There are few preseason events like Big Blue Madness for Kentucky basketball. It's a hugely popular day on the schedule for fans, who will fill the stands to watch the fans get introduced to this year's roster, and it's almost time to get tickets.
This year's Big Blue Madness will take place on Oct. 2 and 7:00 P.M. at Rupp Arena. Then Fan Fest will be the next day at the Central Bank Center. Tickets, which are free, will go quickly, and now fans know when to acquire them.
Ticketmaster will be handling he distribution of the tickets for Big Blue Madness, and that begins on Friday, Sep. 18, beginning at 5:00 P.M. There is a limit of two tickets per household so that more fans have a shot to land a seat at the festivities.
The 2026 season is a big one for Kentucky. Mark Pope has his best team yet, and needs to compete for an SEC championship, and win some games in March. Another disappointing season will inevitably result in fans calling for his job, as they did last season.
There is optimism, however, and heading into Big Blue Madness, fans will be excited and full of optimism. They'll want to be ready on Friday if they want a first look at the team.

#season #kentucky

MADISON — A motivated Justin Allgaier is a dangerous Justin Allgaier, and is he now motivated.
The Riverton native finished 13th in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Nu Way 225 at World Wide Technology Raceway Saturday evening on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River, and lost his lead atop the points standings.
Jesse Love won the race and Sheldon Creed, who finished second, moved up into the lead for The Chase, leading Allgaier by three points, 2,175-2,172 with seven events remaining.
"As bad of a night as we had and all the stuff happening, three points back," Allgaier said. "I lost 70 points in one race one week. So, that three points to me is like, 'All right, whatever.'"
It was the first win this season for Love, who won the series points ***** le last year.

#points #allgaier #three #race

The 2026 edition of the Bell Game between Pueblo Central and Pueblo Centennial played out on Friday at historic Dutch Clark Stadium.
The famous rivalry game started with a tribute to the country on the 25th anniversary of September 11. The teams, coaches, personnel and fans in the stadium all joined in a moment of silence to celebrate and honor all who were lost.
As far as the game goes, the Wildcats entered the game with a 1-1 record, having just beaten Discovery Canyon on the road 22-21. The Bulldogs came into the game suffering two back-to-back shutout losses and were looking to get back on track against their oldest rivals.
The Wildcats had a seven-game win streak in the Bell Game coming into this matchup, and that momentum would continue this year as they started the game off with a 15-yard touchdown run by Dontez Maes to go up 8-0.
Another touchdown run later in the first quarter by Sonny Vigil increased the score to 16-0. Maes added another in the second quarter and Cordell Hayes also scored in the second to make it a 30-0 game at half.

#bell #quarter

Oct. 31
Today in sports history
Today is Oct. 31. On this date in:
1900: American League president Ban Johnson wrote National League president Nicholas Young seeking major league parity and peace between the circuits, a pivotal step in the formation of the modern American League.
1942: Maurice "Rocket" Richard made his NHL debut for the Montreal Canadiens, recording an **** ist 36 seconds into a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins.

#national

Notre Dame football won its 2026 season opener on Sunday night, as the Irish used a huge second half to beat the Wisconsin Badgers in Lambeau Field, 41-13.
There was some bad news during the contest, as star safety Brauntae Johnson was seen walking off the field and into the locker room on his own power, then coming back onto the field in the second half wearing a walking boot. The hope was that the injury would not be a significant one, and that is looking like it will be the case.
Mike Berardino of the South Bend Tribune is reporting that Johnson's injury is minor, and is on his left foot. He goes on to say that he could miss more than a few weeks while recovering, but it is not believed to be a season-ending issue.
In another note that Berardino had, he mentioned that defensive tackle Jayson Onye's injury status has still not been determined, as he was also seen wearing a walking boot in the second half. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman will speak shortly on these two players, and we'll soon get confirmation on their injury status.
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#injury #field #second #walking

Christopher Bell finally broke through when it mattered most.
Bell won the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday night, capturing his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the 2026 season and opening the Chase with a massive statement win. The victory was Bell's 14th career Cup Series win and ended a frustrating stretch of near-misses that had seen him finish runner-up seven times.
Tyler Reddick entered Darlington with plenty of momentum and started the race from the pole after weather forced NASCAR to cancel qualifying.
Reddick immediately showed why he was considered one of the favorites, winning the opening stage after battling with Denny Hamlin throughout the first portion of the race. Bubba Wallace and Hamlin remained near the front as the field dealt with Darlington's notoriously difficult tire-wear conditions.
Reddick's strong start put him in position to score valuable playoff points, but the race was far from over.

#darlington #series

Matt Campbell was far from the being the only coach to have a solid showing in his debut with his new school. His predecessor at Penn State ended up having a pretty big day as well.
James Franklin won his head coaching debut with Virginia Tech on Saturday behind an offensive explosion against VMI. Virginia Tech's 73-3 victory was fueled in part by a handful of notable performances by some former Penn State players who chose to follow Franklin from Happy Valley to Blacksburg.
Ethan Grunkemeyer, now Virginia Tech's starting quarterback, passed for 224 yards and 2 touchdowns before giving way to his backup in the second half. Tight end Luke Reynolds was Virginia Tech's second-leading receiver with 5 catches for 50 yards and a touchdown. Defensive lineman Mylachi Williams recorded the first sack of his career in the first quarter. Messiah Mickens, a freshman running back who was set to join Penn State but ultimately stayed loyal to Franklin, had 5 carries for 23 yards in his college debut.
The Hokies out-gained VMI 619 to 83, and the defense held the Keydets to negative rushing yardage in the game (-4 yards). But it wasn't all rosy for Franklin's squad. Virginia Tech was flagged 11 times for penalties for a total of 93 penalty yards. Virginia Tech also lost the turnover battle, 2-1.
Virginia Tech's next game will be next Saturday against Old Dominion, coached by former Penn State offensive coordinator (under Franklin) Ricky Rahne. The Hokies are orchestrating a "white effect" for Lane Stadium for the game.

#Tech #game

College football is back in our lives. Whether you are a fan of it or not, the Browns and their front office are going to be paying very close attention to a lot of players in the upcoming class. The 2027 NFL Draft is working up to be one of the better classes in recent memory.
One way to stay as caught up as the Browns will be is to follow our prospect previews starting now. While we'll focus heavily on prospects that fit the projected needs for the team in the 2027 NFL Draft. We are going to be focusing on five positions over the course of the year, they are:
Quarterbacks
Interior Offensive Line
Edge Rusher

#draft #college #quarterbacks #interior

By Jaime Uribarri
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS:Signing
LAFC have acquired forward Thayllon Roberth on loan from Brazilian Série B side Avaí FC, the club announced Thursday.
The 20-year-old Brazilian's loan lasts through June 2027 and includes a purchase option. He will occupy U22 Initiative and international roster spots.
Thayllon produced 12g/11a in 71 appearances across all competitions for Avaí since breaking into the first team in April 2025.

#signing #lafc

Every year following final cuts, the Arizona Cardinals see changes to player uniform numbers. This has happened again.
Following many players being cut, a few players swapped out their numbers for new ones.
These are the changes on the active roster.
Safety Andrew Wingard is now No. 28, previously No. 27. Elijah Jones had No. 28 before.
Receiver Jalen Brooks, who had No. 86 in the preseason and offseason, now has No. 83.

#following #numbers #cardinals

WYANDOTTE, OK — The Lady Bears took on Adair's Warriors at the Triple J Ranch Stadium in a sunny afternoon matchup.
Coming off a loss their last game, Wyandotte looked to make a statement win.
It would be Adair that struck first though, at one point holding a three nothing lead with hot bats early.
Wyandotte were able to compose themselves, getting some key defensive stops and eventually getting their bats going as well.
After an Adair pitching change Wyandotte would get two on the board in the second with a deep RBI shot from Malynn Wrick, and eventually tie it up with a homerun bomb from Neveah Cooper, making it 3-3.

#lady #bears

A driver born with no arms says he is determined to make motorsport history by competing at the highest levels - using only his feet.
Callum Smith from Warwickshire learned to drive just two years ago but has now joined Team Brit, a competitive team of disabled racing drivers.
The team has adapted a BMW 1 Series specifically for the driver, who has been passionate about motorsports since childhood.
"My motto in life has always been improvise, adapt and overcome," he said.
His passion was spotted by the all-disabled team which signed him as a rookie driver after a successful test day at Silverstone.

#team #callum #series #born

Heat linked to $21M glue guy, 7-year veteran after outbidding Lakers, Knicks for Nick Richards originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Miami Heat have one spot left on their roster for the upcoming season, and they are going to choose wisely. Over the last week, the organization has ***** embled a dangerous team with plenty of playoff and Finals experience.
Miami likes the roster it has built for the season, but the team is also excited about the opportunity to add another veteran. The Minnesota Timberwolves waived a veteran on Friday night who could be a great option for the Heat.
"The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded Josh Green and cash to the Utah Jazz for Cody Williams and John Konchar, the teams announced Saturday. The Timberwolves are expected to keep Williams, the No. 10 pick in 2024, and waive-and-stretch Konchar, sources told ESPN. Saturday is the final day to waive a player and stretch out his guaranteed salary over multiple seasons," ESPN's Shams Charania wrote.
Konchar being released gives the Heat another potential player to pursue. NBA insider Brett Siegel believes Miami is likely to have interest in him.

#sporting #saturday #roster

The Novant Health Performance Center in Uptown is beginning to take shape.
For now, it's hard hats, steel and concrete, but once construction is complete, the site will be the Charlotte Hornets' home off the court.
"This project I could not be more excited about," Dr. Sid Fletcher, Novant Health's senior vice president and president of employer solutions, said. "You're about to see what happens when the vision comes to life."
Channel 9's Miana Massey got a first look of the facility on Friday, where crews are building the ******* es that will become practice courts, training and recovery areas for the Hornets.
Plans call for a 100,000-square-foot practice facility and 35,000-square-feet of team offices.

#novant #hornets #square #Health

The San Francisco 49ers' preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders ended with the visitors walking away with an 18-12 victory at Allegiant Stadium in Nevada on Aug. 27.
The Niners took a 12-9 lead with 9:09 remaining in the game after a 59-yard field goal from Eddy Piñeiro, who went 6-for-6 on field goals (24 yards, 25, 48, 59, 51, 54) in the final preseason game for San Francisco.
The Raiders answered on the next possession. Matt Gay hit a 48-yard field goal, tying the game 12-12 with 7:38 left.
The 49ers responded, going 50 yards in 12 plays and capping the possession with a 51-yard field goal to give San Francisco the lead with 1:51 remaining. The 49ers' defense stopped the Raiders and gave the ball back to their offense, which was able to extend the lead on a Pineiro 54-yard field goal.
No touchdowns were scored in the game, a credit to both defenses.

#raiders

A 100-year-old county chess competition is marking its centenary with a special tournament to crown its greatest living player.
The annual county championship organised by Shropshire Chess ****** ociation is open to all residents, who compete across seven rounds for the Ernest Groom Trophy, first presented in 1926.
Chris Lewis is from the ****** ociation and said it had invited former champions from across the decades to compete in a one-off tournament in October, to find the "champion of champions" and celebrate the event's 100-year-history.
The winner will receive a £200 prize fund and a new trophy, with the Ernest Groom prize reserved for this year's county competition.
Lewis said the ****** ociation, which started in the 1800's, also organised three leagues across the county and included players from Shrewsbury, Telford, Church Stretton, Newport and Oswestry.

#groom

The Cincinnati Bengals' season is right around the corner, and Fanatics released a new collection to get NFL and Who Dey fans excited.
The special Disney-themed NFL collection features all 32 NFL teams, each with its own unique Disney character from iconic franchises like Star Wars and Marvel, plus Pixar favorites like Toy Story and Monsters, Inc.
As for the Bengals, it should come as no surprise that the team's character is Shere Khan, the Bengal tiger from Disney's classic 1967 animated film, "The Jungle Book." The collection includes T-shirts and sweatshirts, crewnecks, jackets and more.
Love the Bengals and Disney? Here's where you can get the new NFL x Disney collab ahead of the NFL season.
The Bengals-Disney collab is available on several different clothing sites; however, the products may be limited or already sold out. Here's where you can find the Bengals-Disney clothing collab.

#disney

Let us wind the clock back to springtime 2025. The Minnesota Vikings, coming off their 14-3 season that ended in back-to-back disastrous blowout losses - one being a game where the No. 1 seed in the NFC on the line and the other being a Wild Card round playoff game - were facing a monumental decision: what to do at quarterback?
On one hand, they had the man who won them 14 games. Sam Darnold resurrected his career in a Geno Smith-esque way, as a former Jets flameout-turned-backup-turned Pro Bowler. He set career-bests with 4,319 yards passing and 35 touchdown passes. On the other hand, the Vikings had Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy, whom the team selected No. 10 overall in the 2024 NFL draft. One quarterback was a known quantity, the other represented potential with his youth and lofty draft status. Minnesota ultimately stuck with their first round pick, and let Darnold walk out the door to Seattle.
Obviously, knowing what we know now, it's safe to say the Vikings probably wish they could have a "do-over" with this decision. Darnold repeated every bit of success he had in Minnesota with Seattle, and then some. He joined Tom Brady as the only quarterbacks to have consecutive 14-win seasons and helped guide the Seahawks to their second Super Bowl in franchise history. Meanwhile, the Vikings struggled to finish 9-8, missed the playoffs, and replaced McCarthy with former Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray as their starter for 2026.
Why do I bring any of this up? Because the Seattle Seahawks need to be learning from Minnesota's mistakes. Sam Darnold is under contract for another two years, but he will be eligible next offseason to negotiate for an extension. Seattle will have to decide if they want to keep their Pro Bowl caliber, Super Bowl champion quarterback at a higher salary or roll the dice with a younger quarterback they drafted. In this case, third rounder Jalen Milroe.
The Seahawks drafted Milroe with the intention of developing a quarterback succession plan for the first time in the John Schneider era. But as we've seen in this current preseason, Milroe is nowhere near ready to be Seattle's franchise quarterback. Which leads us back to Darnold.

#milroe

The Cincinnati Bengals host the Chicago Bears at Paycor Stadium in the penultimate preseason game before the NFL season starts. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on Fox 19 (WXIX-TV).
The Bengals and Bears on Thursday had a joint practice ahead of tonight's game. Both teams left the practice without suffering an injury to a starter. Cincinnati will not be playing its starters tonight, but Chicago will – Bears head coach Ben Johnson did not say how long his starters will play.
Cincinnati is coming off a win over the Detroit Lions in preseason Week 1 and Chicago beat the Cleveland Browns last week.
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#Chicago #paycor

With the Cleveland Cavaliers landing Peyton Watson, one of the biggest free agents this summer, in a multi-team sign-and-trade deal from the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, it seems like they're out of the running for Jonathan ******* inga.
The Los Angeles Lakers have wanted ******* inga since the start of the NBA's free agency period, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are also rumored to be interested in the 23-year-old forward. But ******* inga, who is still a free agent, is thought to be demanding a contract that would pay him at least $20 million a year.
Reporter Keith Smith said on the "NBA Front Office" show that ******* inga is "still holding out" for a sizable contract (h/t Heavy Sports).
"I know the Lakers would still love to acquire him. … That is certainly on the table still," Smith said on "NBA Front Office." "But ******* inga is still holding out for a much bigger contract than it looks like he's headed to get right now."
Kuminga's potential is undeniable. He's very athletic and a big threat in transition, but he hasn't put it all together in five pro seasons. Thus far, he has a career average of 12.5 points in 22.1 minutes a game on 50.2% field-goal shooting and 33.2% from 3-point range.

#still #free #contract #Lakers

According to a report from Portuguese outlet SIC Notícias (as captured by iMiaSanMia_GER), Bayern Munich and Benfica have reached an agreement for the transfer of defensive midfielder João Palhinha:
Bayern and Benfica have reached an agreement for the transfer of João Palhinha. Benfica will pay 15 million € + an additional 5 million € upon achieving certain targets. The move is expected to be completed shortly.
Benfica re-emerged on to the scene as a serious contender for Palhinha in recent days and could be very close to bringing the Portuguese 31-year-old back to his homeland.
While Aston Villa and Newcastle United were also rumored to be interested, but that has cooled — allegedly — because of Bayern Munich's asking price.
Palhinha's Bayern Munich career has obviously not gone according to plan. Signed from Fulham in 2024 for a significant fee, the Portuguese midfielder struggled to establish himself as a regular under Vincent Kompany and made just 25 appearances before spending last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur.

#munich #reached

HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie George Klassen allowed one hit in a career-high seven scoreless innings and Josh Lowe homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
Klassen (2-1), who was making his fifth career start, also set a career mark by striking out seven. He allowed only a first inning single to Jose Altuve.
Cam Smith hit a solo homer off José Fermin with no outs in the eighth to cut the lead to 3-1. But Ben Joyce pitched a scoreless ninth to get his third save and send the AL West leaders to their third straight loss.
Houston starter Cristian Javier (1-4) allowed five hits and two runs in four innings.
The Angels scored all three of their runs with two outs for their second win in three games.

#Angels #seven #scoreless

The Trump administration's Immigration and Customs Enforcement, more commonly referred to as ICE, has been extremely active under the administration's crackdown on immigration. A focus on 'flight risks' has resulted in several warrantless arrests in airports near the border, and now those arrests are having a major impact on one MLB franchise.
While traveling for work, San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator Oswaldo José Pirela was detained by immigration authorities in El Paso, Texas, reports Dennis Romero, Izzy Alvarez, and Jean Lee of NBC News.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainee records showed Pirela still in custody as of late Monday.
"We are working to gather additional information and will not have any further comment at this time," Padre team officials said Tuesday morning.
Pirela's family has taken to social media in defense of their loved one

#pirela

Why Eagles are more likely to trade Andy Dalton, not Tanner McKee originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Philadelphia Eagles have Jalen Hurts as their starting quarterback and have Day 3 rookie Cole Payton as their fourth QB on the depth chart right now.
But with the Eagles potentially preferring to keep the cheap rookie long-term, it might make more sense to move on from either Andy Dalton or Tanner McKee this summer. So, which is more likely to go?
As Zach Berman of The Athletic notes, Dalton is more likely to be traded for a simple reason: he's a much better plug-and-play QB than McKee due to their difference in experience in the NFL.
"I don't anticipate the Eagles will keep both McKee and Dalton, and I still believe Dalton has more trade value at this time of year," Berman writes. "... In August, a 16-year veteran with 169 career starts would be more appealing to a team seeking a patchwork solution - if either is traded."

#dalton #likely #sporting #rookie

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds, Brandon Lowe, and Nick Yorke each had two RBIs to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Boston Red Sox 8-3 after a 2 1/2-hour rain delay on Sunday.
The tarp came out after the sixth inning at 3:35 p.m. local time, and play resumed at 6:05.
The Pirates won their franchise-best eighth consecutive home series against an AL opponent, a streak extending back to a three-game sweep of Detroit from July 21-23, 2025.
Reynolds got Pittsburgh on the board first with an RBI double in the first, and scored when Lowe added a single.
Reynolds singled in a run to spark the Pirates' five-run third. Lowe added his second RBI single and Yorke hit a two-run single before Henry Davis hit a sacrifice fly that made it 7-0.

#pittsburgh #first #bryan

On the outskirts of Perth a football club runs out each week wearing a badge that would look instantly familiar to anyone from the Isle of Man.
It is the island's three-legged triskelion, but with a footballing twist.
The team is on the other side of the world, in Australia, about 9,200 miles (14,800km) from Douglas, so is this a mistake?
No... The logo was created as a deliberate tribute to three Manxmen who settled on the land more than a century ago.
In February 1905, Ernest Kerruish, an accountant from Union Mills, boarded a ship headed to Albany, Western Australia, with his wife Blanche, his brother-in-law Arthur Eaten and John Creer, a young farmer from Marown.

#ernest #union

Scottie Scheffler has drawn plenty of Tiger Woods comparisons in recent years, and in one facet, he's about to surpass him.
Scheffler is on the verge of becoming No. 1 in official career earnings on the PGA Tour. He's currently No. 3, but will pass No. 2 Rory McIlroy after Sunday's conclusion to the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Scheffler, who is just over $82,000 behind McIlroy on the career list, leads through 54 holes in Memphis, Tennessee. The winner will receive $3.6 million, with at least $500,000 paying out to anyone in the top 10. McIlroy is tied for 62nd.
FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026 prize money: Full payout for $20 million purse
Here's how the $20 million purse will be paid out at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

#jude #championship #Career #tiger

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Mikel Arteta has indicated that Ethan Nwaneri could spend another season away from **** nal, admitting the teenager must play regular football if he is to continue the impressive progress he has made so far
Nwaneri's future has been one of the biggest talking points of **** nal's summer, with reports suggesting the Premier League champions have even considered a permanent sale.
Yet Arteta's latest comments ahead of the Community Shield against Manchester City point towards a different outcome.
Rather than hinting at an exit, the **** nal manager suggested another temporary move could be the best solution if first-team opportunities at the Emirates cannot be guaranteed.

#mikel

LOS ANGELES — Blake Snell waited nearly three months for his return to the mound. Max Muncy made sure the wait ended with a win.
WALK IT OFF, MAX. pic.twitter.com/d9rYp0jp3L
Muncy delivered a walk-off single in the 10th inning, his seventh career walk-off hit, lifting the Dodgers to a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night in a back-and-forth game that ultimately gave the Dodgers a second straight win.
The Dodgers loaded the bases in the 10th before the Royals intentionally walked Kyle Tucker to bring Muncy to the plate with nowhere to put the go-ahead run.
Muncy, who had already collected a single, came through again.

#muncy #Royals

Here's a look at the schedule for this week's Triad Kick-Off Classic high school football jamboree hosted by the High Point-Thomasville HiToms.
Scrimmages will be Wednesday and Friday at the High Point Athletic Complex.
On Wednesday, in a JV matchup to start, High Point Christian and Ragsdale will take on Bishop McGuinness and High Point Central at 6 p.m. Ragsdale and Bishop will meet in a varsity matchup at 7, and the teams will trade off against Jordan-Matthews at 7:20. Games will be in AJ Simeon Stadium.
On Friday, with JV games at adjacent Aderholdt Track and varsity games in AJ Simeon Stadium, Jordan-Matthews and East Davidson will play while Glenn and Ledford will also play at 6. Southeast Guilford-Thomasville and Southern Guilford-Southwest Guilford will be at 7:30. High Point Christian and TW Andrews will be at 8:45.

#high #thomasville #christian