Brentford Women 1 QPR Women 4: Abbi Smith nets brilliant strike in west London derby pre-season defeatNew signing Abbi Smith scored a brilliant goal from just outside the box as Brentford Women fell to a 4-1 defeat against QPR Women in their second pre-season friendly of the 2026-27 season.Carly Williams' side put in a spirited performance at their new home, Uxbridge FC, with the manager able to give minutes to a number of players in front of a good turnout at Honeycroft on a sunny Sunday afternoon.Brentford Women started the brighter of the two sides in the opening 30-minute period, with Ashley Cheatley picking out Smith inside the box on 15 minutes, though the effort drifted just wide of the target.Wiktoria Kiszkis then went close on the quarter-hour mark, meeting the ball with a half-volley from just outside the box that flew narrowly over the bar. Katie Gilligan was next to threaten, teeing up Renai McCrea with a good ball into the box, but the finish crept just over.QPR made the most of their best chance of the period, working a neat move inside the box to find their striker, who beat Trialist A to open the scoring on 30 minutes.The home side drew level in the second 30-minute period through a moment of individual brilliance from Smith. The winger picked the ball up and drove at the QPR defence, she beat two opponents before curling a left-footed effort into the net from the edge of the box, levelling the scores on 25 minutes of the middle period.The away side took the lead again early in the third and final 30-minute period, however, with a stunning strike from distance that gave Trialist A no chance.Miscommunication at the back resulted in the Hoops' third of the game as they pounced on a loose pass to add to their tally.The away side scored another goal from distance to score a fourth.There were a number of positives to take from the home side's play against the first-team of an opponent in the league above despite the heavy defeat.The Bees' next pre-season game comes on Wednesday 29 July as they take on Reading in a behind-closed-doors match.Brentford: Trialist A, Teale, Black, Cochrane, McCrea, Gilligan, Phillips, Kiszkis, Smith, Cheatley, ConstantineSubs: Sangha, Louvrier, Harris-Walters, Potter, Trialist B, Trialist C

Lewis Hamiltons furious post-race radio message at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix makes a lot more sense now.After crossing the finish line, the seven-time world champion vented his absolute frustration with race control to the Ferrari pit wall, exclaiming: Every opportunity that I give those stewards, every single time they give me a penalty!While it was immediately known that Hamilton had been slapped with a 5-second time penalty for speeding in the pit lane during a late Virtual Safety Car (VSC) period, the actual margin of the offense is staggering.Following the conclusion of the grand prix, the FIA released the official penalty documentation for the incident. As detailed in Document 57, the stewards confirmed the precise speed that triggered the sporting sanction.According to the official telemetry, Hamilton was clocked at exactly 80.1 km/h as he navigated the pit lane.Because the pit lane speed limit at the Hungaroring is strictly set at 80 km/h, Hamilton was penalized for exceeding the legal threshold by a microscopic 0.1 km/h. Under Article B1.6.3a.iii of the FIA F1 Regulations, any breach of the pit lane speed limitno matter how marginalcarries an automatic 5-second time penalty.A Frustrating Pattern for HamiltonWhile rules are rules, Hamiltons outburst is entirely justified when looking at the broader context of his 2026 season. This is not the first time the Ferrari driver has been punished for this exact, razor-thin margin.Earlier this year at the Monaco Grand Prix, Hamilton was also handed a 5-second penalty for going exactly 0.1 km/h over the pit lane speed limit. At the time, an exasperated Hamilton publicly called for an investigation into the FIAs timing loops, stating he was shocked by the penalty and insisting he had the pit limiter engaged perfectly.To be bitten by the exact same 0.1 km/h margin just a few months lateron a weekend where he had already suffered a three-place grid drop for impeding in qualifyingexplains exactly why the veteran driver felt like a magnet for the stewards ire in Budapest.The 5-second addition ultimately cemented Hamiltons fifth-place finish, capping off a weekend of intense friction between the Ferrari garage and the FIA.

Four Tennessee football players were named to the preseason All-SEC teams by media at SEC media days in Tampa, Florida.The Vols had three offensive players earn Third-Team All-SEC honors, including running back DeSean Bishop, offensive lineman Wendell Moe Jr. and David Sanders Jr.Linebacker Arion Carter was Tennessee's only defensive player to earn All-SEC honors, earning third-team accolades.Bishop, a redshirt junior, earned Second-Team All-SEC honors last season. The Knoxville native is the Vols' first returning 1,000-yard rusher since Jalen Hurd in 2016. Bishop finished the 2025 campaign as the league's fourth leading rusher (1,076 yards) and fifth in rushing yards per game (82.8).In his first year as a starter, Bishop totaled 16 rushing touchdowns, which was tied for second most in the SEC and sixth in the FBS.Moe Jr. is in his second season at Tennessee and final collegiate campaign in 2026 after earning first-team all-conference honors from the Associated Press last year. He made 11 starts last season and allowed one sack in 689 offensive snaps. Moe Jr. has also been named as a Walter Camp Preseason All-American.Sanders Jr. stated nine games as a true freshman last season, including six games at right tackle and did not allow a sack in eight-of-nine contests. He was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team.Carter, who withdrew his name from the 2026 NFL draft, returns for his senior season. He led the conference in tackles per game (7.6) despite battling a foot injury for much of the season.Carter has played 31 games, including 22 starts, during his career with the Vols. He totaled a career-high 76 tackles. Carter also recorded six tackles for a loss, two pass breakups, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.Follow Vols Wire onFacebookandX(formerly Twitter).This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Four Vols named to 2026 Preseason All-SEC teams

Paris Saint-Germain seeking more than 50m to sanction a departure for Tottenham target Ibrahim MbayeParis Saint-Germain have placed a premium price tag on 18-year-old sensation and Tottenham target Ibrahim Mbaye, warning Europes elite clubs that it will take an offer in excess of 50 million (43m) to sanction his departure from the French capital this summer. Roberto De Zerbi is at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The hefty valuation comes as a host of top clubs prepare to test PSGs resolve. Tottenham Hotspur have placed the explosive winger high on their recruitment radar, but face fierce competition from across Europe. Premier League rivals Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea are all closely monitoring the situation, as are Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, both of whom have made contact with the players camp.Mbayes desire for a fresh start stems from his appetite for guaranteed first-team football. Having broken into Luis Enriques senior squad to become the youngest starter in PSG history, the versatile forward spent last season largely rotation-bound behind established international stars. His ambition to secure a regular starting role has prompted his representatives to explore a summer exit, despite PSGs preference to retain their prized academy graduate.Regarded as one of the most explosive wide talents in European football, Mbayes profile has soared both domestically and internationally after featuring for Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.Mbaye is under contract until June 2027, giving PSG considerable leverage in negotiations. The French champions have made it clear to all suitors that they will not consider discounted proposals and will only sanction a sale if their 50 million valuation is met or exceeded.With official inquiries ramping up, the race for Mbayes signature is set to intensify in the coming weeks.

Inter Milan confirm pursuit of Tottenham captain Cristian Romero as Argentine eyes Serie A returnInter Milan have confirmed that the club are interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero.Romero is keen to leave Tottenham this summer having expressed his unhappiness with the club's performances across the last two campaigns. Spurs have finished successive seasons 17th in thePremier League table, with Romero having been critical of the board.In February, Romero said it was 'disgraceful' that the Spurs hierarchy had not made signings in January to help combat the club's injury issues.Speaking after a draw with Bournemouth, he said: I wanted to be available to help them even though I wasnt feeling well, especially as we had only 11 players available unbelievable but true and disgraceful.The Argentina international is now exploring his options with a return toSerie A an option. Romero spent time with Genoa, Juventus and Atalanta prior to his move to Tottenham, and leading clubs in Italy are keen to bring him back to the division.Former club Juventus and Inter Milan have both made contact to discover Spurs' valuation, with Inter sporting director Piero Ausilo confirming the Italian champions are working on a deal."It's definitely a deal we are trying to sign with the player and the club [Tottenham]," he toldSky Italy."These things take some time but there's definitely interest. Let's see."It's understood any transfer would be financially 'complex' for Inter but negotiations are ongoing. Spurs value Romero in excess of 45m, but are prepared to sanction his exit this summer.The North Londoners have signed Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi as centre-back options, with the duo set to compete with Kevin Danso and Micky van de Ven for a place in Roberto De Zerbi's side.Spurs also sold Croatian centre-back prospect Luka Vuskovic to Brighton for a fee of 50m, following his loan return from Hamburg.

Trey McBride learned a valuable lesson this offseason never insult the fans.A cousin of the "customer is always right" principle, the Arizona Cardinals' tight end walked back some comments he made about the team's fanbase. McBride ruffled some feathers in June when he mentioned the Cardinals' lack of fans during an appearance on the "Bussin' With The Boys" podcast.McBride was asked about that stance when he spoke with reporters on June 25."Yeah,I probably shouldnt have said that," McBride said. "It came out wrong, and obviously the fanbase is great. We have a tremendous fanbase. Arizona's been here, loyal fans to all the sports teams here, and we're very lucky to have a lot of these guys, and were going to have a great season. Were going to win games and were going to make sure those fans have something proud to cheer for."I love it here in Arizona, and I hope they love me too, but its a special place. The fans are great, and Im excited for this year to give them something to be proud of."Here's what McBride said originally:Living in Arizona, no ones from Arizona," McBride said on the podcast. "Everyone has kind of moved in from another state, so theyre all fans of their own teams, so now you have the Arizona that sits there and theres no Arizona fans in Arizona. So its a tough deal. "Hopefully, we start winning some games and we can bring some of those fans back.Former Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Taylor Lewan, who grew up in Arizona, noted on the podcast that he started to see Cardinals hats around town before their Super Bowl appearance in 2009. That disappeared after the game, the host added.Luckily for McBride, he already knows the solution winning games.The Cards have just four playoff appearances since losing the Super Bowl in 2009 to go along with only five winning seasons in the last 17. In that time, every team in the NFC West has appeared in the Super Bowl at least twice.New head coach Mike LaFleur is tasked with closing that gap. It won't be easy, but there's a famous saying to lean on during times like this."If you build it, they will come."This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trey McBride 'probably shouldn't have said' comments criticizing Cards fans

On Friday, Packers president and CEO Ed Policy reiterated his concern about the basic financial differences between a publicly-owned team and the 31 privately-held franchises. The situation raises the stakes for the Packers when it comes to finding ways to raise money.One easy way to do that is to have more events at Lambeau Field. Policy said that's coming."We are focusing on having more major events non-Packers games at Lambeau Field," Policy said, via Kelly Hallinan of NBC 26. "They're good for us. They do generate revenue, but they're also great for our community and for the regional and local economy. "We do want to focus a little more on college football games and premier soccer games. They're just a little bit easier on our field and easier for the field to bounce back from. But we will host concerts from time to time. We're very pleased with the Luke Combs concert. It was actually two back-to-back concerts that we held for the first time in Lambeau Field, and we hosted, I believe, approximately 93,000 people. "So we are putting more effort toward those events. Very excited about having the Notre Dame-Wisconsin game coming here on September 6th. But we'll continue to look at those. There'll be college football games, premier soccer games, there could be a winter event coming up. We'll see, we're working on that potentially."Policy mentioned the field. The Packers do a great job, in a bad climate, of keeping their field pristine. They'll need to be able to keep doing that.But it's a way to make more money that doesn't make it more expensive to attend Packers games and that doesn't entail selling the naming rights to Lambeau Field. Which the Packers absolutely do.It's found money. It's a lost opportunity. And even though some regard Lambeau Field as hallowed ground, Green Bay Packers, Inc. isn't a religion. It's a business. And it should behave like one, especially if the person in charge of the business is worried that changes to how NFL business is done could eventually give the Packers the business.

LeBron James' agent Rich Paul says that James went through immense emotional turmoil "every day" until the 41-year-old made his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers early Friday morning.Paul confirmed what many people had expected, that James was deciding between four teams the Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat."You can see from the end of the seasonthe emotional attachments and how hard it is to go away from a Miami and go away from a Cleveland," said Paul on the "Game Over" podcast Friday afternoon. "Who wouldn't want to play withSteph CurryandDraymond Green? I'm seeing the emotional roller coaster every single day."Rich Paul says LeBron was on a emotional roller coaster making his decision:Rich: The emotional attachments to go away from a Miami, and go away from a Cleveland, who wouldnt want to play with Steph Curry and Draymond Green?Max: That wouldve been fun but its not the choice https://t.co/V5k5L6pM1npic.twitter.com/yEg7XUyC7c Heat Central (@TheHeatCentral) July 24, 2026Paul also added that he believed every team in the race was leading at some point for James' services, but James opted for Philadelphia because the team had become a much more attractive option since trading for Jaylen Brown. Furthermore, James' relationship with Tyrese Maxey, who is also represented by Klutch Sports, played a role in the decision as well.Why did LeBron James choose the 76ers?Paul says that James chose the 76ers because of their ability to contend for a championship immediately. Paul noted that the decision to trade away Paul George in exchange for Jaylen Brown while already boasting a roster with star players like Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and up-and-comer VJ Edgecombe gave James the clarity he needed to make his decision.Paul also believes that the team's head coach Nick Nurse will find a way to implement James' into the team's tactics without diminishing anyone else's impact.Paul said, "[James] helps Tyrese [Maxey] in terms of pick-and-roll action. ... I think Nick Nurse can take a little page out of Ty Lue's book and use Tyrese as the screener. When you talk about a guy likeVJ Edgecombe, he definitely helps him."Were other teams in the running?The Minnesota Timberwolves were another team Paul mentions in the podcast, though he clarifies that they were not one of the final four teams James was considering.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: LeBron James' emotional roller coaster led to signing with the 76ers

Report Badiashile back on Napoli radar if Chelsea accept loanNapoli might be back in the running for Benoit Badiashile, as Chelsea are increasingly open to letting the defender leave on loan.The 25-year-old was a big investment when the Blues paid 38m to buy him from AS Monaco in January 2023.He really struggled to make an impact at Stamford Bridge, last season making just 16 competitive appearances, falling off the radar completely in the final six months of the campaign.Badiashile can only join Napoli on loanCOBHAM, ENGLAND JANUARY 27: Benoit Badiashile of Chelsea warms up during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground on January 27, 2026 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Jasper Wax/Getty Images)Napoli had already made an approach to ask about Badiashile, but warned they would only be prepared to make a move if it was on loan.Chelsea had been hesitant, although now Sun Sport argue that could be discussed, especially if Maxence Lacroix arrives from Crystal Palace, with Axel Disasi going the other way.Badiashile is under contract until June 2030, so giving him regular playing time at a club in the Champions League could be a boon.Napoli are in need of a new defender after Alessandro Buongiorno was ruled out for two to three months by meniscus surgery on his knee.Sam Beukema is also not fully fit, leaving the Partenopei short-staffed at the back for new coach Max Allegri.

Premier League side readying huge offer for Real Madrid forwardA busy few weeks are in store for Real Madrid, as they prepare to make significant signings while also moving on players. They are working on bringing in Yan Diomande and Rodri from RB Leipzig and Manchester City respectively, but sales may also be required in order for the books to be balanced for the 2026-27 financial year.In terms of big-money sales, Nico Paz has already re-signed for Como for 60m after Real Madrid triggered their 9m buy-back clause, and soon, and there could be another La Fabrica making a lucrative switch. In recent months, Gonzalo Garcia has been attracting strong interest, and he could now be set for a move to the Premier League.Earlier this month, it was reported that Fulham had made Gonzalo their leading target, and its now been reported by Matteo Moretto (via FulhamFanNews) that the Premier League club, who are managed by ex-Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, are preparing a huge offer for the Spain international striker.Arbeloa is very keen to be reunited with Gonzalo, who scored eight goals in his breakthrough season in 2025-26. Real Madrid have shown a desire to retain the services of the 22-year-old, although they could be open to selling if an offer comes in that suits all parties.Real Madrid will seek to retain control over Gonzalos futureReal Madrid would be comfortable letting Gonzalo go to Fulham, knowing that Arbeloa can be trusted to regularly use his Spanish compatriot. This is important for the Bernabeu club as they will almost certainly look to include a significant sell-on clause and/or a buy-back option as part of any agreement that is reached with any interested party.It will be interesting to see how Gonzalos situation plays out over the coming weeks. For now, Real Madrid are yet to decide whether they will accept a sale, although if one does go through, they would surely need to source a replacement.