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Cardinals’ Mike LaFleur isn’t an idiot when it comes to brutal Marvin Harrison Jr. narrative around NFL

With it being a slow start for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., there’s no denying that there is chatter from the football world about his status on the team. While rumors surround Harrison and the Cardinals, head coach Mike LaFleur would give his thoughts on the conversation around the 24-year-old. As Harrison was […] The post Cardinals’ Mike LaFleur isn’t an idiot when it comes to brutal Marvin Harrison Jr. narrative around NFL appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Braves Select Elieser Hernández

The Braves announced that left-hander Martín Pérez has been placed on the 15-day injured list with low back inflammation, a move that was previously reported. Right-hander Elieser Hernández has been selected to take his place on the roster. To open a 40-man spot for Hernández, righty Hurston Waldrep has been recalled and placed on the […]

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Queiroz praises Ghana players despite Ivory Coast defeat

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has praised his players for their character and fighting spirit despite the Black Stars’ 2-0 defeat by Côte d’Ivoire in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Black Stars were beaten by the Elephants at the Stade de Bouaké on Thursday, with Malick Yalcouyé opening the scoring before Franck […] The article AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Queiroz praises Ghana players despite Ivory Coast defeat was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Af...

Herve Renard leads Cote d’Ivoire to victory over Ghana

Herve Renard celebrated a successful return to the Cote d’Ivoire bench as his team defeated Ghana 2-0 in their opening AFCON 2027 qualifying match on Thursday. The French coach, who previously guided the Elephants to an African title, saw his side make a confident start. Cote d’Ivoire created the clearer opportunities during an energetic first […] The article Herve Renard leads Cote d’Ivoire to victory over Ghana was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Green Bay Packers Inactives: Javon Hargrave will play Week 3 vs. Falcons

The Green Bay Packers had two players listed as questionable going into Thursday Night Football: defensive linemen Javon Hargrave (knee/concussion) and Anthony Campbell (ankle). The Packers needed one of them (or practice squadder Eric Johnson II) to go against the Atlanta Falcons tonight, so that the team could have more than one backup for their […]

Mike Babcock responds to Mark Messier saying he was ‘horrified’ Oilers hired him

A day after being eviscerated by the normally non-confrontational Mark Messier, Mike Babcock responded to the Hockey Hall of Famer’s criticism after the Oilers’ training camp skate on Thursday. In ESPN’s 2026 NHL Opening Night media conference call, Messier said he was “horrified” both about the Oilers’ hiring of the disgraced head coach and the

Ousmane Dembele backs Kvaratskhelia for Ballon d’Or

Ousmane Dembele has named Paris Saint-Germain teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as his choice to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, adding another intriguing chapter to the conversation surrounding Kylian Mbappe. During a BBC interview with journalist Julien Laurens, Dembélé praised the Georgian winger’s outstanding season and repeated an expression closely associated with Mbappé. “The 2026 Ballon d’Or? […] The article Ousmane Dembele backs Kvaratskhelia for Ballon d’Or was written by Elias Boateng and ...

Astros Place Daulton Varsho On Injured List

The Astros announced that they have placed outfielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 23, with left wrist inflammation. Fellow outfielder Jorge Barrosa has been selected to take Varsho’s place on the roster. To open a 40-man spot for Barrosa, right-hander Jason Alexander has been designated for assignment. More to come.

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz demands VAR implementation after opener loss to Ivory Coast

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has called for the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers following the Black Stars’ 2-0 defeat by Côte d’Ivoire. Ghana began their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign with a loss in Bouaké on Thursday, with Malick Yalcouyé putting the hosts ahead shortly before half-time […] The article Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz demands VAR implementation after opener loss to Ivory Coast was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Ap...

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Carlos Queiroz says Côte d’Ivoire defeat competitive as expected

Carlos Queiroz says Ghana’s 2-0 defeat to Côte d’Ivoire in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier lived up to his expectations, describing the encounter in Bouaké as highly competitive. The Black Stars suffered a disappointing start to their qualifying campaign on Thursday after goals from Malick Yalcouyé and Franck Kessié secured victory for the […] The article AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Carlos Queiroz says Côte d’Ivoire defeat competitive as expected was written by Abdul Karim and first ap...

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Carlos Queiroz calls Ivory Coast penalty ‘a joke’ after Ghana’s defeat

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz branded the penalty awarded to Ivory Coast in his side’s 2-0 defeat in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier as “a joke”. The Black Stars began their Group C campaign with defeat in Bouaké, where Malick Yalcouyé gave the hosts the lead shortly before half-time at the Stade de […] The article AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Carlos Queiroz calls Ivory Coast penalty ‘a joke’ after Ghana’s defeat was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Africa...

Soccer Preview and Gamethread: Ole Miss

How a team responds to adversity or even just falling short of expectations can be very indicative of their resilience. The closest thing to adversity since a sloppy opening night win was an SEC-opening draw at Georgia after playing three-quarters of the match with a player advantage. Vanderbilt proceeded to trounce Texas A&M 5-0. The […]

Juma Bah suffers knee injury on Sierra Leone duty

Juma Bah’s international appearance for Sierra Leone ended painfully after the FC Augsburg defender appeared to suffer a left-knee injury during the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Zimbabwe. The 20-year-old centre-back went down in the 54th minute, visibly distressed, before receiving attention from teammates. They stretched his left leg, with the discomfort seemingly […] The article Juma Bah suffers knee injury on Sierra Leone duty was written by Elias Boateng and first appea...

Yankees Place Clarke Schmidt On Injured List

The Yankees announced that right-hander Clarke Schmidt has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 21, with right bicep neuritis. Fellow righty Bradley Hanner has been recalled as the corresponding move. Schmidt had a good run as a member of the Yankee rotation but he has been a non-factor for a while. […]

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Ghana lacked inspiration in front of goal against Cote d’Ivoire – Carlos Queiroz

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has blamed a lack of inspiration in front of goal for the Black Stars’ 2-0 defeat to Côte d’Ivoire in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Bouaké. Ghana struggled to create clear-cut opportunities against the hosts, who secured all three points through goals from Malick Yalcouyé and […] The article AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Ghana lacked inspiration in front of goal against Cote d’Ivoire – Carlos Queiroz was written by Abdul Karim and first appear...

Seattle Mariners eliminated from 2026 playoff contention

Though the title of this article was true days, even weeks ago, with the 3-1 victory of the Texas Rangers over the New York Mets Thursday afternoon, the Seattle Mariners have officially been eliminated from the 2026 postseason race. The shockingly disappointing club will finish 3rd in the American League West, failing to defend their […]

“If these results continue” – Ben Jacobs drops update on Roberto De Zerbi’s future at Tottenham after horrid start

Ben Jacobs has dropped an update on Roberto De Zerbi’s future at Tottenham Hotspur following a horrid start to the new Premier League season. Speaking on GiveMeSport’s Market Madness podcast, the senior football correspondent clarified where the Italian stands as pressure mounts in North London. Ben Jacobs reveals Tottenham’s plans behind the scenes for Roberto […] The post “If these results continue” – Ben Jacobs drops update on Roberto De Zerbi’s future at Tottenham after horrid start appe...

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: We will beat Ivory Coast in Accra in return leg – Carlos Queiroz

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says he has “no doubt” the Black Stars will defeat Ivory Coast when the two sides meet again in Accra later in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The four-time African champions began their Group C campaign with a 2-0 defeat to the Elephants at the Stade de Bouaké on […] The article AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: We will beat Ivory Coast in Accra in return leg – Carlos Queiroz was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .

Yacine Bammou returns to AC Boulogne-Billancourt in ambassador role

Yacine Bammou has returned to AC Boulogne-Billancourt, the club where his professional journey began, after deciding not to continue playing at the highest level. The 35-year-old former Nantes forward will take on a role focused on supporting the club’s players and wider development. Bammou first represented ACBB between 2010 and 2012. Since then, he has […] The article Yacine Bammou returns to AC Boulogne-Billancourt in ambassador role was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on Afri...

Jayden Maiava: Anything but Average

Whether it's fulfilling his day-to-day responsibilities, excelling on field, or even sacrificing his body to take down a defensive lineman, nothing about Jayden Maiava is average, except perhaps, his Spam musubi.

Chargers-Bills Injury Report: Rashawn Slater full participant on Thursday

Some good news came with the Chargers’ second injury report of Week Three. Left tackle Rashawn Slater, who only practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday, was a full participant on Thursday while being listed with a groin injury. Right guard Cole Strange, who was also limited in the team’s first practice with a pectoral […]