Could Hill be on his way to the mountains?Taysom Hill, fantasy football favorite and former New Orleans Saints everyman, announced he wouldn't be returning to the "Big Easy" earlier in the week, leaving the soon-to-be 36-year-old without an NFL home for the first time since 2017.Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, though, may leave the key under the mat for Hill. Hill developed a reputation of being a Swiss army knife player under Payton's coaching between 2017 and 2021, becoming a versatile weapon in Payton's scheme (and a league-winner in some fantasy football circles).Payton said on Aug. 1 that he'd consider bringing Hill in if the circumstances are right, adding that he'll likely see Hill at Drew Brees' Hall of Fame enshrinement this coming week."I think we would definitely look closely at, where's he (Hill) at," Payton told NFL Network's Steve Wyche and Cynthia Frelund. "And there's a lot that goes into that. We know he's healthy. The injury that he had wasn't just an ACL, it was like a complete knee reconstruction, and so the info is our doctor who knows right where he's at."Payton said he has run into Hill several times this offseason and believes the Broncos won't be the only team that "kicks the tires" to see how Hill continues to recover years after a 2024 knee injury cut his season short.He added that doctors believe the second year after the surgery Hill had typically results in the knee being stronger.Hill's reputation as a weapon on offense manifested itself under Payton, especially during the 2020 and 2021 seasons, during which he accounted for a combined 22 rushing, receiving and passing touchdowns from multiple positions, including as spot-starter quarterback.The Broncos, who are angling to at least return to the AFC championship game after a loss this past season to the New England Patriots, could add another wrinkle to their offense with Hill in tow, if they go that route.With Bo Nix firmly entrenched as the team's starter, Denver could support their young passer with a player of Hill's offensive versatility.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Sean Payton doesn't close door on Taysom Hill-Broncos union

BELGRADE, SERBIA - AUGUST 01: Uros Medic of Serbia punches Daniel Rodriguez in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Belgrade Arena on August 01, 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCUFC Belgrade had all the action anyone could have wanted and the atmosphere at the Belgrade Arena felt special. In the main event, Uros Medic delighted the hometown fans as he smashed through American Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds. That was the eighth stoppage win of the event. If you didn't get up early enough to catch the action. Let's talk UFC Belgrade.Key Facts at a GlanceEvent: UFC Fight Night 283, Medi vs. Rodriguez, Aug. 1, 2026Venue: Belgrade Arena, Belgrade, Serbia the promotion's first event in the countryRecord: Most first-round finishes and most total finishes on a single card in UFC historyMain event: Uros Medic def. Daniel Rodriguez, TKO, 0:30, R1Streaming: Paramount+, prelims 10 a.m. ET, main card 1 p.m. ETBonuses: PendingWhat Happened In The UFC Belgrade Main Event?Rodriguez opened with a hard low kick that swept Medic to a knee. Medic climbed back up, got loose with his hands and landed a left that sent Rodriguez to the canvas. He followed him down and finished it there at 30 seconds, with the Belgrade crowd in hysterics. It's now four straight first-round stoppages for The Doctor.Medic is an absolute star. He has an entire country behind him and he's fluent in English. He gets it and knows how to flip the switch from humble to trash talker. Most importantly, his style is pleasing to watch to any combat sports fan. He's a real one.He entered at 13-3 overall and 7-3 in the UFC, every one of those seven wins by stoppage. He has never seen a judge's scorecard across 16 professional fights. The Geoff Neal, Muslim Salikhov and Gilbert Urbina finishes that earned him this main event slot took less than four minutes combined.Who Made The Biggest Statements At UFC Belgrade?Beyond Medic's smashing victory in the main event, a few fighters made significant statements. Stirling's first-round TKO win over former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz came on short notice, and it may have fast-tracked the New Zealander into title contention at 205 pounds.Stirling finished it at 2:56 of the first with punches and elbows. He took the fight after Blachowicz's original opponent, Bogdan Guskov, was moved to UFC Abu Dhabi, arriving unbeaten in five UFC starts at 28 years old and just over a month removed from his win against Ion Cutelaba on June 20.Rakic's unanimous-decision win over Marcin Tybura gave the Serbian a huge win in front of his hometown fans. The fight was also Rakic's heavyweight debut, so he may now have new life in a new division after a tough run at light heavyweight.All three judges scored it 30-27, and it was the only decision win on the main card. Rakic had lost four straight at light heavyweight before moving up.The biggest underdog on the card to capture a win was Gilbert Urbina. He was a plus-270 dog, but stopped Vlasto Cepo in just 61 seconds.Cepo stalked from the center and staggered Urbina with an overhand right, then pinned him to the fence and punched wildly. They reset. Urbina floored him with a counter jab, settled into side control and let fly with punches and elbows until the referee stepped in.Michael Oliveira looks like he could be heard from at 170 pounds. He finished Oban Elliott in under two minutes.What Are The Full UFC Belgrade Results?Main cardUros Medic def. Daniel Rodriguez via TKO (punches), 0:30, R1Navajo Stirling def. Jan Bachowicz via TKO (punches and elbows), 2:56, R1Aleksandar Rakic def. Marcin Tybura via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Robert Valentin def. Dusko Todorovic via submission (guillotine choke), 4:14, R1Gilbert Urbina def. Vlasto Cepo via TKO (punches and elbows), 1:01, R1Noah Gugnon def. Milos Janicic via submission (rear-naked choke), 1:21, R1Preliminary cardTofiq Musayev def. Ludovit Klein via TKO (punches), 4:07, R2Michael Oliveira def. Oban Elliott via KO (punches), 1:49, R1Borislav Nikolic def. Mark Vologdin via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)Bogdan Grad def. Dennis Buzukja via submission (arm-triangle choke), 4:33, R2Mateusz Rebecki def. Kyle Prepolec via TKO (punches), 4:41, R1Nina Milosevic def. Hailey Cowan via TKO (punch to the body), 3:41, R1Jovan Leka def. Alexander Poppeck via TKO, 2:22, R1Stephanie Luciano def. Marina Spasic via submission (rear-naked choke), 3:30, R1What Bonuses Were Awarded At UFC Belgrade?Medic, Urbina, Stirling and Nina Milosevic took home the $100K bonuses for Performances of th4e Night. Everyone else who won by stoppage got an additional $25K.On a card with this many finishes, the bonus pool is the story. Medics February win over Geoff Neal earned him a $100,000 Performance of the Night check, and a 30-second finish in his first main event made him a lock to repeat it. Urbinas 61-second stoppage as a plus-270 underdog and Oliveiras debut knockout both had cases, but only Urbina got the nod. Official scorecards are posted at UFC.com.This article was originally published on Forbes.com

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Manchester City Are In Advanced Talks To Land This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Good Choice For Maresca?In a recent report, talkSPORT revealed that Manchester City are in advanced talks to land Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. It has been stated that the Mancunian giants have agreed terms with the Morocco international and are working on a move to bring him to the Etihad Stadium this off-season.Bouaddis Impressive Rise In Ligue 1Bouaddi enjoyed a good run of form at the French club in the previous campaign when he put in a handful of influential displays for them in the middle of the park. The Moroccan whizkid played in 42 matches for Lille last season, registering one assist in the process across multiple competitions.The 18-year-old is currently among the best young central midfielders in Ligue 1. Therefore, Man City would do well to bring him to England in this transfer window.His current contract at the French club will run out in the summer of 2029, which could make it difficult for the Mancunian giants to land him on a cut-price deal later this year.HOUSTON, TEXAS JULY 04: Ayyoub Bouaddi #6 of Morocco competes for the ball against Stephen Eustaquio #7 of Canada during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Canada and Morocco at Houston Stadium on July 04, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)Will Bouaddi Be A Good Choice For Manchester City Boss Enzo Maresca?Bouaddi is a good tackler of the ball and can time his challenges well to make some important interceptions for his team at the centre of the park. He doesnt mind clearing the danger when needed and is a good passer as well from midfield.The Moroccan teenager can even create the odd chance for his teammates to find the back of the net. Bouaddi is primarily a box-to-box midfielder but can also play as a holding midfielder if asked to do so. However, there are some concerns over whether he can make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League if the Mancunian giants end up recruiting him this off-season.We can expect Bouaddi to bring more quality and depth to Man City boss Enzo Marescas midfield in the long run. He is already good enough to fight for regular first-team football at the Etihad Stadium next season.At 18, Bouaddi has the potential to be a world-class player in his position someday. Thus, he would be an excellent choice for Man City this summer. However, Maresca has to be patient with his development before he can get the best out of him in English football.

CONCACAF, the football federation responsible for North and Central America and the Caribbean, stepped up the pressure on Saturday on FIFA President Gianni Infantino.The investor deal originally planned by FIFA was a "symptom of leadership that has stopped putting football first," CONCACAF said in a statement.FIFA had announced on Tuesday that it wanted to sell minority stakes in a planned company overseeing its commercial rights and tournament operations to private investors. Infantino said the project would "turbocharge" football development and members who endorsed this by September 19 would receive a $20 million bonus.The European association UEFA attacked the plan and said its members would not play in FIFA-sponsored events if the deal went through. UEFA's rejection was followed by Asia's AFC and CONCACAF.That meant that FIFA and Infantino would have no majority from the 211 members. Infantino said early on Saturday that the plan was now scrapped.CONCACAF's 41 members welcomed the withdrawal of the proposed project, but said the matter is far from over."This recent unilateral and egregious act of poor governance and leadership follows a pattern of missteps and similar behaviour. A comprehensive reckoning with this presidency is imperative."CONCACAF: No one person should control footballUEFA had previously called for such a review in harsh terms. "This review must be thorough and comprehensive. No option should be ruled out from the outset," a statement said. "We must identify those responsible and hold them to account."CONCACAF praised the decisive approach taken by the associations against FIFA's plans."The unity demonstrated by our Member Associations this week has reaffirmed that when guided by courage, integrity, and sound governance the game will remain where it belongs: in the hands of football - not a single individual," it said in the statement.Addressing Infantino, CONCACAF said: "We are all simply custodians, serving a game that belongs to us all."

The Bucs dealt with a lot of injuries in 2025, and several players are ready to turn the page and see others perform the way they know they can. From Baker Mayfield to Cody Mauch to Bucky Irving, a lot of those players looking for a bounceback are on offense. In fact, two of those names were connected this week after one spoke to the media. Mauch is coming back from a season-ending knee injury and has a chip of his own on his shoulder. He spoke to the media on Friday and shared how several Bucs are itching to prove themselves, but especially Baker Mayfield. He explained it while talking about the contract issues between Mayfield and the franchise, saying, "It sucks to see him go through this and whatnot, but it's not going to change his mentality, the way he plays. . .he's going to go off."Mauch will play a big part in Mayfield having the year he expects. The offensive line being hurt led to some issues with Mayfield and his health. If both parties are healthy and there for each other on the field, then the results will likely speak for themselves. This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Bucs' Cody Mauch believes Baker Mayfield is 'going to go off'

Leaving Atleti? River step up talks for Thiago AlmadaRiver Plate has taken a firm step in the transfer market by deepening formal negotiations with Atltico de Madrid and Thiago Almadas camp. After the initial inquiries from weeks ago, the clubs leadership is now looking to finalize the arrival of the talented attacking midfielder.Atlticos demands and the players wishesThe Spanish side wants to recover the 20 million euros invested in the players transfer fee. Despite the high figure, there is an excellent relationship between both institutions to move forward with a financially viable agreement.River gains the edge over FlamengoThe stance of the former Vlez Sarsfield player is key in the talks: Almada is prioritizing wearing the River shirt over the offer from Brazils Flamengo. If this willingness holds, the Nez side is confident of sealing one of the most high-profile transfers in South American football.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

Concacaf has taken aim directly at FIFA president Gianni Infantino,who scrapped his controversial planto sell off a stake in the organization to private investors.Infantino introduced his proposal on Tuesday, July 28 but after a massive backlash led in part by Concacaf he admitted defeat on Friday, July 31.UEFA led the charge against the proposal, saying itwould boycott FIFA competitionsuntil it was scrapped. Concacaf also announced it would reject the plan on Thursday.On Saturday, UEFA said that it no longer had confidence in Infantino to lead FIFA. Just hours later, Concacaf followed with a similar statement."The events of recent days have exposed something that cannot now be set aside: the future of the FIFA World Cup, the greatest asset in world football, was advanced outside every established governance framework, without transparency, consultation or due process," the statement read."A proposal of this magnitude does not reach that stage by accident. It is a symptom of leadership that has stopped putting football first. This recent unilateral and egregious act of poor governance and leadership follows a pattern of missteps and similar behavior. A comprehensive reckoning with this presidency is imperative."Concacaf's complaint over Infantino operating unilaterally was shared in an extraordinary statement from FIFA chief operating officerKevin Lamour on Friday.Lamour said the controversial proposal was"the project of one person" and said "the time has now come for football political leaders to ask themselves the right questions and make the right decisions."Former U.S. Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro, who was a senior adviser for Infantino,quit on Friday due to the proposal."I cannot stand by while FIFA considers selling a stake in the World Cup," Cordeiro said. "Let me be clear. I had no involvement in this proposal, and I oppose it unequivocally."Infantino is up for re-election in March.According to a report inThe i Paper, Concacaf president and FIFA Council vice president Victor Montaglianiis considering a run to challenge Infantino.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Concacaf takes aim at FIFA president Infantino in blistering statement

Fiorentina halt Real Madrid, Roma slump, goals galore: friendliesWith 3 weeks to go until the start of Serie A, all clubs are busy with their pre-season training camps. The aim is to build fitness through training and gain match sharpness through friendlies.FollowNapoli's training camp up close! All 5 of the Azzurri's pre-season friendlieslive on OneFootball! Click here to see the match schedule and how to watch them. Speaking of friendlies, today 10 of the 20 teams set to take part in the upcoming league campaign were in action. Below, we take a look at all the results and the key events from the matches.Lazio-Avellino 6-3Lazio played the first of two friendlies against Serie B sides in two days.Against Avellino, the Biancocelesti did score 6 goals, but they also conceded 3. Ratkov grabbed a brace, while Serra, Belayane, Artistico and Taylor also got on the scoresheet. Di Maggio, Besaggio and Pandolfi scored for the Irpini.Manchester City-Inter 1-1A penalty shootout was needed to decide the winner between Manchester City and Inter, and thanks to a superb Provedel from the spot, the Nerazzurri came out on top.Don't miss a single minute of Inter's preseason! All the Italian champions' pre-season friendlieslive on OneFootball:you can choose between the Summer Pass for the full package and pay-per-view for individual matches! Click here to see the match schedule and how to watch them.In normal time, Pavard equalised in the 20th minute after Mubama had opened the scoring in the 14th. Diouf once again showed promising signs at right wing-back. Chivu, however, reiterated that the squad still needs an addition in that role.Lecce-Lecce Primavera 3-0An in-house clash for the Salentini. Stulic and Maleh both scored in the first half, with both looking to be in excellent condition. Dutch midfielder Gorter, born in 2005, also got on the scoresheet.1. Bologna-Cambuur 3-1Bologna arranged a double-header friendly against Cambuur. They won the first 3-1 thanks to goals from Odgaard, Cambiaghi and Lo Monaco late on. Vink scored for the Dutch side.It was interesting to see Tedesco use Cambiaghi as a false nine.2. Bologna-Cambuur 3-1The second ended with the same scoreline. The standout performer was Benja Dominguez, who bagged a brace.Dallinga also scored, while Van der Goot found the net for the visitors.Cardiff-Roma 4-1A heavy defeat for Roma against Championship side Cardiff. Gasperini's team fell behind immediately to Ashford, who went on to score twice. The other goals came from Salech and Tanner.Dybala scored to make it 3-1, although he had missed a penalty in the first half. The first two goals conceded were sloppy, especially the second, which came from a poor back-pass by Wesley to Svilar followed by an unfortunate ricochet.Mainz-Udinese 3-3Plenty of entertainment between Mainz and Udinese. Davis and Zaniolo picked up where they left off: a brace for the former and a goal for the playmaker, fresh from signing a new deal. All in the first half.Udinese's three goals were not enough to win a match opened by Becker's strike and pulled back in the second half by the Germans through Becker's second and Konigsdorffer's late equaliser for 3-3.St. Etienne-Venezia 4-3Another goal fest between Saint-tienne and Venezia. The Lagunari scored through Farji, Adams and Dagasso, but conceded 4 and therefore lost the match. Breum scored twice, while Stassin and Baallal were also on target for the French side.Real Madrid-Fiorentina 2-2Fiorentina produced an outstanding performance against Real Madrid. Grosso's men went 2-0 down because of goals from Endrick and Ciria, but reacted well and fought back to make it 2-2.La Viola's two strikers got the goals: Piccoli rifled one in at the near post from a Jimenez assist late in the first half, and Kean headed home a fine cross from Fagioli after the break.Frosinone-Benevento 2-2Frosinone struggled badly against Benevento and only found the equaliser late on. Lamesta and Prisco turned around Cal's opener, but Jacopo Gelli netted the 2-2 at the end.Leicester-Genoa 0-1Genoa wrapped up a packed day of friendlies in the evening by beating Leicester 1-0, after the English side had been relegated to League One last summer. The decisive goal came from Colombo, a player looking to take another step forward this year.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

Alison Merrien has guaranteed Guernsey their first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games [BBC]Bowler Alison Merrien has guaranteed Guernsey's first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games after reaching the women's singles final.Guernsey's reigning World Bowls Indoor Championships winner beat Malaysia's Emma Firyana Saroji 2-0 in their semi-final in Glasgow.Merrien impressed against the 2018 Commonwealth Games pairs gold medallist and 2015 World Champion of Champions as she won the opening set 11-1 in five ends after three consecutive three-shot ends.The second set was a tighter affair until Merrien took four shots in the fifth end to move into a 6-4 lead. Saroji pulled a shot back in the sixth end but Merrien won the seventh and final end by three shots to win the set 8-5.Merrien carried the Guernsey flag at the opening ceremony alongside her husband Ian, who bowled in the men's pairs [PA Media]The islander is competing in her fifth Commonwealth Games and carried Guernsey's flag at the opening ceremony.Merrien - who also won a World Champion of Champions title in 2007 - had never been beyond the quarter-finals at a Commonwealth Games before this year.But she has ensured a second successive women's singles medal for Guernsey, following up on Lucy Beere's silver in Birmingham four years ago.