Noah Lyles endured a rare defeat over 200m and gave fans a fright in the process as he pulled up with leg cramps at the US National Championship.Lyles appeared to be cruising to victory in the 200m final but stopped short down the home straight and grabbed his leg, which drew audible gasps from the crowd at Icahn Stadium in New York.College athlete Garrett Kaalund won the race in 20.04s, while Lyles limped across the line in 50.88s to finish last just a fourth defeat since he began dominating the distance in 2018, although two of those losses have been in the finals of the last two Olympic Games, where he has had to settle for bronze on both occasions.Noah Lyles (second from right) pulled up during the 200m final (Getty)The 29-year-old was smiling as he approached reporters after the race however and quickly played down the severity of the issue, insisting he simply pulled up out of an abundance of caution when his left hamstring began to cramp.I just felt a grabbing sensation and Im like, Yeah, this is the time to stop, theres no reason to keep pushing that, said Lyles. So I just decided to cut it off. To be honest, its just a cramp. I just need to get stretched out and Ive got some electrolytes here, just gonna chug them down. Ill be good.Lyles had already shown his class at nationals this weekend, clocking an eye-watering world leading time of 9.79s to win the 100m on Friday evening, after running an even-quicker wind-assisted 9.76s in the semi-final.Lyles still congratulate winner Garrett Kaalund (Getty)Lyles had blitzed the field in the 100m on Friday evening (Getty)The 100m Olympic champion admitted that a heavy workload over the weekend ultimately may have caught up with him in the 200m final.Running two 9.7s in one day is kind of crazy, he added. And I think I underestimated how fast that really was when trying to come back. This does show me what it takes to keep going and kind of puts a perspective on how kind of great [Usain] Bolt was.In the womens 200m race at Icahn Stadium on Sunday, reigning world champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden cruised to her second straight national title in a season-best time of 21.69s, with main rival Gabby Thomas choosing not to run at the event.Although there are no World Championships this year, World Athletics is introducing the Ultimate Championships, where a $150,000 first prize will be on the line. The womens 200m is expected to feature a full star cast of Jefferson-Wooden, Thomas and Julien Alfred, who finished runner-up to Thomas at the Paris Olympics.I feel like with womens sprints today its like that every single time we line up, Jefferson-Wooden said. I watch their races. They watch mine. These next few years are going to be interesting to see.

Carrick Keeps Lacey at Carrington With Loan Move Shelved Until JanuaryManchester United have decided to keep Shea Lacey in their first-team squad for the opening half of the season, with a loan move shelved until at least January following his impressive showing in the 5-0 win over Rosenborg.According to The Suns Samuel Luckhurst, manager Michael Carrick wants the teenage attacking midfielder retained at Carrington rather than farmed out, with United and Laceys advisers set to reassess the situation in the new year before deciding whether a loan move is required.Michael Carrick during a match for Manchester United. Follow Stretty News on Google as a preferred source and be first with every United update.What Lacey Did Against RosenborgLacey started in the attacking midfield trio alongside Andrey Santos and Mason Mount and did not look out of place for a single minute. Around the half-hour mark he latched onto a ball from Joshua Zirkzee, drove inside, and curled a finish well beyond the Rosenborg goalkeeper Carricks first win as United manager sealed in comfortable fashion.Shea Lacey representing Manchester United during a training session.After the game Carrick was openly complimentary about the young players who featured, and Laceys performance will have done his chances no harm whatsoever. The academy product had registered 10 goals in 14 Premier League 2 appearances for the United under-21s last season, figures that had already made the case for a step up in his environment.Michael Carricks approach to academy players and what it means for Uniteds squadThe Road Back After a Frustrating Finish to Last SeasonLaceys momentum stalled badly in the back half of 2025-26. An FA Cup red card and a subsequent injury kept him sidelined and cost him the chance to build on what had been a promising breakthrough under Ruben Amorim. He made his debut last December, added three further appearances, and managed one outing under Carrick a substitute role on the final day against Brighton.With those disruptions now behind him, the decision to keep him in the senior environment rather than send him straight out on loan reads as a vote of confidence. Luckhurst reports that United and Laceys camp are aligned on giving him the first half of the season to prove he belongs at this level before any loan is reconsidered in January.Carricks Carrington philosophy and what it means for squad managementPre-season will give Lacey further opportunities against progressively tougher opposition, and his minutes once the competitive campaign begins will be the clearest signal of how firmly he has embedded himself in Carricks plans.

Girona continue to wait for Barcelona to decide on La Masia midfield starlets futurePre-season at FC Barcelona often sees many La Masia graduates get a chance to experience first-team football, and some of them never look back.The likes of Gavi, Fermin Lopez, Marc Bernal and, more recently, even Pedro Dro Fernandez all made a name for themselves with their displays during pre-season.With many first-team stars still away on holiday after their World Cup stints, this summer presents a unique opportunity for a few more La Masia graduates to make a name for themselves.One player who seems to have caught the eye thus far is Brian Farinas. The 20-year-old starlet was closing in on a move to Girona before Hansi Flick applied the brakes.According toMundo Deportivo, Girona have not given up hope of signing the 20-year-old despite Barcelona halting negotiations following Frenkie de Jongs long-term injury.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Brian Farinas (@brianfarinass)Flick wants a closer lookEarlier this month, Barcelona and Girona had reached an advanced agreement that would have seen the Catalan club purchase 50 percent of Farinas rights for 1.5 million.However, those plans changed after De Jong suffered a serious injury at the World Cup. Flick asked the club to keep Farinas in the squad for pre-season so he could assess whether the youngster could help fill the gap left by the Dutch midfielder.The coach is expected to use Barcelonas training camp in England as the final stage of that evaluation before deciding whether Farinas remains with the first team or pursues regular football elsewhere.Girona are prepared to waitRather than walking away from the deal, Girona are willing to wait until Flick and Barcelona make a decision on Farinas future.The report adds that sporting director Deco has held several discussions with the players agent, Borja Garcia, to determine what would be best for Farinas development.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Brian Farinas (@brianfarinass)That could mean staying at Barcelona if genuine first-team opportunities exist or moving elsewhere to guarantee consistent minutes.Farinas, who is under contract until 2028, impressed with Bara Atletic last season and has spent much of the summer working with a personal fitness coach to arrive at pre-season in the best possible condition.Few players have as much to gain from this pre-season as Farinas.De Jongs injury has unexpectedly opened the door, but Flick will only keep him if he believes the midfielder is ready to contribute immediately rather than simply fill a squad place.The fact that he started the closed-door friendly against CE Europa is a huge boost to his confidence, and it remains to be seen how he fares during the England camp.

Al Hilal Move for Ndiaye Threatens to Derail Uniteds Transfer PlansAl Hilal have opened talks with Everton to sign Iliman Ndiaye, according to Fabrizio Romano a direct intervention in Manchester Uniteds pursuit of the 26-year-old Senegal international that cranks up the pressure on INEOS to act.Romano reported on Saturday that negotiations are at an early stage and that any deal depends on Evertons willingness to sell, with Ndiayes camp described as open to initial discussions. The winger, who scored six goals and added three assists in the Premier League last term and is equally comfortable on either flank, had previously been reported to view a move to Old Trafford as a dream outcome.Iliman Ndiaye pictured in Everton colors during his arrival at the club. Follow Stretty News on Google as a preferred source and be first with every United update.Summerville Gone, Ndiaye Next in Al Hilals SightsAl Hilal have already beaten United to Crysencio Summerville this window. The Reds showed interest in the Dutchman but never submitted a formal bid while waiting on clarity over Marcus Rashfords future and the Saudi side moved in to fill the void. They are now circling the same United shortlist again.Crysencio Summerville in action for West Ham United.That pattern is becoming a problem. Rival clubs are repeatedly forcing United into reactive positions on targets the club has had on its radar for months, with the Rashford situation acting as a handbrake on committing to serious bids. Rashford, still on 17.5 million a year at Old Trafford, has been linked with AS Roma, where a report in Italy suggests he could be used as a makeweight in a deal for midfielder Manu Kon.Everton Hold the CardsThe complicating factor is that this decision ultimately rests with Everton. Romano was explicit: the deal depends on the Toffees, not on Ndiaye. , which means Al Hilal or United, for that matter will have to come with a number that makes Everton want to do business rather than one that suits the buying clubs budget. Evertons ownership will be equally unmoved by lowball interest. Romano noted Al Hilal want one more marquee signing after Summerville, and Ndiaye is high on that list. United have admired the winger , .

RizvanKuniev bagged his second win in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, getting his hand raised atUFC Abu Dhabi, but he isnt entirely content with hisperformance.Kuniev secured a finish against TyrellFortune at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The back-and-forthheavyweight clash was later awarded Fight of the Night, with bothheavyweights having their moments before the third-roundstoppage.Rizvan Kuniev reflects on mistakes after Tyrell Fortunestoppage at UFC Abu DhabiFortune (18-4) proved to be a solid test for the Russian, whoeventually landed two back-to-back knees to prompt the referee tointervene. Despite finding a finish, Kuniev (14-3) later admittedthat he expects more from himself moving forward, especiallyconsidering his championship aspirations.Of course I made some mistakes, Kuniev said in a post-fightinterview. Because I rushed sometimes too fast into the fight, butwe will work it out and as my coach said, Im on top now. Top 15,you know. And you cannot make mistakes at this level if you want tobe a champion.Kuniev is now 2-1 in the UFC after earning a contract on Dana Whites Contender Series. He lost his Octagon debut toformer title challenger CurtisBlaydes before returning to winning ways against JailtonAlmeida."I want to be a champion."RizvanKuniev collects his second win of the year, stopping TyrellFortune in the third round at #UFCAbuDhabi.Main Card Results https://t.co/G3u3aQHGF6@VisitAbuDhabi| @InAbuDhabi |#InAbuDhabipic.twitter.com/yFDbEDDOj7 UFC News(@UFCNews) July 25, 2026

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