6 days ago
Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth says he wants his players to follow the example of tireless midfielder Robbie McKenzie.
The 27-year-old former Hull player remains a key cog in the centre of the park for the Gills, and is closing in on 250 appearances for the club.
"We've had chats, me and Robbie, and I'm loving seeing the way he's playing at the moment," Ainsworth told BBC Radio Kent.
"He's coming off because he's got nothing left. That's what I want all my players to do, empty the tanks.
"That's my sort of team. We've got to be fit in this league, but organised and also defensively solid."
#gillingham
The 27-year-old former Hull player remains a key cog in the centre of the park for the Gills, and is closing in on 250 appearances for the club.
"We've had chats, me and Robbie, and I'm loving seeing the way he's playing at the moment," Ainsworth told BBC Radio Kent.
"He's coming off because he's got nothing left. That's what I want all my players to do, empty the tanks.
"That's my sort of team. We've got to be fit in this league, but organised and also defensively solid."
#gillingham
8 days ago
Being a successful college football program usually means the head coach will have to replace his coordinators fairly often. Dan Lanning has needed to do this at Oregon, and he had to fill both coordinator spots this past offseason. Tosh Lupoi went to Cal, and Will Stein went to Kentucky. After Oregon's 39-31 loss to Oklahoma State, it's clear that Will Stein meant more to Oregon than we all previously realized.
Oregon's offense did not improve from its first game to its second. That's a very alarming development for Dan Lanning. Not getting basic improvement out of his team shows that his new offensive coordinator, Drew Mehringer, is not performing at the needed standard.
Oregon had two delay-of-game penalties on a crucial fourth-quarter drive when trailing. That shows a lack of coaching. Drew Mehringer does not have firm command of his offense.
Dante Moore was good but not incredible last season. He delivered some huge clutch plays but went through cold spells. Will Stein was really skilled at teaching Moore how to learn from mistakes and evolve as a quarterback. Moore doesn't have Stein's wisdom to learn from this year. It is showing in Oregon's very inconsistent offense, which had just 65 total yards just before halftime.
Dan Lanning keeps going for it on fourth downs at Oregon. That's how he rolls. With a new offensive coordinator on staff, that risky approach now looks less effective. Lanning needs an elite offensive coordinator for his ultra-aggressive approach to work.
#coordinator #offense #mehringer
Oregon's offense did not improve from its first game to its second. That's a very alarming development for Dan Lanning. Not getting basic improvement out of his team shows that his new offensive coordinator, Drew Mehringer, is not performing at the needed standard.
Oregon had two delay-of-game penalties on a crucial fourth-quarter drive when trailing. That shows a lack of coaching. Drew Mehringer does not have firm command of his offense.
Dante Moore was good but not incredible last season. He delivered some huge clutch plays but went through cold spells. Will Stein was really skilled at teaching Moore how to learn from mistakes and evolve as a quarterback. Moore doesn't have Stein's wisdom to learn from this year. It is showing in Oregon's very inconsistent offense, which had just 65 total yards just before halftime.
Dan Lanning keeps going for it on fourth downs at Oregon. That's how he rolls. With a new offensive coordinator on staff, that risky approach now looks less effective. Lanning needs an elite offensive coordinator for his ultra-aggressive approach to work.
#coordinator #offense #mehringer
8 days ago
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is happy to see offensive tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt back on the field together again.
Harbaugh spoke to the media on Friday and said the two stars are 'ready to roll.'
"It's been earned by rehab and training," Harbaugh said.
"Guys just practicing, working together for the last many months. Ready to roll, in a good place."
Slater and Alt did not play in a single snap together in 2025. Slater was ruled out for the entire season in August 2025 due to a torn left patellar tendon. He required surgery and did not play a single snap.
#harbaugh #ready #chargers #rashawn
Harbaugh spoke to the media on Friday and said the two stars are 'ready to roll.'
"It's been earned by rehab and training," Harbaugh said.
"Guys just practicing, working together for the last many months. Ready to roll, in a good place."
Slater and Alt did not play in a single snap together in 2025. Slater was ruled out for the entire season in August 2025 due to a torn left patellar tendon. He required surgery and did not play a single snap.
#harbaugh #ready #chargers #rashawn
10 days ago
Week 4 of the Ohio high school football regular season gets a 24-hour head start for several Akron-area teams.
Five games featuring Greater Akron teams will kick off at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. Undefeated Wadsworth and Copley will both look to improve to 4-0.
Several big games also dot Friday's schedule, including Walsh Jesuit (3-0) hosting 2-1 Cleveland St. Ignatius, Nordonia (3-0) playing at Suburban League National Conference rival Highland (2-1), Norton (3-0) traveling to Streetsboro (2-1) for a Metro Athletic Conference showdown and Hudson (3-0) hosting North Royalton (3-0).
Here's a look at this week's schedule. Click here to see which teams our writers think will win. All games kick off at 7 p.m. unless noted.
Watch Ohio High School Football Live on the NFHS Network all season
#games #school #Football #season
Five games featuring Greater Akron teams will kick off at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. Undefeated Wadsworth and Copley will both look to improve to 4-0.
Several big games also dot Friday's schedule, including Walsh Jesuit (3-0) hosting 2-1 Cleveland St. Ignatius, Nordonia (3-0) playing at Suburban League National Conference rival Highland (2-1), Norton (3-0) traveling to Streetsboro (2-1) for a Metro Athletic Conference showdown and Hudson (3-0) hosting North Royalton (3-0).
Here's a look at this week's schedule. Click here to see which teams our writers think will win. All games kick off at 7 p.m. unless noted.
Watch Ohio High School Football Live on the NFHS Network all season
#games #school #Football #season
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13 days ago
Roma, barring any surprises, will not intervene in the free agent market.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Giallorossi have decided not to rush and will wait until the January transfer window to complete their squad, especially the attacking winger.
In recent days, Roma have reportedly been offered Raphaël Guerreiro, a free agent following his last stint at Bayern Munich.
The Portuguese's profile, however, apparently failed to fully convince Gian Piero Gasperini, and a formal negotiation never materialized. Guerreiro therefore remains in search of a new club.
A similar situation applies to Jadon Sancho, another name floated by the Giallorossi management.
#guerreiro
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Giallorossi have decided not to rush and will wait until the January transfer window to complete their squad, especially the attacking winger.
In recent days, Roma have reportedly been offered Raphaël Guerreiro, a free agent following his last stint at Bayern Munich.
The Portuguese's profile, however, apparently failed to fully convince Gian Piero Gasperini, and a formal negotiation never materialized. Guerreiro therefore remains in search of a new club.
A similar situation applies to Jadon Sancho, another name floated by the Giallorossi management.
#guerreiro
14 days ago
The battle between No. 13 Maryland field hockey and No. 6 Duke was everything fans could've asked for, as the former ACC foes went toe-to-toe on a neutral site for 70 minutes and into a shootout.
Thanks to a late goal from freshman Ella Beach and three consecutive shootout saves from goalkeeper Alyssa Klebasko, the Terps stunned the Blue Devils, 3-2, to move to 4-0 on the season.
Duke had the first major chance just three minutes into the match, as Shae Wozniak received a centering pass just on the doorsteps of the goal. The attempt was denied by Klebasko, who dropped into a split and made a kick save with her left blocker.
Once again, penalty corners were a major theme throughout the game. Maryland had a pair of them right off the bat, but Duke set the tone by blocking a pair of hits from Feliz Kuhne.
On the other side, Duke earned a pair of penalty corners two minutes later and broke through on the second attempt. While the Blue Devils botched the initial insert, they quickly recovered and sent another centering pass towards the middle where Ashley Stockdale tipped the ball past Klebasko to put the Blue Devils ahead.
#goal
Thanks to a late goal from freshman Ella Beach and three consecutive shootout saves from goalkeeper Alyssa Klebasko, the Terps stunned the Blue Devils, 3-2, to move to 4-0 on the season.
Duke had the first major chance just three minutes into the match, as Shae Wozniak received a centering pass just on the doorsteps of the goal. The attempt was denied by Klebasko, who dropped into a split and made a kick save with her left blocker.
Once again, penalty corners were a major theme throughout the game. Maryland had a pair of them right off the bat, but Duke set the tone by blocking a pair of hits from Feliz Kuhne.
On the other side, Duke earned a pair of penalty corners two minutes later and broke through on the second attempt. While the Blue Devils botched the initial insert, they quickly recovered and sent another centering pass towards the middle where Ashley Stockdale tipped the ball past Klebasko to put the Blue Devils ahead.
#goal
15 days ago
Gian Piero Gasperini feels the late victory over Atalanta means Roma 'really believe' and have more options off the bench. 'The quality has increased.'
It was turning into an extremely frustrating evening for the Giallorossi, who dominated the match at the Stadio Olimpico without making any of it count, trailing to an Ederson strike against the run of play.
After several Marco Carnesecchi saves, and Santiago Castro hitting the woodwork twice, they finally made their mark in added time.
First the looping Mario Hermoso header went in off the inside of the far post from a corner, then Matias Soulé drilled into the near bottom corner for a 2-1 victory.
ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Santiago Castro of Roma celebrates with teammates after the Serie A match between AS Roma and Atalanta BC at Stadio Olimpico on September 05, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
#roma #stadio #olimpico #santiago
It was turning into an extremely frustrating evening for the Giallorossi, who dominated the match at the Stadio Olimpico without making any of it count, trailing to an Ederson strike against the run of play.
After several Marco Carnesecchi saves, and Santiago Castro hitting the woodwork twice, they finally made their mark in added time.
First the looping Mario Hermoso header went in off the inside of the far post from a corner, then Matias Soulé drilled into the near bottom corner for a 2-1 victory.
ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Santiago Castro of Roma celebrates with teammates after the Serie A match between AS Roma and Atalanta BC at Stadio Olimpico on September 05, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
#roma #stadio #olimpico #santiago
17 days ago
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he used to set himself mini-challenges during matches "as a laugh".
Appearing on Jamie Vardy's podcast, Dean said he would see how long he could go without blowing his whistle, or stay inside the centre circle.
"We used to say 'we'll kick off now. Right, see how long we can go without blowing a whistle'," Dean said.
"I've done that a few times in the Premier League, before VAR obviously - went 20, 25 minutes without blowing a whistle.
"I used to do another thing. I used to stand in the centre circle - see how long I could stay in the centre circle before I had to leave.
#centre #league
Appearing on Jamie Vardy's podcast, Dean said he would see how long he could go without blowing his whistle, or stay inside the centre circle.
"We used to say 'we'll kick off now. Right, see how long we can go without blowing a whistle'," Dean said.
"I've done that a few times in the Premier League, before VAR obviously - went 20, 25 minutes without blowing a whistle.
"I used to do another thing. I used to stand in the centre circle - see how long I could stay in the centre circle before I had to leave.
#centre #league
18 days ago
LOS ANGELES — John Shoemaker is in his sixth straight year managing the Dodgers' Class-A affiliate and his first year in Ontario after the previous five campaigns with Rancho Cucamonga. He'll be at Dodger Stadium on Friday night as part of the annual celebration of longtime employees in the organization.
This is Shoemaker's 50th year with the Dodgers, first as a player from 1977-80 as he was selected in both the MLB Draft and NBA Draft, then as a coach every season since 1981. He was named the Dodgers captain of player development in 2015, and accordingly wears a C on the front of his jersey to this day.
There aren't many things Shoemaker hasn't done within the game of baseball, but come October he can check off another box. He will manage the Glendale Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League.
The AFL is the annual showcase of prospects throughout the game, with six Arizona teams comprised of prospects from five MLB teams each. Glendale, which plays its games at Camelback Ranch, the home of the Dodgers and White Sox, will consist of prospects of those two teams plus the Braves, Marlins, and Pirates.
Among the notes for Shoemaker in MLB's press release is that he's had 20 separate winning seasons as a minor league manager and his 1,984-1,863 lifetime record has him third among active minor league managers.
#Dodgers #prospects #glendale
This is Shoemaker's 50th year with the Dodgers, first as a player from 1977-80 as he was selected in both the MLB Draft and NBA Draft, then as a coach every season since 1981. He was named the Dodgers captain of player development in 2015, and accordingly wears a C on the front of his jersey to this day.
There aren't many things Shoemaker hasn't done within the game of baseball, but come October he can check off another box. He will manage the Glendale Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League.
The AFL is the annual showcase of prospects throughout the game, with six Arizona teams comprised of prospects from five MLB teams each. Glendale, which plays its games at Camelback Ranch, the home of the Dodgers and White Sox, will consist of prospects of those two teams plus the Braves, Marlins, and Pirates.
Among the notes for Shoemaker in MLB's press release is that he's had 20 separate winning seasons as a minor league manager and his 1,984-1,863 lifetime record has him third among active minor league managers.
#Dodgers #prospects #glendale
20 days ago
After all the weather delays at the Belfry, getting the Husqvarna British Masters through 72 holes was quite an accomplishment. Hats off to tournament officials and greenkeepers.
They packed so much into the final day, the DP World Tour will probably get a hefty bill for excess baggage.
The final group, for instance, shoehorned 31 holes into an exhausting Sunday as Saturday's third round spilled over.
In fact, the closing 18 holes began before round three had even finished as the field tried to get home and dry ahead of predicted storms in the area later in the afternoon. There was no redraw either for the closing circuit, with speed being the order of the day
This golfing marathon became a sprint for the line. Joe Dean certainly got a shift on as he surged up the order to claim his maiden victory on the DP World Tour in thrilling style.
#closing #belfry
They packed so much into the final day, the DP World Tour will probably get a hefty bill for excess baggage.
The final group, for instance, shoehorned 31 holes into an exhausting Sunday as Saturday's third round spilled over.
In fact, the closing 18 holes began before round three had even finished as the field tried to get home and dry ahead of predicted storms in the area later in the afternoon. There was no redraw either for the closing circuit, with speed being the order of the day
This golfing marathon became a sprint for the line. Joe Dean certainly got a shift on as he surged up the order to claim his maiden victory on the DP World Tour in thrilling style.
#closing #belfry
21 days ago
Bayern Munich fans turned out to be quite a handful according to a recent ******* ysis on Reddit. German sports betting portal Wettfreunde scoured Bundesliga subreddits to evaluate fan behavior. The Bavarian faithful finished second behind rivals Borussia Dortmund in profanity. On the flip side, Paderborn's fans were both the best-behaved and the most positive.
Some important snaps from are presented below (captured via iMiaSanMia):
– wettfreunde ******* yzed over 130,000 comments from Bundesliga subreddits between August 2025 and August 2026 to determine the most negative, positive, vulgar and polite fan bases over there.
9.89% of comments made by Bayern fans contained swear words (in English and German),… pic.twitter.com/g8DP5IpXoZ
Over 130,000 comments between August 2025 and August of 2026 were ******* yzed from subreddits to ******* s for vulgarity, politeness, negativity and positivity. And, the results are interesting for Bayern. Despite ranking second with nearly 10 percent of the comments containing swear words in German and English, it was negativity that took center-stage. The ******* ysis revealed a sheer lack in optimism among Bayern's fans with over 54 percent of the comments being negative in nature. Only Werder Bremen's supporters beat the Bavarians in this regard by a slim margin of 0.8 percent.
Let us cut to the chase here. Bayern has two major traumas in recent history. The first being injuries tanking the squad's ability in the business end of the season. Second being a run of premature exits from the Champions League. The number of times that Bayern has been the better side only to get shipped off due to missed chances, abysmal officiating or just poor luck has left its mark on the fans. The absence of Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies due to major injuries, Thomas Müller leaving the club and a thin squad at the start of last season did not leave much room for positivity to start with.
#bundesliga
Some important snaps from are presented below (captured via iMiaSanMia):
– wettfreunde ******* yzed over 130,000 comments from Bundesliga subreddits between August 2025 and August 2026 to determine the most negative, positive, vulgar and polite fan bases over there.
9.89% of comments made by Bayern fans contained swear words (in English and German),… pic.twitter.com/g8DP5IpXoZ
Over 130,000 comments between August 2025 and August of 2026 were ******* yzed from subreddits to ******* s for vulgarity, politeness, negativity and positivity. And, the results are interesting for Bayern. Despite ranking second with nearly 10 percent of the comments containing swear words in German and English, it was negativity that took center-stage. The ******* ysis revealed a sheer lack in optimism among Bayern's fans with over 54 percent of the comments being negative in nature. Only Werder Bremen's supporters beat the Bavarians in this regard by a slim margin of 0.8 percent.
Let us cut to the chase here. Bayern has two major traumas in recent history. The first being injuries tanking the squad's ability in the business end of the season. Second being a run of premature exits from the Champions League. The number of times that Bayern has been the better side only to get shipped off due to missed chances, abysmal officiating or just poor luck has left its mark on the fans. The absence of Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies due to major injuries, Thomas Müller leaving the club and a thin squad at the start of last season did not leave much room for positivity to start with.
#bundesliga
21 days ago
The Oklahoma Sooners are less than a week away from beginning their pursuit of another national championship. The Sooners last won a ****** le in 2000, and if they hope to do that this season, they need to get help from the offense.
The Sooners ranked No. 92 in total offense last year. They struggled to establish a run game and protect quarterback John Mateer. That was largely due to starting three freshmen offensive linemen. One of those is former five-star Michael Fasusi, who started at left tackle. He's expected to be the starter again this season.
College football ****** yst Josh Pate is very high on Fasusi, calling him his pick for breakout player for the Sooners.
"The breakout player is Michael Fasusi," Pate said on 'Josh Pate's College Football Show.' "He was pressed into action last year. Had to start at tackle as a true freshman. You don't often talk about offensive linemen as breakout players, but I think he qualifies. He's a guy with Sunday traits. He's had them since he arrived on campus."
More: Will the Oklahoma Sooners' offensive line make the jump?
#breakout
The Sooners ranked No. 92 in total offense last year. They struggled to establish a run game and protect quarterback John Mateer. That was largely due to starting three freshmen offensive linemen. One of those is former five-star Michael Fasusi, who started at left tackle. He's expected to be the starter again this season.
College football ****** yst Josh Pate is very high on Fasusi, calling him his pick for breakout player for the Sooners.
"The breakout player is Michael Fasusi," Pate said on 'Josh Pate's College Football Show.' "He was pressed into action last year. Had to start at tackle as a true freshman. You don't often talk about offensive linemen as breakout players, but I think he qualifies. He's a guy with Sunday traits. He's had them since he arrived on campus."
More: Will the Oklahoma Sooners' offensive line make the jump?
#breakout
22 days ago
This contest was a series of moments wrapped around a wild seventh inning that saw each team score at least three runs, albeit in different methods. Prior to a 7th inning that was off the rails in the home half, the Rays looked to be mostly in control with an early 2-1 lead through five innings thanks to an RBI single by Liam Hicks and a solo home run by Jonathan Aranda:
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That prodigous was just Aranda's second home run in the past 20 games and just his fourth extra base hit in his last 86 plate appearances: That held up until Ty France hit his 100th career home run sneaking an opposite field home run just over the right field cut out to give the Padres a 3-2 lead:
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The Rays would come back to tie the game 3-3 on Junior Caminero's first home run in 16 games and just his third extra base hit in his last 66 plate appearances to set the stage for an eventful 7th inning:
#inning
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That prodigous was just Aranda's second home run in the past 20 games and just his fourth extra base hit in his last 86 plate appearances: That held up until Ty France hit his 100th career home run sneaking an opposite field home run just over the right field cut out to give the Padres a 3-2 lead:
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The Rays would come back to tie the game 3-3 on Junior Caminero's first home run in 16 games and just his third extra base hit in his last 66 plate appearances to set the stage for an eventful 7th inning:
#inning
22 days ago
The records just keep on tumbling, as Caitlin Clark had another night to remember in Indiana.
Caitlin Clark put on a show against the Connecticut Sun, dropping 34 points and 12 ***** ists to lead the Fever to a 111-91 victory. She took total control of the offense, knocking down six threes and dissecting the defense with her pinpoint passing.
It was another statement performance that heavily reinforced her MVP case, showing just how completely she can dominate a game.
Beyond this latest win, she's been shattering records all year, crossing 300 ***** ists for a season again and logging her 12th game this season with at least 20 points and 10 ***** ists.
Even the official WNBA account were singing the praises of Caitlin Clark for her display against the Connecticut Sun, and that doesn't happen very often.
#game
Caitlin Clark put on a show against the Connecticut Sun, dropping 34 points and 12 ***** ists to lead the Fever to a 111-91 victory. She took total control of the offense, knocking down six threes and dissecting the defense with her pinpoint passing.
It was another statement performance that heavily reinforced her MVP case, showing just how completely she can dominate a game.
Beyond this latest win, she's been shattering records all year, crossing 300 ***** ists for a season again and logging her 12th game this season with at least 20 points and 10 ***** ists.
Even the official WNBA account were singing the praises of Caitlin Clark for her display against the Connecticut Sun, and that doesn't happen very often.
#game
23 days ago
Super Bowl LXI is set to take place in February 2027, and Opta's supercomputer shows how likely each NFL team is to win it.
The Seattle Seahawks go into the 2026/27 NFL season as the defending champions after they beat the New England Patriots 29-13 earlier this year.
A repeat of that game will kick off the upcoming regular NFL season on September 9, but neither team is currently named as the favourite to clinch the Super Bowl at next year's event.
Photo by Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images
Instead, Opta's supercomputer, which will be updated throughout the season, says that the Los Angeles Rams have the highest chance of actually winning the prize right now.
#Seattle
The Seattle Seahawks go into the 2026/27 NFL season as the defending champions after they beat the New England Patriots 29-13 earlier this year.
A repeat of that game will kick off the upcoming regular NFL season on September 9, but neither team is currently named as the favourite to clinch the Super Bowl at next year's event.
Photo by Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images
Instead, Opta's supercomputer, which will be updated throughout the season, says that the Los Angeles Rams have the highest chance of actually winning the prize right now.
#Seattle
24 days ago
Jorge Sierra: Tim Duncan is the only player in NBA history with 1,000-plus wins and a 70-plus percent winning percentage. Only two MVPs have a better winning record than him... in far shorter careers.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Tim Duncan is the only player in NBA history with …
#duncan #player #sierra #mvps
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Tim Duncan is the only player in NBA history with …
#duncan #player #sierra #mvps
25 days ago
The roster shuffling has already begun for the Denver Broncos ahead of Sunday's 53-man roster deadline.
One day after the Broncos signed pass rusher Ron Stone Jr. and cut wide receiver Hakeem Butler, the team made four more roster moves on Wednesday.
Denver signed defensive lineman Israel Antwine and offensive tackle Foster Sarell, presumably to add more depth to the bottom of the roster to have enough players for Friday's preseason finale. To make room for Antwine and Sarell, the Broncos cut safety Taylor Rapp and wide receiver Kyre Duplessis.
The Rapp release was a surprise because he just signed last week, and head coach Sean Payton and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (just yesterday) were both full of praise for the veteran safety. Payton explained after Wednesday's practice that Rapp is dealing with a personal situation. After that is resolved, Rapp will be a candidate to return to the team.
Signed DL Israel Antwine
#rapp #signed #denver #sarell
One day after the Broncos signed pass rusher Ron Stone Jr. and cut wide receiver Hakeem Butler, the team made four more roster moves on Wednesday.
Denver signed defensive lineman Israel Antwine and offensive tackle Foster Sarell, presumably to add more depth to the bottom of the roster to have enough players for Friday's preseason finale. To make room for Antwine and Sarell, the Broncos cut safety Taylor Rapp and wide receiver Kyre Duplessis.
The Rapp release was a surprise because he just signed last week, and head coach Sean Payton and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (just yesterday) were both full of praise for the veteran safety. Payton explained after Wednesday's practice that Rapp is dealing with a personal situation. After that is resolved, Rapp will be a candidate to return to the team.
Signed DL Israel Antwine
#rapp #signed #denver #sarell
26 days ago
The IndyCar Freedom 250 race had a lot of eyes on it.
FOX Sports issued a press release on Tuesday, Aug. 25 saying that 3.282 million fans tuned into the one-off race, which was held in a rectangular-circuit through Washington, D.C. The start/finish line was in front of the U.S. Capitol and a stretch of the track went down Pennsylvania Avenue.
Since Sunday's competition was the first, and only, edition of the race, there are no direct viewership ratings to compare. But FOX said that this number is the most-watched non-Indy 500 IndyCar race since 2008 when open-wheel racing in the United States was united in a merger between Indy Racing League and Champ Car.
This year's Indy 500 had an audience of 6.635 million viewers, a 6% decrease from 2025, FOX's first season as IndyCar's broadcast partner. This year's Grand Prix at Road America previously was the most-watched race besides the Indy 500 with an audience of 1.803 million.
The network added that the audience for the Freedom 250 was a 279% increase from the average Sunday viewership of an IndyCar (non-Indy 500) race during the 2025 season.
#united
FOX Sports issued a press release on Tuesday, Aug. 25 saying that 3.282 million fans tuned into the one-off race, which was held in a rectangular-circuit through Washington, D.C. The start/finish line was in front of the U.S. Capitol and a stretch of the track went down Pennsylvania Avenue.
Since Sunday's competition was the first, and only, edition of the race, there are no direct viewership ratings to compare. But FOX said that this number is the most-watched non-Indy 500 IndyCar race since 2008 when open-wheel racing in the United States was united in a merger between Indy Racing League and Champ Car.
This year's Indy 500 had an audience of 6.635 million viewers, a 6% decrease from 2025, FOX's first season as IndyCar's broadcast partner. This year's Grand Prix at Road America previously was the most-watched race besides the Indy 500 with an audience of 1.803 million.
The network added that the audience for the Freedom 250 was a 279% increase from the average Sunday viewership of an IndyCar (non-Indy 500) race during the 2025 season.
#united
27 days ago
Almost every Italian boy grows up with a football at his feet and a dream already decided for him. Lenny Blasi took a different road entirely, and it led him somewhere far more extraordinary.
On Friday, August 28, that journey continues at its most demanding destination yet. Blasi headlines The Inner Circle 28 against surging Thai veteran Worapon Lukjaoporongtom in a bantamweight Muay Thai main event, streaming exclusively for members on live.onefc.com in Asia primetime from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium.
Before the biggest fight of his career, the 22-year-old opened up about his unlikely rise. What follows is the story of a young man who never expected to find Muay Thai, fell for it completely, and is now chasing something far greater than the sport ever promised.
In Italy, football is not just a sport. It is an ingrained expectation, claiming most children long before they can even ask why. For Blasi, however, the path was never that straightforward.
His parents deliberately resisted the pull of the pitch, gently nudging their young son toward something different. That early redirection, small and unassuming at the time, would quietly alter the entire course of his life.
#almost
On Friday, August 28, that journey continues at its most demanding destination yet. Blasi headlines The Inner Circle 28 against surging Thai veteran Worapon Lukjaoporongtom in a bantamweight Muay Thai main event, streaming exclusively for members on live.onefc.com in Asia primetime from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium.
Before the biggest fight of his career, the 22-year-old opened up about his unlikely rise. What follows is the story of a young man who never expected to find Muay Thai, fell for it completely, and is now chasing something far greater than the sport ever promised.
In Italy, football is not just a sport. It is an ingrained expectation, claiming most children long before they can even ask why. For Blasi, however, the path was never that straightforward.
His parents deliberately resisted the pull of the pitch, gently nudging their young son toward something different. That early redirection, small and unassuming at the time, would quietly alter the entire course of his life.
#almost
28 days ago
England fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation after an incident at a nightclub in Derby on Saturday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday.
Videos circulating on social media appeared to show Carse being led away from a club in handcuffs by four police officers. Carse, who is part of England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan, was seen outside a nightclub in Derby.
Durham and England teammate Matthew Potts was seen speaking to Carse, while former England captain Ben Stokes also appeared in the background.
Carse was briefly detained at the scene but was not arrested, according to The Telegraph. He returned to the team hotel soon afterwards.
"We are aware of an incident which is reported to have taken place in Derby last night, and are currently investigating," the ECB said in a statement.
"We will provide a further update when possible."
Carse and Potts had played for Durham earlier on Saturday as they beat Derbyshire by 338 runs in a second-division County Championship match in Derby.
Carse, 31, has played 14 Tests and was included in England's squad for the first two Tests of the three-match series against Pakistan. He did not feature in the opening Test at Headingley, where England lost by an innings and 103 runs inside three days.
The second Test at Lord's starts on Thursday.
The incident comes amid a series of off-field episodes involving England players over the past year.
The most serious involved Test vice-captain Harry Brook, who was punched by a nightclub bouncer in Wellington in the early hours of November 1 last year, shortly before he was due to lead England in an ODI against New Zealand.
During the Ashes, a mid-series break in Noosa also drew attention to the players' drinking.
More recently, Stokes and Gus Atkinson stayed out beyond England's new midnight curfew after the first Test against New Zealand this summer. Both were stood down for the following Test at The Oval as part of a disciplinary process.
Stokes retired from Test cricket at the end of that series and was replaced as captain by Joe Root, who had previously led England from 2017 to 2022.
One of Root's first decisions after returning to the role was to remove the curfew and tell his players to "be adults".
#england #derby
Videos circulating on social media appeared to show Carse being led away from a club in handcuffs by four police officers. Carse, who is part of England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan, was seen outside a nightclub in Derby.
Durham and England teammate Matthew Potts was seen speaking to Carse, while former England captain Ben Stokes also appeared in the background.
Carse was briefly detained at the scene but was not arrested, according to The Telegraph. He returned to the team hotel soon afterwards.
"We are aware of an incident which is reported to have taken place in Derby last night, and are currently investigating," the ECB said in a statement.
"We will provide a further update when possible."
Carse and Potts had played for Durham earlier on Saturday as they beat Derbyshire by 338 runs in a second-division County Championship match in Derby.
Carse, 31, has played 14 Tests and was included in England's squad for the first two Tests of the three-match series against Pakistan. He did not feature in the opening Test at Headingley, where England lost by an innings and 103 runs inside three days.
The second Test at Lord's starts on Thursday.
The incident comes amid a series of off-field episodes involving England players over the past year.
The most serious involved Test vice-captain Harry Brook, who was punched by a nightclub bouncer in Wellington in the early hours of November 1 last year, shortly before he was due to lead England in an ODI against New Zealand.
During the Ashes, a mid-series break in Noosa also drew attention to the players' drinking.
More recently, Stokes and Gus Atkinson stayed out beyond England's new midnight curfew after the first Test against New Zealand this summer. Both were stood down for the following Test at The Oval as part of a disciplinary process.
Stokes retired from Test cricket at the end of that series and was replaced as captain by Joe Root, who had previously led England from 2017 to 2022.
One of Root's first decisions after returning to the role was to remove the curfew and tell his players to "be adults".
#england #derby
29 days ago
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One of MLB's best ideas returns Sunday as the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves face off in the Little League Classic.
The two division leaders will play before an intimate crowd that consists mostly of Little League World Series teams and their supporters at 100-year-old Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The interaction between MLB and Little League players has become a highlight of the annual LLWS in Williamsport, and the major leaguers seem to get nearly as much out of it as their aspirational counterparts.
Beyond the off-the-field aspects, this year's matchup is about as good as it gets. The Brewers have the best record in the National League at 81-49 and the NL East-leading Braves aren't far behind at 75-55 despite a recent slump that has seen them drop eight of their last 10.
#little #brewers #Braves
One of MLB's best ideas returns Sunday as the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves face off in the Little League Classic.
The two division leaders will play before an intimate crowd that consists mostly of Little League World Series teams and their supporters at 100-year-old Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The interaction between MLB and Little League players has become a highlight of the annual LLWS in Williamsport, and the major leaguers seem to get nearly as much out of it as their aspirational counterparts.
Beyond the off-the-field aspects, this year's matchup is about as good as it gets. The Brewers have the best record in the National League at 81-49 and the NL East-leading Braves aren't far behind at 75-55 despite a recent slump that has seen them drop eight of their last 10.
#little #brewers #Braves
29 days ago
The Indianapolis Colts are hosting the Atlanta Falcons for Week 2 of the NFL preseason. With wins and losses taking a back seat this time of the year, our attention turns to individual performances with playing time and roster spots up for grabs.
So who should we have our eyes on during Saturday's game? Here are several players to watch for.
Of course, all eyes will be on the backup quarterback battle. After Richardson started last week, it's now Leonard's turn. Head coach Shane Steichen mentioned after Thursday's joint practice that both players have flashed this summer, but each has had their ups and downs as well. Steichen added that there is no timetable for when he will make a final decision will be made. Presumably the competition is quite close, but perhaps there's a little extra pressure on Leonard to perform against Atlanta, with Richardson having the better outing against New England.
We haven't talked much about the offensive line unit, but beyond the starters, there are questions up front for the Colts. For one, can Dalton Tucker provide a steady presence at center if needed? He's had quite a few off-target snaps this summer. Also, who will be the top tackle option off the bench? It looked like Luke Tenuta would fill that role, but he has missed time as of late with a knee injury. UDFA Nolan Rucci has been sidelined as well.
Whether or not the Colts can generate steady pressure on the quarterback remains to be seen. Last week we saw flashes from rookie George Gumbs, while Caden Curry was a standout performer. However, Micheal Clemons and Jaylahn Tuimoloau had quiet nights. If Curry can continue to consistently be disruptive, he deserves the opportunity to compete for more regular rotational snaps.
#steichen #curry
So who should we have our eyes on during Saturday's game? Here are several players to watch for.
Of course, all eyes will be on the backup quarterback battle. After Richardson started last week, it's now Leonard's turn. Head coach Shane Steichen mentioned after Thursday's joint practice that both players have flashed this summer, but each has had their ups and downs as well. Steichen added that there is no timetable for when he will make a final decision will be made. Presumably the competition is quite close, but perhaps there's a little extra pressure on Leonard to perform against Atlanta, with Richardson having the better outing against New England.
We haven't talked much about the offensive line unit, but beyond the starters, there are questions up front for the Colts. For one, can Dalton Tucker provide a steady presence at center if needed? He's had quite a few off-target snaps this summer. Also, who will be the top tackle option off the bench? It looked like Luke Tenuta would fill that role, but he has missed time as of late with a knee injury. UDFA Nolan Rucci has been sidelined as well.
Whether or not the Colts can generate steady pressure on the quarterback remains to be seen. Last week we saw flashes from rookie George Gumbs, while Caden Curry was a standout performer. However, Micheal Clemons and Jaylahn Tuimoloau had quiet nights. If Curry can continue to consistently be disruptive, he deserves the opportunity to compete for more regular rotational snaps.
#steichen #curry
30 days ago
It's that time of year again. Kansas State Football's official countdown to kickoff stands at 15 days, 2 hours, 49 minutes, 3 seconds, and counting. While it seems impossible because of the sweltering heat wave I've been suffering through down here in Athens, Georgia, fall is supposedly right around the corner. I've got a little over two weeks to talk about the Kansas State roster before we all get a chance to see the team in action. I'm going to start going back through the position reviews I published earlier in the summer and start speculating on a depth chart that will inevitably be proven wrong on September 5th.
Just a reminder that I don't live in Manhattan anymore. I'm not at practice, and I mostly have the same information everyone else does. Don't take any of these depth charts as "insider" information. I'm going to put them together based on the information available and make some relatively informed guesses based on press conferences, news releases, etc.
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#start #depth #athens
Just a reminder that I don't live in Manhattan anymore. I'm not at practice, and I mostly have the same information everyone else does. Don't take any of these depth charts as "insider" information. I'm going to put them together based on the information available and make some relatively informed guesses based on press conferences, news releases, etc.
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#start #depth #athens
1 month ago
East Side Little League returns to the field Friday night looking to continue its run at the Little League World Series 2026.
The Mid-Atlantic Region champions from West Chester, Pennsylvania, are scheduled to face Metro Region champion Bayonne Little League of New Jersey in a key United States bracket matchup in Williamsport. The winner of the PA vs NJ Little League game tonight stays in the winner's bracket, while the losing team drops into the elimination bracket.
Searching for what time East Side Little League plays today, what channel the game is on or how to watch the Mid-Atlantic vs. Metro Little League World Series matchup? Here's everything fans need to know before first pitch between West Chester, PA vs Bayonne, NJ.
East Side Little League is scheduled to face Bayonne Little League at 7 p.m. ET Friday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The PA vs NJ Little League game is one of eight Little League World Series matchups on Friday after weather delays pushed Thursday's schedule to a packed day of action.
#Friday
The Mid-Atlantic Region champions from West Chester, Pennsylvania, are scheduled to face Metro Region champion Bayonne Little League of New Jersey in a key United States bracket matchup in Williamsport. The winner of the PA vs NJ Little League game tonight stays in the winner's bracket, while the losing team drops into the elimination bracket.
Searching for what time East Side Little League plays today, what channel the game is on or how to watch the Mid-Atlantic vs. Metro Little League World Series matchup? Here's everything fans need to know before first pitch between West Chester, PA vs Bayonne, NJ.
East Side Little League is scheduled to face Bayonne Little League at 7 p.m. ET Friday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The PA vs NJ Little League game is one of eight Little League World Series matchups on Friday after weather delays pushed Thursday's schedule to a packed day of action.
#Friday
1 month ago
James Harden has joined an elite list of NBA players featuring LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant after signing a $97 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Harden has returned to the Cavaliers on a three-year contract that includes a player option for the third year and a trade kicker. During his previous stint with the team, Harden appeared in 26 regular-season games, averaging 20.5 points, 7.7 **** ists and 4.8 rebounds.
The 11-time All-Star will now earn an estimated $32.33 million per year under the new contract.
Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
With the deal, Harden becomes only the fourth player in NBA history after James, Curry and Durant to eclipse $500 million in career earnings.
#durant
Harden has returned to the Cavaliers on a three-year contract that includes a player option for the third year and a trade kicker. During his previous stint with the team, Harden appeared in 26 regular-season games, averaging 20.5 points, 7.7 **** ists and 4.8 rebounds.
The 11-time All-Star will now earn an estimated $32.33 million per year under the new contract.
Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
With the deal, Harden becomes only the fourth player in NBA history after James, Curry and Durant to eclipse $500 million in career earnings.
#durant
1 month ago
Inter, what an engine
Also signing Jones
Chivu is content: The third English signing of the summer and a super midfielder for the Champions League push
Moreira like Kaka, Leao at the exit
Milan and the direction under agent Mendes
#chivu #champions #kaka #leao
Also signing Jones
Chivu is content: The third English signing of the summer and a super midfielder for the Champions League push
Moreira like Kaka, Leao at the exit
Milan and the direction under agent Mendes
#chivu #champions #kaka #leao
1 month ago
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry knew he needed to rebuild the wide receiver room and add talent after it struggled in 2025. Jerry Jeudy showed some ability but had a bad year holding onto the football, and Isaiah Bond had an up-and-down rookie season, though he showed promise.
ESPN's Ben Solak noted in an article that another wide receiver, rookie Denzel Boston, has shown his physical traits and ability are worth taking note of so far in camp.
"The biggest box for a rookie to check is one of physical benchmarks. Wide receiver Denzel Boston smashes it in this regard. He has clear pro size at 6-foot-4 with a well-built frame, and he knows how to use it. He pushes off with strength, and he attacks throws away from his frame with length and hand size. But it's the smoothness with which he's in and out of his routes that truly stands out. He has shorter strides for a taller receiver, which allows him to gather himself more quickly and sink his weight more easily than other jump-ball specialists. You can tell he'll be a great possession receiver on quick-breaking routes (think Michael Pittman Jr. or Drake London) because of his ability to snap into routes and box smaller corners out from the catch point."
Berry spent two of his top three picks at the position to upgrade the room and help whoever the quarterback ends up being. KC Concepcion was taken in the first round and has shown he is a dynamic playmaker, especially in the preseason opener, but the second guy, Denzel Boston, has really stolen the show at camp.
The Browns are hoping they can step into larger roles than many outside the organization are expecting, especially Boston.
#boston #denzel #room
ESPN's Ben Solak noted in an article that another wide receiver, rookie Denzel Boston, has shown his physical traits and ability are worth taking note of so far in camp.
"The biggest box for a rookie to check is one of physical benchmarks. Wide receiver Denzel Boston smashes it in this regard. He has clear pro size at 6-foot-4 with a well-built frame, and he knows how to use it. He pushes off with strength, and he attacks throws away from his frame with length and hand size. But it's the smoothness with which he's in and out of his routes that truly stands out. He has shorter strides for a taller receiver, which allows him to gather himself more quickly and sink his weight more easily than other jump-ball specialists. You can tell he'll be a great possession receiver on quick-breaking routes (think Michael Pittman Jr. or Drake London) because of his ability to snap into routes and box smaller corners out from the catch point."
Berry spent two of his top three picks at the position to upgrade the room and help whoever the quarterback ends up being. KC Concepcion was taken in the first round and has shown he is a dynamic playmaker, especially in the preseason opener, but the second guy, Denzel Boston, has really stolen the show at camp.
The Browns are hoping they can step into larger roles than many outside the organization are expecting, especially Boston.
#boston #denzel #room
1 month ago
Bob Chesney arrives in Los Angeles looking to make the big time. After more than a decade in the lower levels of the sport and two seasons at James Madison, one thing is abundantly clear: this guy is a winner. He has a career .717 winning percentage and will look to continue that trend at one of the most difficult places to win in the Power 4.
UCLA only has three 10-win seasons this century, with the most recent one dating back to the Obama administration. Inspired by Indiana, the Bruins have invested heavily in personnel and a hot-shot coaching prospect to accelerate a return to the top of the conference.
Let's take a closer look at Chesney's rebuilding strategy.
Head Coach: Bob Chesney (First season)
Offensive Coordinator: Dean Kennedy (First season)
#season
UCLA only has three 10-win seasons this century, with the most recent one dating back to the Obama administration. Inspired by Indiana, the Bruins have invested heavily in personnel and a hot-shot coaching prospect to accelerate a return to the top of the conference.
Let's take a closer look at Chesney's rebuilding strategy.
Head Coach: Bob Chesney (First season)
Offensive Coordinator: Dean Kennedy (First season)
#season
1 month ago
Goalkeeper James Trafford says joining Leeds United was the "best move" for his career, after he made his first appearance for the club in a pre-season friendly against Manchester United last week.
The 23-year-old moved to Elland Road from Manchester City at the start of August and believes playing for Leeds will help him "achieve his dreams".
"I'm obviously really excited to be here and working towards the season and I'm excited to give the season a really good go, and achieve everything that we want to achieve," Trafford told BBC Radio Leeds.
"It's the best move for me at this stage of my career and for all my dreams that I want to achieve. This puts me in the best stead to achieve those dreams and I can't wait.
"We can achieve anything we want to achieve. From the week I've had so far, we're always trying to get better and we're always trying to improve. When you think about that you're always going one way and that's upwards. It's a really exciting time."
#season #trafford
The 23-year-old moved to Elland Road from Manchester City at the start of August and believes playing for Leeds will help him "achieve his dreams".
"I'm obviously really excited to be here and working towards the season and I'm excited to give the season a really good go, and achieve everything that we want to achieve," Trafford told BBC Radio Leeds.
"It's the best move for me at this stage of my career and for all my dreams that I want to achieve. This puts me in the best stead to achieve those dreams and I can't wait.
"We can achieve anything we want to achieve. From the week I've had so far, we're always trying to get better and we're always trying to improve. When you think about that you're always going one way and that's upwards. It's a really exciting time."
#season #trafford
1 month ago
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Athletics lost another slugger when they placed outfielder Tyler Soderstrom on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a left hip impingement.
The 24-year-old Soderstrom is batting .245 with 19 homers and 56 RBIs in 109 games this season. He set career highs with 25 homers, 93 RBIs and a .276 batting average in 158 games last year.
The Athletics already were playing without first baseman Nick Kurtz and catcher Shea Langeliers. Kurtz is on the IL with a right thumb injury that could sideline him for the rest of the year. Langeliers had season-ending surgery on his right knee last month.
Also Sunday, the A's claimed left-hander Joe Rock off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Infielder Darell Hernaiz was recalled from the minors, and right-hander Justin Sterner was transferred to the 60-day IL.
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#sunday #kurtz
The 24-year-old Soderstrom is batting .245 with 19 homers and 56 RBIs in 109 games this season. He set career highs with 25 homers, 93 RBIs and a .276 batting average in 158 games last year.
The Athletics already were playing without first baseman Nick Kurtz and catcher Shea Langeliers. Kurtz is on the IL with a right thumb injury that could sideline him for the rest of the year. Langeliers had season-ending surgery on his right knee last month.
Also Sunday, the A's claimed left-hander Joe Rock off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Infielder Darell Hernaiz was recalled from the minors, and right-hander Justin Sterner was transferred to the 60-day IL.
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#sunday #kurtz
