Mohamed Salah edging towards a move to Trabzonspor, Bayern Munich keen on Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko and Man City boss Enzo Maresca wants to work with Chelsea winger Pedro Neto again.Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 34, is close to joining Turkish side Trabzonspor despite having verbally agreed to join Besiktas after leaving Liverpool this summer. (Foot Mercato)Bayern Munich remain interested in signing Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko, 23, as the Slovenia forward will allow England's Harry Kane, 33, to play a deeper role in the future. (CF Bayern Insider)Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa, 28, is interested in a move to Arsenal. (Caught Offside)Man City boss Enzo Maresca wants to work again with Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, with City exploring a move for the 26-year-old Portugal forward valued at 70m. (Sun)Chelsea and Tottenham have joined Newcastle in the race to sign Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini, 22, with the Magpies prepared to open with a 34m bid for the Italy defender valued at 42m. (Sun)Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is ready to push for a move to Inter Milan after a deal worth 25m euros (21m) was rejected for the 25-year-old, but discussions remain ongoing over a package worth around 30m that would match the Reds' valuation of the England international. (Teamtalk)Paris St-Germain have stepped up their pursuit of Ajax winger Mika Godts, who is valued at 52m, with Premier League sides Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham all being informed of the 21-year-old Belgium forward's growing interest. (Teamtalk)Chelsea forward Joao Pedro, 24, is set to receive a new contract despite his current deal running until 2032, following previous interest from Barcelona in the Brazil international. (The Athletic)Manchester United are unlikely to sign Everton attacker Iliman Ndiaye, 26, with Al-Hilal willing to pay the 75m that the Toffees want for the Senegal international. (Football Insider)Fulham are interested in making a move for Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott, 24, from Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar, but face competition from Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, Real Betis and Como. (Talksport)Benfica striker Franjo Ivanovic is close to joining Hull City after talks began over the terms of a deal that will likely see the 22-year-old Croatia forward join initially on loan.(Record)Get the latest on your Premier League teamAll your football quizzes in one placeListen to the latest Football Daily podcast

Jake Heyward finished fourth in the men's mile as home hero Josh Kerr was crowned Commonwealth Games champion in Glasgow.World record holder Kerr claimed gold in a time of 3:54.12 ahead of Australian Cameron Myers and Kenya's Timothy Cheruiyot.Heyward recorded a time of 3:55:54, just outside the medals in a thrilling world-class race at Scotstoun Stadium.It is reward for Heyward who has battled back after suffering an injury-plagued couple of years.An ongoing foot problem saw the Welshman undergo double Achilles surgery in 2024. The 27-year-old spent nearly two years on the sidelines before he could run again and only restarted his athletics career in January 2026."It was amazing to be part of that race," said Heyward."To not run for 18 months, start again in January and be at this point is pleasing. "But it's also gutting. I wanted to win a medal, I wanted to win a gold medal, but I wanted to win a medal. "Being that close is tough to take but it is sport and we'll move on to the next thing. "There's also some top-class athletes that finish behind me so someone has to win and someone has to lose, that's the way the sport goes."Heyward, who finished fifth in the 1,500m in Birmingham four years ago, thought he got his tactics wrong in the mile race in Glasgow."It's an improvement [on Birmingham] but I think this one was there for the taking," said Heyward."I think I had the ability to at least medal in that race and I made quite a lot of tactical errors and that probably shows the lack of racing over the last four years."I ran wide for a lot of the race and it's not ideal but you never want to be boxed in in a race like that when it is a slower pace."You're always making these calculated decisions. In hindsight, and I think I'd have to watch the race back, but I probably should have taken ownership of the race. "But hindsight is a wonderful thing and what ifs don't matter in this sport."Ava Lloyd finished sixth in the women's one mile race behind an Australian 1-2-3 of Abbey Caldwell, Jessica Hull and Claudia Hollingsworth.Lloyd, 20, is coached by Jenny Meadows who also trains with Keely Hodgkinson and Georgia Hunter-Bell.Thomas Walley finished fifth in the men's pole vault final with a best attempt of 5.30m.The 28-year-old was making his Commonwealth debut and started confidently, clearing 4.90m with ease with his first vault.As the bar was raised to 5.10m, Walley failed on his first attempt but cleared again with his second go at the height.The Wrexham native achieved 5.30m at the final attempt but failed to clear 5.40m which would have been his personal best.

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines defeated Japan's Naomi Osaka to reach the women's final at the WTA and ATP Washington Open (Emilee Chinn)Alexandra Eala stunned former world number one Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the women's final of the WTA and ATP Washington Open, where she will face third-ranked Jessica Pegula.The 21-year-old Philippines left-hander delivered an impressive victory over the four-time Grand Slam winner from Japan to reach her second career WTA final, having dropped the first last year at Eastbourne.Giant killer Eala, ranked 28th, had previously ousted second seed Elina Svitolina for her sixth top-10 victory of the year after dethroning 2025 Washington champion Leylah Fernandez.Osaka, ranked 13th, was thwarted in her bid for an eighth career WTA title and first since taking the 2021 Australian Open.Pegula, seeking her 12th career WTA title and third of the year, eliminated Russia's Diana Shnaider 7-5, 6-4 in the other semi-final.Pegula, who won her first WTA title in 2019 at Washington, fell behind 5-2 at the start, but the 32-year-old American top seed battled back to reach her fourth final of the year."I found a little rhythm on the return, served a little bit smarter and I was able to play some good tennis, kind of take control of the momentum," Pegula said.Pegula beat Eala in a 2025 Miami semi-final in their only career meeting."It's going to be a battle," Pegula said. "Alex, I'm a big fan of her. She's the future of the tour and she's already here."In the first set, Eala took a 2-1 lead by breaking when Osaka sent a backhand wide but Osaka broke back in the fourth game when Eala netted a forehand volley.Osaka saved three break points in the ninth game but followed with two errant forehands to surrender a break and Eala held at love on a service winner to capture the set in 38 minutes.Osaka double-faulted away a break to begin the second set and netted a backhand to surrender another break and hand Eala a 5-2 edge.Eala, who reached the fourth round last month at Wimbledon, then held serve to end matters after 76 minutes.Pegula, a semi-finalistat this year's Australian Open, has lifted trophies at Dubai and Charleston this season.Pegula won the last five games of her opening set to seize command after 45 minutes.In the second set, Pegula broke in the fifth and seventh games. Shnaider broke in the eighthbut Pegula served for the match again in the 10th game and smashed a forehand winner to capture her WTA-best 38th match triumph of the year.In the men's semi-finals, world number 10 Taylor Fritz will face 33rd-ranked Brandon Nakashima in an all-American matchup while Chile's Alejandro Tabilo meets 19-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar.Fritz seeks his 11th career ATP title and first since last year at Eastbourne.Jodar, assured of cracking the top 20 in world rankings next week, won his first ATP title in April at Morocco while Nakashima's only ATP title was at San Diego in 2022.Tabilo, ranked 30th, seeks his fourth career ATP trophy after winning at Auckland and Mallorca in 2024 and last year at Chengdu.js/bb

The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping to get back to their winning ways on Saturday, August 1, against the Boston Red Sox after dropping a bullpen game. Last night, the Dodgers hung around for a while, honestly a lot longer than expected. Cole Irvin, an offseason signing who inked a camp invite deal and eventually joined on a minor league contract, did a great job of eating innings, pitching a total of six and protecting the bullpen from too much wear. However, while he got off to a great start, the seventh inning went left very quickly, something that manager Dave Roberts elected not to stop to avoid using a key reliever. Jul 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) looks on before batting against Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (not pictured) during the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn ImagesIn fact, when Irvin left, it was after 100 pitches, and Evan Phillips needed just two outs. The Dodgers should have a good amount of their bullpen available to go for the win today. Dodgers Lineup vs. Mariners1. Shohei Ohtani, DH2. Andy Pages, CF3. Tommy Edman, 2B4. Freddie Freeman, 1B5. Kike Hernandez, LF6. Teoscar Hernandez, RF7. Max Muncy, 3B8. Miguel Rojas, SS9. Dalton Rushing, CView this post on InstagramA post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation)Against a left-handed pitcher in Peyton Tolle, the Dodgers are giving Kyle Tucker a rest in right field, moving Teoscar to right and Kike to left. The Dodgers are going very righty heavy, trying to take advantage of the match-up. Interestingly, Mookie Betts is out, though it is likely just rest since he plays shortstop every day at this point. Tolle is a pitcher with electric stuff and an interesting combination of two different fastballs. He is still establishing himself, and the Dodgers will have the advantage in terms of pitching. Who is pitching for the Dodgers?The one and only Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the ball to pitch like an ace. The Dodgers need length from him today, and he will be tasked with keeping his pitch count down, something he has been great at, and going at least six innings. Jul 25, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing (68) talks to starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) after the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesYamamoto will have a tough task, with the Red Soxs offense really surging and powering the teams resurgence. However, his command and pitch mix will give them fits, especially if he manages to locate as he does at his best.

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesLucas Glover caused a real stir during the 3M Open last week.Glover is one of the more experienced pros on the PGA Tour, and he is extremely outspoken with that.The man from Greenville, South Carolina, proved that in abundance last week at TPC Twin Cities.Glovers biggest pet peeve is AimPoint the green-reading method that has become so popular among professional golfers over the past few years and, indeed, amateurs.After holing a birdie putt on his 10th hole during the final round of the 3M Open on Sunday, Lucas Glover took off his golf shoes before leaving them on the side of the green.Photo by David Berding/Getty ImagesHe then walked to the hole to retrieve his ball.At the time, many thought Glover was taking aim (excuse the pun) at those who utilize the AimPoint method.However, Glover explained after his round that he was in fact goofing off after receiving complaints due to the length of the metal spikes on his golf shoes.No, not even close. Nothing to do with AimPoint actually, the 46-year-old said.Complaints behind me about spike marks. I wear metal. Someone in the group ahead of us was too.Singled me out. Just goofing off.What Lucas Glover did in the scoring tent after complaints about his metal spikesMax Greyserman, Glovers playing partner during the final round, made an appearance on the NUCLR GOLF POD and spoke about the incident at the 3M Open last week.What happened was we teed off on 10, and the incident occurred on the 10th green, said Greyserman,I paused for a second on the fringe and Im kind of wondering why hes walking in a circle and not towards the hole. And then Im like, all right, whatever.Then Im about to walk towards my ball, but then he stops on the fringe right in front of where I was going to walk towards my ball.I just stopped for a second and then all of a sudden hes taking his shoes off and Im just literally thinking, what is going on?Like, I had absolutely no idea what is happening. Ive never seen anything like this. I have no context of why hes doing this.He takes his shoes off, leaves them on the fringe, goes and picks the ball out of the hole in just his socks.At that point Im like, this is this is crazy.Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty ImagesLet me just go make my birdie because I got a job to do and my job is not to worry about Lucas Glover taking his shoes off on the green.Were walking in the next hole and I remember looking at my caddie and Im like, did you see him take off his shoes, was I seeing that correctly?And hes like, yeah, I have no idea what just happened.Then Lucas told us that the rules official came up to him and said that guys behind us were complaining about spike marks on the greens. Lucas was upset because they were singling him out.Lucas Glover left his phone number and a message for his fellow playersGreyserman then revealed what Glover did in the scorers tent immediately after his round.Metal spikes are perfectly legal, whether you agree with that or not, it doesnt matter. Theyre legal at the current time, Greyserman explained.The rules official has no jurisdiction to tell Lucas to, like, walk better or something, to walk more carefully.Like, thats not the rules officials job. It has never been the rules officials job.He (Glover) was kind of making a mockery of the situation, essentially, and thats kind of what Lucas does.Hes awesome. Hes a great guy, and hes just kind of making light of the situation.Then we get done with the round and were in scoring. Lucas takes a black Sharpie, grabs a white piece of paper, and writes in big letters.I dont remember the exact words, but something along the lines of, you know, if you have any issues or complaints about bimetal spikes, please give me a call and feel free to talk to me.Then he signed it and wrote his phone number, and he told the scorers to leave the piece of paper on the desk for the rest of the day.And by the way, we were playing behind someone who was wearing metal spikes. I mean, we didnt complain about it.Lucas Glover was clearly very unhappy about the situation at the 3M Open, and it would be fascinating to know if anyone took him up on his offer by calling his personal number after their round.

Rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder was one of two Detroit Lions that exited Friday's training camp practice early to be evaluated for potential injuries. Rolder was being evaluated for a leg injury, while starting defensive tackle Alim McNeill was being evaluated for a potential neck injury.On Saturday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that Rolder will indeed "miss some time," but Rolder "didn't suffer a severe injury."That's some bit of good news to hear that Rolder is not expected to miss major time.Some additional good news for the #Lions as sources say promising rookie LB Jimmy Rolder didnt suffer a severe injury he will miss some time, but not major. Rolder, the former Michigan star, left practice Friday to be evaluated for a leg injury. https://t.co/kDHgIKdDaOpic.twitter.com/TJbhfTBA5W Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 1, 2026Rolder is a rookie that theLions selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Rolder totaled 118 tackles, nine tackles for loss, two sacks, and one interception throughout his collegiate career with theMichigan Wolverines. The 6-foot-2, 238-pound linebacker led Michigan with 73 tackles last season.Rolder added seven tackles for loss, two pass breakups, two sacks, and one interception last season at Michigan.The Lions announced the signing of veteran linebacker Devin White on Saturday. White, who was a second-team All-Pro in 2020 and a Pro Bowler in 2021, is coming off a resurgent 2025 NFL season with the Las Vegas Raiders.White ranked third in the NFL last season with his career-high 174 tackles.For moreLionscoverage, follow us on X,@TheLionsWire, and give ourFacebookpage a like.Follow Josh on X,@JoshOnLionsThis article originally appeared on Lions Wire: NFL insider updates injury status of Lions rookie LB Jimmy Rolder

The San Francisco 49ers were dealt another devastating blow Saturday when it was announced that one of their best receivers, Ricky Pearsall, was out for the season with a knee injury.49ers general manager John Lynch said that Pearsall will have season-ending knee surgery and could be out until almost the beginning of 2027 training camp.Pearsall was still recovering from a PCL issue that had been off and on since Week 4 of last season, when he first injured it in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars."You obviously are doing your due diligence," Lynch said via ESPN. "We reevaluated after [the season], and the consensus was that that wasn't the step to take. He did well throughout the offseason, ran into some other road bumps. At that point between all the docs that we consulted ... the decision was made. As [team physician] Tim [McAdams] said, it's declared itself. And the course of action that everyone felt was appropriate was having surgery."In 2025, Pearsall caught 36 passes for 528 yards and no touchdowns. Part of the reason his numbers were down was that he fought injuries all season.So with Pearsall out, could this open the door for Brandon Aiyuk? Maybe. Although both sides have refused to sit down with the other to talk about a new contract, you have to wonder if the 49ers would even consider working with Aiyuk again.Aiyuk has all but ruined his chances of being traded, and the 49ers need another wide receiver. Even though they just signed Deebo Samuel and have Mike Evans, it doesn't hurt to have another wideout, considering the team's recent injury history.This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Will the 49ers consider negotiating with Aiyuk after the Pearsall news

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona only had one criticism of the bobblehead likeness of him being handed to fans at Great American Ball Park.The Francona bobblehead giveaway Aug. 1 marked the second bobblehead produced by the Reds organization, but the first distributed at a home game. A 2025 Francona bobblehead was presented to fans who donated at a certain level to the Reds Community Fund.Reds Pirates Hunter Greene Reds' Hunter Greene goes 6 in final start before MLB trade deadlineReds pitching Nick Lodolo Will Nick Lodolo's new breaking ball be weapon for Reds in 2027?The 2026 Francona bobblehead features a manual, four-digit tally counter that allows fans to keep up with the future-Hall-of-Fame manager's career wins, a number that stood at 2,085 entering play Aug. 1 against the Pittsburgh Pirates."That (expletive) ain't moving quick enough," Francona said. Francona said he hadn't studied the bobblehead closely, acknowledging that a box of them had been delivered to his office at the ballpark, adding he hadn't seen it. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Here's Terry Francona's scouting report on his new Reds bobblehead

CHICAGO General manager Ryan Poles is going to need to clear some time in his schedule for Jaylon Johnson after the season.If things go the way the Chicago Bears cornerback envisions, its going to be time for them to talk about a raise a big one for the two-time Pro Bowl selection.Poles surely loves having players who are supremely motivated and confident in themselves in a very public manner. Thats precisely what Johnson did after a wet and soggy practice Saturday morning at Halas Hall.This is definitely a contract year, Johnson said in his first media availability since January. We all know with the cap (has risen) and all that stuff. Its definitely a contract year for me, so at the end of the day, whether thats here or somewhere else, Ive got to put it on tape that I am still a top guy in this league.The next move, of course, belongs to Johnson. Everyone is curious what he looks like after playing in only nine games last season, including the postseason, and dealing with a groin injury that required core muscle surgery.At 27, hes the elder statesman in the secondary, and if you were making a list of the most important players for the Bears defense to make significant improvement in 2026, maybe defensive end Montez Sweat is first. If Johnson isnt second, he had better be third or you need to reorder some names.Johnson missed the first half of the voluntary offseason program as he got married this spring. He arrived in time for OTAs and looked pretty good from the jump. He had a two-interception day during minicamp and has looked fluid and locked in through four days of practice, deflecting a Caleb Williams pass for Zavion Thomas on an in-breaking route during 11-on-11 work Saturday.The coaching staff has a host of questions about nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon, who remains on the physically unable to perform list and appeared in only five games with the playoffs last year. Theyre also curious about Johnson because theyve yet to experience him in top form after he arrived to training camp injured in 2025.Its a really good start, coach Ben Johnson said Friday. Happy with how hes approaching his work right now. Hes highly motivated to garner the respect that certainly I had for him when I came into the building. He felt like last year was a disappointment and so he wants to get back to being on the upper echelon of cover corners in this league. So you kind of see that approach.I cant tell you how long it will be over the course of camp, but were just looking for consistency right now throughout the entire roster. Thats how you gain trust with your teammates, thats how you provide value to the team. So each and every day were just looking to continue to stack days and I think thats been his mindset.Jaylon said he wasnt able to play without pain until the playoffs. He missed Weeks 3 through 12 before finally getting on the field for the Black Friday win in Philadelphia. He made one interception and had two pass deflections with 17 tackles in the regular season and added two more pass breakups in the playoffs.The only time I wasnt in pain playing was probably the Rams maybe the first playoff game, he said. Other than that, I was taking pain medicine, getting numbing shots, trying to do whatever. I was doing everything I can. At the end of the day I was only two, three months out of core surgery. For a corner, thats a tough position to be in.As far as maybe pushing too quickly to come back, the bottom line was he had a burning desire to get back on the field and the Bears needed him as they stacked wins in a march to the postseason.At the end of the day Im a competitor, Jaylon said. I easily could have sat on my ass and not played and just watch it be what it was. I felt like what I had to give was enough to contribute to the team. Of course, it wasnt nowhere near who I could be. I feel like people know that.A full offseason to heal up, strengthen his core and get back to running the way he can has him confident that hes on his way back to recapturing the Pro Bowl form he played at in 2023 and 2024, the year the Bears placed the franchise tag on him before signing him to a four-year, $76 million extension. He said hes incorporating regular Pilates work into his routine to strengthen his core.Jaylon at his best has been a competitive zone-man corner who can press and jam in the flat and is aggressive and can tackle and also go out and play matchup-man coverage, a pro scout for another team said. Hes not in the same tier as Patrick Surtain II in Denver, but hes been willing and able to do it against the top receivers in the league. For me, hes been a back-half-of-the-top-10 corner when hes at his best.Last year, he was a prime example of a guy who missed practice time, wasnt in elite shape and didnt tackle real well. What you saw on tape and in his production reflected that.Jaylon is under contract with the Bears through 2027 for $16 million, but the guaranteed money in the deal is exhausted. Hes cognizant of the reality that highly paid veterans who no longer have guaranteed money can be set up for a contract extension if things go well. If things go south, they become easy cut candidates.Im not a dummy, he said. I think we all know that. I structured my deal a certain way to put myself back at the table at the age of 27. So, for me it was always for this point to get here and then show out and do what I do and to be healthy and be out there doing what I do best and thats covering, thats making plays, being a difference maker. Then from there, wherever that contract goes, it goes.Where the market has gone is up, up, up since his last contract. His $19 million annual average ranks 13th in the league among cornerbacks, and four players have eclipsed the $30 million mark. The New England Patriots Christian Gonzalez and Seattle Seahawks Devon Witherspoon could soon land deals that push Jaylon to 15th.So, hes probably spot-on in saying it will be time for a renegotiation if he plays well. How receptive the club would be to that is impossible to say, but if Jaylon becomes a top performer again, its probably something Poles will have to entertain given his track record for treating players fairly.There will be ample opportunities for Jaylon and the rest of the secondary to work against some of the best wide receivers in the league. In just the first 10 games of the season, Justin Jefferson, DeVonta Smith, Garrett Wilson, Drake London, A.J. Brown, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Chris Olave are on the schedule. Jaylon has always relished opportunities to face Jefferson, and this is a stacked list of receivers.Theres a hunger to help the defense improve in a host of statistical categories that didnt reflect positively on the Bears a year ago, and thats motivation for him as well. So, this isnt just a guy eyeing another pay day.Outside of takeaways we finished, if Im not mistaken, bottom 10, bottom five in a lot of categories, Jaylon said. So for me, we aint done a damn thing. Theres a lot for us to prove on defense. Of course, the offense is rolling. But thats not something we can rely on: OK, the offense go put up 40 and well hold them to 35. To me, thats unacceptable.Weve still got a lot to do and to prove. You go down the list. Ive got a lot to prove. People dont think I am who I am because of an injured year last year. Tyrique (Stevenson) is on a contract year. Hes got to prove himself. There are plenty of guys. Kyler, when he gets back, he has to prove himself. On the D-line, there are a lot of doubters that dont believe in them. Theyve got to prove themselves. If guys arent hungry, I dont know what to say or what to do about that. Weve got a lot of people that are motivated and weve got to go out there and play.That motivation is just that, and as Jaylon proved in 2023 when the team tried to get a contract done with him and could not hes quite comfortable taking his chips, moving them to the center of the table and betting on himself.There aint no pressure, he said. I am who I am and I do what I do regardless of the circumstance. I am just happy to be healthy.If his health indeed matches his swagger, this could be a bounce-back year as well as a contract year.____

Venue change: Boca to face Estudiantes at the DucBoca Juniors Athletic Club confirmed that it will play its postponed match from the second round of the Torneo Clausura against Estudiantes de La Plata at the Toms Adolfo Duc stadium, home of Huracn.Structural drainage worksThe decision comes in response to the renovation work being carried out on La Bomboneras pitch. On this occasion, the clubs groundskeeping team completed major drainage work aimed at solving the usual flooding problems in the area near the premium boxes.Time for a top-quality pitchThe difficult weather conditions recorded in Buenos Aires delayed the settling of the new grass. With this temporary move, the clubs leadership aims to give the pitch the recovery time it needs to ensure a top-quality surface for its upcoming fixtures.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.