Brugge remain targets. (Sky Sports)
Rangers left-back Tuur Rommens has suffered a groin strain and will be out for weeks instead of months. (The Herald)
Egypt winger Haissem Hassan has completed a medical in London before his £9m move from Real Oviedo to Celtic. (Anthony Joseph on X)
Torino want in excess of £8m for Celtic target Gvidas Gineitis and have rejected an offer for the midfielder from RB Salzburg. (Daily Record)
Rangers remain in talks with Sheffield United over striker Ryan One, 20, after a loan approach was rejected. (Ben Jacobs on X)

#celtic

The Cincinnati Reds expect to learn more sometime Wednesday about the long-term prognosis of All-Star pitcher Hunter Greene after he undergoes surgery for his badly damaged elbow – specifically whether the extent of the surgery could sideline him all of next season.
Greene, who began experiencing soreness after his fifth start since returning from his first injured-list stretch this season, was to have the surgery in Los Angeles the morning of Aug. 12 with Dr. Neal ElAttrache performing the operation.
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If the damage is severe enough to require Tommy John reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament that is all but certain to mean Greene's return to the rotation would be pushed to at least early 2028. It would be the second Tommy John surgery of his professional career (also in the minors).
A less severe outcome could mean an internal brace procedure for the UCL that typically requires less rehab time but still would mean missing most of next season.

#reds #surgery #pushed