6 hours ago
Sebastian Cheeks has spearheaded one of the best defenses in the nation this season. The Wisconsin Badgers rank inside the top 10 in total yards allowed per game at 276.5, all while allowing a stout 16.3 points per game, which ranks 13th-best in the country. Cheeks joined the Badgers ahead of the 2024 season after spending two seasons at UNC. Cheeks' first two seasons saw him flash at times, but overall, he never jumped out as one of the Big Ten's biggest stars.That was until now. So far this season, Cheeks has tallied 26 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, five sacks, and two forced fumbles.In Wisconsin's upset 24-7 win over USC this past weekend, Cheeks pulled together five tackles and 2.5 sacks, earning him conference acclaim.
Cheeks was recently tipped as a potential NFL draft pick by draft expert Mel Kiper thanks to his do-it-all archetype.
Luke Fickell's squad has just five games on the season; up next is the 5-2 Iowa Hawkeyes inside what is bound to be an electric Kinnick Stadium. Kickoff is set for 12 PM ET and is the Big Noon Kickoff game for FOX.
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#cheeks #badgers #follow
Cheeks was recently tipped as a potential NFL draft pick by draft expert Mel Kiper thanks to his do-it-all archetype.
Luke Fickell's squad has just five games on the season; up next is the 5-2 Iowa Hawkeyes inside what is bound to be an electric Kinnick Stadium. Kickoff is set for 12 PM ET and is the Big Noon Kickoff game for FOX.
Contact/FollowTheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion.
This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin OLB finally named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week
#cheeks #badgers #follow
18 hours ago
Auburn is 4-3, but it has already been a great first season under Alex Golesh. There's hope for the future, considering the offense hasn't even begun to get rolling as expected. With a stunning win over Georgia, though, the fan base got a glimpse of what might be coming next year.
Now the Tigers can do some real damage. Hand Ole Miss its third loss, and all of a sudden the SEC will have a hard time putting more than a few teams in the College Football Playoff.
The Rebels have a brutal finishing kick, but after a tough 27-24 loss at Texas, dealing with Auburn is dangerous enough.
Ole Miss doesn't get any chance to rest with Georgia up next and a trip to Oklahoma to follow.
Auburn gets a bit of a break with Arkansas coming to The Plains next, followed by a date against the Kamario Taylor-less Mississippi State team. And then it's Samford to tune up for the showdown against Alabama.
Ole Miss won the last two in the surprisingly short series – the two have only played 48 times. Auburn leads 35-13.
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Game Time: 12:45 PM ET
TV: SEC Network
Location: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS
– Week 9 Schedule, Game Previews
– CFN Top 25 | Bowl Projections
– Predicting the First CFP Top 25
– CFN Week 9 Expert Picks
#auburn #game #week #time
Now the Tigers can do some real damage. Hand Ole Miss its third loss, and all of a sudden the SEC will have a hard time putting more than a few teams in the College Football Playoff.
The Rebels have a brutal finishing kick, but after a tough 27-24 loss at Texas, dealing with Auburn is dangerous enough.
Ole Miss doesn't get any chance to rest with Georgia up next and a trip to Oklahoma to follow.
Auburn gets a bit of a break with Arkansas coming to The Plains next, followed by a date against the Kamario Taylor-less Mississippi State team. And then it's Samford to tune up for the showdown against Alabama.
Ole Miss won the last two in the surprisingly short series – the two have only played 48 times. Auburn leads 35-13.
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Game Time: 12:45 PM ET
TV: SEC Network
Location: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS
– Week 9 Schedule, Game Previews
– CFN Top 25 | Bowl Projections
– Predicting the First CFP Top 25
– CFN Week 9 Expert Picks
#auburn #game #week #time
12 days ago
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (concussion) left the Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a concussion suffered in the first quarter. He had a 17-yard reception on his lone target and touch before being ruled out.
SOURCE: NFL.com
Why it Matters: With McConkey sidelined early, it was actually KeAndre Lambert-Smith who led the way with five receptions and nine targets. The Chargers are a mess with injuries, and it's probably to stay away from the entire team right now.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ladd McConkey in concussion protocol after Week 6
#concussion #kansas #chiefs
SOURCE: NFL.com
Why it Matters: With McConkey sidelined early, it was actually KeAndre Lambert-Smith who led the way with five receptions and nine targets. The Chargers are a mess with injuries, and it's probably to stay away from the entire team right now.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ladd McConkey in concussion protocol after Week 6
#concussion #kansas #chiefs
2 months ago
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has hit back at claims the women's programme is a financial drain on the men's game.
WRU women's rugby director Nadine Griffiths said allegations she had read on social media that a region is to be cut because of investment in the women's game were "embarrassing".
And she added the women's game had in fact made money for the governing body.
The Union has had a professional women's programme since the start of 2022 and there are now more than 40 contracted players.
But plans to axe one of the four men's professional regions - most likely Scarlets or Ospreys - has stirred hostility.
#union #nadine #griffiths #scarlets
WRU women's rugby director Nadine Griffiths said allegations she had read on social media that a region is to be cut because of investment in the women's game were "embarrassing".
And she added the women's game had in fact made money for the governing body.
The Union has had a professional women's programme since the start of 2022 and there are now more than 40 contracted players.
But plans to axe one of the four men's professional regions - most likely Scarlets or Ospreys - has stirred hostility.
#union #nadine #griffiths #scarlets
2 months ago
Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom spoke to BBC Radio Lancashire following Saturday's 1-0 defeat by Lincoln City.
"It was no surprise in terms of how difficult that game was and the pattern of the game. We are really frustrated that 90 per cent of the time their threats, because we limited the number of corners and set-plays, we did deal with them," he said.
"But it's ultimately their biggest weapon and while we are not getting in front, they are going to have their opportunities with counter-attacks and set-plays.
"The only way to stop that noise (sounds of boos from some fans) at the end of the game is to win games.
"There is no lack of effort, I get that, but we are not the ones forcing the big moments to go our way."
#game #plays #heckingbottom #lincoln
"It was no surprise in terms of how difficult that game was and the pattern of the game. We are really frustrated that 90 per cent of the time their threats, because we limited the number of corners and set-plays, we did deal with them," he said.
"But it's ultimately their biggest weapon and while we are not getting in front, they are going to have their opportunities with counter-attacks and set-plays.
"The only way to stop that noise (sounds of boos from some fans) at the end of the game is to win games.
"There is no lack of effort, I get that, but we are not the ones forcing the big moments to go our way."
#game #plays #heckingbottom #lincoln
2 months ago
Hansi Flick spoke at a press conference ahead of Levante-Barcelona, which will be played this Sunday.
This is what the Barcelona coach had to say...
"We're very happy to be playing at this level, but we know we have to prove it in every match. We know our quality, but we have to maintain the mentality, focus, intensity..."
"Our goal, and what we want, is to be better every day, for everyone to stay hungry to improve."
"For me, it's the way we want to play. We know everything can change quickly. We are one hundred percent committed and we want to keep it that way."
#want #levante #we 're #spoke
This is what the Barcelona coach had to say...
"We're very happy to be playing at this level, but we know we have to prove it in every match. We know our quality, but we have to maintain the mentality, focus, intensity..."
"Our goal, and what we want, is to be better every day, for everyone to stay hungry to improve."
"For me, it's the way we want to play. We know everything can change quickly. We are one hundred percent committed and we want to keep it that way."
#want #levante #we 're #spoke
2 months ago
Reevaluate your ******* umptions about the Mountain West. Many thought the summer realignment would disband the league. Five established teams transferred to the Pacific, resulting in a conference with a stable core and several new members.
But after two weeks, led by head coach Jason Eck and his staff, who exerted their muscle in the first game of the year against Central Michigan, a new reality has taken shape, centered in Albuquerque with these Lobos.
After a dominant and impressive opening game in Albuquerque, the New Mexico Lobos have become the conference favorites.
With championship experience from Fargo and tough competition across the region, the new Mountain West has not only survived but looks to be a heck of a conference after all.
Stat Leaders: The Pulse of the Mountain West
#five #pacific
But after two weeks, led by head coach Jason Eck and his staff, who exerted their muscle in the first game of the year against Central Michigan, a new reality has taken shape, centered in Albuquerque with these Lobos.
After a dominant and impressive opening game in Albuquerque, the New Mexico Lobos have become the conference favorites.
With championship experience from Fargo and tough competition across the region, the new Mountain West has not only survived but looks to be a heck of a conference after all.
Stat Leaders: The Pulse of the Mountain West
#five #pacific
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2 months ago
Coco Gauff won the all-American Labour Day showdown against teenager Iva Jovic to reach the US Open quarter-finals.
The 22-year-old, bidding for a second Flushing Meadows ****** le, overpowered Jovic 6-1, 6-4 on a balmy bank holiday night in New York.
An impressive victory set up a last-eight meeting with French Open champion Mirra Andreeva, whom Gauff has beaten in all five of their career meetings.
A jittery start from the 2023 winner gifted 18-year-old Jovic a break in the first game with a double fault.
But Jovic's nerves were also on show as Gauff raced away with the next six games to take the first set.
#jovic #first #flushing
The 22-year-old, bidding for a second Flushing Meadows ****** le, overpowered Jovic 6-1, 6-4 on a balmy bank holiday night in New York.
An impressive victory set up a last-eight meeting with French Open champion Mirra Andreeva, whom Gauff has beaten in all five of their career meetings.
A jittery start from the 2023 winner gifted 18-year-old Jovic a break in the first game with a double fault.
But Jovic's nerves were also on show as Gauff raced away with the next six games to take the first set.
#jovic #first #flushing
2 months ago
Beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino will resist resignation calls and stand for re-election for another term in 2027, the ruling football body said on Sunday.
"The FIFA president announced in April that he will stand for re-election in 2027. Of course, nothing has changed. Mr Infantino will be standing for re-election," a FIFA spokesperson said.
The statement came the day after Infantino declined to answer questions about his future when asked by reporters at the start of the Women's Under-20 World Cup in the Polish city of Katowice.
"There will be a lot to say, but there will be a right place and a right time to say this. It's not today, it's not here," he said.
Infantino came under fire over eventually scrapped plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions such as the World Cup to private investors.
#fifa
"The FIFA president announced in April that he will stand for re-election in 2027. Of course, nothing has changed. Mr Infantino will be standing for re-election," a FIFA spokesperson said.
The statement came the day after Infantino declined to answer questions about his future when asked by reporters at the start of the Women's Under-20 World Cup in the Polish city of Katowice.
"There will be a lot to say, but there will be a right place and a right time to say this. It's not today, it's not here," he said.
Infantino came under fire over eventually scrapped plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions such as the World Cup to private investors.
#fifa
2 months ago
The shocks have already started at the US Open as 23-time grand slam champion and fourth seed Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest exit at a major in 20 years, losing in the first round.
The Serb broke down in tears as he fell in five sets to Mariano Navone, in a match where he physically struggled with the heat and humidity and threw up several times.
The defeat - his first time losing in the opening round of a slam since the Australian Open in 2006 - brings an abrupt end to his quest for a 25th major ****** le.
Third seed and last year's semi-finalist Felix Auger-Aliassime is the biggest name to fall so far, losing in four sets to Russia's Karen Khachanov in the second round.
29th seed Cameron Norrie was the first of the Brits to make a tame exit, losing in four sets to France Lucas Van ****** che, while Belinda Bencic is an early women's seed to fall, beaten by Yulia Putintseva.
#losing #exit #major
The Serb broke down in tears as he fell in five sets to Mariano Navone, in a match where he physically struggled with the heat and humidity and threw up several times.
The defeat - his first time losing in the opening round of a slam since the Australian Open in 2006 - brings an abrupt end to his quest for a 25th major ****** le.
Third seed and last year's semi-finalist Felix Auger-Aliassime is the biggest name to fall so far, losing in four sets to Russia's Karen Khachanov in the second round.
29th seed Cameron Norrie was the first of the Brits to make a tame exit, losing in four sets to France Lucas Van ****** che, while Belinda Bencic is an early women's seed to fall, beaten by Yulia Putintseva.
#losing #exit #major
2 months ago
Georgia Tech football had the worst case scenario happen as they begin their season 0-1 after a 14-13 loss to Colorado. Dating back to the Pitt game last season, Tech has won only one game.
After allowing a touchdown with under a minute to go to go down 14-13, Indiana transfer quarterback Alberto Mendoza found Dalen Penson on a 42 yard crosser to put Tech in field goal range and a chance to save the game. Alas, Aidan Birr's 45 yard field goal was blocked before it had a chance to see the sky as time expired.
Why was Tech in this situation?
A line of scrimmage that couldn't hold it's own on either side of the ball
Field goal kicking that was 33% successful
#chance #Colorado
After allowing a touchdown with under a minute to go to go down 14-13, Indiana transfer quarterback Alberto Mendoza found Dalen Penson on a 42 yard crosser to put Tech in field goal range and a chance to save the game. Alas, Aidan Birr's 45 yard field goal was blocked before it had a chance to see the sky as time expired.
Why was Tech in this situation?
A line of scrimmage that couldn't hold it's own on either side of the ball
Field goal kicking that was 33% successful
#chance #Colorado
2 months ago
Real Madrid have made an encouraging start under Jose Mourinho, but there are already two squad-management questions that could test the Portuguese coach as the season develops.
Los Blancos have won three on the bounce to kick-start their La Liga campaign, and their latest 4-0 victory against Malaga offered a lot of promise.
The Portuguese tactician has set his team up to play some exciting, counter-attacking football, and the forward line in particular has thrived.
Now, according to Alvaro Romero of El Larguero, there are two early concerns emerging for Mourinho's reign.
One concerns the size of Mourinho's squad, while the other centres on Aurelien Tchouameni and where the midfielder fits following Federico Valverde's impressive start to the campaign.
#start #squad #jose
Los Blancos have won three on the bounce to kick-start their La Liga campaign, and their latest 4-0 victory against Malaga offered a lot of promise.
The Portuguese tactician has set his team up to play some exciting, counter-attacking football, and the forward line in particular has thrived.
Now, according to Alvaro Romero of El Larguero, there are two early concerns emerging for Mourinho's reign.
One concerns the size of Mourinho's squad, while the other centres on Aurelien Tchouameni and where the midfielder fits following Federico Valverde's impressive start to the campaign.
#start #squad #jose
2 months ago
Sunderland have moved decisively to land Malick Fofana, beating Crystal Palace to one of the more closely watched attacking deals of the window. As reported by The Athletic, Sunderland have now pushed the agreement over the line after the player weighed up both options, with the Belgium international completing a medical ahead of signing a five-year contract until 2031.
This feels like a significant piece of business for Sunderland. Palace had made a serious attempt to hijack the move, and there was clear logic to their pursuit. Pierre Sage, now Palace manager, previously coached Fofana at Lyon and was "seen as key to the south London side entering the race for the 21-year-old's signature". Even so, Sunderland have come out on top.
The numbers underline the scale of the commitment. Sunderland will pay "a €30million upfront fee for Fofana plus €6m in potential add-ons". For a club newly back in the Premier League, that is an ****** ertive investment in high-level potential and immediate attacking quality.
Fofana's profile explains why there was such strong interest. ****** nal were "weighing up a move for Fofana", while Chelsea had previously made "a verbal enquiry" and Everton "held talks over a possible move". Sunderland have effectively won a competitive market for a player still only 21.
His output suggests real upside. Fofana has scored 19 goals and supplied eight ****** ists in 84 games for Lyon, after producing five goals and ten ****** ists in 64 senior appearances for Genk. There has been a setback, with "an ankle injury halted his progress and limited him to just 16 appearances last season", but he has "already scored two goals in six games for the French side this term".
#sunderland #move #lyon
This feels like a significant piece of business for Sunderland. Palace had made a serious attempt to hijack the move, and there was clear logic to their pursuit. Pierre Sage, now Palace manager, previously coached Fofana at Lyon and was "seen as key to the south London side entering the race for the 21-year-old's signature". Even so, Sunderland have come out on top.
The numbers underline the scale of the commitment. Sunderland will pay "a €30million upfront fee for Fofana plus €6m in potential add-ons". For a club newly back in the Premier League, that is an ****** ertive investment in high-level potential and immediate attacking quality.
Fofana's profile explains why there was such strong interest. ****** nal were "weighing up a move for Fofana", while Chelsea had previously made "a verbal enquiry" and Everton "held talks over a possible move". Sunderland have effectively won a competitive market for a player still only 21.
His output suggests real upside. Fofana has scored 19 goals and supplied eight ****** ists in 84 games for Lyon, after producing five goals and ten ****** ists in 64 senior appearances for Genk. There has been a setback, with "an ankle injury halted his progress and limited him to just 16 appearances last season", but he has "already scored two goals in six games for the French side this term".
#sunderland #move #lyon
2 months ago
Former Aston Villa and France winger Moussa Diaby has rejoined Bayer Leverkusen from Saudi side Al-Ittihad on a deal until 2031, the German club announced on Tuesday.
German tabloid Bild said Leverkusen paid 27 million euros ($31 million) to Al-Ittihad to bring Diaby, 27, back to the BayArena.
"When the request came and the move was possible, I didn't doubt it for a second," Diaby said in a statement, adding "the club has gotten bigger in the meantime -- aiming for **** les with Leverkusen is a very big goal of mine."
A fast winger, Diaby scored 31 goals and laid on 37 **** ists in 125 Bundesliga matches for Leverkusen after joining from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019.
He made his France debut while at Leverkusen and went on to gain 11 caps for the two-time world champions, last playing before the 2024 Euros.
#ittihad #million #former
German tabloid Bild said Leverkusen paid 27 million euros ($31 million) to Al-Ittihad to bring Diaby, 27, back to the BayArena.
"When the request came and the move was possible, I didn't doubt it for a second," Diaby said in a statement, adding "the club has gotten bigger in the meantime -- aiming for **** les with Leverkusen is a very big goal of mine."
A fast winger, Diaby scored 31 goals and laid on 37 **** ists in 125 Bundesliga matches for Leverkusen after joining from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019.
He made his France debut while at Leverkusen and went on to gain 11 caps for the two-time world champions, last playing before the 2024 Euros.
#ittihad #million #former
2 months ago
Manchester City's proposed £80m move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is close to collapsing.
City had opened talks with Liverpool over a deal for the Netherlands international, with the Reds willing to sell Gakpo provided they could sign a replacement.
Liverpool completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m on Monday but would want another attacking player if Gakpo were to leave.
The Anfield club had targeted moves for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr but the valution of both players has proved problematic.
Liverpoool are now expected to keep Gakpo, 27, unless they are able to revive a deal for a new winger before Tuesday's deadline.
#forward #netherlands #reds
City had opened talks with Liverpool over a deal for the Netherlands international, with the Reds willing to sell Gakpo provided they could sign a replacement.
Liverpool completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m on Monday but would want another attacking player if Gakpo were to leave.
The Anfield club had targeted moves for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr but the valution of both players has proved problematic.
Liverpoool are now expected to keep Gakpo, 27, unless they are able to revive a deal for a new winger before Tuesday's deadline.
#forward #netherlands #reds
2 months ago
The Cincinnati Bengals' 2026 roster is officially set, and while there were plenty of predictable decisions, there were also some genuinely difficult cuts.
Cincinnati finished the preseason 3-0, capped by a 30-13 demolition of the Philadelphia Eagles, and that created something of a problem for Zac Taylor and Duke Tobin. Several players who performed well throughout training camp and the preseason simply couldn't fit into a 53-man roster that has considerably more depth than some recent Bengals teams.
The Bengals ultimately kept all seven of their 2026 draft picks, five tight ends, six wide receivers, and 11 defensive linemen. That meant some talented players were inevitably going to be left out.
Here are some of the best players who didn't make Cincinnati's initial 53-man roster but could be candidates for the 16-man practice squad.
This one hurts. Foskey wasn't merely decent during the preseason. He was good. Really good at times.
#preseason #players #cincinnati #Eagles
Cincinnati finished the preseason 3-0, capped by a 30-13 demolition of the Philadelphia Eagles, and that created something of a problem for Zac Taylor and Duke Tobin. Several players who performed well throughout training camp and the preseason simply couldn't fit into a 53-man roster that has considerably more depth than some recent Bengals teams.
The Bengals ultimately kept all seven of their 2026 draft picks, five tight ends, six wide receivers, and 11 defensive linemen. That meant some talented players were inevitably going to be left out.
Here are some of the best players who didn't make Cincinnati's initial 53-man roster but could be candidates for the 16-man practice squad.
This one hurts. Foskey wasn't merely decent during the preseason. He was good. Really good at times.
#preseason #players #cincinnati #Eagles
2 months ago
LAS VEGAS—All eyes were on the UNLV Rebels, who came out the other side of conference realignment in a position of menace for a College Football Playoff spot.
With the Mountain West no longer loaded with the traditional boogeymen for the Rebels such as Boise State, UNLV has an opportunity to make a statement of their own. With another high-profile transfer at quarterback in Jackson Arnold and a defense hoping for improvement in defensive coordinator Paul Guenther's second year, the Rebels clearly have such designs in mind for themselves.
However, to be the best in the new Group of Six with the addition of the revived Pac-12, the Rebels will need to beat the best the other conferences have to offer, and they got a tremendous opportunity to do exactly that against the Memphis Tigers.
On Saturday, however, all of those hopes suffered a massive dent with a 27-21 loss at Allegiant Stadium.
"Losing sucks, I'll tell you that," said UNLV head coach Dan Mullen during the postgame press conference. "Some critical errors, some areas we got to be better at."
#best #Football #playoff
With the Mountain West no longer loaded with the traditional boogeymen for the Rebels such as Boise State, UNLV has an opportunity to make a statement of their own. With another high-profile transfer at quarterback in Jackson Arnold and a defense hoping for improvement in defensive coordinator Paul Guenther's second year, the Rebels clearly have such designs in mind for themselves.
However, to be the best in the new Group of Six with the addition of the revived Pac-12, the Rebels will need to beat the best the other conferences have to offer, and they got a tremendous opportunity to do exactly that against the Memphis Tigers.
On Saturday, however, all of those hopes suffered a massive dent with a 27-21 loss at Allegiant Stadium.
"Losing sucks, I'll tell you that," said UNLV head coach Dan Mullen during the postgame press conference. "Some critical errors, some areas we got to be better at."
#best #Football #playoff
2 months ago
Nürnberg extended their winning start to the season with their fourth win in all competitions. Miroslav Klose's side scored three first-half goals on their way to beating Arminia Bielefeld 4-1.
Mohamed Ali Zoma put the hosts in front in the 11th minute with a solo strike. 2. Bundesliga's sought-after attacker easily dribbled past Bielefeld's defense after picking up the ball in Nürnberg's half before beating Jonas Kersken.
Tom Janisch doubled their advantage in the midpoint of the half with a superb finish from Finn Becker's cross. Since Zoma scored all the goals in the opening day against Dynamo Dresden, the 21-year-old became only the second player to score at Max-Morlock-Stadion this season.
Before the half-time break, Adam Markhiev, who was sent off in the last friendly against Real Oviedo, became the third player. The midfielder equalled his last season's tally with his long-range effort deflected by Stefano Russo on its way to the net.
Jan Reichert started the season in top form in Nürnberg's goal, and he made a couple of good saves to keep the visitors at bay. Markhiev scored another goal from outside the box after the restart, with no deflection needed this time for his superb attempt.
#season #zoma #superb
Mohamed Ali Zoma put the hosts in front in the 11th minute with a solo strike. 2. Bundesliga's sought-after attacker easily dribbled past Bielefeld's defense after picking up the ball in Nürnberg's half before beating Jonas Kersken.
Tom Janisch doubled their advantage in the midpoint of the half with a superb finish from Finn Becker's cross. Since Zoma scored all the goals in the opening day against Dynamo Dresden, the 21-year-old became only the second player to score at Max-Morlock-Stadion this season.
Before the half-time break, Adam Markhiev, who was sent off in the last friendly against Real Oviedo, became the third player. The midfielder equalled his last season's tally with his long-range effort deflected by Stefano Russo on its way to the net.
Jan Reichert started the season in top form in Nürnberg's goal, and he made a couple of good saves to keep the visitors at bay. Markhiev scored another goal from outside the box after the restart, with no deflection needed this time for his superb attempt.
#season #zoma #superb
2 months ago
Newcastle United travel to North London on Saturday still searching for their first league win of the season, having twice led at home to Liverpool before a stoppage-time penalty earned the visitors a point. Matthias Jaissle's side backed that performance up with a 3-2 Carabao Cup win over West Bromwich Albion in midweek.
Newly-appointed captain Dan Burn remains out with ankle ligament damage, and Joelinton (groin) and Tino Livramento (calf) are also sidelined. William Osula is still nursing a foot injury and remains unavailable. New signing Bazoumana Toure scored against West Brom despite "feeling a bit of pain" during that match and is expected to be fit for Saturday.
Nico Gonzalez, unveiled to supporters as a £50 million signing from Manchester City before the West Brom win, could be handed his Newcastle debut, though that would likely mean either Lewis Miley or fellow new arrival Sean Steur making way.
Anthony Elanga, who opened the scoring against Liverpool, is expected to be preferred to Jacob Murphy on the right, while Harvey Barnes, who scored twice against West Brom, and Toure compete for the left-wing spot.
With Osula still unavailable, Nick Woltemade is set to retain his place in attack alongside Yoane Wissa. Amar Dedic, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman and Lewis Hall are expected to form the back four in front of Lukas Horníček, who has taken over as Newcastle's goalkeeper for the time being.
#saturday #toure #lewis
Newly-appointed captain Dan Burn remains out with ankle ligament damage, and Joelinton (groin) and Tino Livramento (calf) are also sidelined. William Osula is still nursing a foot injury and remains unavailable. New signing Bazoumana Toure scored against West Brom despite "feeling a bit of pain" during that match and is expected to be fit for Saturday.
Nico Gonzalez, unveiled to supporters as a £50 million signing from Manchester City before the West Brom win, could be handed his Newcastle debut, though that would likely mean either Lewis Miley or fellow new arrival Sean Steur making way.
Anthony Elanga, who opened the scoring against Liverpool, is expected to be preferred to Jacob Murphy on the right, while Harvey Barnes, who scored twice against West Brom, and Toure compete for the left-wing spot.
With Osula still unavailable, Nick Woltemade is set to retain his place in attack alongside Yoane Wissa. Amar Dedic, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman and Lewis Hall are expected to form the back four in front of Lukas Horníček, who has taken over as Newcastle's goalkeeper for the time being.
#saturday #toure #lewis
2 months ago
FC Bayern can look forward to some exciting and high-profile fixtures in the league phase of the 2026/27 Champions League. As revealed by the draw on Thursday evening in Monaco, Germany's record champions will host ***** nal, Sevilla, Bodø/Glimt and Slavia Prague at the Allianz Arena. Away from home, the men from Munich will face Atlético Madrid, Manchester United, Lille and Viking Stavanger. Further information will follow shortly ...
The exact dates and timings will be published by UEFA by Saturday 29 August. Once the exact kick-off times have been confirmed, it will be possible to make match-specific ticket enquiries for FC Bayern's home and away matches.
Matchday 1: 8–10 September 2026
Matchday 2: 13/14 October 2026
Matchday 3: 20/21 October 2026
#october #league #exact #monaco
The exact dates and timings will be published by UEFA by Saturday 29 August. Once the exact kick-off times have been confirmed, it will be possible to make match-specific ticket enquiries for FC Bayern's home and away matches.
Matchday 1: 8–10 September 2026
Matchday 2: 13/14 October 2026
Matchday 3: 20/21 October 2026
#october #league #exact #monaco
2 months ago
In my mind, I had this game in the loss column even before first pitch.
The Rays offense looked half asleep yesterday against a lesser pitcher, and today they would be facing Troy Melton, he of the 1.86 ERA. Those of you with good memories will recall that Melton had pitched a gem against the Rays back in June, going eight innings and scattering a few hits. He's a pitcher, Brian Anderson reminded us, who is good across the game but actually gets better second and third time through the line up, so it's not like you can just wait until he tires out to get your offense going.
And for the Rays, Freddy Peralta had looked a little better in recent starts but you really had to squint to see the effective pitcher he'd been prior to this year.
So just based on the pitching matchup, this game had the worst win chances for the Rays of the series.
Of course, then, they won. Because you never know with baseball.
#pitcher #melton #good #better
The Rays offense looked half asleep yesterday against a lesser pitcher, and today they would be facing Troy Melton, he of the 1.86 ERA. Those of you with good memories will recall that Melton had pitched a gem against the Rays back in June, going eight innings and scattering a few hits. He's a pitcher, Brian Anderson reminded us, who is good across the game but actually gets better second and third time through the line up, so it's not like you can just wait until he tires out to get your offense going.
And for the Rays, Freddy Peralta had looked a little better in recent starts but you really had to squint to see the effective pitcher he'd been prior to this year.
So just based on the pitching matchup, this game had the worst win chances for the Rays of the series.
Of course, then, they won. Because you never know with baseball.
#pitcher #melton #good #better
2 months ago
After taking two of three from the Atlanta Braves, the team with the best record in the NL East, the Brewers will now head to the Big Apple to take on the worst team in the NL East.
Starting for the Mets is rookie left-hander Zac Thornton, who's made nine starts for New York this year. Thornton has been good at limiting runs (3.04 ERA) and sports a solid 1.15 WHIP, although his underlying numbers paint a somewhat less flattering picture. His 4.09 FIP is more than a full run higher than his ERA, he's struck out just 6.4 batters per nine innings, and his Statcast chart is almost entirely blue.
On the rubber tonight for the visiting team will be Kyle Harrison, who went five shutout innings against the Mariners last time around. Harrison allowed only two hits and struck out eight in a game Milwaukee would go on to win 22-0. The 25-year-old lefty has been consistently great this year, pitching to a 2.84 ERA through 20 starts in his first season as a Brewer.
Jackson Chourio, who's hitting .393 with a .916 OPS over his last seven games, leads off for the Brewers. He's followed by fellow regulars Brice Turang and William Contreras.'
Jake Bauers is dealing with a sore foot after fouling a ball off his foot on Sunday, so he's out of tonight's lineup. For what it's worth, Bauers has said he's fine to play. He's just a little dinged up right now, and the Brewers can afford to be patient — especially because they still have Andrew Vaughn (1.054 OPS vs. lefties) to hit cleanup.
#brewers #year #starts
Starting for the Mets is rookie left-hander Zac Thornton, who's made nine starts for New York this year. Thornton has been good at limiting runs (3.04 ERA) and sports a solid 1.15 WHIP, although his underlying numbers paint a somewhat less flattering picture. His 4.09 FIP is more than a full run higher than his ERA, he's struck out just 6.4 batters per nine innings, and his Statcast chart is almost entirely blue.
On the rubber tonight for the visiting team will be Kyle Harrison, who went five shutout innings against the Mariners last time around. Harrison allowed only two hits and struck out eight in a game Milwaukee would go on to win 22-0. The 25-year-old lefty has been consistently great this year, pitching to a 2.84 ERA through 20 starts in his first season as a Brewer.
Jackson Chourio, who's hitting .393 with a .916 OPS over his last seven games, leads off for the Brewers. He's followed by fellow regulars Brice Turang and William Contreras.'
Jake Bauers is dealing with a sore foot after fouling a ball off his foot on Sunday, so he's out of tonight's lineup. For what it's worth, Bauers has said he's fine to play. He's just a little dinged up right now, and the Brewers can afford to be patient — especially because they still have Andrew Vaughn (1.054 OPS vs. lefties) to hit cleanup.
#brewers #year #starts
2 months ago
Aug. 24—It's crunch time for the Spokane Indians.
Just 12 games remain in the regular season, and if they are going to play meaningful games the last week of the season — at least relative to the standings — they are going to have to make some headway this week.
To do so, they are going to have to get some better pitching. The Indians (25-28) dropped four of six to last-place Hillsboro last week, giving up 54 runs and a whopping 73 hits with 31 walks in 54 innings in the process.
Losing the series to Hillsboro didn't eliminate the Indians from postseason contention — but it won't be an easy challenge.
Entering play Tuesday, they sit five games behind first-place Eugene (30-23), but if the first-half champion Emeralds win the second half, the Indians can qualify for the playoff series by finishing second.
#indians #going #series
Just 12 games remain in the regular season, and if they are going to play meaningful games the last week of the season — at least relative to the standings — they are going to have to make some headway this week.
To do so, they are going to have to get some better pitching. The Indians (25-28) dropped four of six to last-place Hillsboro last week, giving up 54 runs and a whopping 73 hits with 31 walks in 54 innings in the process.
Losing the series to Hillsboro didn't eliminate the Indians from postseason contention — but it won't be an easy challenge.
Entering play Tuesday, they sit five games behind first-place Eugene (30-23), but if the first-half champion Emeralds win the second half, the Indians can qualify for the playoff series by finishing second.
#indians #going #series
2 months ago
In the wake of Tyler Biadasz's season-ending injury, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has made it clear that he has full faith in rookie Jake Slaughter to man the starting center position.
With Biadasz out for the year, Harbaugh did not hesitate to elevate Slaughter to the starting role, signaling a significant turning point for the offensive line just weeks before the regular season kicks off.
"Jake Slaughter is now our starting center, so that's a big change," Harbaugh said. "The center position, right guard, right tackle, left tackle... those four are set."
Slaughter, an All-American at the University of Florida, was originally selected with the 63rd overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Though he spent the majority of the summer competing for the starting left guard spot, the injury to Biadasz forced him back to his natural collegiate position.
Harbaugh was detailed when breaking down what makes Slaughter ready for such a massive responsibility.
#right
With Biadasz out for the year, Harbaugh did not hesitate to elevate Slaughter to the starting role, signaling a significant turning point for the offensive line just weeks before the regular season kicks off.
"Jake Slaughter is now our starting center, so that's a big change," Harbaugh said. "The center position, right guard, right tackle, left tackle... those four are set."
Slaughter, an All-American at the University of Florida, was originally selected with the 63rd overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Though he spent the majority of the summer competing for the starting left guard spot, the injury to Biadasz forced him back to his natural collegiate position.
Harbaugh was detailed when breaking down what makes Slaughter ready for such a massive responsibility.
#right
2 months ago
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 21: Rolly Romero (L) and Teofimo Lopez (R) face off prior to their WBA Welterweight fight at the Presidio Ballroom at Park MGM on August 21, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Getty Images)
Rolly Romero is putting his WBA welterweight ***** le on the line against Teofimo Lopez on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Follow along for the latest results from Las Vegas. Keep refreshing for the latest results.
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Division
Result
#vegas
Rolly Romero is putting his WBA welterweight ***** le on the line against Teofimo Lopez on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Follow along for the latest results from Las Vegas. Keep refreshing for the latest results.
Bout
Division
Result
#vegas
2 months ago
Multiple sources in Italy confirm that Michele Di Gregorio's move to Bournemouth from Juventus is a loan deal, with an option to buy for €14m.
Juventus and Bournemouth have reached an agreement for Italian goalkeeper Di Gregorio.
LECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Michele Di Gregorio of Juventus FC during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus FC at Stadio Via del Mare on May 09, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
Sky Sport Italia and Fabrizio Romano report that the two clubs have shaken hands on a loan deal with an option to buy for €14m at the end of the current campaign.
Juventus recently signed Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham on loan, with an option to buy, in preparation for Di Gregorio's exit.
#lecce #multiple
Juventus and Bournemouth have reached an agreement for Italian goalkeeper Di Gregorio.
LECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Michele Di Gregorio of Juventus FC during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus FC at Stadio Via del Mare on May 09, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
Sky Sport Italia and Fabrizio Romano report that the two clubs have shaken hands on a loan deal with an option to buy for €14m at the end of the current campaign.
Juventus recently signed Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham on loan, with an option to buy, in preparation for Di Gregorio's exit.
#lecce #multiple
2 months ago
As the 2026 MLB season has unfolded, everyone involved, front offices, players, and fans, has approached this season with a sense of urgency.
The reason? Most observers aren't sure there will be a season in 2027.
There will be a work stoppage following the completion of the World Series once the current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires, most likely through an owner's lockout of the players that will last for months. Spring training will be affected and the likelihood that games will be missed next year is very real.
Owners want a salary cap. The MLB Player's Union is dead set against it.
It is the Kashmir issue of MLB's labor battle. It is the Taiwan. It is the Jerusalem. It is seemingly the one topic on which there can be no compromise.
#agreement #spring #union
The reason? Most observers aren't sure there will be a season in 2027.
There will be a work stoppage following the completion of the World Series once the current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires, most likely through an owner's lockout of the players that will last for months. Spring training will be affected and the likelihood that games will be missed next year is very real.
Owners want a salary cap. The MLB Player's Union is dead set against it.
It is the Kashmir issue of MLB's labor battle. It is the Taiwan. It is the Jerusalem. It is seemingly the one topic on which there can be no compromise.
#agreement #spring #union
2 months ago
Mondo Duplantis, the two-time Olympic pole vault gold medalist, released a song, "Gold," as the anthem for the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship, which will be Sept. 11-13 in Budapest.
"I wrote the song around representing something that's a lot bigger than yourself," Duplantis said in a press release. "I think that's what we all do when we're on the track. We represent our family, our team, our coaches, and I love that concept. Music and sports are the two things that bring people together in the best way, and Gold is an expression of that."
The music video published Friday shows Duplantis in famous parts of Budapest. "Gold" will be "woven into" the World Athletics Championship, capped by Duplantis performing it in the stadium to close out the competition on Sept. 13, according to World Athletics.
Duplantis, a 26-year-old raised in Louisiana by an American dad and Swedish mom, previously released six songs that have a combined 11 million streams on his Spotify.
The biennial Ultimate Championship, the top international meet of 2026, will have fields of eight to 16 athletes per individual event based primarily on world rankings with no limits on athletes per country. Track events will have semifinals and finals. Field events will have strictly finals.
#duplantis #sept #budapest #track
"I wrote the song around representing something that's a lot bigger than yourself," Duplantis said in a press release. "I think that's what we all do when we're on the track. We represent our family, our team, our coaches, and I love that concept. Music and sports are the two things that bring people together in the best way, and Gold is an expression of that."
The music video published Friday shows Duplantis in famous parts of Budapest. "Gold" will be "woven into" the World Athletics Championship, capped by Duplantis performing it in the stadium to close out the competition on Sept. 13, according to World Athletics.
Duplantis, a 26-year-old raised in Louisiana by an American dad and Swedish mom, previously released six songs that have a combined 11 million streams on his Spotify.
The biennial Ultimate Championship, the top international meet of 2026, will have fields of eight to 16 athletes per individual event based primarily on world rankings with no limits on athletes per country. Track events will have semifinals and finals. Field events will have strictly finals.
#duplantis #sept #budapest #track
2 months ago
NEW DELHI: For Kirandeep Singh, the moment Shubman Gill noticed him was more than just another net session. It was the moment a youngster from Cholta Kalan, a village in Punjab's Mohali district, began to believe that his cricketing dream could become a reality.
Kirandeep was playing tennis-ball cricket when he first came to Gill's attention in 2025. He had gone for practice in Mohali when he was told that Gill was around. Later, the two crossed paths at the Mullanpur International Cricket Stadium, where Kirandeep got the opportunity to bowl to the India star for the first time.
Gill did not take long to spot something in the youngster.
"He said, 'You are bowling really well.' I told him that I was playing tennis-ball cricket," Kirandeep recalled.
Gill's response changed the direction of Kirandeep's cricketing journey.
"He then said, 'You shouldn't play tennis-ball cricket anymore. From now on, you have to play with a leather ball.' He told me to stop playing tennis-ball cricket and said, 'If you ever need anything, just let us know.'"
That encouragement stayed with Kirandeep as he worked towards making the switch to leather-ball cricket and chasing a professional career.
Now, the 20-year-old has another chance to turn that advice into a breakthrough. Fazilka Falcons bought him for Rs 20,000 in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 auction, giving the youngster an opportunity to play in the same team as Gill, who will captain the side.
For Kirandeep, the journey from the government school ground in Cholta Kalan to the Sher-e-Punjab T20 is already a story of opportunity. The next chapter will be about proving that Gill's eye for talent was right.
The tournament is set to begin on August 30.
133380649
#kirandeep
Kirandeep was playing tennis-ball cricket when he first came to Gill's attention in 2025. He had gone for practice in Mohali when he was told that Gill was around. Later, the two crossed paths at the Mullanpur International Cricket Stadium, where Kirandeep got the opportunity to bowl to the India star for the first time.
Gill did not take long to spot something in the youngster.
"He said, 'You are bowling really well.' I told him that I was playing tennis-ball cricket," Kirandeep recalled.
Gill's response changed the direction of Kirandeep's cricketing journey.
"He then said, 'You shouldn't play tennis-ball cricket anymore. From now on, you have to play with a leather ball.' He told me to stop playing tennis-ball cricket and said, 'If you ever need anything, just let us know.'"
That encouragement stayed with Kirandeep as he worked towards making the switch to leather-ball cricket and chasing a professional career.
Now, the 20-year-old has another chance to turn that advice into a breakthrough. Fazilka Falcons bought him for Rs 20,000 in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 auction, giving the youngster an opportunity to play in the same team as Gill, who will captain the side.
For Kirandeep, the journey from the government school ground in Cholta Kalan to the Sher-e-Punjab T20 is already a story of opportunity. The next chapter will be about proving that Gill's eye for talent was right.
The tournament is set to begin on August 30.
133380649
#kirandeep
