Grmio confirm embarrassment, out after home loss to BolvarAfter Bahia were eliminated as early as the second preliminary round of the Copa Libertadores, Brazilian football ended up with a total of 13 teams in the group stages of this years Libertadores and Sudamericana.And only Grmio failed to reach the round of 16.Flamengo, Fluminense, Cruzeiro, Corinthians, Palmeiras, Mirassol, Atltico, So Paulo and Botafogo had already booked their places in the round of 16 of their respective competitions.Vasco, Santos and Red Bull Bragantino came through the Sudamericana round-of-16 playoffs. But Tricolor fell by the wayside.After the 3-2 setback in La Paz, the Immortal needed to win by at least two goals in regular time.And they were beaten again, this time 1-0, right at the Arena.Qualified side Bolvar will face So Paulo in the next round.Bolvar make history!Known for making life difficult for many rivals in La Paz, the Bolivian side usually struggle when playing in Brazil.They had only one win (against Athletico in 2002), one draw and TWENTY defeats.And tonight they ended a 24-year drought without knowing what it feels like to win in Brazil.It was only the second time they have knocked out a Brazilian team in Conmebol competitions.The first was in 2023, when they eliminated Athletico in the Libertadores round of 16. They won 3-1 at home, lost 2-0 in Curitiba and went through on penalties.It was no longer so simple...The mission of securing a win by at least a two-goal margin in regular time became more complicated as early as the 16th minute.Asprilla was played through, got past Kannemann and beat Gabriel Grando.Grmio had a great chance with Gustavo Martins before the break, but Lampe saved it.They had more possession and attacking pressure. But without being able to make it count.Changes in search of salvationLus Castro made three substitutions all at once for the second half.And Matheus Nascimento, one of those brought on, had chances.The two remaining changes came in the 58th minute.With special mention for Gabriel Mec, who managed to make Tricolor more unpredictable on the ball.Grmio were even creating chances. But without showing the ability to beat Lampe.Bolvar had chances to "kill off" the tie. Which did not happen.Tricolor were left to keep pushing until the end. Mec, for example, kept battling.UGLY scenes andThe departure of the Bolvar player who was about to be substituted (Melgar) ended with several shoves. Noriega and Justiniano nearly gave us UFC-style scenes and were sent off (92').And Marlon left Grmio down to nine men after scissoringSaavedra.Tricolors focus now shifts to the Copa do Brasil round of 16 (against Mirassol) and the mission of climbing out of the Brasileiro relegation zone.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

Make way for the Crew's newest youngster.More: Takeaways: Columbus Crew lack impact players in returning loss to NYCFCTarun Karumanchi, a rookie midfielder who's played in their past two games, signed an MLS contract July 30 that extends through the 2027 MLS Sprint Season plus three additional years with club options.Tarun is prepared to take it to the next level pic.twitter.com/kmg4eP95ob The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) July 30, 2026Karumanchi, 23, was selected out of UCLA in the second round (43rd overall) of the 2026 MLS SuperDraft and began the season at the MLS Next Pro level with Crew2 after recovering from an ankle fracture he suffered during the preseason. Entering the Crew's lineup July 22 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field against NYCFC, Karumanchi became just the second Crew2 player to start in his MLS debut.Caesar Ruvalcaba was the first, also debuting against NYCFC on March 22, 2025.Tarun has demonstrated strong qualities since he started training with the first team during the preseason, and hes earned this opportunity based on his eagerness to develop and professional attitude, especially as he worked to come back from his injury, Crew general manager Issa Tall said in a statement. Taruns production and work ethic have been consistent in training and matches while integrating into our first team environment. We look forward to his continued development further as both a player and person with the Black & Gold.Karumanchi also played for the Crew in a friendly July 12 against Burnley Football Club at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field and started five of six appearances with Crew 2 in MLS NEXT Pro matches, posting one assist.Im incredibly grateful to be signing my contract with the Columbus Crew," Karumanchi said in a statement. "This is a moment Ill never forget. From being drafted to battling through an injury in preseason, to earning my place on the roster, every step has made this moment even more meaningful. ... This is just the beginning, and Im excited for whats ahead.Prior to being drafted by the Crew, Karumanchi played 19 matches (1,699 minutes) for UCLA in 2025 while serving as the Bruins' captain. Adding one assist, he led UCLA to its first Big Ten championship with stout defensive play for a back line that helped the Bruins post shutouts against No. 1 seed Maryland in the conference semifinal and Michigan in the final.Making it official with the Massive The Columbus Crew signed Crew 2 midfielder Tarun Karumanchi to a First Team contract through the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.: https://t.co/hIQnsLFJ9ypic.twitter.com/I98Q6SRLCm The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) July 30, 2026Karumanchi, who's listed at 5 feet 9, is from San Ramon, California and spent time with the San Jose Earthquakes Academy prior to attending UCLA. He also participated in a U.S. Under-20 men's youth national team training camp in 2022 before giving the Bruins three assists while starting 61 of 68 career appearances at the collegiate level.Getting onto the pitch with the Crew will become more difficult after five players acquired in the summer transfer window begin filling up roles for interim coach Laurent Courtois, including midfielders Lautaro Giaccone and Andres Herrera.Dispatch Blue Jackets/Crew reporter Brian Hedger can be reached at bhedger@dispatch.comThis article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew sign rookie Tarun Karumanchi

The Washington Huskies' defensive line underwent a massive facelift ahead of the 2026 season after losing ten players from the unit to graduation, the NFL draft, and the transfer portal.However, Jedd Fisch still expressed considerable confidence in his defensive front, even as defensive coordinator Ryan Walters attempts to replicate the nation's No. 12 run defense from the 2025 campaign, when the Huskies allowed 100.08 yards per game."Night and day in a lot of ways," Fisch told Huskies Wire of Washington's defensive tackles during Big Ten Media Days on Thursday."When you look at Elinneus (Davis), Derek Colman-Brusa, (Darin) Conley, (Desean) Watts, TI (Umu-Cais), Kai (McClendon), that's six guys that are interior D-linemen that have shown an ability to play at a very high level."At outside linebacker, after injuries have ravaged the unit over Fisch's first two years at the helm, the depth also looks considerably different. The Huskies are looking to improve on a group that recorded just 24 sacks in 2025, which ranked No. 12 in the Big Ten, and have an experienced unit leading the way. "(Russell) Davis is back, Isaiah Ward is back. Then you look at Jacob Lane on the other side, then Logan George; they've shown the defensive line in its totality is a different type of group than we've had in the five years that I've been a head coach. I think the ability for us to go in and out with players and keep them fresh in a long season, as well as the difference makers that I think we have there, is exciting."Combined with promising young talents like sophomore Devin Hyde and true freshmen Ramzak Fruean and JD Hill, the Huskies have put themselves in a spot along the defensive line where Fisch feels that they can physically compete with some of the Big Ten's top programs."I believe based on our O-line and our D-line, it won't need to be so skewed in that regard, and we'll be able to out-physical some dudes, all the dudes," he said on Say Who, Say Pod in June.This article originally appeared on Huskies Wire: Jedd Fisch expresses great confidence in Washington's D-line

Football is back! At least on the practice field, anyhow. The Jaguars are coming off of their best season in nearly 30 years, posting the franchises first 13-plus win season since their heralded 1999 season.But, as everyone inside the building knows, 2026 is a new year, full of new opportunities and new challenges. Its one full of excitement too. As Liam Coen said in an interview with Brent Martineau and Austen Lane, the team finally gets to scratch that itch theyve had all offseason.On an episode of The Hunt, Coen stated just how important year two is to him as a coach and to this team. Its about proving that last years success wasnt a fluke and more this is who we are.I believe that consistency is the truest measure of performance. And so, we want respect, said Coen.>>> STREAM ACTION SPORTS JAX 24/7 LIVE <<<Its been something the Jacksonville franchise has long sought after. The last time the Jaguars had back-to-back playoff seasons was in 1999. This team has the opportunity and challenge ahead of changing that and earning respect across the league.You want respect. You want to earn and take respect. Because, the money, the fame, the wins, all that stuff, it is all, somehow, going to go away. But respect, I believe, when you think about people in life that you respect, you are always going to remember that, added Coen.[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]So the consistency of doing it and doing it, thats just who we are. This is a part of our fiber. Its a part of our being. We wake up, brush our teeth, and go to work every single day and we are respected. And thats what consistency does. So, year two is about consistency, Coen continued.Finding motivation has never been a problem for Liam Coen. He used anything and everything available last season to fire up the Jaguars staff and roster. He seems to be forever in search of motivational material, whether it be remarks made by an opposing head coach or position rankings in the media.But for training camp, the motivation is a little closer to home. Its how they ended last season.We know we left some meat on the bone at the end of the year. You are playing good football, to go out not playing your best football and thats the last time we competed, so that taste is absolutely still in your mouth. It is, Coen acknowledged.[SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Its finding this edge that has become almost synonymous with Liam Coen in Jacksonville and so quickly too. Per Noah Schlicksup of Action Sports Jaxs request, Martineau asked Coen what it was that gave him an edge as an NFL head coach. His answer, finding that edge for his team.You have to be intentional and deliberate about finding edges and creating them. That is something that Ive always strived to do, whether it was as a player, early years of coaching, tirelessly working to find edges. Thats within your fundamentals and technique, scheme, your leadership, the building, the personnel, in the athletic training room, stated Coen.To me, as a coach, thats something I pursue on a day-to-day basis. Whether you are a winner or a loser, it doesnt matter. We are freaking competitors and you are competing to find an edge every single day. If anything, I think its that, Coen continued.Liam Coen and his staffs humility and willingness or eagerness to get better themselves really sets them apart in an NFL world that can certainly be rather stubborn at times. The pivot away from the screen game is just one example, cutting the use of screens in half over the secondhalf of the season.But this training camp, cleaning up areas of deficiency last season is a priority. One of those happens to be the penalties that plagued the Jaguars all season long, though they did improve as the season went on. Even so, the Jags still ranked 30th in the NFL in both total penalties and penalty yards last season.The 67 offensive penalties, in particular, created so many scenarios where the Jaguars were playing from behind the sticks, making things infinitely harder for the offense to operate effectively.That is a huge point of emphasis for us, actually. We have our style of play, which was fundamentally sound, attacking, situational masters, and tough. We have tweaked that to fundamentally sharp, attacking, situational masters, and tough. Theres always an evolution, said Coen.Its that willingness to adapt, to change, to evolve that has really immediately grabbed the attention of so many, whether it be personnel, media, or fans.Click here to download the free Action News Jax apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action Sports Jax 24/7 live.

BYU linebacker Cade Uluave catches a ball during spring camp in Provo Feb. 27, 2026. The Cal transfer had great things to say about the BYU football media golf day Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Provo. | Aaron Cornia, BYU Photo New BYU linebacker Cade Uluave thought it sounded too good to be true.Take a few hours off from offseason football conditioning and play golf with his teammates, coaches and media members? Count me in, said the transfer from Cal, who earlier this month was selected to the Preseason All-Big 12 Team and named All-America Fourth Team by both Athlon Sports and Phil Steele Publications.Uluave, safety Raider Damuni and offensive linemen Andrew Gentry and Sonny Makasini were among the players who participated in the annual BYU Football Media Golf Classic on Thursday at Timpanogos Golf Club in Provo, along with coaches Kalani Sitake, Fesi Sitake, Demario Warren, Lewis Walker, Logan Lutui and Jack Damuni.I think everybody loves it. It is a chance for all of us to be a little bit more vulnerable, get to know each other a bit better. I always look forward to it.BYU coach Kalani Sitake on the BYU Football Media Golf Classic ThursdayWe never did anything like this at Cal, no way, said Uluave, who grew up in Herriman and attended Mountain Ridge High. I am a big golfer myself. I love golf. So this was right up my alley.Humbly, Uluave said hes about a 10 handicap and was one of the better players in his group. They shot a 7-under 65 in a scramble format, which put them around the middle of the pack of 31 teams.It was the fourth time in the past four years that BYU Athletics has staged the day, this one coming in Provo instead of the Cedar Hill Golf Club, where it was held the first three years, and in late June.Kalani Sitake said the brainchild of BYUs sports information department came about when the Cougars went into the Big 12 in 2023, and had to shelve their own media day when they were an independent in favor of the annual talkfest in Frisco, Texas, or Las Vegas.I think everybody loves it, Sitake said. It is a chance for all of us to be a little bit more vulnerable, get to know each other a bit better. I always look forward to it.Walker, the new cornerbacks coach who prepped locally at Judge Memorial Catholic High before a playing career at Hawaii and Utah, said hes never been involved in an event quite like Thursdays in all of his years of football. Hes coached at Monmouth and North Dakota State.To have a golf outing or an event with our staff and the media outlets (is unusual), he said. I think thats a good thing because it builds a bridge. It allows you guys to come in and see how we are on a daily basis or on a basis where were not on the football field.Walker said it was fun to hear the trash talk fly on the course.So its actually fun and it just shows who Kalani is. Like, this is who he is, Walker said. Hes so welcoming, so loving. Hes an open guy. And if you respect what the process is and the program that hes running and things that hes doing, like, youre going to be welcome forever.A media team even won the event, as the KSL Sports Zone team of Patrick Kinahan, Jackie Kinahan, Tim LaComb and Jake Hatch shot a 15-under 57 to win blankets provided by BYU sponsor Minky Couture.Second place went to the team of Brad Warner, Sydney Warner, Brenton Foulk and Britten Goldhart. They shot a 12-under 60. The KSL Radio team of Mitch Harper, Nate Slack, Ty Hilton and Parker Brown placed third.As usual, prizes pickle balls were awarded to the last-place team of Tim Peterson, Hau Tran, Kaela Keisel and Jenna Fink. They shot a 73.There was one minor mishap, Uluave and Damuni reported.The golf cart in which they were riding in we wont report who was driving got stuck in a small creek behind a green as they were trying to pull to the left of another cart carrying Gentry and Makasini.It just slipped down into the creek, Uluave said. Luckily, between me, Raider, Andrew and Sonny we were able to get it out of there. It was pretty funny.On a more serious note, Uluave said it is bonding moments like these that help build team culture. BYU head coach Kalani Sitake reacts after a BYU interception against Iowa State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. | Matthew Putney, Associated Press The culture here, really, is unmatched. I havent really seen anything like it. I mean, obviously I was just only at Cal. But the people here, they care a lot. Ive met more people here at BYU in my short time here than I met my whole time at Cal (three years). Being able to be involved in the community, its just been awesome.BYU football also took the time to honor retiring Channel 4 sports director Wesley Ruff, who has spent 44 years in the business, including the last 41 in the Salt Lake City market.Closest to the hole prizes went to Devin Anderson (No. 4), Ben Bair (No. 7), safeties coach Demario Warren (No. 12). Dermot Roberts sank the longest putt and the long drive award went to former BYU receiver and current BYU football sideline reporter Mitchell Juergens.Former Cougar Braden Brown, now the Director of Mental Health for BYU Athletics, won the closest-to-the-target prize.Sitake talks injury situation, LBs legal issuesWhile the laughs were in large supply Thursday, actual football news was not.In a 20-minute chat with reporters after the luncheon provided by Tucanos Brazilian Grill, Sitake pronounced the Cougars ready to start training camp next week. Players report on Tuesday, and the first practice is Wednesday.Regarding the situation that captured headlines Wednesday backup linebacker Ephraim Asiata being arrested on suspicion of DUI on July 2 Sitake said he was not allowed to specifically comment on the sophomore from Herrimans situation, but did express love and support for the Asiata family and spoke at length for the need for accountability.On the injury front, Sitake said starting safety Faletau Satuala, who fractured his foot in June, will be worked in slowly at camp next week and should be available for the Sept. 5 opener against Utah Tech.Sitake said offensive lineman Zak Yamauchi is still dealing with an injury and his status is still up in the air as far as his availability this season is concerned.He will have a role. We dont know when and how, Sitake said. BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill poses for a photo with BYU Cougars defensive end Ephraim Asiata (44) as the Cougars celebrate their win over Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Brittney Griner ruled out again as Sun make additional roster decision before Sky game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Connecticut Sun will remain without one of their biggest stars as they attempt to end a difficult losing streak Thursday night. Connecticut officially ruled Brittney Griner out of its road matchup against the Chicago Sky because of a left knee injury. It will be the third consecutive game missed by the veteran center, who has been one of the Suns most productive players when healthy this season.Griners status was not the only news to emerge from Connecticuts final availability report. Shortly before the game, the Sun announced that rookie guard Ashlon Jackson also would not be available because of a coachs decision.The two absences leave Connecticut shorthanded for an important meeting between teams searching for momentum near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.Brittney Griner remains sidelined by knee injuryGriner has not appeared in a game since Connecticut faced the Phoenix Mercury on July 19. The 10-time WNBA All-Star finished that matchup with 19 points, five rebounds and two blocked shots in 31 minutes. She has now been sidelined for three straight contests while dealing with the left knee injury.Connecticut has not announced a firm timetable for her return. Griner has appeared in only 16 games during her first season with the Sun, but she has remained a major part of their offense. The former Defensive Player of the Year is averaging 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 54.4 percent from the field.Her absence removes one of Connecticuts most dependable interior scoring options and places additional pressure on the rest of the frontcourt. Kennedy Burke and rookie forward Aneesah Morrow are among the players who could receive more responsibility while Griner remains unavailable. The Sun will have to find a way to replace more than her scoring. Griners size, rim protection and ability to draw attention in the paint affect nearly every part of Connecticuts approach.Sun rule out rookie Ashlon JacksonConnecticut added Jackson to its updated status report shortly before Thursdays game, listing her as out due to a coachs decision. Jackson has played a limited role during her rookie season but has provided the Sun with another backcourt option. Taking her out of the rotation gives Connecticut one fewer guard to use against Chicago.The move was not described as injury-related. Jackson arrived in the WNBA after helping Duke reach the Final Four during her final college season. The Sun selected her in the second round of the 2026 WNBA Draft, adding a guard known for her outside shooting and ability to produce in important moments.Her first season has largely been about development, with consistent minutes difficult to find. Thursdays decision represents another obstacle as Jackson attempts to establish a larger role in Connecticuts rotation.MORE:Isabelle Harrison shows off chiseled abs in striking pregame look despite missing Tempo gameSun and Sky both desperate for a victoryConnecticut enters Thursdays game at 7-21 after losing three consecutive contests. The Sun are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and need a victory to generate some positive momentum during the final portion of the regular season.Chicago has struggled as well.The Sky enter the matchup at 9-18 and have dropped two straight games. Although both teams have fallen behind in the playoff race, the matchup still offers an opportunity to stop a losing streak and begin building some late-season confidence. Connecticut will have to do it without Griner anchoring the middle and Jackson available in the backcourt.Griners continued absence remains the far more significant concern. The Sun have already spent much of the season attempting to overcome injuries and inconsistent availability, and losing one of their leading scorers for a third consecutive game makes an already difficult assignment even harder.For now, Connecticuts immediate challenge is finding enough production elsewhere to survive another night without its veteran center.More WNBA news:Isabelle Harrison shows off chiseled abs in striking pregame look despite missing Tempo gamePortland Fires best win of difficult season came against Caitlin Clark, Fever ahead of Friday rematchDiJonai Carrington set for emotional Sky debut against former team after long injury absenceWNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert reveals what fans misunderstand about her job

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Representatives from the Trail Blazers met with Portland city councilors on Thursday to discuss a new lease and the commitment of public funds to renovate the aging Moda Center. The public work session comes amid the contentious negotiations over the $600 million renovation project, part of striking a long-term lease agreement with the Blazers. A current bridge lease expires in 2030. The state has already pledged $365 million toward the deal, provided Portland contributes $120 million and Multnomah County also provides funds.New Blazers owner Tom Dundon has previously said in interviews that he would commit to a 20-year lease that would keep the team in Portland if the state, city and county agree to fund the renovation of the Moda Center, the oldest arena in the NBA that hasn't been upgraded. An early draft term sheet included funding caps and said any cost overruns should be paid for by the team. Dewayne Hankins, the team's president of business operations, said the Blazers new owners "believe we can build a team that Rip City can be proud of, and they believe that Portland is the best and most obvious choice for this team.Hankins and the Blazers maintain that before negotiations can begin in earnest, the bridge agreement must be amended to take away a provision that requires the team to maintain the Moda Center as a first-class NBA arena. The provision has been used by a city councilor to suggest the city might take legal action if the Blazers are not meeting the standard. The threat of a lawsuit has hung over efforts to strike a deal, Hankins said. Although we enter negotiations in good faith, the first-class standard has been wielded as a weapon, chilling our negotiations. To be clear, the first-class standard is a relic language from a 30-year-old lease. It is not standard in todays NBA deals, and was certainly atypical at the time. Not only that, it would not be included in any new deal with the city, Hankins said.He said the team has already contributed more than $1 billion toward construction and maintenance of the arena since it was built. Portland Mayor Keith Wilson said: We are not contemplating suing the Blazers, Rip City Management or other parties.Multnomah County will vote on its contribution toward the renovations on Aug. 6, and Portland's city council is set to vote on the matter on Aug. 12. ___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/nba

Rickards High School's football program received a major boost ahead of the 2026 season after winning BSN Sports' $50,000 Home Turf Takeover contest, earning new Under Armour uniforms and facility branding upgrades.The Raiders were selected from among high schools across the country, thanks in part to a Rickards graduate who entered the school into the nationwide competition.Rickards Athletics celebrated the achievement throughout the day, sharing photos and videos of players modeling the new uniforms as the team continued preparations for the upcoming season.View this post on Instagram

The UTEP men's basketball team's Mexican travels picked up another destination, as the Miners are headed to the Cancun Challenge.The Cancun Challenge, which is Nov. 24-25, is a four-team Thanksgiving tournament where they will play the College of Charleston and either Kennesaw State or Eastern Michigan.Two weeks later, they conclude the multi-national event at Don Haskins Center when they host North Dakota (not to be confused with new Mountain West member North Dakota State) on Dec. 5. That tip-off time has not been set but likely will be 7 p.m.The Nov. 24 game against Charleston will tip at 6:30 p.m. MT, while the Nov. 25 game against the Kennesaw/Eastern Michigan winner is TBA."The opportunity to play in the Cancun Challenge is a great honor for UTEP basketball and we look forward to being tested against three quality opponents, UTEP coach Joe Golding said. Many great teams have played in this MTE (multi-team event) in the past, and we're excited to add UTEP's name to the list. It's another great chance to play on a big college basketball stage early in the season with a brand-new team."More: UTEP men's basketball heads to Mexico for exhibition games in AugustUTEP also has two exhibitions in Juarez on Aug. 4 against the Universidad Autnoma de Ciudad Jurez and on Aug. 5 against the Indios pro team. The Miners played an exhibition against the local university in Chihuahua City (UACH).The Miners still have not received a schedule from the Mountain West Conference (that is expected in the coming weeks) and are waiting until then to release the rest of their 2026-27 schedule, which began last year on Nov. 3.College of Charleston went 21-11 last year but lost in the first round of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament as a No. 2 seed.Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: UTEP Miners men's basketball adds Cancun Challenge to schedule

Isabelle Harrison shows off chiseled abs in striking pregame look despite missing Tempo game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Isabelle Harrison was not available to help the Toronto Tempo on the court Thursday night, but that did not stop her from making a statement before the game.Harrison showed off her chiseled abs in a striking pregame look ahead of Torontos matchup against the Minnesota Lynx at Scotiabank Arena. Athlete Vanity shared photos of the 6-foot-5 forwards outfit shortly before the opening tip.It was another eye-catching tunnel appearance from Harrison, who has been sidelined by soreness in her left knee. Toronto officially ruled her out approximately 15 minutes before Thursdays game after initially listing her as questionable. Although Harrison could not play, she still made sure to support her teammates while bringing plenty of personality to the arena.Isabelle Harrison makes pregame fashion statementHarrison has long been one of the WNBAs most fashionable players, and Thursdays appearance continued that trend. The 32-year-old confidently displayed her toned midsection in a pregame outfit that perfectly blended athleticism and style. Her visible abs immediately stood out as she arrived for the Tempos home game.Isabelle Harrison https://t.co/yYujvLUs9kpic.twitter.com/ZTEt3sbqwK Athlete Vanity (@AthleteVanity) July 30, 2026Harrisons appearance also served as a reminder that a player does not have to be active to participate in the WNBAs growing tunnel-fashion culture. Pregame arrivals have become an increasingly popular part of the leagues coverage, allowing players to display their personalities before turning their attention to basketball. Unfortunately for Toronto, Harrisons night was limited to watching from the sideline.The veteran forward was attempting to avoid missing a second consecutive game because of the knee issue, but the Tempo elected not to risk further aggravation.No timetable was immediately provided for Harrisons return.Harrisons absence is a major loss for TorontoToronto has been without one of its most productive and efficient players at a difficult point in the season. Harrison entered Thursday averaging 13.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks across 16 appearances. She has shot an impressive 51.8 percent from the field and 44.1 percent from beyond the arc.Those numbers represent one of the strongest seasons of Harrisons WNBA career. The former Tennessee standout was playing particularly well before the knee soreness emerged. She erupted for 26 points and 11 rebounds in only 22 minutes during Torontos July 20 loss to the Las Vegas Aces.Harrison made eight of her 11 field-goal attempts in that game, including three of six shots from 3-point range. She also converted nine of her 10 free throws. Her combination of size, rebounding and outside shooting gives Toronto a dimension that is difficult to replace. Temi Fagbenle and Teonni Key were expected to receive additional opportunities with Harrison unavailable.MORE:Portland Fires best win of difficult season came against Caitlin Clark, Fever ahead of Friday rematchTempo face difficult test without HarrisonHarrisons absence came at an especially inconvenient time for the Tempo. Toronto entered Thursdays game with a 10-17 record and a four-game losing streak. The expansion franchise was preparing to face a Minnesota team that owned the WNBAs best record at 23-6.The Lynx had also won eight consecutive games, making Harrisons scoring and rebounding even more valuable. Toronto will hope the decision to hold Harrison out prevents a relatively minor knee problem from becoming something more serious. With the Tempo attempting to remain within reach of the playoff race, getting one of their most dependable offensive players healthy will be essential.Harrison could not give Toronto a lift on the court Thursday, but her bold pregame look still ensured she would not go unnoticed.More WNBA news:Portland Fires best win of difficult season came against Caitlin Clark, Fever ahead of Friday rematchDiJonai Carrington set for emotional Sky debut against former team after long injury absenceWNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert reveals what fans misunderstand about her jobPaige Bueckers reveals why Fever star is WNBAs hardest player to guardWNBA All-Star ticket prices explode as last-minute deals disappear in Chicago