Robert Lewandowski sends message to Barcelonas World Cup winnersFormer Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski has on Thursday sent a message of congratulations the way of some of his ex-teammates in Catalunyas capital.This of course comes after no fewer than eight members of Hansi Flicks squad were crowned world champions last weekend.Owing to a 1-0 extra-time downing of Argentina, Spain emerged triumphant at the 2026 World Cup. Luis da la Fuentes ranks were packed with Barcelona players, with all of Joan Garca, Eric Garca, Pau Cubars, Pedri, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres having made the trip to North America.The latter even notched the decisive goal in Sundays final.Spotted celebrating in the aftermath of Ferrans extra-time strike in New York was the aforementioned Robert Lewandowski, fresh off bringing a close to his Blaugrana stint earlier this summer.Speaking during an exchange with the media earlier today, the veteran frontman was therefore asked if he had a message for his former teammates.And Lewandowski, as cited by Mundo Deportivo, went on to respond:Many of my teammates atBarcelonahave won the World Cup, and Im very happy for them.They are very young players; just a few weeks ago I was playing with them and now I can see them as champions. Congratulations to them.Conor Laird GSFN

Diego Pavia's brief run with the Baltimore Ravens is over.The former New Mexico State quarterback was waived by Baltimore on Thursday, July 23, six days before the start of its training camp on July 29. The move comes three months after Pavia accepted a rookie minicamp offer from the Ravens, then signed an undrafted free agent contract with them.MORE AGGIES FOOTBALL: Trey Hedden has 'the nod' as New Mexico State's starting QB for now, Tony Sanchez saysMORE AGGIES FOOTBALL: Bowl or bust? New Mexico State faces defining season in Tony Sanchez's third yearPavia was competing to be Baltimore's third-string quarterback behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. The Ravens' news team reported that Pavia was waived to make room for NFL veteran center Ethan Pocic, whose signing was made official on Thursday morning. Pavia went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, likely due to concerns about his size. His 5-foot-10 frame would've made him one of the NFL's shortest quarterbacks had he made Baltimore's final 53-man roster. Whether he gets another opportunity to make a roster in the NFL or any professional football league remains to be seen.Pavia played NM State in 2022 and 2023. He guided the Aggies to two winning seasons, including a 2022 Quick Lane Bowl victory, and registered 5,856 total yards and 52 total touchdowns. Pavia had a tremendous 2023 season with NM State, which included a 2023 Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year honor, a second-team All-CUSA selection, the Aggies' second-ever 10-win season and an appearance in the CUSA Championship Game. He transferred to Vanderbilt after the 2024 season to follow former Aggies coach Jerry Kill and former Aggies offensive coordinator Tim Beck. Pavia became a two-time All-SEC selection with theCommodoresand was a Heisman Trophy Finalist, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award recipient and the Sporting News' College Football Player of the Year in 2025.Pavia was one of 12 former NM State players to earn an NFL opportunity this year, with some others being tight end Eli Stowers, running backs Seth McGowan and Mike Washington Jr., linebacker Keyshaun Elliott and offensive lineman Shiyazh Pete. This article originally appeared on Las Cruces Sun-News: Former NMSU star quarterback Diego Pavia waived by Baltimore Ravens

The gruesome leg and knee injury that cut short Tyreek Hills Miami Dolphins career is still causing him difficulty nearly 10 months later.The former Dolphins star wide receiver released a video on social media Wednesday night that showed his rehab progress in a private workout while taking breaks to detail the process.I have no power in my left leg at all, Hill said in the video. So Im trying to regain all the power back in my left leg.Hill, who was released by the Dolphins in February, underwent two surgeries to repair the knee dislocation suffered in last years Sept. 29 Monday night game against the New York Jets. The way his leg turned the wrong way after getting tackled along the sideline that night at Hard Rock Stadium, it was always known it would be a long road to recovery for the 32-year-old veteran.Many of the workouts Hill did in the video were impressive, performing explosive jumps in a pool and pushing off the leg hes rehabbing, showing there is at least some power where Hill says there is none.While admitting his lower-body power is lacking, the eight-time Pro Bowler has been pleased with his rehab progress, nonetheless.You know they told me you might not be able to walk again, Hill said in the video. The doctors were like, Bro, we dont know whats going to happen with your future. And now look at me.Hill ran in the video, at a fraction of his speed. He appeared to still possess instinctive explosiveness to his step, but not nearly at the level required for him to line up against NFL defenses.Teams across the league are beginning to report for training camp. The Dolphins already have rookies at team facilities, and veterans report Tuesday. Miamis first training camp practice is Wednesday.Hill, who is a free agent after his release from the Dolphins, doesnt appear ready to join a team during camp, but if he continues to progress, he could find a suitor looking for a midseason receiver addition this fall.I aint going to tell you what my timeline is, Hill said, but timeline looking real good right now, man.

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are likely to have taken in their "last dance" at the World Cup finals, former France international Mikael Silvestre has told GOAL. Two all-time greats featured at the 2026 event, as their evergreen exploits thrill audiences across the globe, but Argentina and Portugal may be without their respective GOATs when the 2030 tournament rolls around. How Old Will Messi & Ronaldo Be In 2030? Portuguese superstar Ronaldo will be 45 when FIFAs flagship competition takes center stage once more. His eternal rival, South American superstar Messi, is set to turn 43 in four years time. Given all that they have achieved across their remarkable careers to date, it seems foolish to rule anything out when it comes to a couple of iconic figures. Time will, however, catch up with them eventually. Ronaldo still has a year left to run on his contract at Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr, and has offered no indication that retirement is being considered, while Messi is tied to terms at MLS Cup winners Inter Miami through 2028. New Portugal boss Jorge Jesus - who worked with CR7 in the Middle East last season - has left the door open for the most iconic of No.7s to extend his international career through Euro 2028. The Argentina camp is hoping to see Messi add to his haul of 207 caps. It may be that both legends play on for now, with no big decisions being rushed into. The 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Portugal - making it a spectacle that holds added appeal to Ronaldo. Messi has just savored final heartache and missed out on a second global title. Will Ronaldo Or Messi Grace The 2030 World Cup? Will either still be pulling on the colors of their country when the next World Cup throws open its doors? Responding to that question, Ronaldos former Manchester United teammate and ex-MLS star Silvestre speaking in association with BetVictor Online Casino told GOAL: "I think the legacy, they need to think about it. I don't think it would make sense on the sporting side to be trying to play still." "There's too much demand on the physical side of the game, not on the technical side. The physical side, it's hard. I don't expect them to play the next World Cup in four years' time." Silvestre added on club careers being extended by Messi and Ronaldo, with trophy-winning exploits still being delivered at that level: "Apart from the World Cup, which is four years, I don't put any end to their career." "These guys are passionate about the game that much. They are still so impactful and dedicated to their career. All that matters is playing well and winning trophies. I don't see them hanging their boots any time soon." How Ronaldo & Messi Responded To 2026 World Cup Heartache Ronaldo said after seeing Portugal bow out of the 2026 World Cup against Spain in the round of 16: "I am sad to leave like this but I have given everything, always given my best. I go with a clear conscience. This is football, it is the life of a footballer. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. You have to carry on. It was my last World Cup, yes." Messi posted online after suffering final agony with Argentina against Spain: "The pain is immense, and this wound will take time to heal. But I also hold onto all the good things. The matches we turned around by giving it our all - moments that will remain in our memories forever - and the support of an entire country which, combined with this group's hard work and effort, brought us back among the world's elite once again. It is hard to fully appreciate our achievement right now, but this group reached two consecutive World Cup finals." "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for every greeting and message. Once again, we managed to unite as a country and stand together, sharing the immense pride of being Argentine. I also want to congratulate Spain on winning the championship." Messi & Ronaldo Playing On With Inter Miami & Al-Nassr No hints were offered there when it comes to international future plans, with Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni having also steered around that subject after heading back to South America for celebrations with a loyal fan base. Ronaldo and Messi have never been the type of characters to back down from a challenge and positively revel in opportunities to silence doubters and rewrite the history books. It would, however, come as something of a surprise if both were to make a seventh World Cup in 2030.

Three weeks ago, the Red Sox were an afterthought. They were a last-place club, facing the possibility of selling their top assets. Then Boston ripped off 15 wins in a row, tying a franchise record that dates back to Ted Williams, and suddenly the AL East looks different. Forget the Blue Jays. They've been lapped, dropped from the conversation entirely. The team the Yankees actually have to worry about just climbed out of the basement in dramatic fashion and is playing the best baseball in their division. The Rays sit atop the AL East at 59-42. The Yankees, at 57-45, are hanging on to a wild-card spot rather than controlling their own destiny, and the gap behind them is closing fast. The Red Sox, at 52-49, are now seven games behind the Rays and in possession of the final AL wild card spot. That's the environment Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is operating in with the trade deadline looming. Then, theres the elephant in the room. The uncomfortable question hanging over every move Cashman makes between now and August 3 is whether this Yankees offense is actually good enough to hang onto a playoff spot without Aaron Judge for an indefinite amount of time. Are the Yankees operating without their best player for another month, or will Cashman be forced to spend prospect capital to patch a hole that won't close until September or October? Judge has been out since June 2 with a stress fracture in his right rib, and things have been ugly without him. The Yankees are 19-21 without Judge this season, compared to 36-23 with him. Since June 18, they've scored the second-fewest runs and struck out the most among any team in the majors. Their .203 batting average with runners in scoring position is ranked 27th in MLB since Judge went on the IL. Cashman isn't dressing that up. Asked recently about the teams performance without Judge, he acknowledged the lack of offense and how the onus falls on the rest of the lineup to pick up the slack. "Clearly, you miss him," Cashman told reporters in Tampa earlier this month. "That's certainly part of it. But thats not an answer to why were struggling with some consistently really good players that are going into collective slumps at the same time. That has nothing to do with Aaron Judge." The Yankees can also stop pretending Judges return date is close. He underwent another round of re-imaging on his fractured rib during the All-Star break, and though it showed some healing, it wasnt enough for Judge to begin baseball activities. The slugger has to wait an indeterminate amount of time before a team of specialists gives him and the Yankees the green light to swing a bat again. Judge, for his part, has remained steadfast that he will return at some point this season. "It's feeling better," he said recently at Yankee Stadium. "There were a couple of weeks that were tough, where I really couldn't do a lot. Now we're feeling ten times better." So, where do the Yankees go from here? At least, if Judge was healthy, his bat would help cover up some of the glaring weaknesses in the lineup. Without him, the Yankees have no choice but to address their issues. Theres an obvious hole at catcher. Theres a need for a right-handed power bat with Giancarlo Stanton out since April 24 with a nagging calf strain. And there are reinforcements needed in the bullpen. Its hard to imagine the Yankees moving on from this trade deadline without addressing their catching problem. Yankees catchers have combined for a .180 batting average, .270 slugging percentage, and a wRC+ of 50, all of which are ranked 29th in the majors this season. Austin Wells has cratered hes batting .163 with an OPS+ of 48 and the tandem behind him hasn't been better. Cashman, at least, has stopped soft-pedaling it. "It's an issue, clearly," he said of the teams backstop situation. Their realistic targets are Minnesotas Ryan Jeffers and Colorados Hunter Goodman. Jeffers is a right-handed bat hitting close to .290 with a .950 OPS. Hell be a free agent after this season. The biggest concern with Jeffers is how much his hamate fracture, which sidelined him for nearly two months this season, will continue to impact his power. Goodman, meanwhile, leads the National League in slugging (.563), has hit 31 home runs, and has been more consistent than Jeffers while also being a right-handed bat under team control through 2029. The bullpen is where things get expensive. New York had hoped to solve part of it for free, by sliding hard-throwing top prospect Carlos Lagrange into a high-leverage relief role. But Lagranges shoulder injury in his throwing arm shelved that plan. Since then, the reported appetite has grown far bigger than a depth arm. The Yankees have been connected to Padres closer Mason Miller, and multiple reports indicate the Yankees are willing to discuss virtually every prospect in the system except their untouchable No. 1 prospect, infielder George Lombard Jr., to get him. Their interest in Miller indicates that small moves won't be enough if Judge doesn't return to full strength. And it's a real gamble, given Miller would likely cost MLB-ready outfield chips like Spencer Jones or Jasson Dominguez, precisely the kind of long-term value Cashman has spent years trying to protect. Or, perhaps a reunion with Mets reliever Luke Weaver is on the table. The Yankees have the prospect capital to be genuinely aggressive. Whether they should be, with Judges timeline still murky and a tight division race thats heightening the pressure, is the harder question. Cashman has less than two weeks to answer it, and with the Red Sox surging, the Yankees' margin for error is getting thinner.

CLEVELAND (AP) Trevor Larnach and Luke Keaschall both delivered two-out RBI singles in the 12th inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday and a split of their four-game series.Larnach and Keaschall grounded their singles to left off Erik Sabrowski (3-2) as the Twins took the finale after being shut out for the first seven innings.Cleveland starter Gavin Williams struck out 11 and was poised for his 11th win before the Twins rallied in the eighth.Taylor Rogers (5-3) worked out of a jam in the 11th and rookie Jack Anderson pitched the 12th for his first save. Minnesota starter Taj Bradley and five relievers combined on a three-hitter.Patrick Bailey homered for Cleveland.Dominated through seven by Williams, the Twins got something going against Cleveland's usually reliable bullpen.Hunter Gaddis replaced Williams and walked two before being pulled by manager Stephen Vogt, who brought in closer Cade Williams, the MLB saves leader. Pinch-hitter Alan Roden greeted Smith with an RBI single to tie it at 1-all.Bailey connected in the fifth off Bradley, who matched Williams and gave up two hits in seven innings. Bailey's 420-foot shot to right was his fifth homer.Williams allowed two singles against the Twins, who scored 10 runs Wednesday. The right-hander has 33 strikeouts in his past three starts.Williams posted an immaculate inning three strikeouts on nine pitches in the fourth. Hes just the fifth pitcher for Cleveland to achieve the rarity.Up nextTwins: Begin their first homestand since the All-Star break on Friday with RHP Zebby Matthews (4-7, 5.40 ERA) starting against Oakland LHP Jacob Lopez (4-4, 6.64) in the opener of a three-game series.Guardians: LHP Joey Cantillo (8-5, 3.74) starts at Tampa Bay against Rays LHP Shane McClanahan (8-6, 3.16) on Friday.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

Once Connor Bedard said he wanted to see Patrick Kane back on the Blackhawks, the writing was on the wall. Just three days later, the 37-year-old franchise legend left the Detroit Red Wingsto sign a new two-year contract in Chicago back at his old stomping grounds. He could be a willing and quality mentor to the still-young and promising Bedard.While I doubt Bedard will publicly endorse bringing in another relatively recent prolific ex-Blackhawk and current Red Wing in Alex DeBrincat (not because of anything personal; DeBrincat just isn't a team legend, per se), all of a sudden it feels somewhat plausible to see the winger going back to Chicago.For one, Kane and DeBrincat are pretty good friends, dating back to their Chicago days in the late 2010s and early 2020s. It's to the point where, with both Kane and DeBrincat being on the Red Wings together, even their children are friends. Factor in an Instagram goodbye to Kane from DeBrincat, who has just one year left on his contract in Detroit, and where there's smoke, there could be fire:Alex Debrincat says goodbye to Patrick Kane pic.twitter.com/c2p14bp3GL (@the_det_times) July 23, 2026Of course, the Blackhawks still have to express some interest in acquiring DeBrincat. It's hard to imagine Chicago trading for DeBrincat on an expiring deal when the 28-year-old will be a free agent in the summer, but I suppose crazier things have happened. As for what this acquisition would mean for the Blackhawks on the ice, well, their forward group would actually look passable for the first time in the Bedard era. Kane, while older, can still resemble a near-60-point player at his best. DeBrincat, meanwhile, is coming off 107 goals combined in his last three seasons. The man is still a sniper near the net. Imagine a potential line featuring the gifted Bedard at center with DeBrincat and Kane on the respective wings. The potential for consistent fireworks from this trio would be massive. The writing might not yet be on the wall for a DeBrincat reunion with the Blackhawks. But there definitely seems to be a path to his return. How long have Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat been teammates? Kane and DeBrincat were first teammates on the Blackhawks from 2017 to 2022. They would later reunite on the Red Wings in 2023 and have played together ever since. Unless DeBrincat joins Kane in Chicago this coming season, this year would be the first time the duo wasn't on the same team in a while. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Could Alex DeBrincat reunite with Patrick Kane on Blackhawks? Instagram post sparks the idea

Derry City have to overcome a one-goal deficit in the second leg of their Conference League second qualifying round tie as Rijeka were 1-0 victors against the Candystripes in Croatia.The sides were goalless at the break after the hosts dominated the ball, before Michael Duffy's late effort almost had the visitors ahead. Croatia international Toni Fruk, fresh home from the World Cup, broke the dead-lock on 52 minutes with what proved to be the winner, punishing a lapse of concentration in the Derry defence. Tiernan Lynch's side will now host the Croatian side at the Brandywell on 30 July.Rijeka ahead after tense first legThe home side dominated for the majority of the first half without really troubling Brian Maher in the Derry City goal. Niko Jankovic, Branko Pavic and Mladen Devetak all blazed over for the hosts, who struggled to have any real cutting edge despite controlling the ball. Derry failed to really impose themselves on the game until the final five minutes of the half, and were unlucky not go in leading at the break. Michael Duffy's effort from inside the area looked destined for the bottom corner of the net, only to be deflected wide at the last. Rijeka hit the front early in the second half, with Fruk firing past Brian Maher when punishing a momentary lapse of concentration in the visiting defence. The home side really should have doubled their lead moments later as debutant Brooklyn Lyons-Foster cleared Daniel Adu-Adjei's effort off the line before Brian Maher saved Tiago Dantas' follow-up.Derry went on the front foot after a triple substitution.Adam O'Reilly surged forward on the counterattack before delivering a delightful cross into the box towards Michael Duffy, who was poised to head home. However, goalscorer Toni Fruk was on hand to produce an acrobatic clearance, denying Duffy at the vital moment.Justas Lasickas missed a glorious chance for the Croatian side in injury time, as Rijeka had to settle for a one-goal advantage before the return leg at the Ryan McBride Brandywell next week.

Report: Arsenal submit 72.5m bid to sign Premier League starArsenal Step Up Bruno Guimaraes Pursuit With Improved 72.5m OfferArsenal have intensified their pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes, with reports in Brazil indicating that a fresh bid has now been lodged with Newcastle United as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen the spine of his side before the new campaign.According to RTI Esporte, Arsenal have increased their offer to 85m, 72.5m, made up of 80m, 68.3m, guaranteed and a further 5m, 4.2m, in add-ons. That figure moves beyond the previous 75m, 64m, proposal, which was deemed below Newcastles valuation of their captain.The report adds that personal terms are already in place with Guimaraes, leaving the clubs to determine whether common ground can be found. From Arsenals perspective, that is often the clearest indication that a move has progressed beyond tentative interest and into serious negotiation.Bruno Guimaraes transfer gathers paceArsenal have already moved with intent in this window, securing Piero Hincapie on a permanent deal from Bayer Leverkusen and bringing in Illan Meslier to add competition in goal. The missed opportunity to land Morgan Rogers, who instead completed a 117m switch from Aston Villa to Chelsea, appears to have sharpened the clubs focus elsewhere.In that context, the Bruno Guimaraes transfer feels highly significant. Arsenal are seeking a midfielder capable of dictating tempo, resisting pressure and adding authority in the biggest moments. Few in the Premier League combine those traits as consistently as the Brazil international.Photo IMAGOThere is also a broader market context to consider. Newcastle have already generated substantial income this summer through the departures of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, and the potential sale of Guimaraes would take their total close to 250m. That does not automatically make them sellers, but it does frame the scale of the negotiations now under way.Premier League title race could shape next moveArsenals ambition remains obvious. After another strong domestic season, they are looking for players who can help sustain a title challenge and elevate the side in Europe. Guimaraes fits that brief naturally.The next stage is straightforward, even if the deal itself may not be. Arsenal have pushed their offer upward, Newcastle must decide whether it is enough, and the player appears ready if the clubs can complete the final piece of the puzzle.Our ViewFrom an Arsenal fans perspective, this is exactly the sort of move that feels worthy of a team trying to stay at the top. Bruno Guimaraes has long looked like a player built for high-pressure football, and if this report is accurate, the club are right to push hard now rather than let the situation drift.There is something very reassuring about targeting a footballer who already knows the Premier League inside out. No settling-in period, no doubts about physicality, no guesswork over whether he can cope with the pace of the division. He has already shown he can dominate games against top opponents and handle the responsibility that comes with wearing the armband.What excites supporters most is the idea of adding personality as much as quality. Arsenal have talent across the pitch, but title-winning squads also need edge, leadership and players who can take control when matches become tense. Guimaraes looks like one of those footballers.The fee is big, but top-class midfielders in their prime cost serious money. If Arsenal believe he can be a defining piece in another Premier League push and a deeper Champions League run, then this is the level of investment required. Supporters will hope this is one of those deals where the club move decisively and get it done before the rest of the market shifts again.