The latest contract extension at the guard position could impact Quenton Nelson and the Indianapolis Colts.On Friday, the Tennessee Titans signed guard Peter Skoronski to a four-year, $100 million contract extension, according to Ian Rapoport. This deal includes $88 million in guaranteed money.At $25 million per year in new money, Skoronski is now the NFL's highest-paid guard by average annual value, surpassing Tyler Smith and Matthew Bergeron, who are each earning $24 million per year.What does Peter Skoronski's deal potentially mean for Quenton Nelson?Nelson is entering the final year of his current contract with the Colts. He is a prime contract extension candidate, but if he hits the open market in 2027, he will be highly sought after.ESPN'sBill Barnwellbelieves that Nelson's next deal could make him the highest-paid guard in the NFL. If that ends up being the case, then Nelson's asking price may have just gone up.However, as of last week, Nelson said that he and the Colts "havent had any discussions," according toThe Athletic's James Boyd.Among all guards this season, Nelson ranked fourth inPro Football Focus'pass-blocking efficiency and fourth in run-blocking grade. He is an eight-time Pro Bowler and has made six All-Pro teams in his career.This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: How Peter Skoronski deal with Titans could impact Colts' Quenton Nelson

Consider this the anti-announcer jinx.Steven Kwan gave Chicago White Sox broadcaster Steve Stone an immediate reason to reconsider his comments about the Cleveland Guardians outfielders power-hitting abilities on Friday, Aug. 7.During the sixth inning at Rate Field, Stone was discussing Kwans approach at the plate and suggested the outfielder was trying to be a power hitter."You are not a power hitter but trying to act like one," Stone said.Moments later, Kwan hit a home run to right field. Stone didn't acknowledge the irony. After a notable quiet moment in the announce booth after the homer, all Stone had to say was it was Kwan's second home run of the season. "You are not a power hitter but trying to act like one."Welp... pic.twitter.com/TN2XdPELx5 Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) August 8, 2026The Guardians easily won the game 8-2.Kwan has reached double figures in home runs only twice since making his major league debut in 2022, doing so in 2024 and 2025.But the 28-year-old outfielder has been one of baseballs hottest hitters since July 1.He entered Friday leading the majors with a .398 batting average and .486 on-base percentage during that stretch. His production has helped raise his season batting average from .212 to .260.Kwan hit .403 with a .484 on-base percentage in July, collecting 31 hits. He was 6-for-16 in August entering Fridays game.The surge comes at an important time for the Guardians, who are in the middle of a seven-game road trip that includes games against division foes the White Sox and Detroit Tigers.This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: 'Not a power hitter,' White Sox announcer says before Steven Kwan homer in Guardians win

Joshua Kushner runs the investment group behind the plan to buy a minority stake in the World Cup [Getty Images]Fifa has been forced to U-turn on plans to sell off a slice of the World Cup after fierce opposition, with threats of future boycotts and calls for the governing body's president, Gianni Infantino, to quit.But why were a group of tech investors interested in the World Cup in the first place, and are similar proposals in the future inevitable? In a world in which AI could upend human recreation and pastimes, executives at Thrive Eternal, a spin-off of venture capital firm Thrive Capital, saw an opportunity to lead a group of investors to place cash in the biggest sporting competition on the planet.The football World Cup was seen as the latest in a new strategy from firm, which believes that sport will not only survive the AI revolution, but grow in value. Run by Joshua Kushner, the brother of US Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared, Thrive mainly invests in technology companies developing artificial intelligence (AI) and it has been a major financial backer of OpenAI.But in April this year, the New York City-based entity created the new investment arm Thrive Eternal in order to invest in areas that have "qualities that cannot be replicated by technology".Sport is central to that strategy, and that is where football - and securing a minority stake in the World Cup under Fifa's proposed Forward Enterprise (FFE), - became an opportunity.The view is that the tradition, cultural and identity aspects of football will protect the sport from being upended by AI compared with other forms of entertainment such as movies and music, which are already seeing the technology start to replace humans.Professor Simon Chadwick has worked in the global sports industry for 30 years, including working with both fan groups, football clubs and governing bodies Fifa and Uefa.He said investment interests and commercialisation in general meant a lot of decisions were being made on behalf of football and fans "in Wall Street and Silicon Valley"."It is almost as though it's crept up on us and a lot of people haven't really thought about what's happening," he told the BBC.While it raised governance questions for Fifa, he added: "Whether people like it or not, private equity investment in sport is happening."Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino supportFaisal Islam: Four reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked upDespite this summer's World Cup, hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, providing an clear picture of World Cup commercialisation, the BBC understands talks over the FFE proposal involving Thrive started last year, with former Liberty Media boss Greg Maffei brought in as a commericial adviser for his experience in buying the commerial rights for Formula 1. Thrive also hired former Disney chief executive Bob Iger.Thrive Eternal already invests in other sports. As part of its launch, it announced it had agreed to buy a chunk of the San Francisco Giants baseball team There are also reports the firm is eyeing up a bid for a new BA franchise in Las Vegas.It believes that such "iconic franchises and cultural institutions rooted in tradition, identity, and shared experience" will not just survive the AI revolution, but "will matter even more", according to its website.Kushner and Thrive Eternal have remained silent on the Fifa investment plan and the subsequent fallout.But a source close to the firm told the BBC the strategy behind the plan, which would have required the backing of Fifa's member associations, was that it would not be like a "typical investment fund looking for a speedy return on investment". The source said investors preparing to stump up the $4.2bn (3.1bn) initial investment were doing so with the view of not seeing any return for a "long period of time - decades", due to Thrive Eternal being structured as a holding company.They higlighted had the FFE proposal been activated, it would have given each member association a stake worth as much as $91m each based on its $20bn valuation - stressing that the equity would be controlled by Fifa, not investors, and to sell part of that equity would have been down to individual member associations."The idea of outside investment...was to channel more resources upfront to countries that wouldn't typically get access to outside funding - so they could invest in things like stadiums and training to be able to develop their game domestically," the source said.According to Fifa, the aim of FFE was "to separate the business of football from the governance of the sport".In England, the business of football has exploded, especially since the establishment of the Premier League, so much so that the financial rules, transfer deals and boardroom gossip have become just as popular conversation topics between fans as the action on the pitch.US investment in football is not new, and the amount of American dollars being poured into English and other European clubs has been growing broadly since the Glazer family bought Manchester United more than two decades ago.But some question where Fifa - and the World Cup - needed this cash injection. Fifa has claimed the World Cup is "under-monetised", but hydration break adverts, dynamic ticket pricing and record broadcast and sponsorship rights have put the 2026 edition on track to generate record revenues. The 48-team tournament and potential for an even bigger 64-team competition gives a view of further commercial opportunities. More countries equal more viewers, which equals more money.Christina Philippou, an associate professor in accounting and sport finance at the University of Portsmouth, said the approach by Fifa to seek outward investment had been seen in other sports and by individual football clubs when cash flow had been a problem."Fifa are not in a position where they are desperate for money. In fact, they could very easily, with the money they already have, increase those payouts to the member associations. So there is no need to go external."Thrive Eternal is understood to respect the decision to take the plan off the table, but it is clear that interest, with or not this specific investment group, remains focused on football.

STUTTGART, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 25: A general view of the MHP Arena, on February 25, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images) | SNS Group via Getty ImagesStarting Lineups Everton: Some interesting choices here. Rohl at right back. JOB and Branthwaite finally together. Hackney at CAM with Dibling and Charly on the wings. Here's how we start against @VfB. COYB! https://t.co/2VsWpyRXPApic.twitter.com/Rgy8jWipt9 Everton (@Everton) August 8, 2026Stuttgart Match PreviewEverton looked a lot more coherent last weekend at Hamburg, and well see how much a weeks worth of training in Germany has helped them. Today they are in the south taking on VFB Stuttgart. Die Roten (The Reds) followed up their impressive second-placed finish in the Bundesliga three seasons ago with a fourth-placed finish last season which will see them in the Champions League this autumn. Evertontv will bring you live coverage from both matches. One-time match passes are available for 5.99 per fixture click here to purchase a live stream now.Match DetailsCompetition: 26-27 Preseason Game 5Date and start time:Saturday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m ET / 4:00 p.m. BSTStadium:MHPArena, Stuttgart, GermanyCapacity:60,058Weather:88F/31C, sunny, 0% chance of precipitation, 4 mph windsHow to Watch/ListenTV:beIN sports 2 Thailand, Arena Sport 7, Sport TV5, Sport 3Radio: everton (live blog)Live stream: evertontv, beIN Sports Connect, Vision+, VG+, beIN SPORTS MAX, Arena Sport CloudGamethread: There will be no live blog for this game, with our coverage continuing after the final whistle with the match recap and reaction.*Royal Blue Mersey has affiliate partnerships and may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links provided.Information from LiveSoccerTV.comLast MeetingThe two sides have never met before.

Mavericks have one big demand for any team wanting Daniel Gafford originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford continues to find himself at the center of persistent trade speculation as the franchise reshapes its roster ahead of the 202627 season. However, the Mavericks have reportedly placed a significant asking price on the veteran big man ahead of the regular season.Brett Siegel of Clutch Points has provided insight into what Dallas would want in exchange for Gafford. According to Siegel, the Mavericks are willing to explore trading the athletic center, but only if another team is prepared to send a first-round pick back to Dallas.Speaking of Gafford, the Mavs continue to signal that they will be very open to any deal involving Gafford that would net them a first-round pick, per Siegel.Gafford has established himself as one of the NBAs most efficient finishers around the basket. He remains under contract through 2029 at an annual salary of $18.1 million, yet his name has continued to appear in offseason trade conversations.The veteran big man was limited at times last season because of ankle problems that affected his availability. He averaged 9.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game across 55 appearances.If Dallas ultimately finds a trade partner willing to meet its first-round-pick asking price, the Mavericks could move forward with a younger group in the frontcourt. Their big-man rotation could then feature Dereck Lively II, Morez Johnson Jr., and Moussa Ciss.However, if no suitable trade materializes before training camp, Gafford is expected to remain an important part of Dallas frontcourt rotation. In that scenario, he would continue to work alongside Lively II and provide the Mavericks with a proven interior presence and defensive option as they prepare for the 202627 season.More NBA News:76ers fans noticed the same worrying thing about Joel Embiid in viral photoKlay Thompson turns heads with staggering 72-straight 3-pointers in workoutKlay Thompson hits back at Kevin Durant over 'never an MVP candidate' digDallas Mavericks Cooper Flagg card chase could hit $1.5M markKevin Durant gets rare all-time nod from ex-teammate Devin Booker with Michael Jordan left out

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Ashleigh Gardner's position as Australia's vice-captain has come under renewed scrutiny after her estranged wife, Monica Wright, called for the star all-rounder to be removed from the leadership role and questioned Cricket Australia's response to allegations surrounding their marriage.In an exclusive interview with Code Sports, Wright criticised the governing body's silence after she publicly accused Gardner of having an affair with Australia teammate Georgia Voll.Wright argued that Gardner's position of leadership should carry additional responsibility, particularly given her allegation of a power imbalance between Gardner and Voll.I think if youre privileged enough to represent your country and be seen as a role model, theres a responsibility to hold yourself to a high moral standard, Wright told Code Sports.She also questioned why Cricket Australia had not publicly addressed the matter.What I cant understand is why Cricket Australia hasnt said anything publicly, she said.Wright's comments come after she publicly identified Voll in an Instagram post in July, writing: This is who my wife cheated on me with. Gardner and Wright have since separated and removed photographs of each other from their social media accounts.Neither Gardner nor Voll has publicly responded to Wright's allegations. Cricket Australia has also not publicly commented on the specific allegations.Wright questions Gardner's leadership roleWright believes the allegations should have consequences for Gardner's position within Australian cricket.You cant have an affair with a junior member of staff, especially when theres a clear power imbalance, and then remain in a position of leadership, she told Code Sports. Captains are expected to set the standard, and that kind of conduct falls well short of it.Wright's comments put the focus not only on Gardner's personal situation but also on how Cricket Australia handles relationships within its professional environment.Code Sports reported that Cricket Australia has maintained that it regards the situation as a private matter while enforcing its workplace policies.The controversy has not, however, affected Gardner's standing with the Sydney Sixers, whom she captains in the Women's Big Bash League.Sixers general manager Rachael Haynes said the club remained supportive of Gardner and confirmed that it intended to recommend that she continue as captain.Shes a well-respected player within our program, an important player for us, Haynes said.Asked directly whether Gardner would remain Sixers captain, Haynes replied: Absolutely.Gardner made history last year when she succeeded Ellyse Perry as Sixers captain, becoming the first Indigenous cricketer to captain a Big Bash side.Gardner remains key figure for AustraliaThe controversy comes at a significant point in Gardner's international career. She is Australia's vice-captain to Sophie Molineux and was part of the Australian side that recently defeated England in the T20 World Cup final at Lord's.Her leadership credentials have also been strongly backed by the Sixers. Coach Matthew Mott previously praised Gardner's development, saying her maturity and cricketing intelligence had made her ready to lead the side.Gardner's future leadership role with Australia, however, is now facing fresh questions following Wright's latest intervention.Wright's comments have intensified scrutiny on Cricket Australia's handling of the matter, while Gardner and Voll have continued to remain publicly silent on the allegations.The situation therefore leaves Australian cricket facing a difficult balancing act between its players' private lives, workplace responsibilities and the expectations placed on those holding leadership positions.