Rumour CONFIRMED: Maldini and Leonardo leave Italy after 17 daysJust 16 days after their official appointment, Paolo Maldini (technical director) and Leonardo (advisor) have submitted their irrevocable resignation to the FIGC. The decision comes after the federation reversed course on the hiring of Andrea Pirlo, a move that triggered the collapse of the executive leadership.Roberto Mancini, the clear favorite to returnWith the departure of the leadership duo, the option of hiring Thiago Motta has been completely ruled out. Roberto Mancini now emerges as President Giovanni Malags leading candidate to take charge of the Azzurra, while Antonio Conte remains an alternative backed by the Lega Serie A.Chiellini emerges in the restructuringAt the same time, the federation is considering appointing Giorgio Chiellini as the new technical director. Malags priority will be to decide whether to name the sporting director first or move directly to the selection of the new coach.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

Lauren Bell has taken 67 wickets in 28 T20 internationals for England [Getty Images]The Hundred women's competition, Utilita BowlSouthern Brave 126-7 (100 balls): Wolvaardt 35 (30); Matthews 4-22MI London 125-3 (100 balls): Wyatt-Hodge 52* (42); Wong 1-20Southern Brave won by one runScorecard. TableLauren Bell held her nerve as Southern Brave won a last-ball thriller against MI London to maintain their 100% start to this year's edition of The Hundred.With eight runs required off the final five deliveries of the match, Bell kept her cool as MI fell one run short of Brave's total of 126-7.Danni Wyatt-Hodge had laid the foundation for MI's chase with an unbeaten half-century, but with four needed off Bell's final delivery she was unable to find a boundary.Bell was mobbed by her Brave team-mates as they made it three wins from their opening three fixtures to remain top of the standings while winless MI were left to rue how they made such a hash of the chase.Earlier, Maia Bouchier had given Brave's innings some early impetus with a breezy 31 off 22 balls before she was caught slog-sweeping Hayley Matthews to deep mid-wicket.South Africa batter Laura Wolvaardt then shared a 60-run stand for the third wicket with the more fluent Jemimah Rodrigues, who made 32 off 22 deliveries only to be snared by Matthews.But Brave's innings faded away towards the end in the face of some tight bowling from MI as Matthews finished with 4-22.West Indies all-rounder Matthews then gave MI a solid platform in the chase, smacking four fours in her 32 off 28 deliveries only to miss a straight one from Issy Wong.Wyatt-Hodge and MI skipper Holly Armitage looked to have things under control only for the latter to depart for 27 after feathering an edge off Sarah Glenn into the gloves of Lizelle Lee.MI then struggled to find the middle of the bat as Wong and Sophie Molineux bowled tightly to ramp up the pressure further.Victory still appeared within reach for MI when Bell stepped up to bowl the final set for Brave, but neither Wyatt-Hodge nor Nicola Carey could find the clean strike required to beat the fielders as they fell agonisingly short.What is happening on Tuesday?The focus switches to Headingley in The Hundred on Tuesday, where Sunrisers Leeds host Manchester SuperGiants in a double header.In the women's competition, the unbeaten Super Giants will hope to cut Southern Brave's lead at the top of the table when they face the Sunrisers at 15:00 BST.The Super Giants' men are bidding to make it three wins from their opening three fixtures against their rivals from across the Pennines at 18:30 BST.You can follow ball-by-ball commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 7Get cricket news sent straight to your phone

The Texas A&M Aggies basketball program has announced its 2026-27 SEC schedule, which will feature 18 games.They will open conference play at home against the Auburn Tigers on Jan. 2 in the Reed Arena. They will then hit the road, playing games at the Missouri Tigers and South Carolina Gamecocks before returning home to face the Arkansas Razorbacks and LSU Tigers.After the two home games, they will play at the Florida Gators and Ole Miss Rebels. They will return home for a game against the Tennessee Volunteers before they head to Nashville to play the Vanderbilt Commodores. They will alternate home and road games to open February, hosting the Oklahoma Sooners and Georgia Bulldogs and playing the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Texas Longhorns on the road.They will then get back-to-back home games, hosting Vanderbilt and Alabama. The Aggies will follow it up with their final road trip of the season, playing at LSU and Kentucky before they end the season against Texas at home.Texas A&M 2026-27 SEC ScheduleJan. 2vs. AuburnJan. 5/6at MissouriJan. 9.at South CarolinaJan. 12/13vs. ArkansasJan. 16vs. LSUJan. 19/20at FloridaJan. 23at Ole MissJan. 26/27vs. TennesseeJan. 30at VanderbiltFeb. 2/3vs. OklahomaFeb. 6at Mississippi StateFeb. 13vs. GeorgiaFeb. 16/17at TexasFeb. 20vs. VanderbiltFeb. 23/24vs. AlabamaFeb. 27at LSUMarch 2/3at KentuckyMarch 6vs. TexasContact/Follow us@AggiesWireon X(formerly Twitter) and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions.This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Texas A&M basketball announces 2026-2027 SEC schedule

Indianapolis Colts will begin training camp at Grand Park in Westfield on Wednesday with starting quarterback Daniel Jones cleared of any participation restrictions the quarterback said on the Pat McAfee Show on Monday morning."I'm feeling really good and I'm going to be full go to start training camp. ... I'm ready to go," said Jones on his recovery and intentions to be on the field Week 1.The clearance paves the way for the 28-year-old Jones, who enters his second season in Indianapolis, to lead the team's 11-on-11 drills during camp for the first time since Jones tore his right Achilles tendon in Jacksonville in Week 14 of last season."I'm feeling really good and I'm gonna be full go to start training camp..I'm ready to go" ~ @Daniel_Jones10That's GREAT news #PMSLivepic.twitter.com/UcWFE1zKsl Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 27, 2026Jones took part in the Colts' 7-on-7 action during the team's three-day mandatory mini-camp in June but was withheld from 11-on-11 work. Second-year quarterback Riley Leonard and former first-round pick Anthony Richardson -- the pair set to compete during camp for the Colts' backup QB spot -- handled 11-on-11 duties as Jones continued to ramp up his on-field work after hitting multiple benchmarks this spring. Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters in mid-April that his team's starting QB, who this offseason agreed to a new two-year, $88 million contract to remain in Indianapolis, had already begun dropping back and throwing, and Jones was on the field for limited action in late-May for the start of the team's OTA action.Multiple times, Jones ended practices viewed by the media in late spring with minutes of grueling wind sprints. Though he's looked less-than-100% in some scramble or rollout drills, the accuracy and velocity of his throws appeared to be unchanged from the quarterback who led the top offense in the NFL through the first 10 weeks of last season before injuries derailed his and his team's campaign. Jones has been adamant this offseason he was tracking toward another ramp-up come training camp and has showed no doubt in his ability to be ready for the team's season-opener Sept. 13 in Lucas Oil Stadium as the Colts host the Ravens.Through 13 games with the Colts last season, here are the numbers Jones posted:3,101 pass yards19 passing touchdowns110.2 passer rating164 rushing yards5 rushing touchdownsIndianapolis traded Michael Pittman Jr. in the offseason, but retained other key pass catchers such as Alec Pierce, Josh Downs, and Tyler Warren. In addition, Jonathan Taylor averaged over 106 rushing yards per game when playing alongside JonesThis article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Colts QB Daniel Jones shares his status for training camp

The next phase of the offseason has officially kicked off with players around the league reporting for NFL training camps. All 32 teams will report to training camp by July 28, and the news is already ramping up.Monday offered several big headlines early, as news broke that Mia Bieniemy, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was reportedly shot at the couple's home Sunday night, according to ESPN. Their son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, was arrested by police on three felony charges following the shooting. Eric has since stepped away from the team, as Mia remains hospitalized.The Washington Commanders, meanwhile, parted ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele Monday morning. Steele had been on leave from the team following a June 7 arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Wes Welker, who works as an offensive assistant and personnel analyst with the Commanders, coached the position during minicamp during Steele's leave.The 49ers are starting training camp without head coach Kyle Shanahan, who is still recovering from injuries suffered in a car accident earlier in July. The team said Shanahan has a concussion but he's expected to return to the team at some point in camp.Elsewhere in the NFC West, the Arizona Cardinals reached a new one-year deal with QB Jacoby Brissett worth a reported $15.5 million, ending a minor contract dispute that lingered through the offseason.Play Yahoo's new College Fantasy Football game: Create or join a league now!Fans around the league await answers to a number of questions as training camps kick off, from who will win out the biggest quarterback battles (Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders? Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy?) to which of the league's new head coaches will find success in their new roles.Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest NFL news as it all plays out:

Virginia and former basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton have reached a settlement on her dismissal.Terms of the settlement were not made public.The recent resolution of this matter allows everyone to move forward, and I welcome that opportunity, Agugua-Hamilton said in a statement provided to The Associated Press on Monday. "I am proud of my career, grateful to every player and coach whose path has crossed mine, and excited for what is to come next. My passion for coaching has always been less about wins and losses and more about making a positive difference in the lives of young people. That passion remains as strong as ever.Agugua-Hamilton was fired on April 4, a week after she led the Cavaliers to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2000. She went 70-58, including a 29-42 mark in ACC play. Virginia became the first double-digit seed to reach the regional semifinals since 2022 and pulled off the upset of the tournament, knocking off No. 2 seed Iowa on the road in double overtime in the second round.They became the first First Four team to advance that far before falling to TCU.It was a privilege to coach the remarkable young women who wore the Virginia jersey," Agugua-Hamilton said. "Thank you for your commitment, your resilience, and allowing me to be a part of your journey. The relationships we built and the memories we created will always hold a special place in my heart.The school did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Before coaching at Virginia, Agugua-Hamilton led Missouri State to a 74-15 record from 2020-22, which featured two NCAA Tournament appearances.___Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP womens college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball

Barcelona captain stands firm on decision to stay despite uncertainty over his roleBarcelona have a host of central defensive options in the squad in the form of Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin, Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo.Even Jules Kounde is being considered as a player who can potentially play in this position in the upcoming season, leaving Hansi Flick with decisions to make.One player who does not seem to be a preferred choice for the German manager in that position is captain Ronald Araujo.However, according to Santi Ovalle on Cadena SER, the Uruguayan defenders priority is to remain at Barcelona.There is an understanding within the club, though, that the situation could evolve if Flick makes it clear that regular playing time will be difficult to come by this season.Araujos first choice is BaraAraujo is not actively seeking a move away from the club.Instead, the 27-year-old wants to continue at Barcelona and fight for his place in Flicks squad, despite increased competition in central defence.That reflects Araujos long-standing commitment to the club, where he has established himself as one of the teams leaders when fit.His form in recent seasons may have left a lot to be desired, but that is more down to his confidence than a lack of ability.However, having fallen steadily down the pecking order under Flick, the Uruguayan defender faces an uphill battle to change his status.If the German tactician were to tell Araujo that he is unlikely to receive significant minutes this season, he might have to leave to make the best use of the prime years of his career.Barcelona face an important decisionBarcelona and Flick do not seem keen on forcing out anyone, especially the club captain.However, should they wish to reinforce central defence between now and the end of the summer transfer window, that could require a sale or two.Araujo is one of those players the club can sell and not worry about, as long as they find an able replacement like Cristian Romero in the market.The next few weeks could go a long way in determining whether the South American stays at Bara, and it remains to be seen how it plays out.

The 2026-27 season is still a few months away, but as the calendar draws closer to August, it's time to begin piecing the schedule together for both the regular season and the preseason.As the Sixers move forward, teams are beginning to announce their preseason schedules. The Boston Celtics, for example, announced they would face Philadelphia on Oct. 10 at the TD Garden and then again on Oct. 16 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Now, the Brooklyn Nets have announced their preseason schedule with a matchup scheduled with the Sixers on Oct. 8 at the Barclays Center. That gives Philadelphia three exhibition games now as everybody looks to get its schedule together for the upcoming season.Another piece of the preseason schedule has been announced. The Sixers will be in Brooklyn on October 8th to face the Nets. 3 pieces announced now:10/8: @ BKN10/10: @ BOS10/16: vs. BOS https://t.co/GayNDqTre4 Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) July 27, 2026The Sixers have yet to officially announce their preseason schedule, so that will be interesting to wait and see over the next handful of weeks, but three games are already put together. Philadelphia will have a chance to look at its roster and prepare for what it hopes will be a prosperous season.This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Sixers to face Nets on the road in preseason matchup as season nears

Colorado football's fall camp does not begin until Aug. 2 and will start away from Boulder, but as we get closer to the start date, there are some important benchmarks our preview work needs to check off.One of those is arguably the best part of fall camp, and that is the various position battles scheduled to go down over the next month. With 40-plus transfers and nearly an entire new group of starters, position battles should be aplenty.Here are the three most important position battles that should define Colorado's fall camp.Offensive tackleReshuffling your offensive line each offseason usually is not a recipe for success, but the Buffs are hoping to change that in 2026. The program brought in several experienced transfers, most notably Georgia's Bo Hughley, Cal's Leon Bell and Rutgers' Taj White. In our offensive line preview, we had Hughley and Taj White winning the starting tackle jobs, but those two spots are anybody's job. You can't count out Phillip Houston and Larry Johnson III, who are returners from last year.Running backWith Brennan Marion implementing his Go-Go offense, running back becomes an increasingly important position and should see its most usage since Deion Sanders took over. Marion's offense often uses three running back sets, making competition less rigid considering the likely ample snaps available. Still, there are more than three starting-caliber backs. Returners Micah Welch and DeKalon Taylor will have to hold off Alabama transfer Richard Young and Sacramento State transfers Damian Henderson and JaQuail Smith. All five should see the field during the 2026 season.SecondaryI could have gone with the defensive line, but I expect a heavy rotation along the front, making who starts less notable. The secondary needs stalwarts to emerge and usually has less rotation, making the various battles more intriguing.Cree Thomas seems close to a lock for one of the two outside cornerback spots, but the opposite side is completely up for grabs. JMU transfer Justin Eaglin has the experience to claim the starting role. But Emory Floyd, RJ Johnson and Makari Vickers have all had starting snaps at either Colorado or another program.The nickel position might be the most competitive battle with Boo Carter, Jah Jah Boyd, Paul Omodia or even freshman Preston Ashley candidates to fill the role vacated by Preston Hodge. How new defensive coordinator Chris Marve lines up the secondary during camp is definitely something to keep an eye on.Follow Charlie StrellaonX,ThreadsandInstagram.Contact/Follow us@BuffaloesWireon X (formerly Twitter) and like our page onFacebookfor ongoing coverage ofColoradonews, notes and opinions.This article originally appeared on Buffaloes Wire: Three position battles to watch during Colorado football's fall camp

The Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup win, the NBA Finals, and UNC Chapel Hills trip to the College World Series all likely helped boost sports betting across North Carolina in June. The State Lottery Commission says bettors spent $589 million on wagers last month. Thats compared to just $433 million in June 2025.