PITTSBURGH, PA – APRIL 23: Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate poses for a studio portrait during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The 2026 wide receiver draft class wasn’t filled with transcendent players, but that’s not going to stop us from grabbing some high upside rookies this year. In dynasty, I want my rookie running backs to get on the field quickly and show that they can be fantasy relevant sooner than later.

Only 13 cricketers in the history of Test cricket have made their debuts after turning 40. Two of them were Indians — Rustomji Jamshedji Dorabji Jamshedji and Cotar Ramaswami.
Jamshedji remains the oldest Indian to make his Test debut. He was 41 years and 27 days old when he played against England in Mumbai on December 15, 1933. Ramaswami, born on June 16, 1896, in Madras (now Chennai), made his Test debut aged 40 years and 39 days against England at Manchester on July 25, 1936.

RENTON, WASHINGTON – JUNE 11: Jadarian Price #8 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on during practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on June 11, 2026 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The 2025 draft was not brimming at the seams with offensive talent that will quickly transition into big time fantasy football, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t quality running backs to be had from this group. Unfortunately, none of the top backs landed somewhere they’ll quickly be asked to be a bell-cow back.

Every week of the 2026 college football season, this article series will rank the slate’s games on a 1-10 upset scale, with 10 marking the game most likely to produce an upset and 1 marking the safest chalk on the board.
Week 0 features just eight games, so every matchup gets a number instead of a curated handful. In the coming weeks, about six or seven games will be covered. The upset watch scale weighs the matchup against roster continuity, injuries, and situational factors uncovered through research, not raw name recognition.

September baseball hits differently. Every pitch feels heavier, and a single bad inning can completely derail an entire season. Over the decades, these high-stakes pennant chases haven’t just thrilled fans, they’ve reshaped how MLB runs and how we watch the game.
These pressure-cooker games have done far more than just decide who makes it to October. Over time, they’ve pushed MLB to tweak its rules, upgrade TV broadcasts and rethink how it builds the regular-season schedule. Many things we take for granted today were born right in the middle of these late-season games.

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Last year when Centennial (Corona, CA) and Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita) squared off, it ended up being an instant classic.
Santa Magarita picked up the six-point home win in overtime.
This year, the two sides face off again, this time in Corona, with both programs ranked in the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 rankings.
If you’re not able to make it to Corona on Friday night, here’s everything you need to know about both teams and how you’ll be able to watch the showdown from home.
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Friday Morning Football is back for another season!
This week, we head out to Tulare County, where the Exeter Union High School Monarchs are going to face the El Diamante High School Miners.
It’s a matchup the Monarchs have been waiting for.
Kick-off is set for 7:30 pm in Exeter.
You can get the highlights from this game, and other games throughout the Valley, on Friday Night Football during Action News Live at 11.

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – JULY 28: Jeremiyah Love #4 of the Arizona Cardinals participates in a team practice ahead of the NFL season at State Farm Stadium on July 28, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Below you will find our dynasty rankings for the year’s NFL rookies. We of course need to take a long view in dynasty leagues, but we know that an offensive rookie who doesn’t get playing time in year one is going to have an uphill battle for fantasy relevancy.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 16: Fernando Mendoza attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME) | Getty Images for TIME
Good quarterbacks are tough to find. And even generational talent coming out of college doesn’t always end up being as generational as you’d hoped. I’m looking at you Trevor Lawrence. This also wasn’t the best year for quarterbacks in the draft.

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For Amit, it all started with a college poker game. Now he’s in recovery from a gambling addiction that consumed him and his parents.

A new era of Team USA basketball has arrived.

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LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 17: Brock Bowers #89 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game at Allegiant Stadium on November 17, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Last year was a tough one for top-end tight ends, as both George Kittle, Tucker Kraft and Brock Bowers had injury trouble that derailed their fantasy seasons. That left Tre McBride to pick up the slack, catching a crazy 126 passes to set the NFL record for receptions in a season.

CINCINNATI, OHIO – DECEMBER 28: Ja’marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts after converting a first down in the first quarter of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Here we are again. The NFL season is right around the corner and it’s time to get all our ducks in a row. Below you will find my PPR wide receiver rankings for the season, along with injury news and a couple late round targets.

TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 11: Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 11, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The 2026 NFL season is trying to sneak up on us, but we’re prepared and poised to take on all challengers! Below are my running back PPR rankings for this season. We have a couple clear studs that should go first and second in most of your drafts, and for good reason. After that, it’s the usual free-for-all.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 25: Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 25, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Your fantasy football drat day is around the corner. Are you ready? Are you excited? Let’s do this! The 2026 season will once again be led by the many great to okay quarterbacks in the league. There are plenty of questions that need to be answered about this group of quarterbacks this season.

We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat.

Mikaela Mayer (22-2, 5 KOs) and Chantelle Cameron (22-1, 8 KOs) will soon clash for the WBA, WBC, and WBO super welterweight world titles.
Their bout headlines a Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) card at the bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, England. Fight fans in the United Kingdom and Ireland can catch the action live on Sky Sports. Those in the United States will be able to do so with ESPN+.
Both women spoke at a press conference ahead of their Aug. 29 contest. Below is some of what they had to say.
Mikaela Mayer vs.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 25: Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 25, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Welcome to the 2026 fantasy football PPR draft rankings! The last couple years have been great for early round running backs, as injuries haven’t been as devastating as previous seasons. Are we back to drafting running backs early? I just think we might be.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – AUGUST 15: Jalen Milroe #6 of the Seattle Seahawks is tackled by Cooper McDonald #59 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter of the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on August 15, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The final game of the Seattle Seahawks’ 2026 preseason is just hours away, and once the game ends it’ll be all about forming the 53-man roster and 16-man practice squad for the regular season.

WINNIPEG, CANADA – MARCH 14: Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche skates during warmups against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on March 14, 2026 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Cameron Bartlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images
It was a day of anticipation on Thursday as new broke that the Colorado Avalanche and Cale Makar had reached an agreement on a contract extension. There was no announcement then but today is supposed to be the day it finally happens.

India captain Shubman Gill admitted there were plenty of lessons for his side despite the disappointment of missing out on a series clean sweep against Sri Lanka, while backing the team to respond strongly when they travel to New Zealand later this year.
India had to settle for a draw in the second Test at Colombo after Sri Lanka’s lower order produced a determined fightback, led by Sonal Dinusha’s unbeaten 133.

Japan will host the Asian Games in Nagoya and the wider Aichi area from September 19 to October 4 (JIJI PRESS)
Japanese organisers have told late additions to next month’s Asian Games to find their own accommodation, saying they don’t have the money or space to deal with ballooning participant numbers.
About 15,000 athletes and officials were initially expected at the Games, which are being held in Nagoya and the wider Aichi area from September 19 to October 4.

It’s the third and final week of the NFL preseason. This weekend features more than a dozen games including a matchup between Super Bowl champions the Seattle Seahawks and the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be available on local NBC affiliates and out-of-market on NFL+ (mobile devices only).

Your lasting memory of him is likely watching from a television angle behind his back and seeing his smooth pitching motion produce a fastball that ESPN registered at 82 mph.
Lin Chin-Tse was the pitching and hitting hero for Chinese Taipei during the 2025 Little League World Series. His country would go 5-0 in the tournament, wiping out a team from Las Vegas in the championship game.
One year later, at 13 and about 5-9 and 160 pounds (and with size 13 shoes), he says he has delivered a pitch as hard as 87.
“He wants to go at least 100,” says his interpreter, Kenny Yen.

The Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to build chemistry within their new star quartet as they head into the 2026-27 season. With the additions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, things will be distorted a bit as they look to integrate two high-usage stars in an effort to find cohesion on the floor.
The two have gotten in the gym with Tyrese Maxey in an effort to build chemistry and get everybody on the same page. It shouldn’t be the hardest thing to do when considering how talented and smart all three players are, but it doesn’t hurt to get a jump start on that process.

Lauren Parrett of Glastonbury was the top finisher in the 5,000 Meters Varsity Girls Large division during the 42nd Wickham Invitational Cross Country meet Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Wickham Park in Manchester. (Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut Media)

Here are 25 athletes to watch during the 2026 CIAC girls cross country season:
Charlotte Behnke, Haddam-Killingworth, Sr.:
 
Finished second at the Shoreline Conference championships, won the Class SS title and finished 19th at the State Open.

A 15-year-old high school football player from South Carolina died this week in a house fire.
Jaiden Odom, an offensive lineman at Baptist Hill High School in Hollywood, S.C., died early Tuesday morning, according to The Post and Courier.

Firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after 12:30 a.m., and the fire was put out by 1 a.m., according to the report. However, Odom did not survive.
Odom, a sophomore, was playing varsity football at Baptist Hill High School, which is about 20 miles outside of Charleston, according to The Post and Courier.

Red Sox vs. Yankees Series Schedule: Dates, Channels, Streams for August Rivalry Games originally appeared on NESN.
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The Red Sox will take on the Yankees this weekend in their final rivalry series of the 2026 regular season.
Boston will enter the series with plenty of confidence after winning seven of its last nine games to push its overall record to 73-60. The Red Sox also completed a four-game sweep of the Yankees in the previous battle between these AL East contenders.

Stonington’s offense lines up against Plainfield/Quinebaug Valley co-op on the road in 2025. (Hearst Connecticut Media)

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DORTMUND, GERMANY – AUGUST 22: Harry Kane of Bayern Munich lifts the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup trophy after the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern München at Signal Iduna Park on August 22, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Bayern Munich is set to begin its Bundesliga campaign against VfB Stuttgart, and with three points on the line, there will be plenty of attention on which players can make the biggest impact.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – AUGUST 16: DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Phoenix Mercury drives the ball against Megan DiLeo #17 of the Portland Fire during the WNBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 16, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
DeWanna Bonner has signed with the Atlanta Dream after agreeing to a buyout with the Phoenix Mercury.

The Detroit Lions picked up their first win of the preseason last Saturday, defeating the Washington Commanders, 17-13.
It offered players fighting for a roster spot another opportunity to make their case while a few projected starters offered glimpses of what may come in the regular season. Dan Campbell and the Lions‘ coaching staff will need to make difficult roster decisions in the coming days.
Several of the game’s most impressive performances came on defense for the Lions. Detroit limited Washington to 35 rushing yards on 17 attempts.

Journalist: Liverpool ready to bid again for Premier League forward
Liverpool Consider Second Ismaila Sarr Bid After Crystal Palace Reject £50m Approach

Liverpool are considering whether to make a second move for Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr as Andoni Iraola looks to complete his attacking rebuild before the transfer window closes.

An initial approach worth around £50million was rejected by Crystal Palace earlier this week.

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Megan Rapinoe has mocked Enes Kanter after he recently said that he just wanted to ‘protect women’.
Kanter made headlines again recently after he was removed from the Chicago Sky’s meeting with the Indiana Fever after having words with Natasha Cloud.
Enes later spoke to Fox News and said he told Cloud: “‘I’m just here to protect women. I’m just here to protect women and support her [Sophie Cunningham]’.

AZ Alkmaar striker joins FC Utrecht on loan with purchase option included

FC Utrecht have announced the signing of Sem van Duijn from AZ Alkmaar on loan for the 2026/2027 Eredivisie season. The 22-year-old striker has a year in which to convince Utrecht to pick up the purchase option they have agreed with AZ Alkmaar as part of the loan deal. Van Duijn gets to link back up with former Telstar head coach Antonio Correia, who left the side to take over at Utrecht this summer.

Van Duijn made a name for himself in the amateur leagues with Quick Boys.

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We asked for your views after Rangers were dumped out of Europe following defeat on penalties to Jablonec in the Conference League play-off.
Here are some of your comments:
Louise: I didn’t think it was possible to have a worse team than the start of last season but Rangers continue to go backwards. Another summer and millions of pounds wasted on another team with no substance or quality. The only player with any heart was Findlay Curtis who had the guts to take a penalty at such a young age.

Eintracht Frankfurt sign Noah Atubolu
The 24-year-old goalkeeper moves to Frankfurt from Bundesliga rivals SC Freiburg on an initial loan basis.
Noah Atubolu was born in Freiburg im Breisgau in 2002 and joined the SC Freiburg academy at the age of 13, where he progressed through all the youth teams. He made his debut in men’s football at the age of 18 for Freiburg’s U23 side and played an important part in the team’s promotion to the third division as well as their second-place finish in the 2022/23 season.

Fantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 1
Bulinews’ Fantasy Bundesliga writers have each put together a squad of 10 outfield players for the opening matchday of the new season.
Managers have full freedom with formations, but squads can’t exceed 110M, can only include up to three players from the same club, and must be built around low-ownership picks (under 20%).
On top of that, every manager can choose one captain, whose points will be doubled.

Journalist reveals the contract details behind Bradley Barcola’s mega move to Liverpool
Bradley Barcola Agrees Liverpool Contract Until 2032 as Liverpool Step Up Summer Rebuild

Liverpool appear to be closing in on one of the biggest attacking additions of the window, with Bradley Barcola agreeing a six-year contract that would keep him at Anfield until 2032. The development, first reported by Nicolo Schira, points to a decisive move from the club as they reshape the forward line under Andoni Iraola.

The agreement on personal terms is significant in its own right.

Amid 48 hours when the Julian Alvarez saga brought a media storm in Spain, Arsenal are continuing to work away in the background. The hope is that a big calculation may yet pay off.
Mikel Arteta has long been aware that Alvarez’s first choice was Barcelona, and respects that, but his club were also aware that their Catalan rivals would struggle to do the deal. Even as far back as May, it was known that Barca had a lot to do to make the finances work, and that was before a deteriorating relationship with Atletico Madrid reached this dismal nadir.

Sitting in the gods of the SpotifyCamp Nou, there is one player that sticks out like a sore thumb. Amidst the plethora of bronzed La Masia graduates stands a paler man – the palest man – with his strawberry blonde curtains and Factor 50 sheen (as someone who also struggles to tan, I know the look).
Anthony Gordon does not have the look of a Barcelona player. For good reason, that didn’t put the Spanish giants off. On his first start, his maiden home outing, he gave every impression he belonged here.

Will CBS fire Tony Romo? What we know about NFL analyst’s future after DUI arrest originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Tony Romo’s July arrest in Wisconsin for suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI) has shifted the dynamic of CBS’ NFL broadcast plans for the 2026 season.
Not long after Romo’s arrest on July 23, he was placed on leave from CBS, the network with which he went from retired NFL player to star in-game analyst next to Jim Nantz.

FILE PHOTO – German athlete Owen Ansah celebrates his gold medal after winning the men’s 200m final at the European Athletics Championships. (is associated with: «Owen Ansah rejects four-year ban over alleged doping test refusal») Sven Hoppe/dpa
European 200-metre champion Owen Ansah has rejected a four-year ban proposed by Germany’s National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and requested disciplinary proceedings before the German Sports Arbitration Court, NADA said on Friday.

MacArthur’s Maximus Cavazos (8) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Burbank Bulldogs at Alamo Stadium in San Antonio, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-News)

Twin brothers Jordon and Mitchell Ricker have done just about everything together, from playing football at MacArthur to earning their degrees from the same college institutions.
But Thursday night was something new in the Rickers’ intertwined history.