Lionel Messi and Casimiro have yet to play a match together since the latter joined Inter Miami -Credit:Chris Arjoon/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesBrazilian international Casemiro has become the latest in a rapidly growing list of high-profile names to have called Inter Miami home. The 34-year-old signed a deal with the Herons after the FIFA World Cup, joining through the 2027 MLS Sprint season, with the option for a further two years.In joining Miami, which is co-owned by fellow Manchester United and Real Madrid legend David Beckham, Casemiro will become one of the few players to have had the opportunity to play alongside two of the all-time greats in Cristiano Ronaldo and Miamis Lionel Messi.Looking ahead to this prospect, with Messi having recently returned to training following Argentinas run to the World Cup Final, where they lost 1-0 to Spain after extra time, Casemiro called his new teammate and former El Clsico rival one of the gods, if not the god of football.Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup commentsArgentina World Cup Final red card rescinded, face potential FIFA disciplinary actionCasimiro recently described Messi as 'one of the gods, if not the god of football' -Credit:Chris Arjoon/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesI've had two days around him now, and it's incredible. Having played against Leo before, I already knew he was impossible to stop, but these two days have given me a lot of motivation to keep growing, to keep winning.Honestly, I'm enjoying this, and I'm glad I'm on his side of things now. I want to keep enjoying this moment.Casemiro, who recently made his debut in a 1-0 win against CF Montral, with Luis Surez scoring the sole goal in Canada, is set to anchor the Herons midfield alongside another Argentina international in Rodrigo De Paul. The Brazilian will not only help provide much-needed protection for an often suspect defense, but also another attacking threat alongside Messi, Surez, Mexico international Germn Berterame, and rising Argentina star Mateo Silvetti.Reflecting on his decision to join the MLS after leaving United following four seasons at Old Trafford, Casemiro explained, It was a very important decision, especially because it was the first time in my career that I had the freedom to choose where I wanted to be.I have always had a very special affection for the city, so MLS was a place where I would like to play one day. I am where I want to be. Without a doubt, I am very happy, also because of the effort they made to bring me here.To listen to the latest episode of 'All Out Soccer' - CLICK HEREMiami managing owner Jorge Mas also weighed in on Casemiros arrival, stating, The signing of Casemiro, I think, captures the personality and DNA of Inter Miami. As everyone knows, we're a club that aspires to dream big, to be a reference club not just in this league, but globally.We've tried, in our short history, to bring in world-class talent with a human profile, players who are part of this family project, because what I've always wanted Inter Miami to be, above all, is a family.As for his thoughts on the MLS thus far, it seems Casemiro has been impressed with what hes seen. A lot of people think MLS is a league that still has a long way to grow, but you have to remember the best player of the last World Cup plays in this league, he said.Leo was the best player of the World Cup, and he's in MLS. So all I want to do is enjoy this, give everything to feel comfortable on the field, because for me he's the best player in the world, and he's arrived at this moment in his career.Casemiro will look to help guide Miami to back-to-back MLS Cup triumphs, having claimed the title for the first time in franchise history last season under then-head coach Javier Mascherano. Currently, led by interim boss Guillermo Hoyos, Miami sits second in the Eastern Conference, two points behind Nashville SC after 17 games.

Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai said their relationship over the years evolved into more of a partnership, one of running their businesses and raising their children together. They added the divorce is amicable and that they plan to involve their children in the long-term ownership of the sports teams. Joe Tsais shares in Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant that he co-founded, are also unaffected, according to the statement.SporticoThis article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai said their relationship

Michael Dunlop topped the qualifying speeds in the Open, Supersport and Supertwin classes at the Mid Antrim 150 road races over the Clough circuit on Friday.The Ballymoney rider is making his first appearance at the meeting, which is returning to the calendar this year, since 2009.The 36-time Isle of Man TT winner was best in the Open category on his MD Racing BMW with a speed of 106.236mph, one minute 59.722 seconds.Ryan Whitehall was second on 104.275mph, with Joe Loughlin third at 101.619, followed by Barry Furber, Neil Kernohan and Kevin Keyes.Dunlop was fastest of the Supersports on his Ducati V2 with 99.583mph, with Kernohan next with 96.522 and Keyes at 95.452.Dunlop's speed of 100.296mph aboard the machine normally ridden by Michael Sweeney proved enough to top the Supertwins, ahead of Furber (98.315), Kernohan (97.399) and Brolly (96.534).Barry Davidson recorded the quickest time of the Moto3 session, with Michael Dunlop next and Joe Loughlin best Lightweight Supersport.Whitehall was fastest of the Classic Superbikes.

LAWRENCE As Bill Self reflected Wednesday on the run the Kansas basketball alumni team was making in The Basketball Tournament, he did so before JHX Hoops suffered a 78-65 defeat against La Familia.JHX Hoops, KUs team, lost in the finals of the alumni portion of the bracket against La Familia, Kentuckys team. The defeat ended a run that saw JHX Hoops eliminate both Kansas States alumni team and Wichita States before reaching that point. JHX Hoops just fell short of being able to play for the TBTs $2 million prize, set to go to the winner of the matchup between the winner of the alumni side of the bracket and the winner of the non-alumni side of the bracket.But Self, who coaches Kansas basketball, did provide some insight into JHX Hoops TBT run that remains worthwhile to dive into. Self, who coached Sherron Collins and Tyshawn Taylor when they played at KU, followed what the alumni team was able to accomplish this year. Collins was listed as the teams head coach on the TBT website, while Taylor was listed as a player/GM/owner.RELATED: Heres whats impressed Bill Self about Tyran Stokes, and whats nextHere are a few takeaways from what Self had to say:What did Bill Self think of JHX Hoops TBT performance?Self, discussing JHX Hoops run to the finals of the alumni side of the TBT bracket, praised how hard those players were trying and said he was proud of them. He thought the team played poorly in the first game of a three-game series against Kansas States alumni team, in a loss, before finding a way to win the second game and take the series in the third. That set up what would be, more so for what happened after the game, a game against Wichita States alumni team that wont soon be forgotten.What did Bill Self think of JHX Hoops game against the AfterShocks?Following JHX Hoops win in the semifinals of the alumni side of the TBT bracket against the AfterShocks, Wichita States alumni team, chaos ensued, and altercations unfolded. It led to the TBT announcing that Marcus Keene, a player for the AfterShocks, would be indefinitely suspended from TBT events. From Selfs perspective, the entire game was odd.There was also an in-game altercation after two players got tied up, which saw numerous players being ejected. The broadcast detailed how some players werent allowed to continue in the game because they left the bench. Regarding what happened after the game, Self called it ridiculous and uncalled for.What did Bill Self think of JHX Hoops team?Self said the most impressive player on JHX Hoops at that point might have been Jacob Hanna, who played in college at Washburn, because Hanna plays the game the right way to win, regardless of the situation. Self also praised how Billy Preston and Carlton Bragg Jr. both adapted to doing what was best in order for the team to be in a position to win games. Self was also high on what Zeke Mayo and Frank Mason III did to that point, and hopes that the run the team went on intrigues more former Jayhawks in the future to be a part of the team, too.Jordan Guskey covers University of Kansas Athletics at The Topeka Capital-Journal. He was the 2022 National Sports Media Associations sportswriter of the year for the state of Kansas. Contact him at jmguskey@gannett.com or on Twitter at @JordanGuskey.This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: What Kansas basketball coach Bill Self said about JHX Hoops TBT run

ROTTACH-EGERN, GERMANY - JULY 28: Alphonso Davies of FC Bayern Muenchen during the summer training camp on July 28, 2026 in Rottach-Egern, Germany. (Photo by F. Noever/FC Bayern via Getty Images) | FC Bayern via Getty ImagesAccording to Abendzeitung journalist Maximilian Koch, Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies could miss the teams tour of Asia. Davies, who missed a chunk of last season due to recovery from his ACL tear has been battling a muscular issue for months. The injury limited Davies participation at the World Cup and still appears to be a major issue for the Canadian star: Alphonso Davies, der erst in dieser Woche ins Mannschaftstraining zurckgekehrt ist, fehlt heute im Aufgebot. Ob er mit auf die Asien-Tour geht, wird noch entschieden. #FCBayern@Abendzeitungpic.twitter.com/QRDBMZRSkg Maximilian Koch (@_kochmaximilian) July 30, 2026Alphonso Davies, who only returned to team training this week, is absent from the squad today. Whether he will join the Asia tour is yet to be decided. #FCBayern@AbendzeitungDavies injury history seems to be a point of frustration for the Bavarians, who were wary enough of it to go out and buy former Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown earlier this summer. Now, it might just make sense to take a step back and ensure that Davies can get full healthy. The 25-year-old has had three injuries since last February and could be at risk of being in a perpetual state of injury if he does not take the proper time to rest and recover.Join the conversation!Sign up for a user accountand get:New, improved notifications system!Fewer adsCreatecommunity postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community posts

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Olivia Breen leapt to Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow by winning the T38 long jump final at the Scotstoun Stadium.The Team Wales captain secured her country's sixth gold with a jump of 5.09m in the first round.That distance was further than her own Games record from 2018 but the wind speed (+3.9) was too high to count.Just minutes later she did set a new record with a second round jump of 5.03m that was deemed wind-legal.The 30-year-old was defending the title she won at Gold Coast in 2018 after the event was not included in the programme at Birmingham 2022.It was Breen's second medal of the Games, having won silver in the T38 100m final on Monday night.Australia's Layla Sharp claimed silver just three centimetres behind Breen as she set a new area record of 5.06m and 15-year-old Ayla Kowalczyk, another Aussie, took bronze.Breen's gold was the third of the day for Wales, with Anna Morris and Emma Finucane securing individual pursuit and individual sprint titles at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome earlier in the evening.Breen has competed for Wales at four Commonwealth Games and won five medals - three gold, one silver and a bronze.She finished in seventh in Glasgow in the same event in 2014 when he celebrated her 18th birthday.Her 30th birthday celebrations will be all the sweeter after a gold and a silver.Team Wales roll of honour at Commonwealth GamesBreen shocks Hahn to claim 100m gold for WalesBreen to captain Team Wales at Commonwealth Games

Barnsley have signed defender Sam Gale from Gillingham for an undisclosed fee.Gale, 21, has signed a three-year deal with the League One club, who have the option to extend the contract by a further year.Centre-back Gale made his senior debut for Gillingham in 2021 aged 17 and made 67 appearances in all for the Kent side, including 44 last season.Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel told the club website: "He is a young defender with excellent potential, but also someone who has already shown he can perform consistently in senior football."He has a strong mentality, is comfortable on the ball and has the physical attributes we look for in a centre-back."We believe he can continue his development here and become an important player for this football club in the years ahead."Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page

It's time for a first look at John Calipari's third team with Arkansas basketball. The Razorbacks begin a four-game preseason tour in the Caribbean Friday, July 31, facing The Bahamas National Team. All of the exhibitions will be against international competition.This will be an important week to build chemistry. The Hogs return one player who logged meaningful minutes from last year's team that reached the Sweet 16. Billy Richmond III turned down the NBA Draft and is back for his junior season. Otherwise, Arkansas has a slew of newcomers competing for playing time this season. There are eight true freshmen on the roster, including four five-star recruits. One of those five-star prospects is Finland's Miikka Muurinen, but the 7-foot forward has not yet received clearance from the NCAA and won't be available to play this week.The Bahamas National Team already faced Louisville earlier this week, and the Cardinals ran away with a 101-52 victory. NBA players like Buddy Hield, VJ Edgecombe did not play for The Bahamas in the loss to Louisville. The Southwest Times Record is providing live updates throughout the exhibition game. Follow along. Arkansas basketball vs The Bahamas live score updatesThis section will be updated throughout the game. Check back for live updates closer to tipoff. What time does Arkansas vs The Bahamas start?Date:Friday, July 31Time:6 p.m. CTWhere:Baha Mar Convention, Arts and Entertainment Center in Nassau, The BahamasHow to watch Arkansas vs The Bahamas today?TV Channel:N/ALivestream:FloSportsHow to watch online:FloSportsArkansas will not be on television during its summer tour to The Bahamas, but all four games can be streamed onFloSports. Thesubscription serviceis a monthly charge and can be cancelled after watching the Razorback games. Veteran announcer Chris Sylvester and Arkansas own Matt Zimmerman will be on the call.Arkansas basketball Baha Summer League scheduleJuly 31:The Bahamas National TeamAug. 1:Carleton UniversityAug. 3:Toros del ValleAug. 4:University of CalgaryJackson Fuller covers Arkansas football, basketball and baseball for the Southwest Times Record, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at jfuller@usatodayco.comor follow him @jacksonfuller16on X, formerly known as Twitter.This article originally appeared on Fort Smith Times Record: Arkansas basketball vs The Bahamas score, live updates, start time, how to watch