Head coach Randall Prose and his Windham co-op football staff address their team after a scrimmage against Cheney Tech/Windham Tech at Windham High School on Wednesday, August 27, 2026. (Bryant Carpenter/Hearst Connecticut Media)

WINDHAM – When the Windham football team runs through pregame tackling drills, it’s all wrap and lift.
No banging pads. Just circle your partner’s hips, hoist, run a few steps, gently slip him back down.
Any banging of the pads, at least in pregame, is to keep the beat for the “WINDHAM” chant.

One of the biggest matchups of the NCAAF’s Week 1 is the game between the No. 24 Louisville Cardinals and No. 9 Mississippi Rebels. The game will take place at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN, on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET, and you can catch it on ABC. While the Ole Miss roster will feature returning stars like quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy, the team is now under the command of new head coach Pete Golding, who took over after Lane Kiffin’s departure last season.

Gullit hopes ‘something changes’ in Juventus vs. Milan, Ramos needs ‘support’
Milan legend Ruud Gullit hopes tonight’s clash between Juventus and Milan will be more entertaining than the recent meetings between these two sides and insists the Rossoneri’s new centre-forward Gonçalo Ramos ‘needs support’ from the rest of the team.
Juventus and Milan meet at the Allianz Stadium in Turin tonight.
Bianconeri and Rossoneri have won the opening two games of the season in Serie A and face off in Turin after two consecutive 0-0 draws in the 2025-26 campaign.

Arsenal given short shrift by Premier League attacker
Arsenal Transfer Interest in Kevin Schade Meets Firm Brentford Stance

Arsenal’s summer search for more firepower on the left flank took them towards Brentford winger Kevin Schade, but the message from west London was immediate and emphatic. According to TEAMTALK, Arsenal made an enquiry for the 24-year-old during the window, only to discover Brentford had no appetite whatsoever to discuss a deal.

It is easy to understand why Schade appealed.

Living in the past isn’t ideal for anyone’s mental health, especially for football coaches who miss out on landing top-level prospects who hold longstanding fandom for a program from their youth. Former Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher did not leave College Station with many fans, given his lackluster six-year tenure, and to make matters worse, the Aggies reportedly could have landed one of the NFL’s top young playmakers.

Why Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin is being played at Lambeau in historic first originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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It’s a prove-it year for coach Luke Fickell at Wisconsin, but the Badgers open their season with a monumentally difficult test.
Notre Dame travels to Wisconsin to start its season on Sunday night, though the game won’t actually be played in Madison. Instead, the Fighting Irish will battle the Badgers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

‘We are in a really good space’ – Spurs boss Ho previews opener against West Ham United
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Martin Ho says that his side are in a good space as they look to build on last season’s achievements.
The Lilywhites impressed under Ho in 2025/2026, finishing in fifth place in the Barclays Women’s Super League table.
Spurs have had a solid summer in the transfer market and they are now ready to go again.

Atalanta CEO insults Tony D’Amico after Roma win: police and stewards forced to intervene

A verbal assault, with witnesses and security personnel involved.

After Roma’s victory over Atalanta, Tony D’Amico couldn’t celebrate as he would have liked. As he left the Olimpico stadium, the sporting director was targeted.

By a Bergamo fan? No, by Luca Percassi, CEO of Atalanta and vice president of the Lega Serie A. Evidently, Percassi couldn’t stomach D’Amico’s departure and his decision to join Roma.

So, according to several firsthand accounts, he began insulting him.

Buffon sees Juventus ‘advantage’ against Milan, reveals advice to Vicario after move from Tottenham
Juventus and Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon feels the Bianconeri have ‘an advantage’ against Milan this evening and reveals he told Guglielmo Vicario to ‘enjoy the experience’ at the Allianz Stadium, after his move from Tottenham.
Juventus and Milan meet at the Allianz Stadium in Turin this evening.

Barcelona coach sees new signing as a boon to the team; will not rush his integration

Three games in and Barcelona have appeared quite cautious with regard to their new signing Rodri.

The Spanish midfielder has yet to start a game for Barcelona, even as other World Cup stars Pedri and Lamine Yamal have already become key fixtures in the starting eleven.

There is a chance Rodri might start this afternoon as Barcelona take on Valencia at the Mestalla, in the fourth game of the season.
Hansi Flick not rushing things

Rodri is in contention to start vs Valencia.

Pakistan’s women’s team slumped to their lowest-ever T20I total as India cruised to a seven-wicket win in their 2026 Women’s Asia Cup Group A clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday night.
Opting to bat first, Pakistan made a reasonable start, reaching 27 without loss in the fifth over through openers Muneeba Ali (13, 15b, 1×4) and Shawaal Zulfiqar (14, 14b, 3×4), both of whom benefited from dropped chances.
However, India’s spinners took control soon after, triggering a dramatic collapse.

May 23, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; McLaren driver Lando Norris (1) during the qualifying session of the Lenovo Grand Prix Du Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
The final lap of the Dutch Grand Prix came fast. After 72 laps, reigning world champion Lando Norris took the checkered flag and secured the final victory at the Zandvoort track.
Norris’s title-defending season has been anything but impressive. He’s dealt with engine failures, power unit issues, and all sorts of problems with the cars.

Lt. Governor Jim Tressel via X
Former Ohio State Head Football Coach and current Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, Jim Tressel, has been enshrined in the Ring of Honor at Ohio Stadium.
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Tressel’s plaque on the C-Deck of Ohio Stadium was unveiled during Ohio State’s season opener against Ball State.

Sep 5, 2026; Salinas, California, USA; Arrow McLaren Pato O’Ward Pato O’Ward (5) during practice at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
There is one more race of the 2026 NTT IndyCar season, and everything is still at stake. As they take on Laguna Seca for the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, drivers look to go out with a bang, whether they’ll be returning to the series or not. 
Alex Palou has nothing to lose, however.

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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson seemed caught off-guard after a fan claimed to have insight into his and his teammate’s financial planning.
Brunson might have given up $113 million by extending his contract in 2024 instead of becoming a free agent in 2025, but that decision has already paid off to the tune of a Championship.
With Brunson also needing to recover the $113 million he left on the table, it seems fans have found out about his next move in terms of his financial planning.

We all celebrate the beginning of a new college football season because, no matter what kind of nonsense is happening off the field, we believe that once the competition begins it will unfold the way it always has.
Let the best team win.
That didn’t happen in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Saturday night. Not even close. Instead, the decision to give Michigan an extra second against Western Michigan — when the live video showed the clock expired and Bryce Underwood’s Hail Mary pass still in the air — could turn into one of the biggest on-field scandals in college football history.

Bryant McFadden, Cardale Jones and Richard John

Spurs still hoping Saudi League offers transfer salvation
Richarlison Transfer Latest: Tottenham Forward Facing Narrow Exit Routes After Deadline Miss

Richarlison’s situation at Tottenham has become increasingly complicated after a proposed move to Trabzonspor failed to materialise before the Turkish transfer deadline. As first reported by The Standard, the Brazil forward is now facing a shrinking market, with several possible routes already closed and very few obvious solutions left before the season moves on without him.

The key issue is straightforward.

De Zerbi urges patience: “Premier League isn’t Football Manager” as Spurs’ winless run continues
Roberto De Zerbi has said the Premier League is not ‘Football Manager’ and has called for patience with his Tottenham Hotspur team.
The North Londoners remain winless in thePremier League after a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Spurs failed to score for the third consecutive game, their worst goalless run since November 2021.

The Bob Chesney Era is off and running for the UCLA Bruins. The Bruins outlasted the Cal Bears Saturday night, picking up a 45-24 victory to move to 1-0 on the 2026 season.
UCLA‘s defense took over late
It was a hard-fought win to begin Chesney’s tenure, as Cal and quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele battled late into Saturday night but UCLA’s defense got three turnovers and three sacks in the win.
The ground game was alive and well for the Bruins
The UCLA offense shined too. Aside from a red zone interception by Nico Iamaleava, Dean Kennedy’s offense shined.

UCLA running back Anthony Woods (6) rushes through a tackle from California linebacker Aaron Hampton to score a touchdown in the first half Saturday night. (Godofredo A. Vasquez / For The Times)
James Madison transfer running back Wayne Knight ran for three touchdowns and the UCLA defense found its footing in the fourth quarter, overpowering former conference rival California and kicking off the Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 win.

Did Michigan deserve that last second? We welcome college football back with all the absurdity it brings.

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve Coughlin reac

Arizona State transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt and Wisconsin transfer running back Dilin Jones combined for four rushing touchdowns in their new uniforms, and LSU ended a week of off-the-field drama with an easy 51-10 victory over Clemson on Saturday.

Michigan got a second chance at a Hail Mary and connected in a 13-12 stunner over Western Michigan on Saturday, after which the Big Ten confirmed officials correctly added time back on the clock to give the Wolverines another shot.

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Top seed Alexander Zverev is through to the US Open fourth round after a win over Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo (Leonardo MUNOZ)
Top seed Alexander Zverev picked up the pace at the US Open on Saturday, virtually sprinting to a 6-2, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 victory over Alejandro Tabilo to reach the last 16 after laboring through a pair of marathon five-setters.
The German had already spent nine hours and 26 minutes on court in his first two matches — the most time a top seed has needed to reach the third round of a major since 1999.

By all accounts, Luka Doncic’s minicamp for his Los Angeles Lakers teammates in Slovenia was a success. It was an opportunity for the many new members of the roster to start to build chemistry and cohesiveness, and it also allowed Doncic to flex his leadership muscles now that he’s the team’s undisputed franchise player.
But that minicamp wasn’t all about basketball. There were also some fun excursions that were planned, such as golf, bike riding and sightseeing. It allowed everyone to bond together and to get to know one another better.

Sam Leavitt and Lane Kiffin speak following the

Biggest Women’s Brasileirão A3 ends with Goiás joy in Aracaju

Brasileirão Women’s A3 trophy and medals Credits: Luiz Neto / Staff Images / CBF
The biggest edition in the history of the Brasileirão Women’s A3 came to an end on Saturday night (5), with Planalto-GO’s players and coaching staff celebrating the title won over Juventude-SE at Lourival Batista Stadium in Aracaju. Away from home, the Planaltinas repeated the 1-0 scoreline from the first leg and were crowned champions.

HONOLULU (AP) — Jai’den Thomas rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown, Jackson Arnold rushed for 89 yards and two scores along with 116 passing yards, and UNLV weathered Hawaii’s attempted comeback in a 21-6 victory on Saturday night.
UNLV, which received four points in the AP Top 25 Poll, captured their fourth straight Island Showdown trophy. Hawaii and UNLV have met in 18 straight seasons, the longest active streak against any team for the Rainbow Warriors.
The Rebels (1-1) outgained Hawaii (0-2) 364-294 and did not give up a touchdown.

Manchester United ready to make huge January offer for 16-G/A sensation
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Real Madrid attacker Endrick.
According to reports via CaughtOffside, they are preparing a January move to sign the talented young Brazilian, and they could submit an offer of around €60-70 million.
The Brazilian attacker has attracted the attention of top clubs in recent months, but Real Madrid chose to keep him at the club during the summer transfer window.

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Multi-time champion Danny Green gives his honest take on the new-look Lakers roster originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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In the 2026 offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers have made major changes. They have parted ways with LeBron James, the player who has been the superstar for the past eight years. He’s not the only departure, because the likes of Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes have also left the team.

Sep 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second base Tommy Edman (25) reacts after hitting a home run during the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
LOS ANGELES — Tommy Edman made a fantastic defensive play to rob extra bases, then rounded said bases after a three-run home run that helped the Dodgers to a 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium.

Wrexham halted Cardiff’s run of three consecutive league titles last season [FAW]
Wrexham are hoping to emulate rivals Cardiff City by winning the domestic treble this season.
The Red Dragons made history in 2025-2026 by winning the Adran Premier for the first time, while also lifting the Adran Trophy.
But Cardiff’s triumph over Swansea in the Welsh Cup denied Wrexham the coveted treble, something the Bluebirds achieved two years ago.

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Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter has shared a statement after former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom launched a lawsuit against the WNBA franchise.
Kanter attended the August 23 game between the Sky and the Indiana Fever, getting ejected in the third quarter after a courtside interaction with Natasha Cloud.
Kanter has sued the Sky over violating his First Amendment rights, claiming he was ejected for the T-shirt he wore with the literal definition of a woman to attack trans identity.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Nick Sessions returned an interception 26 yards for a score on the first play of the game and Trey Hedden threw two touchdown passes to help New Mexico State roll to a 51-14 victory over FCS member Mercyhurst on Saturday night.
After Sessions picked off Alex Gevaudan and scored to give the Aggies the lead, the Warriors answered with Byron Cardwell Jr’s 2-yard touchdown run to tie it 7-all.
TJ Washington Jr. scored on a 16-yard run for New Mexico State (1-1), but the lead was 13-7 after a missed point-after kick.

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Oregon came back with a strong second half to a

College football isn’t officially back until Lane Kiffin gets the sport riled up, and it’s clear that the LSU Tigers head coach is doing that during his team’s Week 1 game against Clemson.
Kiffin and LSU are already the talk of college football given his recent attempt at bringing former NFL players back to school. However, the Tigers are proving that they’re quite content with their current roster.
The longtime college football coach made it a point to take a shot at the SEC and other haters on Saturday night.

Western Michigan appeared to have pulled off a monumental upset at the Big House when Bryce Underwood’s Hail Mary attempt sailed out of the back of the end zone with no time left on the clock. Everyone watching thought that the Broncos had just scored a stunning 12-7 victory over the maize and blue. Including NBC’s rules analyst Terry McAulay, whose wisdom was sought as officials reviewed the final play just to make sure time had expired.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 05: Bryce Underwood #19 of the Michigan Wolverines looks for running room during a first half run against the Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Michigan narrowly pulled off the victory on Saturday night, defeating Western Michigan by a 13-12 final score on a last-second Hail Mary. Across the board, this was a pretty disappointing game despite the victory.