One under-the-radar position battle taking place at training camp for the Indianapolis Colts doesn't appear to be off to a great start.While we know that Tanor Bortolini will be the Colts' starting center, it remains to be seen who the backup will be.Taking the bulk of those second-team snaps have been Dalton Tucker and Jimmy Morrissey. Also on the roster are UDFAs Geno VanDeMark and Josh Kreutz.Through four training camp practices, off-target or errant snaps have been far too common."One alarming item through the start of camp, and even something we saw in the spring, has been consistent snap issues with the backups," wrote Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan.Bowen adds that both Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson have had issues catching snaps as well.In past years, Danny Pinter has provided a steady backup presence at center, but he is now in Baltimore. Tucker doesn't have any regular-season -- or college -- snaps at center in his career. Morrissey has played 318 offensive snaps in five NFL seasons, with 258 of them coming in 2021. Kreutz and VanDeMark are rookies.This is an inexperienced group, and it's showing early in training camp.This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Under-the-radar Colts' training camp competition off to shaky start

Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesMichael Brennan played alongside Rickie Fowler during the third round of the Rocket Classic on Saturday.Brennan was disappointed to bogey his final hole to drop back to 14-under par, but he would have been delighted with his round overall.Brennan played really well on day three at the Rocket Classic, firing a round of six-under par 64 to trail the leader by just one stroke.Meanwhile, Fowler produced a really strong finish, making three birdies in his final six holes to end up three strokes off the lead.Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesFowler actually did the opposite on Friday at the Rocket Classic, playing really poorly down the stretch after a scintillating start.The final round on Sunday in Detroit should be fascinating, with the likes of Fowler, Brennan, Cam Young and Xander Schauffele all chasing down Davis Riley.What Rickie Fowler told Michael Brennan about Rocket Classic fansThere is no doubt who the fans in Detroit would love to see win on Sunday.Brennan spoke to reporters after his third round at the Detroit Golf Club on Saturday.The 24-year-old was asked whether he felt any more pressure than usual due to the fact that he was playing alongside Fowler, who had such a huge following out on the golf course.Yeah, I think we got a little bit of that today, he admitted.I mean, Rickie had a legion of fans out there today. It was pretty cool to be, you know, to be there and see.Photo by Raj Mehta/Getty ImagesI asked him on 16, you know, what he thought of the crowd, just because we had a lot of guys yelling things and stuff, and he gave me, you know, a great response, that he was very, very grateful for the fans.And I just thought it was really cool to be a part of.Rickie Fowler is one of the most popular players among the fans, so its no surprise that he has received such huge support this week in Detroit.Michael Brennan explains why his new strategy is workingAfter his third round, Brennan spoke about a simple strategic change he recently made with his coach and caddie.A lot of working on some strategy stuff with my coach, Adam Harrell and Ollie, my caddie, and just being a little bit smarter into some of the greens, Brennan said.I hit a lot of balls over the greens, the back pins, or short side myself a lot.So trying to just avoid that and really been putting in a lot of work on my putting and seeing a lot of improvements with speed control.So I feel more okay if Im hitting it, you know, 30 feet left of a pin if Im not in position because I feel really confident from that distance.His new strategy seems to be working and it should surprise nobody if he goes on to win his second PGA Tour title on Sunday at the Rocket Classic.

Falkirk have a huge challenge to replicate their top six finish of last season as they rebuild after losing a host of key players, according to Ian McCall.The Bairns were beaten 2-0 at home to St Mirren in their Premiership opener on Saturday.Manager John McGlynn has had to contend with the loss this summer of his top five goalscorers from last season Barney Stewart, Calvin Miller, Dylan Tait, Ben Broggio and Brian Graham."It's really hard when you're at the level Falkirk are, a big club but not one of the big, big ones," McCall, who had spells at Falkirk as a player and manager, told BBC Sportsound."You're signing a boy [Barmey Stewart] from a university team and then getting a million pounds for him. That's not really normal, but fans will still expect you to go and find another one. You tell me five that have been found in the last 20 years like that - it's not like that."I still think they'll be absolutely fine. In terms of John McGlynn and the Scotland [manager] rumours , I didn't think it was ridiculous and it's maybe still out there."I don't foresee them being in relegation bother, but it will be really hard to replicate what they did [last season]. They finished in the top six comfortably and at one point were in the running for fourth or fifth."It's just hard at that level, unless you have serious funds, to replace the type of players that have left."

Real Madrid assistant coach celebrates return to club and reunion with Mourinho A new old chapterWhen Jose Mourinho returned for his second stint as manager of Real Madrid, he was on the lookout for trusted personnel to join his backroom staff.The club eventually settled on former Los Blancos player Sami Khedira, who had played under the Portuguese tactician during his time at the club.He has been working with the club since the start of pre-season and has taken on an important dressing-room role.Khedira welcomes Real Madrid returnKhedira is a key part of the coaching staff at Real Madrid. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images)Khedira has now expressed his delight at returning to Real Madrid, describing the move as the beginning of a new chapter and an honour to work alongside Jose Mourinho again.Writing on X, he made it clear how much the opportunity means to him.A new old chapter. Back at Real Madrid. A special feeling to return, and an honour to be working alongside Jose Mourinho again. Excited for this new challenge and everything ahead, Khedira wrote.The message reflects both Khediras emotional connection to the club and his respect for Mourinho.Trusted dressing-room roleKhedira is expected to act as a liaison between Mourinho and the players, helping maintain communication and stability inside the dressing room.That role is particularly important in a squad like Madrid, which contains established stars, new signings and several young players.His experience gives him credibility on both sides. He understands exactly what Jose expects but also knows how it feels when the shoe is on the other foot.Khedira was one of those players in the squad under Jose before, and his experience could help the dressing room have a shoulder to lean on.More than a symbolic returnKhediras appointment should not be viewed as a nostalgic gesture.The club appear to see him as a practical figure capable of preventing small tensions from becoming larger issues and helping the coaching staffs message reach the squad clearly.Last season, one of the biggest issues for both Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa was their inability to maintain dressing-room harmony.Jose understands how important it is to have a harmonious dressing room, and Khedira is his trusted man to ensure that.Khediras own words underline his enthusiasm, and it remains to be seen how his role helps Madrid adapt to this new chapter under Jose.

Man Utd move for Arsenal star, as the Gunners close in on two top targets transfer latestManchester United are considering a move for Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly, as the Gunners close in on two top targets of their own.The Independent report that Michael Carricks side have a long-standing interest in the 19-year-old. United would like to bring the left-back to Old Trafford but are also targeting Newcastles Lewis Hall.Another exit from the Emirates is growing increasingly likely, with Christian Norgaard set to leave the Gunners for Everton. A 7 million transfer has been agreed for the 32-year-old midfielder, according to The Athletic.The Denmark internationals departure will make space in midfield for the arrival of Bruno Guimaraes. The Times report that the Newcastle captain is now set to complete his medical, with an 80 million deal agreed. The Brazil international is expected to sign a five-year contract at the Emirates.Meanwhile, Mikel Artetas side are continuing to progress in their sensational move for Vinicius Jr. The Gunners have reportedly agreed terms with the superstar winger. Arteta insisted that his club are working really actively when asked about the blockbuster move.Elsewhere, reports insist that former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is on the verge of joining Turkish side Trabzonspor. The 34-year-old is a free agent after saying goodbye to Anfield at the end of last season.Manchester City are lining up a 70 million move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, according to The Sun. It is believed that Enzo Maresca is keen on a reunion with the 26-year-old.At the same time, The Athletic say that Chelsea are preparing to offer Joao Pedro a new deal. The 24-year-olds current deal already runs until 2032. However he is set to be offered a contract extension with improved terms.Newly-promoted Hull City are set to miss out on Burnley midfielder Florentino Luis, according to Hull Live. The Tigers believed they were close to securing the 26-year-old but now expect him to move elsewhere.

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Newport County boss Hayden Mullins has pledged to put substance before style in uncompromising League Two.The Exiles have appointed Mullins as their manager after the sudden departure of Christian Fuchs in June.The Austrian left after guiding County to survival on the final day of 2025-26, while the club finished in the last safe spot the previous campaign under Nelson Jardim after ending on a nine-game winless streak.Newport's recent placings and their small budget means they will start among the favourites for the drop, but Mullins believes he can develop a successful style."I am not going to come in and try to be an all conquering, possession-based manager in League Two and think I will dominate that way," said the former midfielder, who had a spell in charge of Colchester."I am real and know what the league looks like it's tough and we need the fans on board. My job is giving them a team they are proud of and that they can back. "We will be attacking, front foot, press the opposition and look to hurt them. We will be exciting, expansive and competitive."Mullins was in the County dugout for the first time on Saturday for a 2-1 win at Yeovil.The new boss was quick to pass the credit to coach Chris Todd, who had stepped up as interim manager.Mullins said: "I didn't really know Chris, but I've heard really good things about him and he's made me feel really welcome."He knows all the players inside out, so I've been leaning on him a lot."He took the session on Friday and prepared the boys for Yeovil, so all of that out there was Chris' work. He's done fantastic work."The Exiles have a glamour friendly against Roma at Rodney Parade on Tuesday, 4 August (19:00 BST), with the Italian giants reeling from being humbled 4-1 by Cardiff City on Saturday.County's first competitive game is at AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup on Saturday, 8 August (15:00 BST), with a home League Two opener against Rochdale seven days later.Latest Newport County news, analysis and fan views

Bengals NewsBengals get another Maxx Crosby trade suggestionTheCincinnati Bengalstrading for Dexter Lawrence sort of kept the floodgates open for suggestions that the team should make other big splash moves around Joe Burrow.Training Camp Report | Boye Mafe Finds A Home; Erick All Jr.s Wait Ends MondayThere are those at Paycor Stadium who believe the pass Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had intercepted in one of Saturdays team sessions at training camp wouldnt have been tried in a game.Cashius Howell brings an edge in attempt to boost Bengals pass rushBefore the snap,Cashius Howelllet everyone know what kind of fire he brings to the football fieldCincinnati Bengals Training Camp Day 4 Recap: Uncharacteristically Inaccurate Day for Joe Burrow Ends With DotsOffense flourishes in first red zone session of campBengals Player Profile: Kris Jenkins Jr. needs to shine much brighter with added company around himIt didnt matter what Kris Jenkins Jr. did in the last two years.Bengals trading for Texans Justin Watson would fix hidden flawYou have to love the weapons in Cincinnati. HoweverIf youre thinking about placing a bet on the Cincinnati Bengals and their chances in 2026, the odds are in your favor. Americas No. 1 Sportsbook, FanDuel, has the team being +170 to win the Division (second behind Baltimore, and +2000 to win Super Bowl LXI.NFL NewsBaker Mayfield says he feels disrespected. If the Buccaneers move on, these six teams make senseMayfield should have no shortage of suitors if he leaves Tampa Bay after the 2026 season2026 NFL training camp: Top seven takeaways from Back Together Weekend SaturdayFor the sixth consecutive year, all 32 clubs kicked off the 2026 preseason with Training Camp: Back Together Weekend presented by YouTube TV.Falcons continue to invest in young starters on offense by giving 4-year extension to BergeronTheAtlanta Falconscontinued to invest in their offense on Saturday when they announced they have signed left guardMatthew Bergeronto a four-year contract extension.2026 NFL training camp: Latest news, intel for all 32 teamsThe2026 NFL training campshave kicked off around the country, and our team reporters are on the ground every day following the action.Kyler Murray seems to be pulling ahead in Vikings QB competition, as expectedWeve been watching, but not saying much about, the drip-drip of the quarterback competition in Minnesota.

Rashid Khan, left, Kate Cross, centre, and Liam Livingstone have all signed deals to play in The Hundred for 2026 [Getty Images]The Hundred's inaugural player auction has taken place and the squads for the eight teams are now in fine shape. For the first five editions of the competition, players were allocated to teams via a draft system with a set of salary tiers.But following substantial private investment in The Hundred, players not already signed or retained will now have their team and pay set by an auction.Squads will be made up of between 16 to 18 players, while there is a salary cap limit along with a salary collar, a minimum amount teams must spend.The salary pot in the men's competition for 2026 has risen by 45% to 2.05m per side, and the fund for women's teams has increased by 100% to 880,000.The auction created some of the highest paid sportswomen in the UK, with all-rounder Danielle Gibson, pace bowler Issy Wong and 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman receive deals in excess of 100,000.In the men's auction, 21-year-old James Coles earned 390,000, while batter Jordan Cox claimed 300,000. There were also big deals for Joe Root and Adil Rashid.Sides will be able add two wildcard picks after the T20 Blast. Here is how The Hundred squads are looking before the 2026 season. Men's competitionBirmingham Phoenix: Rehan Ahmed, Donovan Ferreira, Scott Currie, Saqib Mahmood, Usman Tariq, Mitchell Owen, Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, Chris Wood, Jordan Thompson, Will Smeed, Matthew Montgomery, Tom Helm, Sean Dickson, Joe Weatherley, Ben Dwarshuis.Matthew Montgomery replaced Ethan Brookes on 14 July.Jacob Bethell, who was set to captain Phoenix, withdrew with a knee injury on 21 July. Donovan Ferreira was named captain, while Joe Weatherley replaced Bethell in the squad on 23 July. Mustafizur Rahman was ruled out with an injury sustained on Bangladesh duty on 23 July. Ben Dwarshuis was named as his replacement.London Spirit: James Coles, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Adam Zampa, Dewald Brevis, Jonny Bairstow, David Willey, Adam Milne, Mason Crane, James Rew, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Fisher, Henry Crocombe,Kiran Carlson, AJ Tye.AJ Tye replaced the injured Adam Hose on 15 July. Tymal Mills was ruled out by injury on 2 August, with a replacement to be named in due course. Manchester Super Giants: Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Josh Tongue, Aiden Markram, Noor Ahmad, Liam Dawson, Leus du Plooy, Tim Seifert, Sonny Baker, Gus Atkinson, Tom Moores, Tawanda Muyeye, Tom Hartley, Max Holden, George Scrimshaw, Paul Walter, James Sales, Adam Finch.MI London: Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Will Jacks, James Vince, Nicholas Pooran, Rashid Khan, Nathan Sowter, Trent Boult, Sherfane Rutherford, Richard Gleeson, Olly Stone, Ollie Pope, Ollie Skyes, Callum Parkinson, Jason Roy, Eddie Jack, Seb Morgan.Southern Brave: Jofra Archer, Jamie Smith, Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, Marcus Stoinis, Luke Wood, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Dan Worrall, Caleb Falconer, Ben McKinney, Michael Pepper, Tom Abell, Nikhil Chaudhary, Manny Lumsden, Saif Zaib, Moeen Ali.Moeen Ali replaced the injured Thomas Rew on 1 August. Sunrisers Leeds: Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Mitchell Marsh, Abrar Ahmed, Zak Crawley, Ryan Rickelton, Nathan Ellis, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Benny Howell, Tom Lawes, Tom Alsop, Liam Patterson-White, Reece Topley, Ed Barnard, Matty Revis, Charlie Allison.Trent Rockets: Tim David, Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Sam Billings, Mitch Santner, Finn Allen, Craig Overton, Matt Henry, Danny Briggs, Lewis Gregory, Dan Mousley, Aneurin Donald, Ben Mayes, Louis Kimber, Ben Raine, Ben Sanderson, Mohammad Amir.Mohammad Amir replaced the injured David Payne on 10 July. Calvin Harrison replaced the injured Brad Currie on 15 July. Welsh Fire: Phil Salt, Jordan Cox, Marco Jansen, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Chris Woakes, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Lockie Ferguson, Matthew Short, Asa Tribe, Sam Cook, Ben Kellaway, Jafer Chohan,Tom Aspinwall, Jordan Clark, Dillon Pennington.Women's competitionBirmingham Phoenix: Alice Capsey, Ellyse Perry, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer, Tammy Beaumont, Davina Perrin, Alana King, Jemima Spence, Eva Gray, Emma Lamb, Phoebe Brett, Esmae MacGregor, Annerie Dercksen, Eve O'Neill, Mary Taylor, Fatima Sana, Meg Austin, Kayla Reyneke.Meg Austin replaced the injured Cordelia Griffith on 17 June. Lucy Hamilton withdrew on 18 June after getting a Cricket Australia central contractKayla Reyneke will replace Fatima Sana for Phoenix's first two games due to Fatima having Pakistan commitments. London Spirit: Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Charlie Dean, Charis Pavely, Grace Harris, Amy Jones, Deandra Dottin, Sterre Kalis, Marie Kelly, Seren Smale, Lucy Higham, Josephine Groves, Katie George, Trudy Johnson, Olivia Barnes, Hannah Rainey.Katie George replaced the injured Mahika Gaur on 11 June. Hannah Rainey replaced the injured Phoebe Turner on 9 July. Manchester Super Giants: Paige Scholfield, Sophie Ecclestone, Meg Lanning, Smriti Mandhana, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Kathryn Bryce, Richa Ghosh, Mady Villiers, Grace Ballinger, Maitlan Brown, Grace Scrivens, Jo Gardner, Natasha Wraith, Rebecca Tyson, Trudy Johnson, Olivia Barnes.MI London: Hayley Matthews, Nic Carey, Melie Kerr, Kira Chathli, Chinelle Henry, Kirstie Gordon, Hollie Armitage, Alexa Stonehouse, Tara Norris, Alice Davidson-Richards, Alice Monaghan, Ellie Threlkeld, Kalea Moore, Danielle Gregory, Kate Coppack, Francesca Sweet, Ella Claridge. Ella Claridge replaced the injured Danni Wyatt-Hodge on 2 AugustSouthern Brave: Lauren Bell, Issy Wong, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt, Sarah Glenn, Jemimah Rodrigues, Sophie Molineux, Jodi Grewcock, Lizelle Lee, Rebecca Odgers, Phoebe Franklin, Daisy Gibb, Ellie Anderson, Naomi Dattani, Katherine Fraser.Sunrisers Leeds: Danielle Gibson, Annabel Sutherland, Phoebe Litchfield, Jess Jonassen, Cassidy McCarthy, Kate Cross, Deepti Sharma, Bryony Smith, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Hannah Baker, Claudie Cooper, Darcey Carter, Sophia Turner, Emily Windsor, Katie Jones.Emily Windsor, Katie Jones and Chloe Skelton were named as injury replacements for Flo Miller, Maddie Ward and Rachel Slater on 8 July. Trent Rockets: Beth Mooney, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ash Gardner, Sophia Dunkley, Kim Garth, Emma Jones, Bess Heath, Katie Levick, Ailsa Lister, Georgia Adams, Millicent Taylor, Georgia Elwiss, Charley Phillips, Samantha Bates, Amu Surenkumar, Eve Jones, Sophie Munro.Sophie Munro replaced the injured Grace Johnson on 17 June. Welsh Fire: Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Em Arlott, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Voll, Ella McCaughan, Heather Graham, Sarah Bryce, Abi Norgrove, Fi Morris, Sophia Smale, Grace Thompson, Rhianna Southby, Grace Potts, Niamh Holland, Georgia Davis.All change in The Hundred - what's next?Who owns the teams competing in The Hundred?Get cricket news sent straight to your phone

Gary Kelly and Adam McKeown secured Northern Ireland's third gold medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow [Getty Images]Northern Ireland bowlers Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly have won Commonwealth Games gold in the men's pairs after a dramatic extra-end win over Englands Nick Brett and Jamie Walker.McKeown and Kelly won the first set 6-2 but Brett and Walker won the second 6-2 to level - before the Northern Ireland pair prevailed to win the tiebreak 1-0.It is a third gold medal for Northern Ireland at the Games in Glasgow after Kate O'Connor won the heptathlon and Jon McConnell's men's 70kg boxing success on Saturday.It is a fourth Commonwealth medal for Kelly, and he finally adds gold to the bronze medals he won earlier in the Games in the singles and in Delhi in 2020, and his silver in Birmingham four years ago.It is a second gold for McKeown after he won the fours with Northern Ireland in 2022.It is also a third bowls medal at the Games in Glasgow after Kelly's singles medal and a third-place finish for Chloe Wilson and Shauna O'Neill in the women's pairs.Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth GamesKelly said it was "incredible" to win gold alongside McKeown, as the 36-year-old joins Neil Booth as NI's most successful bowler at the Commonwealths with four medals - something he admitted he "wasn't even aware of"."It's pretty cool company to be in, but I don't think of that stuff too much, to be honest," Kelly told BBC Sport NI."It's an amazing feeling and it's been an incredible journey. It's just amazing to complete the set and gain that ultimate goal for our country."McKeown said it was "surreal" to be a two-time gold medallist, and the duo "had worked so hard for this"."I know how much it means to Gary, especially. It's relief and satisfaction just to get over the line," McKeown told BBC Sport NI."I'm just thankful for the opportunity I had to come into the Northern Ireland team and try to perform at best, and try to get a good result for the country."'Enjoy and embrace it'It is a second gold medal for Adam McKeown, while Gary Kelly won his fourth Commonwealth Games medal [Getty Images]After reaching the final with some tiebreak heroics in the semi-final win over Malaysia, it seemed only fitting that the final would go the same way.McKeown and Kelly were out of the traps fast in the first set as they took four shots in the third end on route to a 6-2 win.The English pair fought back in a tight second set to build a 3-0 lead, and they held on to win 4-2 and send the final to a one-end shootout.It was Kelly who came closest to the jack and Walker was unable to respond with his final bowl, which started the celebrations for a well-deserved gold medal."We wish it wasn't always an extra end but we played really well," added McKeown."We got a huge four shots early on and kicked on from there in the first set."In the second set we lost a three early on in probably the worst end of the game, and then clawed our way back into it. "Gary had a chance to win the game with his last bowl and unfortunately just missed, but he played an absolute bomb on the tiebreak end to secure the win."Kelly said he had to grab the chance "with both hands" with the decisive bowl of the match."Obviously there's nerves and there's pressure, but you've just got to have belief and trust. "I've been lucky enough n my career that I've done it before, so you've just got to reach into those moments and believe. "You have to enjoy and embrace those moments as well, and thankfully I delivered."