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Dax Hardwood and Cash Wheeler are iconoclasts in an industry that favors ceaseless innovation and athletic one-upmanship. Better known by their collective name, FTR, the three-time AEW Teag Team Champions are trying to win their fourth reign with the belts at All Out on Saturday, when they step in the ring with Cope and Cage, and The Young Bucks in a three-way ladder match. I sat down with FTR before their title challenge to talk about what tag team wrestling means to them, their personal Mt.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish praises Pierre Sage and staff’s ‘remarkable work’

The designated successor to Oliver Glasner on the Crystal Palace bench, Pierre Sage has faced a few difficulties at the start of his English adventure. Between the turmoil of the transfer window, players returning late from the World Cup and a Premier League campaign that began with two defeats, the former RC Lens manager has weathered some rough patches.

Former running back Robert Turbin, who joined CBS’ NFL broadcast team this season, will help call the Texans-Colts game Sunday in Indianapolis. (Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images)

Robert Turbin, in his new role as a CBS game analyst, will call his first Texans game Sunday in Indianapolis.
But it would be understandable if the Houston team he sees seems familiar to the one with which he enjoyed his most success as an NFL player.

UH and DJ Butler look to bounce back from a tough loss at Texas Tech last week. (Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle)

STATESBORO, Ga. – The No. 25 Houston Cougars (2-1) play Georgia Southern in a non-conference matchup.
When: 3 p.m. CT Saturday.Where: Allen E. Paulson Stadium (25,000); Statesboro, Ga.TV: ESPNU with Courtney Lyle (play-by-play) and Rene Ingoglia (analyst).Radio: 950 AM with Kevin Eschenfelder, Ted Pardee and Jeremy Branham. Matt Thomas will host the pregame show beginning at 2 p.m. The game is also streamed on The Varsity Network app.
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Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins suffered a hamstring injury in practice on Sept. 16 that kept him out of the team’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Unfortunately for Houston, its top offensive weapon could now be out even longer.
Reporting from practice on Thursday, Aaron C. Wilson of KPRC 2 said that Collins and guard Ed Ingram are not expected to play in Week 3 against the Indianapolis Colts. Jonathan M.

Clemson heads across the country for its first West Coast test of the season, with the Tigers set for a Friday night matchup against California in Berkeley.
The Tigers enter Week 4 at 2-1 overall and 1-0 in ACC play after finding a way to escape North Carolina with a 28-20 victory. Clemson had to erase a 17-3 deficit and deal with a lengthy weather delay, but freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds settled in during his first career start and helped lead the comeback.
Now Clemson faces a Cal team that has also won two straight since dropping its opener.

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“I agree” – Alexander Isak responds to Andoni Iraola demands
Alexander Isak responds to Andoni Iraola’s call for more at Liverpool

Alexander Isak has accepted Andoni Iraola’s call for greater involvement in Liverpool’s attacking play, despite a productive start to the season in front of goal.

Four goals and one assist in seven appearances have given the striker an encouraging platform after a difficult previous campaign. Yet his response to the Liverpool head coach suggests he sees those numbers as only part of the assessment.

The Green Bay Packers narrowly escaped an embarrassing loss to the New York Jets in Week 2. They managed to double down on their ineptitude during Thursday Night Football, and this time it ended far differently.
Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons, who didn’t even reach the red zone over their first two games, pummeled the Packers 35-14 at Lambeau Field. The former Texas star rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns, with his backfield mate Brian Robinson adding 50 yards and a score. Drake London also exploded for 194 yards on nine catches, excelling with Michael Penix Jr.

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The Falcons entered Lambeau Field as underdogs on Thursday night. They left with a 35-14 victory over the Packers, powered by offense, defense, and Penix Jr.’s return. Packers fans booed loudly, which stood out as icing on the cake. Another bright spot is that Atlanta may have found their next great duo.
Michael Penix Jr. Shakes Off Rough Start in Season Debut
Penix was making his season debut after recovering from a torn ACL, taking the field for the first time since November 2025.

Real Madrid have concerns about key defender’s physical state after several injury setbacks

Among all the current stars in the Real Madrid squad, Eder Militao has been by far the most unfortunate when it comes to injuries.

The Brazilian missed the World Cup due to a muscle injury he picked up in April and has yet to feature in a single minute of action so far in this new season.

The centre-back is trying to get back to the pitch as soon as possible, but given the severity of the injury, it could still take some time.

Barcelona midfielder unaware of Bayern Munich’s interest amid January transfer talks – report

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has emerged as a potential January target for Bayern Munich, but the Spanish international has not been informed of any interest from the Bundesliga giants.

Recent reports have suggested that Bayern are considering Olmo as part of their plans for the winter transfer window, although a recent update from MARCA has made clear that there has been no direct approach to the player so far.

Follow along with up-to-the-minute score updates and results from all of the high school football games across Morris and Sussex counties.
Friday, Sept. 25
Boonton at Hopatcong, 6 p.m.
Butler at Hawthorne, 6 p.m.
Delbarton at DePaul, 6 p.m.
Parsippany at Palisades Park/Leonia, 6 p.m.
Hopkins (Conn.) at Morristown Beard, 6:30 p.m.
Jefferson at High Point, 6:30 p.m.
Livingston at Morristown, 6:30 p.m.
Montville at Vernon, 6:30 p.m.
Mount Olive at Morris Knolls, 6:30 p.m.
Caldwell at Mountain Lakes, 7 p.m.
Dover at Belleville, 7 p.m.
Indian Hills at Kittatinny, 7 p.m.

Follow along with up-to-the-minute score updates and results from all of the high school football games across Morris and Sussex counties.
Friday, Sept. 25
Boonton at Hopatcong, 6 p.m.
Butler at Hawthorne, 6 p.m.
Delbarton at DePaul, 6 p.m.
Parsippany at Palisades Park/Leonia, 6 p.m.
Hopkins (Conn.) at Morristown Beard, 6:30 p.m.
Jefferson at High Point, 6:30 p.m.
Livingston at Morristown, 6:30 p.m.
Montville at Vernon, 6:30 p.m.
Mount Olive at Morris Knolls, 6:30 p.m.
Caldwell at Mountain Lakes, 7 p.m.
Dover at Belleville, 7 p.m.
Indian Hills at Kittatinny, 7 p.m.

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George Russell set the pace during both FP1 and FP2 on Thursday at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, prompting the official Formula 1 website to wonder if he is already out of striking distance for Friday’s qualifying session.
But can he roll Thursday’s command performance into the qualifying hour, or will one of his rivals catch him for pole position at the difficult Baku City Circuit?
Qualifying gets underway at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on Friday morning, so check back throughout the session to see how it unfolds.

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How the Cowboys turned a slow start into a championship season
Jerry Jones pointed to the 1993 Cowboys after Dallas opened 2026 with a 28-20 loss to the Giants. That team lost its first 2 games while star running back Emmitt Smith was absent during a contract dispute. Smith returned, and Dallas finished 12-4 before winning Super Bowl XXVIII. r
The current Cowboys have already taken a different path: they beat Washington 37-20 in Week 2 to reach 1-1.

For the first time in 11 years, Novak Djokovic will appear at the China Open in Beijing, as he aims to rebound from his disappointing US Open campaign. 
Djokovic crashed out of the US Open in the first round, losing to world number 49 Mariano Navone in a tough five-setter. The Serb, in pursuit of a record-breaking 25th major title, struggled physically in the clash with the Argentine, having vomited on multiple occasions.

Tennessee players run onto the field at Neyland Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Texas A&M Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) (Wade Payne/Associated Press)

There’s a first time for everything, and that has recently been the case for the Texas football team when it comes to visiting SEC towns.

Connecticut Sun fan holds up a sign during the WNBA game between Toronto Tempo and Connecticut Sun on September 24, 2026, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

UNCASVILLE – The Connecticut Sun were winners Thursday night, stepping into extinction with a 95-81 victory over the Toronto Tempo at Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Sun were losers quite a bit over their final two years in Uncasville.
The Sun were … well, they just were. The team is past tense, for our purposes.

Pomperaug senior captain Jack Guinipero, left, stands with his father and assistant coach John Guinipero, after a high school football practice on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at Edward Arum Athletic Field in Southbury. (Kevin Roberts/Hearst Connecticut Media)

SOUTHBURY – Look at Pomperaug football rosters over the past couple of seasons and you’ll see a last name long associated with success at Daniel Hand.
Jack Guinipero is a senior captain and running back, or A-back in flexbone parlance, on this year’s Pomperaug team.

Tragedy stuck the Pittsburgh Penguins organization this week, with news that the father of forward Andrei Kuzmenko was killed in a bear attack while on a fishing trip in Siberia.
Kuzmenko’s father, a well-renowned hockey coach in Russia, was just 62 years old.
The 30-year-old Kuzmenko is entering his fifth year in the NHL since joining in 2022 with the Vancouver Canucks. He signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Penguins on July 1, 2026.

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Liverpool will return from the international break to a “real test”, says BBC Radio Merseyside’s Chris Coughlin.
The Red Kop team discussed Liverpool’s start to the Premier League season and how much more difficult it is going to get for Andoni Iraola’s side with the upcoming fixtures.

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History often repeats itself on the field, but the script flips every few decades. Thirty years ago, a young Cuban pitcher walked into Pro Player Stadium and broke the Atlanta Braves’ spirit in a single afternoon. That day, Liván Hernández made his major league debut and helped the Miami Marlins crush the defending champions. Now, the tables have turned again as the Braves welcome back their own ace reliever, Robert Suarez, just in time for the final stretch. The contrast between these two moments defines the fragile nature of baseball dominance.

Veteran tight end Zach Ertz has returned to Philadelphia for his second stint with the Eagles, and he says he never wanted to leave.
Ertz, who was drafted by the Eagles in 2013 and traded to the Cardinals in 2021, said he never knew if the Eagles would welcome him back, but always hoped they would.
“There was never a plan to come back,” Ertz said. “I never wanted to leave in the first place, so let’s just put that out there. The opportunity finally arose where I could come back.

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Australia face Brazil in a friendly double-header this month, with the first game taking place in Townsville on Friday.

Rob Taylor is opening what he says will be one of the UK’s largest dedicated pickleball venues [BBC]
A pickleball company is developing a venue in Stoke-on-Trent which it says will be one of the UK’s largest dedicated to the sport.
A mix of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, the game can be played by singles or in pairs, indoors or outdoors.

Before embarking on his illustrious NFL career, Peyton Manning built a legacy in the SEC as Tennessee football‘s quarterback, turning Saturdays in Knoxville into a weekly showcase of touchdown passes.
Now, another Manning is set to take the stage at Neyland Stadium: his nephew, Texas quarterback Arch Manning.
Arch Manning and the top-ranked Longhorns will make their Rocky Top debut in Week 4 when they head to Knoxville for a highly anticipated showdown — and one of the week’s top matchups — with the No. 13 Volunteers at noon ET on Saturday, Sept. 26.

The 2026-27 preseason is here. For NBA stars it’s just a process to get in shape for the long season ahead, but for many other players it’s a big opportunity to lock down a spot in the league. Here are the players on a non-guaranteed contract, a two-way deal or simply a training camp invite who will be battling for survival over the coming weeks.
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Arsenal dealt huge injury blow during international break
Kai Havertz Injury Concern Grows After Germany Setback Ahead of Arsenal Return

Arsenal have a problem to monitor, and it centres on Kai Havertz. The forward went off after 30 minutes during Germany’s Nations League draw with the Netherlands, and the early signs point to a hamstring issue.

Havertz was caught by a high challenge from Quinten Timber and could not continue. For Arsenal, that is the part that matters. Timing matters too.

Nations League: Italy vs. Belgium – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV
Francesco Pio Esposito will lead Italy’s attack in the opening game of Roberto Mancini’s second stint as Azzurri boss, while Alessandro Romano will make his senior debut.
It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Pio Esposito of Italy celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy.

The 2026 WNBA Playoff bracket is set, with the postseason officially set to tip off on Sunday, September 27. Entering the postseason, the Napheesa Collier, Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles, and the Minnesota Lynx are the No. 1 seed in the field.
With just days until the first round is underway, the oddsmakers have handicapped the field, and the top-seeded Lynx are strong favorites to take home the championship trophy.
The Lynx sit at +115, followed by the defending champion Las Vegas Aces at +475.

How “level-headed” Senne Lammens rebuilt his confidence after costly World Cup error
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Senne Lammens‘ response to his World Cup error has been detailed by Belgian media.
The 24-year-old goalkeeper received support from his family, United and his team-mates before beginning the new season in encouraging form, according to HLN.
The mistake which ended Belgium’s World Cup run
Belgium were eliminated by Spain in Los Angeles on 10 July after losing their quarter-final 2-1. Lammens spilled Pau Cubarsí’s shot, allowing Mikel Merino to score the decisive goal.

Sereias da Vila renew Rafa Andrade’s contract
Rafa Andrade will remain with Santos Futebol Clube through 2027! One of the squad’s leaders, the midfielder has signed a new contract with the Sereias da Vila through December 31, 2027.
“It’s a great joy and a huge honor to be able to keep representing this club for another season. I arrived last year at a time of rebuilding, with many challenges, and being part of that process and helping the Sereias return to the top tier of Brazilian football was very special to me. Now, renewing this contract means our story continues.

International roundup: Liverpool star scores again to continue impressive form
Cody Gakpo Rescues Netherlands With Late Nations League Equaliser

Cody Gakpo left it late, very late, but he got the job done. The Liverpool forward struck in the 91st minute as the Netherlands drew 1-1 with Germany in the UEFA Nations League, turning a frustrating night in Amsterdam into a useful one.

It also meant the reunion between Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch and Virgil van Dijk with Jürgen Klopp ended level.

Ranking the 6 ranked games of Week 4 in a college football first since 2023 originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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College football’s Week 4 has shaped up to be a loaded slate of games, with six ranked games throughout the day, the most in one week since 2023. Each one has both College Football Playoff and conference title game implications. Several of the games also have intriguing quarterback battles, as well as some interesting series histories.
In the SEC, No. 1 Texas travels to No.

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Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan made a huge investment in HBCU life in Atlanta. Jordan and the Jordan Brand supported an initiative that birthed the Morehouse Multimedia Center.
The center opened on Wednesday, September 23. Jordan helped open the center by committing $1 million in 2021 to support Morehouse students studying journalism and sports-related fields. The donation went towards scholarships and athletic programs.

Jose Mourinho reveals why he chose to return to Real Madrid: ‘Didn’t have the best results’

After a couple of trophyless seasons at Real Madrid, Florentino Perez had to make an important decision in the summer about how to take the club forward.

He turned to a familiar face in Jose Mourinho, who was at Benfica, and the Portuguese manager has had a mixed start to life back at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Israel footballer Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for his goal-scoring celebration when he used the corner flag ⁠to simulate a gun after equalizing against Austria in their UEFA Nations League late on Thursday.
The forward’s goal levelled the match 1-1 early in the second half at Raiffeisen Arena in Linz, Austria, his 55th minute header cancelling out Romano Schmid’s first-half penalty.
The 20-year-old then jogged to the corner, pulled out the corner flag, dropped his right knee to the grass and rested the pole on the back of his left hand before making a firing gesture.

Real Madrid’s worrying away problem exposed by dramatic 57% drop in goals – report

Real Madrid find themselves in a less-than-ideal situation in La Liga, sitting six points behind league leaders Barcelona at a very early stage of the season.

Los Blancos have lost two games so far, to Real Betis and Atletico Madrid, and Mourinho has some work to do with his squad during the international break.

The team have looked capable of overwhelming opponents at the Santiago Bernabeu this season. Take Mourinho’s side away from home, however, and the transformation has been alarming.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball in the third quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2026. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman)

Texas football is just 24 hours from the beginning of SEC play. Two undefeated teams will clash Saturday and battle of top 15 teams.
The Longhorns (3-0) beat UTSA in Austin last week and stayed atop the AP poll for the second straight week.

Cy-Falls Kaden McCarty (9) and Kaiden Jones (8) celebrate McCarty’s fumble recovery against Cy-Fair at Pridgeon Stadium in Houston on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle)

The Week 5 Houston-area and statewide Texas high school football scores from Thursday’s games as compiled by the Associated Press.

There are three games remaining in the 2026 regular season, and somehow the Astros control their own destiny in the American League West.
The Astros have won two of three games this week despite not having a starting pitcher complete three innings. Hunter Brown will start Friday’s game in West Sacramento, with Hayden Wesneski likely to follow Saturday. But what about Sunday?
This would’ve been Cristian Javier’s turn in the rotation, but Javier was placed on the injured list Wednesday after leaving Tuesday’s start with a groin injury.

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Welcome to one of the most interesting Fridays of the college football season.
May I interest you in happy hour college football? The five-game Friday slate starts with an American Conference double-header on ESPN, featuring both service academies in conference matchups.
At 4 p.m. ET — yes, 4 p.m. ET — Temple travels north to face Army in the earliest regular season Friday kickoff time since Dec. 2, 2022 when Buffalo and Akron scheduled a postponed game for 1 p.m.

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Running back Adam Mohammed and Cal will host Clemson at 7:30 p.m. Friday. (ESPN) (Stephen Lam/S.F. Chronicle)

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10p Japan: Seibu vs.