Our countdown to the New Orleans Saints regular season opener has reached 84 days. On Sunday, Sept. 13, the Saints will kick off their year with a road game against the Detroit Lions. Wearing No. 84 as the team heads to training camp is Zaire Mitchell-Paden, a second year tight end.
Mitchell-Paden is attempting to make the active roster at a suddenly crowded position. He’s also the 20th player to wear the number 84 in New Orleans. Our countdown to kickoff series continues with a look at each of the players who wore the jersey.
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Gasperini deems Ndicka untouchable
No one is unsellable, but Ndicka must stay.
This is Gasperini’s request to the club’s owners and new sporting director D’Amico, writes La Repubblica.
The Roma manager knows the club must cash in, but there are certain key elements that must be safeguarded.
The Ivorian center-back is one of them: Gasperini wants Evan to keep the defense in his hands.
Barring any last-minute, irresistible offers between now and June 30th, the owners will attempt to accommodate his demands by locking down Ndicka.
Second Test, day five, The Oval
New Zealand seal emphatic 253-run win to level three-match series at 1-1
Magnificent Henry takes all five wickets required by tourists on final day to wrap up victory
Eng 209: Root 77, Brook 58; Henry 6-29
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Switzerland vs Canada Prediction: World Cup 2026 Preview & Best Bets
Two sides level on four points, a domed stadium packed with home-nation fervour, and a place in the last 16 on the line — Switzerland vs Canada is the Group B match that could not have been scripted any better…
Match: Switzerland vs Canada
Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Kick-off: 12:00 local (19:00 BST)
Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
Stage: Group B, Matchday 3
How to Watch: ITV / BBC (UK)
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Leipzig expect PSG to rival Liverpool bid for Diomande
RB Leipzig expect Paris Saint-Germain to rival Liverpool with a bid for Yan Diomande.
Liverpool have had an opening offer of €100m turned down for Diomande, with Leipzig determined to retain the winger for another season at least.
The 19-year-old scored 12 goals and provided eight assists in the Bundesliga last season, make an instant impression following his €20m arrival from Leganes.
Leipzig snubbed an offer of five times that initial investment in Diomande, though Liverpool are set to return with a new proposal.
Felix Nmecha ‘open’ to England return as Man United and Liverpool circle
Felix Nmecha is open to leaving Borussia Dortmund this summer and a potential return to English football.
Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with Nmecha, who has enjoyed an impressive start to the World Cup this summer.
The 25-year-old scored twice during Germany’s opening win over Curacao, before setting up Deniz Undav’s late winner against Ivory Coast on Saturday evening.
In 84 days from now, the New Orleans Saints will officially open their 2026 regular season. It will be a road game for the Saints, who travel to play the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Sept. 13. Wearing No. 84 for New Orleans as the team approaches training camp is Zaire Mitchell-Paden at tight end.
Mitchell-Paden was a mid-season addition by the Saints last year. He’ll be trying to make the team this summer at a tight end position that looks loaded. Mitchell-Paden is our Saints Player of the Day, so here’s a closer look at his background.
Inter eyeing Roma’s Ndicka to replace departing De Vrij
Sunday’s reports claim that Inter are eyeing up a potential move for Roma centre-back Evan Ndicka to replace Stefan De Vrij, who is increasingly likely to leave San Siro at the end of his contract later this month.
Spain do not have to win when they take on Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday, owing to the bloated format at World Cup 2026, but improvements in attack will be a must.
Having been held by Cape Verde in one of the great World Cup shocks on Monday, Luis de la Fuente will be hoping star man Lamine Yamal can contribute more than 19 minutes off the bench as he battles back from a hamstring injury.
Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, battled to a creditable draw against Uruguay in their opener and have no reason to feel overawed having beaten Argentina at the last tournament in Qatar.
Morocco vs Haiti Prediction: World Cup 2026 Preview & Best Bets
Morocco arrive in Atlanta with four points from two games and a place in the last 16 firmly in their sights, while Haiti have lost both matches without scoring a single goal — this Group C finale has all the hallmarks of a one-sided affair, but the question is just how decisive it gets…
Date: 24 June 2026 | Kickoff: 18:00 (UTC-4) | Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | Round: Group C, Matchday 3 | TV: BBC / iPlayer
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