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Gasperini considers starting Dybala-Mora vs Fiorentina

Roma’s league debut is approaching. Gasperini’s men will close out their Serie A opening matchday by hosting Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday evening at 8:45 PM, hoping to get off to a flying start.

New signing Rodrigo Mora is an immediate contender for a starting spot.

Although he arrived in the capital just a few hours ago, the former Porto player could be deployed alongside Dybala in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Malen as the sole attacking point.

At Trigoria, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports, there’s growing excitement about the potential coexistence of the two playmakers, who share technique, pace, and the ability to surprise opponents.

Mora, in particular, considers Dybala a key figure and will be able to count on the Argentine number 10’s experience as he develops.

So far, the Argentine “colony” and Wesley’s Portuguese are providing excellent tools for the 2007-born player’s rapid adaptation.

Dybala and Morena could be deployed from the first minute vs La Viola.

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Regardless of what you think about Sophie Cunningham, the Indiana Fever star has recently become one of the most well-known players in the WNBA.

Her notoriety grew rapidly last month after she did an interview with ESPN and spoke about how she wanted ‘to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men’.

Those comments have brought a lot of eyes to the WNBA, the Indiana Fever and Cunningham herself.

The Fever’s recent win over the Atlanta Dream set a new WNBA viewership record, while Sophie’s Instagram is growing at a very fast rate.

Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesSophie Cunningham has gained 1.4m Instagram followers in 30 days

As per the Social Blade page for ‘@sophie_cham’, Cunningham has amassed 1.4m new followers in the last 30 days.

At the time of writing, that means she is sitting on 4,009,510 followers, which is very nearly as many as Caitlin Clark.

As per her Social Blade stats, Clark currently has 4,030,299 followers on Instagram, which is only about 21,000 more than Cunningham.

Caitlin’s Instagram, however, is not growing anywhere near as fast as her teammate’s right now.

She has gained 134,000 new followers in the last 30 days, with her biggest spike coming on July 27 when 7,808 new people followed her account.

Meanwhile, barring Friday, August 21, which is ongoing, the lowest number of followers Sophie has gained in one day in the last 30 days was 14,545 on July 26.

As a result, if the Fever’s ace keeps getting new fans at her current rate, she will surpass Clark’s total in less than a week.

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Astros Prospect Report: August 20th

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 19, 2026: Walker Janek #6 of the Houston Astros hits a single during the fourth inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Miami Marlins at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 19, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images

Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here.

AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (65-57) won 3-2 (BOX SCORE)

Burrows started for Sugar Land and went 4.2 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts. Sugar Land got on the board in the 6th inning scoring 3 runs on a Ferreras RBI double and 2 runs on an error. McPherson went 3.2 innings in relief allowing 2 runs and Munoz came on for the last out as he picked up the save in the 3-2 win.

Note: Ferreras is hitting .323 in Triple-A.

Pascanel Ferreras, 3B: 2-for-4, R, 2 2B, RBI
Cesar Salazar, C: 1-for-3, R

Mike Burrows, RHP: 4.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
Alimber Santa, RHP: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
Brandon McPherson, RHP: 3.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K (WIN)
Roddery Munoz, RHP: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K (SAVE)

AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (55-62) won 8-6 (BOX SCORE)

DeVos started for the Hooks and went 4 innings allowing 5 runs, 2 earned. The offense got a run in the 2nd inning on a double steal and error. In the third, the offense scored 3 runs on an Austin RBI double and Janek 2 run home run. The Hooks took the lead in the 4th on a Brown groundout and a run on a wild pitch. After the RockHounds tied it, the Hooks rallied for 2 runs in the 8th on a fielder’s choice and Wyers sac fly. The bullpen pitched well as they closed the 8-6 win.

Note: Santos has a 3.38 ERA this season.

Trevor Austin, DH: 2-for-4, R, 2B, RBI
Walker Janek, C: 1-for-4, R, HR, 2 RBI
Will Bush, 1B: 0-for-2, 2 R, 2 BB, SB
Tyler Whitaker, RF: 2-for-4, R, SB
Alejandro Nunez, LF: 1-for-4, R, 2B
Max Holy, SS: 1-for-3, R, BB
Marcus Brown, 2B: 0-for-4, 2 RBI
Drew Wyers, 3B: 1-for-3, R, RBI

Nolan DeVos, RHP: 4.0 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
Alex Santos II, RHP: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K
Railin Perez, RHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
Amilcar Chirinos, RHP: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K (WIN)

A+: Asheville Tourists (41-74) won 13-6 (BOX SCORE)

Shoemaker started for Asheville and allowed 4 runs over 4.1 innings. The Asheville offense got on the board in the first inning on a Neyens solo home run. In the 4th, the offense broke it open scoring 10 runs on a Daudet RBI single, Powell walk, Moss walk, Huezo 2 run single, Monistere RBI single, Gomez RBI single, Daudet 2 run double and a run on a passed ball. The offense got 2 more in the 5th on a Moss RBI single and Monistere groundout. The bullpen tossed a scoreless 8th and 9th inning as they closed out the win.

Note: Moss is hitting .362 in Asheville.

Caden Powell, CF: 1-for-4, 2 R, 2B, RBI, BB
Xavier Neyens, DH: 2-for-5, 2 R, HR, RBI
Jack Moss, 1B: 3-for-4, R, 2 RBI, BB
Anthony Huezo, RF: 1-for-4, R, 2 RBI, BB
Nick Monistere, 2B: 1-for-5, R, RBI
Kenni Gomez, LF: 2-for-5, 2 R, RBI
Zach Daudet, SS: 3-for-4, 2 R, 2 2B, 3 RBI, BB
Brandon Nigh, 3B: 1-for-4, R, BB

Adam Shoemaker, LHP: 4.1 IP, 2 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 7 K
Jose Varela, RHP: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
Grayson Saunier, RHP: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K (WIN)

A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (61-53) won 1-0 (BOX SCORE)

Verdugo got the start for the Woodpeckers and was really good tossing 6 scoreless innings with 8 strikeouts allowing just one hit. The offense got on the board in the 8th inning on a Nowak RBI single. Rosario and Estridge closed it out with scoreless innings as the Woodpeckers won 1-0.

Note: Nowak is hitting .414 in Single-A.

Kam Durnin, SS: 2-for-4
Logan Hughes, LF: 1-for-4, R, 2B, SB
Owen Nowak, CF: 4-for-4, 2B, RBI, 3 SB
Aaron Piasecki, 2B: 0-for-2, 2 BB, SB

Ryan Verdugo, RHP: 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 8 K
Leomar Rosario, RHP: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K (WIN)
Carson Estridge, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K (SAVE

Today’s minor league starters:

SL: Ronel Blanco – 7:05 CT

CC: Alonzo Tredwell – 6:35 CT

AV: Kellan Oakes – 5:35 CT

FV: TBD – 6:05 CT

HEIDENHEIM, GERMANY - AUGUST 18: Head coach Vincent Kompany of Bayern München reacts during the preseason friendly match between 1. FC Heidenheim and FC Bayern München at Voith-Arena on August 18, 2026 in Heidenheim, Germany. (Photo by EyesWideOpen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The preseason always starts fun, but everyone from fans to coaches to players to club executives eventually always want to just get going with the regular season.

Now, the unofficial start to the season is upon us and Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is here for it. Before he got to talk about the excitement and good things, though, the manager let the media know who would be unable to play against Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup.

“Jamal (Musiala), Lenny (Karl), and Serge (Gnabry) are unavailable,” Kompany said (via @iMiaSanMia).

One player that could make an immediate impact in the absences of those missing stars is newcomer Ismael Saibari.

“Saibari has so much power, speed, and is a good finisher. It’s important that he develops a good rapport with his teammates. He will play a role tomorrow. He’s coming back from injury, so we’ll see how he gets playing time. He will play an important role for us,” Kompany stated.

Of course, Bayern Munich will be playing at Signal Iduna Park for this match — not exactly an easy environment to find your bearings for the season in. Kompany, though, is not worried about any of that.

“That doesn’t bother me. It would be great if we could win a title in Dortmund. Maybe it could have been with 50-50 fans; that would have added a bit more of a final atmosphere. But winning a title away in Dortmund would also be very nice. The quality and power of the Dortmund team is high. There’s no tougher challenge in the Bundesliga,” Kompany noted.

So, now the preseason jitters are gone and the squad is ready for real action — something that fans undoubtedly are excited about as well.

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How to watch Ligue 1: Live streams, TV channels and key fixtures for 2026/27 season schedule originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

There's no doubt who the Ligue 1 favorites are for the 2026/27 season with PSG expected to dominate once again.

PSG stormed their way to a fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title last campaign, while also defending their Champions League crown, with manager Luis Enrique enjoying the best spell of his career in charge.

Lens pushed them hard last year and can expect to challenge again, while the usual suspects of Marseille, Lyon and Lille will also likely be fighting for European spots come the end of the season.

The Sporting News looks at the key fixture details for the season and how to follow the matches.

Ligue 1live streams, TV channels in Canada

TV channel: beIN Sports
Live stream: fubo, beIN Sports Connect

Ligue 1 matches for the 2026/27 season will largely be shown on beIN Sports and beIN Sports Connect.

For select matches shown on TV broadcast beIN Sports channel, cord-cutters can also stream the action live on fubo.

Sports fans can enjoy fubo’s 79-channel lineup, unlimited Cloud DVR and more for as little as $19.25/month.

Key Ligue 1 2026/27 fixtures and schedule

Here are just some of the key fixtures to put in your diary for this season.

Dates are subject to change

Sunday, September 20

Marseille vs. PSG

Saturday, October 31

Lille vs. Lens

Saturday, December 12

PSG vs. Paris FC

Saturday, January 2

Monaco vs. Nice

Sunday, February 7

PSG vs. Marseille

Saturday, March 20

Lens vs. Lille

Saturday, April 3

Paris FC vs. PSG

Saturday, May 22

Nice vs. Monaco

Von Miller was one of the best players in Denver Broncos history, and he is one of the best pass rushers in NFL history, currently ranked ninth on the league's all-time sack list.

During an interview with fellow Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, former Broncos quarterback and general manager John Elway implied that Miller could have been even better.

"Von Miller, for his size and speed, was the most talented person I ever drafted — and [it wasn't] even close," Elway told Sharpe in a December interview. "[He had] bend and strength and power and speed and everything. I mean, there was not — Von was it. He could do everything, especially when he wanted to."

That last remark from Elway seemed to imply that Miller wasn't always as dedicated as he could have been, and the pass rusher seemingly admitted that himself earlier this year.

“The older I got, the harder I tried," Miller said in January, via The Athletic's Nicki Jhabvala. "I don’t have any regrets in my career or anything that I did. But I do wish I did things a little bit differently. I just wish I would’ve tried harder from the get-go. When I was athletic, bouncy, springy, bendy, I wish I would’ve tried harder then, given my all then. Because I’m certainly giving my all at 36 years old. I wish I would’ve had that same mindset when I was younger.”

Including the playoffs, Miller has 149 career sacks on his résumé. As an eight-time Pro Bowler, seven-time All-Pro, two-time Super Bowl champion and one-time Super Bowl MVP, Miller is a lock to one day join Elway and Sharpe in the Hall of Fame. And, by his own admission, Miller could have been even better had he applied himself earlier in his career. That's an amazing fact considering all that Miller has accomplished.

Now entering his age-37 season, Miller's still not done after signing a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys. Miller can't go back in time and change how he approached the early years of his career, but he can finish strong, and after totaling nine sacks last fall, he appears to have plenty of gas left in the tank going into the 2026 campaign.

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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: John Elway hints Von Miller could have been better (and Miller agrees)

Second contracts in the NFL are notoriously hard to earn, but securing one alongside your closest friend is a rarity. When news broke that the Pittsburgh Steelers finalized a four-year, $72 million extension with defensive tackle Keeanu Benton, no one celebrated harder than his college and professional teammate, Nick Herbig.

The former Wisconsin Badgers duo arrived in Pittsburgh together in the 2023 draft class, grinding through summer workouts and establishing themselves as core pieces of the defense. Herbig, who inked his own major extension earlier in the offseason, couldn't contain his emotion when asked about Benton locking in his long-term future with the black and gold.

Former Steelers players Charlie Batch and co-host Trai Essex highlighted the emotional moment on “The Snap Count Podcast,” emphasizing the rare brotherhood forming in Pittsburgh’s front seven.

"It was cool to see Keeanu Benton get extended. Four-year deal, $72 million contract, and he gets paired up with his boy Nick Herbig, the Wisconsin duo," Essex shared.

"It was really cool to see Nick Herbig get interviewed and asked about how he felt about Keeanu getting his extension, and he teared up a little bit, man. It's kind of cool to see that brotherhood and good to see Keeanu Benton in the fold as a defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers for the next four years."

Batch explained that outsiders often overlook the immense dedication required for young players to transition from college teammates to multi-contract NFL cornerstones.

"While, you know, some people on the outside may be looking and say, 'Why is Nick getting emotional with it?' No, because these two guys went to Wisconsin and when you're in college you know the grind that it takes to hopefully fulfill the dream and both of them been able to do so," Batch added.

"Not only being able to fulfill the dream, but also being able to get second contracts with the same team."

Beyond the numbers, Benton’s extension highlights a rare human moment in a business-driven league. By securing their long-term futures together in Pittsburgh, Benton and Herbig prove that shared dedication and brotherhood can translate directly into success at the highest level.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Keeanu Benton extension brings teammate Nick Herbig to tears

Kamaru Usman thinks it's time for Khamzat Chimaev to jump up to light heavyweight.

Chimaev (15-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) lost his middleweight title in an upset to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 in May. "Borz" is currently campaigning for a rematch with Strickland after their tightly contested battle, but Usman suggests a different move.

Usman wants Chimaev to go to 205 pounds and settle his beef with Paulo Costa (16-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC), after the pair saw their middleweight bout at UFC 294 scrapped.

"Honestly, I would like to see Khamzat Chimaev get to light heavyweight and make a run there," Usman said on his "Pound 4 Pound" podcast with Henry Cejudo. "Make a run there, because what is the point of coming back down to middleweight? It's a tough cut for you. Are you skilled enough to still be there and be the champion? Potentially, yes. You've already proven that. You've been the champion.

"Why not move up? Listen, Paulo Costa has moved up. That's a heat of a fight. That's a heater still. (We're) still waiting on that. He moved up to light heavyweight and looked great. So, why not? Khamzat Chimaev, move up to light heavyweight, get a fight. Boom. Now you're in that short line for the title fight. That title's in limbo right now because the champion is out for quite some time. So why not?"

Costa warned Chimaev that fighting him at light heavyweight is a bad idea. However, he seemingly lost interest in the fight after Chimaev suffered his first-career loss to Strickland.

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Kamaru Usman wants Khamzat Chimaev to move up for 'heater' vs. Paulo Costa

Sri Lanka have added off-spin all-rounder Sahan Arachchige and batter Kamil Mishara to their squad for the second and final Test against India, starting in Colombo on August 23.

Sri Lanka need a win to draw the two-match series after India won the opening Test in Galle by 165 runs.

The hosts will be without Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal for the Colombo Test.

Arachchige, who has played five ODIs and one T20I, has been brought in for Kusal Mendis. He impressed while captaining Sri Lanka A against India A last month, finishing as the second-highest run-scorer in the series with 209 runs.

Top-order batter Kamil Mishara has replaced Nishan Fernando, who did not make an impact in the Galle Test.

After the first Test, Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten confirmed that Kusal Mendis has a “proper hamstring injury” and will be unavailable for some time.

Chandimal, meanwhile, was ruled out after sustaining an injury on the fourth day of the Galle Test. He has to serve a minimum seven-day stand-down period under concussion protocols.

Pasindu Sooriyabandara replaced Chandimal as a concussion substitute and will remain with the squad for the second Test.

Sri Lanka will now look to make changes to their playing XI as they attempt to level the series in Colombo.

Sri Lanka squad for the 2nd Test

Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis (Vice Captain), Dhananjaya De Silva (Captain), Sahan Arachchige, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Ratnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando.

The Georgia Bulldogs have an SEC-best (tied with the Texas Longhorns) 11 players on the coaches All-SEC team. Georgia has one less player on the coaches All-SEC team than the media's All-SEC team.

Georgia has five coaches All-SEC selections on defense. Clemson transfer safety Khalil Barnes is the lone Georgia All-SEC player that made the media's All-SEC team to miss the coaches All-SEC team.

College football coaches have shown Georgia a lot of respect this preseason. Georgia is back-to-back defending SEC champions and are the No. 3 team in the US LBM Coaches Poll. Georgia's roster is stacked with talent and all 11 of Georgia's coaches All-SEC picks are returning players from last season.

One notable omission from both All-SEC teams is kicker Peyton Woodring, who has been outstanding both of the past couple of seasons. Woodring is accurate and reliable, but there's a lot of talented kickers in the SEC.

Georgia's All-SEC picks on defense

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Ellis Robinson IV (1) celebrates after an incomplete pass in the end zone during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide

Safety KJ Bolden (first-team)
Cornerback Ellis Robinson (first-team)
Defensive lineman Elijah Griffin (second-team)
Linebacker Raylen Wilson (second-team)
Defensive lineman Gabe Harris (third-team)

Georgia's All-SEC picks on offense

Nate Frazier #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs carries the ball against Brylan Lanier #3 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs

Offensive tackle Earnest Greene (first-team)
Center Drew Bobo (first-team)
Running back Nate Frazier (second-team)
Offensive guard Dontrell Glover (second-team)
Tight end Lawson Luckie (second-team)
Quarterback Gunner Stockton (third-team)

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This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: No team has more coaches All-SEC picks than Georgia football

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