Real Madrid could launch fresh move for Arsenal starLa Liga giants Real Madrid have this weekend been tipped to reignite their interest in the services of a member of the midfield ranks at Premier League champions Arsenal.The Gunners star in question? Martn Zubimendi.Real Madrid were of course dealt a heavy blow on the transfer front this week, upon being informed of Manchester City standout Rodris decision to join arch rivals Barcelona.Jos Mourinho and co, in turn, have been left without desired reinforcements at the base of midfield for the season ahead.And as alluded to above, this situation could culminate in Los Blancos launching a fresh offensive for Martn Zubimendi over the weeks ahead.The brass at the Santiago Bernabu are known to have expressed a keen interest in Zubimendi last summer, prior to his departure from La Liga rivals Real Sociedad.And according to Mundo Deportivo, with the arrival of Bruno Guimares at Arsenal having thrown the Spanish internationals future in north London into alleged doubt:Real Madridnow havethe chance to try again.Conor Laird GSFN

Ohio State will be in the mix to sign the No. 1 recruiting class in the 2028 cycle. That may sound like counting chickens before they hatch, but the Buckeyes are rolling early and they just landed their second junior five-star pledge.Lawrence (Mass.) St. Johns Preparatory five-star quarterback Christopher Vargas is Rivals No. 1 passer in the class and hes the No. 7 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies. Hes now committed to head coach Ryan Day and Co.The 6-foot-4, 180-pounder announced his decision on Saturday, choosing Ohio State over a wave of other offers. Vargas did not name finalists leading into his announcement, and for the most part, his decision timeline was under the radar, at least on a national scale.But, when it was reported earlier this week that Vargas would be taking his name off the board on Aug. 8, arrows pointed toward Columbus. The Big Ten program now has its next five-star QB commit.Just the coaching staff and the place theyre at, the culture, they have everything that is great for me and the right fit for me, Vargas told Rivals Steve Wiltfong when asked why he picked OSU. I think Ohio State is the place that can develop me the best.Vargas already has a high school state title under his belt and hes primed for a monster junior campaign this fall. He threw for over 2,000 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2025. Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power labeled Vargas a gifted arm talent who looks like one of the purest passers early on in the 2028 cycle back in March.Buckeyes now have pair of 5-stars in the classThe departure of vaunted receivers coach Brian Hartline has not halted Ohio States push for the best pass-catching prospects. On July 1, Philadelphia St. Josephs Prep five-star WR Jett Harrison chose the Buckeyes.The son of NFL legend Marvin Harrison and younger brother to Marvin Harrison Jr., Jett is the No. 4 prospect in the nation. He chose Ohio State over Miami, Oregon and USC. Hes just as touted as his father and brother.I think Jett Harrisons combination of ball skills and route-running ability is elite at this stage, Power wrote of the five-star. Everyone is familiar with his Hall of Fame father and top-five pick older brother. While there is a ways to go, Jett is more advanced in his process than his brother at the same stage.Over a year ago last June, OSU landed its first 2028 pledge via IMG Academy (Fla.) four-star running back Elijah Newman-Hall. The coveted 6-foot, 200-pound burner is now the No. 86 overall prospect and No. 4 RB in the cycle.In October, Newman-Hall was flanked by Trotwood (Ohio) Madison four-star defensive lineman Jameer Whyce. A quintessential Buckeyes target, hes the No. 30 prospect and could certainly obtain five-star status down the line. Hes also the No. 2 junior prospect in Ohio.More will come. Ohio States presence on the recruiting trail is as prevalent as ever and it could end with up a top-ranked class when the time to put pen to paper comes next December.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is forecasted to have a big year in 2026 and, as such, is rated highly in Madden NFL 27. Jeanty will play in an upgraded offense in Las Vegas next season and will get the chance to pick up huge gains throughout the year.Jeanty is a promising young running back in the league. He will be an exciting player to see make big plays, score more touchdowns and do good things on the football field.Lets take a look at what Jeantys overall rating is in Madden NFL 27, with the game set to release on all platforms on Aug. 13.What is Ashton Jeantys initial Madden NFL 27 rating?Ashton Jeanty has an 85 overall rating in Madden NFL 27.What is Ashton Jeantys best attribute in Madden NFL 27?Jeantys highest-rated attributes are jumping, stamina and toughness, all of which he received a 93 overall rating for.What are Ashton Jeantys other high-level attributes in Madden NFL 27?Jeanty also has a 92 overall rating in both acceleration and carrying, which are among his other noteworthy attributes in the game.This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: What is Raiders RB Ashton Jeantys overall rating in Madden NFL 27?

Penn State is in full swing with football activities, as training camp is underway and theres less than a month until the regular season begins. While mostly everyone has their eyes on the teams 12-game schedule, the coaching staff still has to multitask and continue recruiting.With Beaver Stadium ready to host more than 100,000 fans, it will also welcome numerous high school athletes throughout the season. One of them will be four-star edge rusher George Parkinson IV, who named the Nittany Lions as one of the top-6 schools hes considering. Ryan Snyder of On3 Sports reported on Thursday that the blue-chip pass rusher will be visiting the school on Sept. 26.That date will mark the fourth Penn State game of the season, and the beginning of their Big Ten schedule, as they take on the Wisconsin Badgers. It may seem surprising that a recruit this important isnt attending the teams White Out game, but hes attended a couple of them in the past.The Class of 2028 has a chance to be a special one for Penn State. They already have two four-star players whove committed to the team and they are finalists for some others. The Nittany Lions also landed one of the top kickers in the class in Carter Petri, who rounds out the class, making it the fourth-best in the nation according to 247Sports.Parkinson IV is a consensus four-star recruit and is considered to be one of the best edge rushers in his class. He would be the perfect candidate to carry on Penn States legacy of dominant pass rushers.FollowNittany Lions Wire on XandFacebook.If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Penn State sets official visit date for blue-chip 2028 edge rusher

It seems like Penn State makes a good impression on just about every high school athlete they come in contact with. Multiple recruits have spoken to reporters after their visits to the school and talked about how well the program is run or how Beaver Stadium and the surrounding area is.Ryan Snyder of On3 Sports recently spoke to four-star tight end Quinn Weber, and while the discussion didnt take place after a visit, he still spoke highly of the Nittany Lions. Penn State has been one of my top schools since they offered, and it will most definitely stay that way, said Weber.Penn State is making an early move for one of New Jersey's top 2028 tight ends. Quinn Weber discusses his growing relationship with Taylor Mouser, why the Nittany Lions have emerged as an early favorite and when he'll return this fall. Link https://t.co/IGBKOxfWfYpic.twitter.com/dd1nAbjcj1 Ryan Snyder (@RyanSnyderOn3) August 5, 2026The Blue and White have been pursuing the promising pass catcher for a few months now and seem to be making a strong impression. He already visited the campus once back in June and has another one scheduled for Sept. 26 when the Nittany Lions take on Wisconsin.This appears to be another game that the team will use as a strong pitch to recruits, as Weber will be joining fellow Class of 2028 prospect George Parkinson IV that day. With the legendary White Out game expected to be played just a couple weeks later, it is shaping up to be an important period Penn State.FollowNittany Lions Wire on XandFacebook.If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Penn State a strong contender for 4-star 2028 tight end

When Caleb Bacon came to Happy Valley, many thought that he would be one of the leaders of the new look linebacking corps. While Tony Rojas was returning, Matt Campbell got insurance from the portal in the form of Bacon, Kooper Ebel, and Cael Brezina. However, during the start of fall camp, Campbell has made an interesting adjustment that could help clarify two specific defensive position groups. In new DC D'anton Lynn's 4-2-5 setup, Caleb Bacon has started out as an edge during fall camp reps.While this could be temporary, it could make sense in the long run for the Nittany Lions. As there is no third linebacker spot in their new look base defense, Bacon may have no other choice but to take snaps at an edge position. It's not like he is unfamiliar with the positional change, as in a 3-3-5 system, as he took snaps in both the slot and off the edge. Now though, there could be a sense of permanence as both Tony Rojas and Kooper Ebel establish themselves as the two off-ball linebackers in the system.For Campbell, his thinking on the switch didn't stem from necessity, but from Bacon's versatility. As we got through spring, we kind of felt like wed be missing the boat not to add his multiplicity. Hes a great edge player. He certainly has the ability to slide back and play MIKE or WILL linebacker at times We felt like we gave him so many reps in the spring at linebacker wed be missing the boat not to start him off in fall camp on the edge", Campbell said of Bacon.What with questions surrounding the return of backup LB Alex Tatsch and defensive lineman Ikenna Ezeogu also moving to edge, there are still some things that the Nittany Lions have to figure out. But with Bacon having the ability to adapt, chances are they can become very versatile on the defensive side of the ball.This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Caleb Bacon makes key positional change during fall camp

While it does not seem as if Penn State will be truly focused on settling many positional battles in fall camp, one has become truly intriguing and could determine the outlook of their season offensively. At left tackle, there are three candidates who have little to no experience, but according to the coaching staff, have the elite traits to immediately step in and help. One of those players is redshirt freshman Malachi Goodman. While Goodman hasn't yet taken a snap for the Nittany Lions, Matt Campbell has spoken very highly of his talents.Impressive moving around, impressive human being, Matt Campbell said of Goodman in his first press conference of fall camp.One of the best humans I have met since being here, and yet falls under the same mode as some of those really talented young guys. I think we all can get caught up in the flash and the sizzle, but can you do it every day?That hasn't guaranteed Goodman's status as the frontrunner however, with fellow competitors Owen Aliciene and Garrett Sexton hot on his tails with slightly more experiences. Still, if the competition comes down to raw traits and most importantly, long term potential, then Goodman has the best chance of winning the job. The fact of the matter is that Penn State's new look offensive line has a lot of questions. Center Brock Riker is coming off of a phenomenal freshman season at Texas State, but can he take the leap in a more competitive conference? Can Cooper Cousins at right guard blossom into one of the Big Ten's best offensive tackles? And can Anthony Donkoh be the leader Matt Campbell believes he can to anchor and mentor this young group? With all these different pieces, who knows what Penn State's O-line could be? Still, because of them, Malachi Goodman has a unique opportunity to take any advantage he gets to gain Matt Campbell's trust and most importantly, earn that starting role. This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Matt Campbell expects more from freshman O-lineman Malachi Goodman

The quarterback position may have been the biggest question mark for Penn State heading into the 2026 season, but the team views it as a positive. Head coach Matt Campbell is supremely confident in the group, namely Rocco Becht and Alex Manske, and he showed that during the teams media day.The new Penn State coach was asked about Manskes play following his return to action and he couldnt refrain from raving about the redshirt freshman. Campbell told reporters that Manske has all these elite traits. You just saw it, this guy is really special.These comments came when the former Iowa State coach was discussing his quarterbacks versatility, citing his basketball and golf skills as examples. From everything Campbell said about Manske, it sounds like hell get a shot to lead the Nittany Lions in the coming years.Becht is in his final year of eligibility, so the team has done a lot of digging to find quarterbacks in future recruiting classes to fall back on in case none of the in-house options pan out. It may just be a way of building up a young signal caller, but it sounds like Campbell would be comfortable with Manske starting Week One if need be.When discussing his play on the field, the first-year Penn State coach told reporters, hes got elite arm talent. He certainly is an elite athlete hes got the ability to play quarterback.Sure, it would likely be a bigger story if Campbell didnt rave about one of his quarterbacks, but this is elite praise that just doesnt get thrust onto run-on-the-mill players. There is no realistic path for Manske to get on the field this year barring an injury to Becht, but the sky is the limit for his future. He seems to be a player to keep an eye on for the rest of the summer and early next spring as a potential breakout candidate.FollowNittany Lions Wire on XandFacebook.If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Matt Campbell has elite praise for Penn State QB

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Zach Eckersley goes over for Wigan Warriors' opening try against Toulouse Olympique [SWpix.com]Betfred Super LeagueWigan (24) 48Tries: Eckersley 2, French, Marshall 2, Hodkinson, Eseh, Field Goals: Smith 8Toulouse (18) 18Tries: Ulberg, Tropis, Rouge Goals: Rouge 3Try machine Zach Eckersley and Liam Marshall both scored twice as Wigan Warriors overpowered Toulouse Olympique 48-18 to make it 11 wins in a row to climb to second in Super League.Eckersley took his try tally for the season to 33 and Bevan French was also magnificent at the Brick Community Stadium, scoring once and creating another for Jai Field.Harry Smith kicked eight goals from eight, while Noah Hodkinson and Sam Eseh also went over for the relentless Warriors, who went up through the gears in the second half.Toulouse had their moments and fought back to level 18-18 just before half-time as they scored through Paul Ulberg, Romeo Tropis and Cesar Rouge.Super League tableRuthless Wire crush Bulls to go fourthHuddersfield thrash Catalans to mark Dewsbury moveWigan had suffered shock home losses to Castleford Tigers and Huddersfield Giants this season and Toulouse opened the scoring after just four minutes when Ulberg cut inside from the right to go over.But the hosts responded in the 10th minute when Eckersley punched a hole in the Toulouse line to register their opening score.Wigan's second try eight minutes later was all about the brilliance of French. The Australian half-back jinked his way over for a fine try to score for the fourth successive game and take his points tally for Wigan to 501.Toulouse conceded too many penalties and Wigan crossed for their third try when they passed the ball along the line for Marshall to score on the left.Wigan also displayed frailties and Toulouse cut their lead to six points on 29 minutes when they scored from only their second attack when Brendan Hands played a grubber kick through for Tropis to touch down. And four minutes later they added another try when Rouge's kick came off Smith and the Frenchman collected the ball to score.Wigan responded two minutes before half-time when Hodkinson powered over on the right for his 15th Super League try of the season.Again Toulouse conceded a needless penalty when they had Wigan under pressure, allowing the Warriors to move upfield with Hodkinson playing the ball inside for Eckersley to score his second try of the game.The home side put some daylight between themselves and Toulouse on 51 minutes when Eseh came off the bench to power through three tackles to score under the posts.Brad O'Neill was sin-binned four minutes later for a dangerous tackle, but there was no stopping Wigan and their 12 men held firm before French broke and kicked for Field to score.Wigan were rampant and Marshall crossed for his second try on 78 minutes to complete a comprehensive victory.'The season is looking exciting and competitive' - Wigan reactionWigan head coach Matt Peet told Sky Sports:On Bevan French: "Sometimes we brush over that and talk about the small things he does and the team things he does, but the fact is, he's one of the players we have and they're the reason the stadium is full. They're the reason we're enjoying ourselves at the moment."We've got talent, him, Harry [Smith], Jai [Field]. They're getting the balance right between giving them the freedom to express themselves and getting the boring stuff right."On winning 11 games in a row: "I think any team can decide if they finish the season positively or not. We'll concentrate on tomorrow and take it week by week."The season certainly, when you zoom out is looking exciting and competitive and we wouldn't want it any other way."Wigan: Field; Hodkinson, Eckersley, O'Loughlin, Marshall; French, Smith; Havard, O'Neill, Thompson, Walters, Partington, Ellis.Interchanges: Mago, McDermott, Eseh, Kerr.Toulouse: Polselli; Laguerre, Tropis, Quai-Ward, Ulberg; Lacans, Rouge; Butler, Hands, Belmas, Stefani, Grossemy, Cator.Interchanges: Marion, Roumanos, Wallace, Garrigues.Referee: Tom Grant.