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De'Zhaun Stribling has only been a member of the San Francisco 49ers since April, but he's already earned a nickname from the veteran in the quarterback room"I call him 'The Flying Hawaiian' because he's so fast," backup quarterback Mac Jones said. "But he definitely is fast, but some guys, you know, they can be really quick, but they're not as strong, so he has both. I don't have a comp for him yet, but I think he'll be a really good player.""I call him the Flyin' Hawaiian because he's so fast." Mac Jones on #49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling. pic.twitter.com/9JYI8cRB0c Matt Lively (@mattblively) August 6, 2026Stribling, who was born near Honolulu, Hawaii, was the No. 33 overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the 49ers. The wideout capped a five-year college journey that took him from Washington State to Oklahoma State before he landed at Ole Miss for his final season. In 2025, Stribling caught 55 passes for 811 yards and six touchdowns for the Rebels, and he ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the Combine to go with a 36-inch vertical.Where Stribling lands on the depth chart is still taking shape. With Ricky Pearsall sidelined for the entire 2026 season, the rookie looks like the No. 2 or No. 3 receiver behind Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel, and he's in a battle with Christian Kirk for reps as San Francisco sorts out its post-Pearsall pecking order.Jones likely won't be the one throwing Stribling the ball much once the season starts, barring another injury to Brock Purdy. But the backup quarterback has become a well-liked figure in that quarterback room and around the building after the role he played a year ago, when he went 5-3 as a starter and helped steer the 49ers into the playoffs while Purdy worked through a turf toe injury.Stribling has been gaining hype all offseason, and praise continues to trickle down to the rest of the team as the regular season draws nearer.This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers rookie earns great nickname from QB Mac Jones

Chelsea and AC Milan meet at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Saturday for a preseason friendly.\nXabi Alonso's side has lost two straight, falling 2-1 to Tottenham in Sydney and then 1-0 to Juventus in Hong Kong on Wednesday.\nChelsea finished 10th in the Premier League last season and is in a transition period after a managerial shakeup in the offseason.\nWatch Chelsea vs. AC Milan on Fubo TV\nMilan arrives off a 1-1 draw with Inter in Perth on Wednesday, where Christopher Nkunku equalized from the penalty spot late.\nRuben Amorim took the coaching job in June after a late collapse cost Milan a Champions League place, and he was blunt after the derby about how much his team still needs to fix in possession.\nChelsea has won five of the six previous meetings, including a 4-1 friendly at Stamford Bridge last August and both Champions League group games in 2022.\nChelsea vs. AC Milan prediction, pick\nChelsea has owned this matchup and Alonso badly needs something to show for the trip. Milan rotated heavily against Inter and will do the same again here.\nPrediction:Chelsea 2, AC Milan 1\nChelsea vs. AC Milan channel, start time, streaming\nWhen:Saturday, August 8Where: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia)Time:8 a.m. ETChannel/streaming:Fox Deportes (Watch LIVE on Fubo), CBS Sports Network\nThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chelsea vs. AC Milan friendly prediction, start time, how to watch

The Golden State Valkyries (21-9) hit the road on Friday night with wins in 11 of their last 13 games as they take on the Dallas Wings (19-12) at American Airlines Center.Jun 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) drives during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn ImagesHow to Watch Golden State Valkyries vs Dallas WingsWhen: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026Time: 9:30 PM ETTV Channel: IONLive Stream: Fubo (try for free)Dallas blew a 20-point lead on Wednesday night, surrendering the lead late in a 96-92 road loss to the Washington Mystics. Jessica Shepard finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists while Alanna Smith added 21 points and 11 boards. Paige Bueckers scored 17 points and Arike Ogunbowale tossed in 15.The Valkyries figured things out in the second half, pulling away from the visiting Toronto Tempo 92-81 on Tuesday night after trailing by as much as 13 in the first half. Janelle Salan scored 21 points off the bench while Kayla Thornton dropped 20 points. Veronica Burton went for 12 points, eight rebounds and seven assists as well.Gabby Williams averages 14.7 points for Golden State, with Salan putting up 13.4 points per game and Burton getting 12.2 points and 5.6 assists a night. Bueckers leads the Wings with averages of 20.1 points and 5.9 assists while Ogunbowale scores 15.1 points per game and Shepard nets 14.9 points and 11.7 boards an outing.This is a great WNBA matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.Live stream Golden State Valkyries vs Dallas Wings on Fubo: Start your free trial!You can live stream WNBA games all season long with Fubo, who offer a free trial. They carry all of the channels you will need to never miss your favorite teams games, including nationally broadcast channels like ESPN, CBS, ION and NBA TV, as well as local team coverage.Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.

Severe weather continues to wreak havoc on the U.S. Womens Amateur.Play was suspended Friday afternoon at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee, the third delay of at least two and a half hours in four days. Fridays horn blew at 3:29 p.m. ET as a thunderstorm rolled in, bringing heavy rain and lightning, and play did not resume.Though no injuries were reported, a large tree near the 17th tree was struck by lightning.From Rachel Hecks Instagram, where she caught the lightning strike on property pic.twitter.com/mg6twDyXMJ Cameron Jourdan (@Cam_Jourdan) August 7, 2026Action is scheduled to restart at 7 a.m. ET Saturday with the eighth and final match in the Round of 16 through just eight holes and no matches with more than 10 holes completed.This year marked a change in the traditional Monday start for this championship. The first round of stroke play instead began Tuesday with Friday and Saturday shifting from one-round match days to two-round match days. Originally, the quarterfinals and semifinals were to be contested Saturday, followed by Sundays 36-hole final.Now, it appears the semifinals will almost certainly bleed into Sunday morning. According to the USGA, play would extend into Monday rather than the final becoming just 18 holes.Among the notables still in this championship are top-ranked junior Asterisk Talley, reigning U.S. Girls Junior champion Clairey Line and 24-year-old Stanford alum Rachel Heck.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of the better offenses in the NFL. When healthy, this unit can compete with anyone, even the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks as we saw last year. In that game they beat the eventual world champions because they had no answer for Baker Mayfield and the Bucs' passing attack. While that is a moment fans can hang their hats on, sometimes the defense is due a win every now and again. In training camp on Thursday, the Bucs' defense rose to the occasion and was able to make some plays. ESPN's Jenna Laine wrote about the big day for the defense and the low-lights of the offense. Laine wrote, "QuarterbackBaker Mayfieldfelt the heat from the sun and from the defense, as the pressure got to him several times, and he was flushed from the pocket and forced to throw the ball away as he couldn't find any downfield options because of tight coverage by the secondary. And he was also picked off. Backup linebackerJohn Bullockjumped a route on a pass intended for tight endCade Ottonand returned the interception for a touchdown. Rookie inside linebackerJosiah Trotter, who has made his presence known now that the pads are on, immediately drilled Otton after catching a short pass from Mayfield. Overall, it wasn't a great day for Mayfield and the tight ends, with rookieKeionte Scottbreaking up a Mayfield pass intended forPayne Durham." The defense is going to win some days in camp, you at least hope they do. The biggest takeaway from her update, though, should be that the young players on this defense are already stepping up. The trio of Bain, Scott, and Trotter could be the nucleus of this defense as it makes its way into a new era. This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Defense gives Baker Mayfield, Bucs' offense, a rough day in camp

Were a little more than a week away from the Seahawks preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys.Thursday, the team had to take practice inside because of the smoke. Saturday, they will pack Lumen Field for the Seahawks Football Fest.The event is an evening of football, family, and fun. Featuring meet-and-greets, photo-ops with franchise legends, a live DJ, and team mascots.And, of course, the players. Rashid Shaheed is going through his first training camp with the Hawks after joining the team midseason last year.Im excited to see the energy of the fans, said the wide receiver. Its going to be good to get back on home turf. And its going to be a ton of good energy. Were all excited.Tickets are still available, and theyre about $17 each. A family-friendly way to enjoy the Seahawks up close before the season kicks off.Gates open around 4:15 pm, and practice starts at 5:20 pm.Plus, therell be an autographed football toss around 7:20 pm. However, while some of the younger players couldnt wait to get back in front of the 12s, one veteran admitted he was contemplating retirement this past offseason.Linebacker Demarcus Lawrence said last year if the Hawks won it all, hed hang up his cleats. But, after a Super Bowl ring, as well as a discussion with his wife, hes said hes back for a 13th season. Eager to defend the championship hed been chasing his whole career.With the type of team that we havewe shouldve been where we were last year, the veteran Linebacker calmly asserts.This is where the hard part begins, staying on top.Lawrence admits winning the Lombardi Trophy was bittersweet. He says he couldnt walk away. He compared the situation to going from being the hunter chasing a goal to the hunted defending a title. They say its no fun when the rabbit has the gun, Lawrence smirked.Were the ones with the dot on our back. So, I just want to see how that feels.After spending his entire career with Dallas, Lawrence joined the Seahawks last offseason. He says the brotherhood on defense, especially with so many journeymen, is genuine.Its just great to have those caliber of leaders in the locker room with you. Like-minded guys.That culture is on full display this year, thanks in part to HBOs Hard Knocks. The training camp docuseries debuted earlier this week. And, Shaheed said everyones hoping for a starring role. A ton of laughs, a ton of jokes. Its kind of cool to see how HBO portrays our team on TV, Shaheed said. He says its been a great insight into the mindset inside the building. A look at how the team competes against each other and how the franchise operates from top to bottom. Im excited to continue to watch, says Shaheed.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 06: An overall photo before the game between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees on May 6, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesIts Unofficial 1990s Throwback Night at Yankee Stadium on Friday, as the Atlanta Braves are in town to face the Yankees for a three-game set.These showdowns always bring to mind fondfor us anywaymemories of the 1996 and 1999 Fall Classics, when the Yankees came back from down 0-2 to win their first championship in 18 years and then when they polished off a similarly potent Braves team in a four-game sweep durig the final year of the 20th century (securing a repeat to follow the act of the legendary 1998 club). Of course, its been many years since those rumbles, and from 2001 onward, the Yankees and Braves have the same number of titles: one apiece, in 2009 and 2021 respectively.Tonight has a special sort of buzz about it, as erstwhile Braves ace Max Friedwho won the World Series clincher in Houston during that special 2021will face his old team for the first time. The personnel has changed a bit since Fried departed after 2024 (including now-retired skipper Brian Snitker), but Ronald Acua Jr., Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson, and plenty more are still around. Meanwhile, Atlanta will send out one of their Trade Deadline acquisitions, Tyler Mahle, who will make his Braves debut.Itll be a fun showdown whenever they get to play it. The weather in the Bronx is crummy at the moment and even though first pitch is still an hour away, the Yankees have announced that the game will not begin at 7:05pm ET as expected. Whenever the Yanks and MLB offer updates, well update our own article in turn. Stay dry and hang in there! The rain is supposed to subside, so we should get baseball tonight.Please be advised we do not intend to start tonights game on time. Information will be provided as it is received. New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 7, 2026UpdateTonights first pitch is scheduled for approximately 9:00 PM. New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 8, 2026Well, it took awhile, but we finally got an update. Well see you in a little over 45 minutes for first pitch from Fried at 9pm ET.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco throws against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/Associated Press) SAN DIEGO- Deterred by asking prices and optimistic about internal options, the Houston Astros did not augment their pitching staff before a trade deadline.Those internal reinforcements did arrive, but their performance down the stretch underwhelmed, and it contributed to the Astros missing the playoffs.That was last year. After this year's deadline unfolded similarly, with no additions on the pitching front, Houston's aspirations to return to the postseason may hinge on its tenuous rotation avoiding a reprise.After making one deadline trade to acquire center fielder Daulton Varsho, general manager Dana Brown said last week the Astros "felt like we got close" in their pursuit of pitching help, but they made no deals there while weighing "what it's going to do to your prospect capital and the future of the organization."JEFF BAGWELL:How Astros star fought alcoholism, got soberIt echoed a year ago, when the Astros balked at asking prices that were "too high" for pitching, as Brown said then, and focused on adding to their lineup. Erratic offense did prove arguably the main reason they missed the playoffs by a win, but the stretch run also illustrated the risk in their rotation approach.Houston placed an onus on pitchers returning from surgeries- Cristian Javier and Luis Garcia, who were both coming back from Tommy John procedures; Spencer Arrighetti in his return from a thumb fracture; and for depth J.P. France returning from shoulder surgery- to fortify its major-league rotation.Of that group, Javier alone remained in the rotation for the final two months and posted uneven results. Arrighetti made five starts before an elbow issue ended his season, Garcia made two starts before he re-injured his elbow and France returned late in the year for a brief appearance as a reliever.Again, this year, the Astros are positioned to rely on two pitchers who just returned from elbow surgeries- Ronel Blanco and Hayden Wesneski- to hold rotation spots. Both are already taking regular turns, with little experienced depth behind them if any issues arise.Wesneski's first two starts back have been encouraging. He has a 3.86 ERA and threw 5 and 6 innings in them, despite totaling fewer than 80 pitches in both. Manager Joe Espada said after Wesneski's outing Tuesday he is keeping the right-hander around 80-85 pitches initially "before we can extend the leash.""But his stuff is good, the velo is there, breaking pitches have the action that we're looking for," Espada said. "So he's checking all the boxes."Blanco, slated to start Friday's opener against the Padres in his fourth start back, had a 7.36 ERA in his first three outings. He fell short of completing five innings in two of them, while allowing five home runs and eight walks in those 14 innings.Brown, in an appearance Wednesday on the Astros' flagship radio station 790 AM, voiced optimism that Blanco is "going to get back to the old Blanco." Brown also suggested, however, the Astros could "rotate him and (Tatsuya) Imai out at times, just to get him built back up.""Once you come off these injuries, sometimes it's really tough to get your rhythm and consistency," said Brown. "So we'll monitor it closely with the (40-plus) games that we have left. But there's an opportunity that maybe we could put him in the pen for three or four innings, kind of like we're doing with Imai."Since moving Imai to the bullpen last weekend, the Astros have remained vague about their plans for the right-hander down the stretch. Imai entered one game against Toronto in relief and worked three perfect innings. Espada said Tuesday that Imai was "being considered" for a start on this road trip.Brown, in his radio appearance, said the Astros "feel like at some point (Imai)'ll be back in the rotation." Plugging him back in amid a playoff push would only magnify the pressure on Imai and the Astros' staff to rein in the inconsistency that has defined his first MLB season- and do so while the stakes increase.Imai has cruised at times, but his tendency to derail early risks a toll on Houston's bullpen. If the plan is to rotate him back into occasional starts, having a stretched-out arm behind him could offer coverage- be it Blanco or someone else- but still carries uncertainty unless the Astros commit to a piggyback idea.After his relief outing against the Blue Jays, Imai said he was alerted before the game he would likely be used after Javier ended his start and for multiple innings. The Astros trailed when he entered, however, leaving open the question of whether they would have handled the late innings differently with a lead.Amid all of the rotation machinations, perhaps no pitcher has the chance to be more pivotal than Javier.Javier, the highest-paid pitcher on Houston's roster, struggled in three starts before missing three months to a shoulder strain, then was stowed in the bullpen. He has a 6.59 ERA in 27 innings, but his last two outings comprised five scoreless relief innings in Anaheim and a quality start against Toronto.Only others' struggles have put Javier back in a position to start, yet none of the Astros' other options to fill out the rotation have his experience. Javier resembling his pre-surgery form could bolster the middle of the rotation behind Hunter Brown and Peter Lambert and ease the demand on the pitchers above.The depth Dana Brown lauded this spring has dwindled. Trading Arrighetti for Varsho depleted it further, though Arrighetti was on the injured list. Mike Burrows is rehabbing from elbow neuritis, with no projected return date. Erstwhile starter Kai-Wei Teng is pitching as a reliever at Triple-A Sugar Land.Houston just promoted pitching prospect Bryce Mayer to Triple-A, where he joins fellow prospect Ethan Pecko, forming perhaps a next wave of starting depth. Delving into it during a stretch run would double as an admission by the Astros of diminished faith in their options with major-league experience.Entering Friday, the Astros still had the majors' third-highest rotation ERA. The group sported a 5.16 ERA since May 22, when Houston began a pivot from being 11 games under .500 to two games over with a 1- game division lead. Sustaining the latter, again, will fall to arms already in place.SubscribeTheres more to Houston with the Chronicle. 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We reached the final shattered: Tagliafico breaks silence after defeatDefender Nicols Tagliafico shared previously unknown details about how demanding Argentinas national team journey was during the World Cup. During a stream on his Twitch channel, the left-back acknowledged the enormous physical and emotional burden the squad carried into the decisive match against Spain.A grueling road to gloryTagliafico explained that the difficulty of each of the previous knockout rounds required an excessive effort. The intense battles on the pitch meant that the Albiceleste delegation reached the final with their energy nearly depleted.Physical and mental exhaustion before the decisive clashWe reached the final physically and mentally exhausted, the footballer confessed. His words reflect the enormous pressure and accumulated wear and tear the group had to endure in order to play for the title against the Spanish national team at the summit of international football.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.