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What happens at tight end, now?A significant question that has arisen is the fact that starting tight end John Bates is out for at least a couple of weeks. What does this mean for the Washington run offense, and is there a tight end ready to be promoted if Bates' injury becomes an ongoing dilemma for the 2026 season?This "could be" a major obstacle for the 2026 season if Bates does not fully heal before testing his injured/strained hamstring. No, Bates is not an above-average receiving tight end in the NFL. But he is certainly one of the better blocking tight ends in the NFL. For those old enough, think what Don Warren meant to Joe Gibbs and the Redskins offenses during his lengthy 14-year career in Washington (1979-92)..@Commanders@jjohnbates behind every big play is a John Bates Block. the JBB...is JBB the best blocking TE in the NFL? #BaldysBreakdownspic.twitter.com/mnKJLDIQcB Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 8, 2025NFL analyst Brian Baldinger has praised Bates' blocking more than a few times. Baldinger has even referred to Bates as, "the best blocking tight end in the NFL." The 'JBB' is the 'John Bates' Block,' as Baldinger has stated in his NFL film reviews. So, this injury to Bates could be a major headache if he does not heal and remain healthy this season. The Commanders need Bates. But what if they don't get a healthy Bates in 2026?TE Ben Sinnott, plain and simple, MUST step up. Newly signed TE Chig Okonkwo this offseason is more of a hybrid tight end/receiver. He is not an in-the-trenches tight end like Bates. Zach Ertz was a very good receiving tight end, but not nearly the blocker Bates is. Sinnott is more physical than Ertz, but still far from a Bates, thus far after his two seasons.In close yardage situations, it could very well be that without Bates, the Commanders would choose to go with an extra lineman like Trent Scott or Brandon Coleman. The Commanders paid Bates handsomely a new contract and it wasn't because of his route running down field. The Commanders appreciated Bates' blocking contributions so much they extended him, not permitting him to become a free agent. The pressure on Ben Sinnott, a 2024 second-round choice, just increased in these last few days with Bates' hamstring injury. We are not being harsh, but as a second-round pick, Sinnott must step up, show improvement, and increase value to justify his selection that high in the 2024 draft.Finally, we sincerely hope Bates' injury will be behind him when the season opener arrives September 13 at 4:25 pm in Philadelphia, against the Eagles. This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Could Commanders TE John Bates' injury become a major issue?

Bruno Guimaraes is moving nearer to completing a move to Arsenal [Getty Images]Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made clear in the immediate aftermath of the Gunners' Premier League title win that they would need to be ambitious to build on their success - and the club have backed him with the move to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. Arsenal won the league for the first time in 22 years last season and reached the Champions League final where they were beaten by Paris St-Germain. But as soon as the curtain came down on that campaign and the parade to celebrate their new silverware had finished, Arteta's thoughts moved to taking Arsenal to a "different dimension".And with Brazil's Guimaraes set to be part of a new-look Arsenal midfield, the club believe they are signing a player who will do exactly that. Arteta has always been keen on signing players with Premier League experience and who have shown they can operate with the demands at the highest level. And with the addition of the 28-year-old, the club's aim of creating one of the best midfields in world football is a step closer. There are a number of reasons why Guimaraes was the player Arteta decided can ensure Arsenal are ready to fight on multiple fronts. The Gunners were plagued with injuries last season and, despite a 250m spend in the last summer transfer window, a player's robustness has always been considered when making signings. Arsenal played 63 games in all competitions last season and have revamped their medical department before the new campaign. Christian Norgaard, who is set to move to Everton, was brought in last summer but was not trusted by Arteta and was limited to just seven appearances and one start in the league last season. That put heavy demands on Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice, with the former dropping out of the side completely as the amount of work he was asked to do took its toll during the run-in. Rice is coming back from a World Cup campaign where he helped England reach the semi-finals after a season in which he played the most minutes of any outfield player at Arsenal.Rice has been carrying a hamstring issue but rest is expected to have helped to ease the problem, with Guimaraes' addition ensuring there will be no dip in quality if Arteta rotates his starting XI, while the ceiling of the midfield is raised too. Arteta is known for demanding intensity in training and with Guimaraes set to join a midfield stocked with Rice, Zubimendi, captain Martin Odegaard, Eberechi Eze, Mikel Merino, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri, there will be no shortage of competition. What attracted Arsenal?Arsenal have a leadership group that supports club captain Odegaard but, with the addition of Guimaraes, they will be bringing in a player who is a natural leader. Guimaraes became Newcastle's talisman during his time at St James' Park and, as Arteta looks to maximise every marginal gain he can, the Brazilian's ability and his way of connecting with supporters will be another weapon.Arsenal have had campaigns seriously affected by injury, but Guimaraes has missed just 16 Premier League games since he signed for Newcastle in 2022. And his impact is backed up by the fact Newcastle's win percentage (12.5%), points per game (0.7), average goals for (0.8) and even average goals against (1.6) all suffer in the top flight when he is not available. Although it is an admittedly larger sample size, Opta data shows that Newcastle's win percentage (50.7%), points per game (1.7), average goals for (1.9) and average goals against (1.3) have been significantly higher when Guimaraes has featured.Guimaraes was Newcastle's top scorer in the league last season with nine goals and he provided four assists for Brazil at the World Cup in his five starts. Despite missing six games with hamstring injury towards the end of last season, Guimaraes still ranked in the top five players across the league for defensive line-breaking passes (46) and through balls (21).He also led the way at Newcastle for passes under high intensity pressure (998), which illustrates how he relishes responsibility.Staff at Newcastle have called him an "inspirational" figure and Arsenal and Arteta will be hoping he can produce the same feeling at Emirates Stadium.Latest Arsenal news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about Arsenal - what do you want to know?

Despite taking encouragement from Newport County's performance against Roma, head coach Hayden Mullins admits the Exiles are still short of where they need to be.Mullins told BBC Sport Wales after his appointment that Newport needed reinforcements, and he reiterated that several signings were needed following the 4-1 defeat to the Italian giants at Rodney Parade."I still feel like we're three or four players away from where we need to be, in squad depth and what we're going to need throughout the season," said Mullins."It's a long, hard season, 46 games. We know that. It's a tough division."We are definitely in the process of getting that together. We know where we want to strengthen, so hopefully in the next week or so we should see a few more bodies coming in."One area where the 47-year-old would like to add is at left-back. On Tuesday evening, an unnamed triallist was tasked with keeping the likes of Paulo Dybala and Santiago Castro quiet. And after the game, Mullins confirmed that the club were weighing up a possible loan. "That's Alfie from Bournemouth," he said."He's been with the club now for a couple of weeks. We're just having a look at whether to take him on loan or not."I think that's one position where we need cover, or we need someone to push Tom (Davies). Alfie is one we've been looking at."County have already lost several important players this summer, including captain Matt Baker and wide men Bobby Kamwa and Michael Spellman. While they have added already in wide areas through Shaquille Gwengwe and Yahya Bamba, Mullins believes that remains an area of improvement alongside "another couple of areas too."Mullins also revealed he has not added to his backroom staff, with his focus since arriving at Rodney Parade firmly on recruitment and preparing the squad for the new League 2 campaign just over a week away.Having overseen just the one training session, but two matches, the matches are coming thick and fast as Mullin's attention now turns to Saturday's EFL Cup match away at AFC Wimbledon, Newport's first competitive fixture of the season."I'm excited," said Mullins."I can't wait. I'm really looking forward to the game."I know it'll be a tough game against a good opposition. I know Johnny Jackson and how he sets his teams up."But if we approach it with the same frame of mind and mentality as we showed against Roma, then we should be able to give them a good game."Mullins also hopes Newport can add another chapter to the club's proud cup history, which include beating sides like Leeds and Leicester City."I think cup runs are special. This football club has got history with cup runs," he said.And Mullins will be hoping Plough Lane on Saturday can be the first chapter in another historic cup campaign for the Exiles.

After Day 2 of the White Marlin Open, anglers who hauled in mammoth tuna and dolphin (mahi) catches are in line for big money.As the action now moves into Day 3, the tourney is still in search of qualifiers in the blue marlin, wahoo, swordfish and prized white marlin categories. Here are the anglers who made the White Marlin Open Leaderboard after Day 2.Tuna, mahi catches rule 2026 White Marlin Open Leaderboard after day 2TunaAngler Anthony Rubino of Pottstown, Pa., aboard the See Legs out of Fenwick Island, caught a 110.5-lb. tuna currently worth $2,428,991.89.Angler Jordan "Jordy" Mitchell of Forest Hill, Md., aboard the Reel Blessed out of Ocean City, caught a 91.5.-lb. tuna currently worth $195,223.14.Angler Steve deBrabander of Newark, Del., aboard the Marli out of Ocean City, caught a 85-lb. tuna currently worth $1,870,161.34.Dolphin Angler Russell Armstrong of Ocean City, aboard the Sidepiece out of Ocean City, caught a 31.5-lb. dolphin currently worth $209,929.14.Angler Chris Robertson of Port Tobacco, Md., aboard the Today's The Day out of La Plata, Md., caught a 23.5-lb. dolphin currently worth $8,857.14. Angler Tyler Compton, also aboard the Today's The Day out of La Plata, MD. caught a 22-lb. dolphin currently worth $6,857.14.Angler Gerald Inzer of Chestertown, Md., aboard the Fowl Play out of Ocean City, caught a 22-lb. dolphin currently worth $6,357.14.This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: White Marlin Open Day 2 Leaderboard: Dolphin worth nearly $9M on top

Roma Reportedly Closing In on Atletico Madrid VeteranRoma have found some obstacles in their pursuit of Givairo Read but have quickly found a worthy alternative in Nahuel Molina. The prospective savings would be utilized in other roles, Alfredo Pedull reports.Atletico Madrid want 15M plus 5M bonuses for the Argentine, but the Giallorossi are successfully negotiating it down by 3/4M. Instead, they had tabled 27M in the last, and likely final, bid for the Feyenoord fullback. The counterparty asked for more, and they backed away.Roma are the latest team to try to bring Molina back to Serie A, where he previously thrived at Udinese. He left in 2022 and has accumulated 181 appearances, 9 goals, and 17 assists with Los Colchoneros. His contract expires in 2027.The Giallorossi havent given up on trying to nab Antonio Nusa. RB Leipzig havent sold Yan Diomande to Real Madrid yet. Olympique Lyonnais Malick Fofana is surging in their short list. The capital club received reassurances about his recovery from a serious ankle injury.If they landed the veteran wing-back, theyd go for a youngster on the other wing. They have set sights on Torinos Alessio Cacciamani, who broke out at Juve Stabia last year. Torino would like to keep him and sell other players instead.Our Take on Roma and MolinaIts not great that they are jumping from target to target so erratically, but its surely go-time for them. Acquiring a seasoned player would be a detour from their MO, but hes not too old, and itd be a fine signing for a reasonable figure. He has seemed close to other Italian sides in the past, and then Cholo Simeone pulled his weight and reeled him in.

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