The college football gods have blessed us with six top-25 matchups in Week 7, and the slate is loaded even beyond those games. We have rivalry matchups and competitions that could make or break College Football Playoff hopes. You know it’s a good week when No. 16 Missouri vs. No. 9 Ole Miss is on … Read more
In a way, the World Gymnastics Championships that begin Saturday mark the beginning of the run-up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The meet includes the first global team competitions since the Paris Games. The team medalists will achieve first places in LA 2028 for their countries. In other ways, the worlds will show where … Read more
Chelsea have returned from the international break with a spirit, authority and resilience that bodes well for Xabi Alonso. His problems at Everton, not a happy hunting ground in recent years, were limited to the seven minutes Emi Martínez needed treatment for a head injury as Pedro Neto’s brace gave him a deserved victory in … Read more
Emiliano Martínez: The Argentine goalkeeper was lucky not to be penalized after taking too long a goal kick and conceding a corner. He also made several stops, although none were particularly demanding. Martinez was later stretchered off following a collision with Jarrad Branthwaite in worrying scenes. 6Josh Acheampong: Acheampong looked a threat going forward but … Read more
The Seattle Seahawks are in crisis mode after another error-filled performance from Sam Darnold in loss. Darnold is 1-3 as a starter since returning from his glute injury on Opening Day, and the context of his interceptions is impossible to ignore and constantly hurts the game. His two interceptions in Seattle’s 17-14 overtime loss to … Read more
Jena Bishop got her revenge and is now the PFL Women’s Flyweight Champion. On Friday night at WinTrust Arena, PFL Chicago fell, with Bishop facing Liz Carmouche for the vacant PFL flyweight title. Carmouche had just knocked out Bishop last year and was a heavy favorite for this rematch, but Bishop didn’t let that stop … Read more
BYU basketball is officially back in action. The Cougars opened Year 3 of the Kevin Young era with an exhibition Friday against a reigning Sweet 16 team in Nebraska, defeating the Cornuskers 72-61 at the Marriott Center. BYU will play another exhibition at UNLV on Oct. 24 before opening the regular season against Ohio State … Read more
Oregon is turning to third-string quarterback Brock Thomas in place of Dylan Raiola with its College Football Playoff hopes on the line against Nebraska, according to Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of CBS Sports. It will be the first start of Thomas’ career. Thomas took the majority of the first team’s reps in practice all … Read more
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s return to Canada is now official following the UFC Edmonton weigh-ins. The middleweight main event will see Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott face off over five rounds. Always professionals, both men had no problems gaining weight. The same can be said for the rest of the 13-bout card, as all 26 … Read more
As two-time defending World Series champions, the Dodgers were already considered juggernauts before acquiring superstar left-hander Tarik Skubal from the Tigers before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Although Skubal is not signed beyond this season, the Dodgers parted ways with three prospects for the back-to-back AL Cy Young winner in hopes that would make them … Read more