Verdigris spent last season knocking on the door of the state tournament.With eight seniors back to help lead the way, the Lady Cardinals believe this could be the year they kick it down and return to that stage for the first time since 2022.Verdigris enters the 2026 volleyball season with an experienced roster and plenty of motivation after coming up just short of a trip to Class 3A state last fall, losing a five-set classic to Chouteau-Mazie in the regional championship.Coach Caleb Horton said he believes that experience gives the Lady Cardinals a foundation reminiscent of some of his better teams, even if there is still work to be done before the season gets underway.They're pretty solid, and they're a lot of fun to watch, Horton said. But we still have struggles and are kind of streaky. But it'll be nice to get the season started and see how they handle it.What Verdigris may lack in preparation time, it makes up for in varsity experience.Eight seniors headline the roster, including Addi McMahan, Andie Boyd, Emerson Wawrzonek, Kaydence O'Brien, ShiAnne Sanchez, Jylian Pagan, Mia Guerrero and Julia Timms.McMahan figures to be one of the Lady Cardinals' primary offensive weapons with her ability as a hitter, while Boyd provides consistency at setter. Wawrzonek, a transfer from Owasso, adds another experienced piece, and O'Brien gives Verdigris another steady senior presence.Although the group can occasionally be streaky, its understanding of the game stands out.Experience wise, I've got a few smart players, Horton said. They understand the game really well. I've got some that are still learning, but they work hard, and I think as long as they have a good mindset, we'll be pretty good this season.That volleyball IQ could prove especially valuable in a Class 4A landscape that offers little room for error.Six private schools reside in the Lady Cardinals' classification, creating another difficult road toward the state tournament. After getting close last season in 3A, navigating that field will be one of the team's biggest challenges.Getting to the state tournament is going to be a little difficult, even though they did some moving around of the classes, Horton said. We've still got quite a few privates in there, and we'll try to claim one of those spots that are open.Verdigris, however, may be better equipped to handle adversity this time around.Depth was an issue when injuries struck last season, but Horton said he believes the Lady Cardinals have more options throughout the roster this year.That has allowed the coaching staff to experiment with different lineups while also giving younger players opportunities to establish themselves.Charlie Watson, Sophi Nick, Jolie White, Trista Maxey and Tynleigh Jackson-Davis are among the younger players Horton is excited to see develop around the veteran core.Having those options could help Verdigris avoid overworking its primary rotation and provide insurance if injuries arise.If we can stay away from injury, we'll be pretty good, Horton said. Last year, we had no depth. We were really strong, but any couple of injuries were really hurtful. This year, that's not the issue. Last year, that got us a couple of times. You play with what you got, and we knew that. But this year, it's nice to have a little bit of freedom to experiment and pull people up, give them a chance.The early returns have been encouraging.The Lady Cardinals recently hosted a 10-team scrimmage and came away with only one loss, which came against North Rock Creek. The performance offered Horton an opportunity to evaluate different combinations before the results begin counting.Several early matches should provide further measuring sticks.Among the games Horton has circled is a rematch with Oologah after the Lady Mustangs defeated Verdigris last season. Verdigris will also have tournament competition to test its depth and consistency.There is a change to the conference schedule as well, with the Lady Cardinals' matchup against rival Inola moving to the middle of the season.That contest will also serve as the Lady Cardinals' senior night, putting an added spotlight on a class that will play a significant role in determining how far Verdigris goes.For Horton, the ingredients are there: eight seniors, improved depth, promising young players and the experience of coming painfully close a year ago.Now comes the part that matters most: turning that potential into the state-tournament appearance Verdigris narrowly missed last season.Itll be nice to get started, Horton said. Were tired of scrimmaging each other and practicing.

With no new contract coming, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield needs to be ready to get the most out of the bet he'd making on himself.And he feels like he's ready to do that physically.I think Im in the best shape Ive ever been in, Mayfield said on the 4th and South podcast, via JoeBucsFan.com. It took a while to feel healthy enough to actually train and get to that point. But I feel great. You know, you find your routine in the later years of your career and you figure out what works for you schedule-wise, workout-wise, diet-wise all things you need to adjust and adapt to as the years go on. I feel really good. Yeah, last year I was banged up but, I mean, the whole team was.He'll need to find a way to avoid being banged up. Part of his appeal is that he'll play through anything. At some point, however, it impacts his performance.That's where it could get interesting, if he has multiple injuries through which he's playing in 2026. At some point, Mayfield at less than 100 percent may not be a better option than Jake Browning at full strength. And the coaching staff (and/or the front office) may be inclined to ask him to take a seat, if they think it's in the best interests of the team.Given the contractual posture, that becomes a potentially dicey move. Mayfield is trying to earn his next contract. He may not take kindly to any talk of being removed temporarily.It all comes down to Mayfield avoiding unnecessary hits that he has a habit of at times embracing. It's one thing to be healthy when there's no contact. Starting in Week 1, it will be open season on all NFL quarterbacks. Mayfield's short-term interests, and his long-term prospects, may hinge on staying as healthy as he can, for as long as he can.

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Zach Neto had an RBI single and scored during the Angels three-run third inning, and Los Angeles snapped its three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.Nolan Schanuel and Vaughn Grissom also drove in runs during the only scoring rally by the MLB-worst Halos, who won for just the fourth time in 14 games.Joc Pederson hit his seventh leadoff homer of the season and Jarred Kelenic drove in his first run since May 15 for the Rangers, who lost for only the second time in seven games.Cody Bradford (0-1) pitched seven innings of five-hit ball for Texas in his second start since returning from elbow surgery, which had sidelined him since 2024.Ryan Johnson pitched three-hit ball into the fifth inning for the Angels, striking out five. Reliever Jos Fermin (4-2) got four outs, and rookie Samy Natera pitched the ninth for his third save.Pederson hammered Johnson's third pitch 416 feet into the ficus trees behind center field for his 21st homer of the season and the 33rd career leadoff shot by the former Dodgers slugger.Wade Meckler singled in the third and scored on a single by Neto, who stole third and scored on Schanuel's flyout before Grissom doubled home Mike Trout.Brandon Nimmo singled in the sixth and eventually scored on a soft single by pinch-hitter Kelenic, who rejoined the Rangers' roster earlier Tuesday for his third stint with the club that designated him for assignment in June and released him in July, only to re-sign him twice.Texas didn't get another hit after Kelenic's single. The Rangers stranded eight.The Angels fired former Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux and two of his assistants earlier Tuesday.Up nextGeorge Klassen (0-1, 7.27 ERA) starts for the Angels on Wednesday in the third meeting of this four-game AL West series. Cal Quantrill (4-4, 3.56) pitches for the Rangers.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilsons major league-record errorless streak at the position is over at 112 games after he made an errant throw in the eighth inning against Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.Wilson threw wide of Donovan Walton at second base. It came with the A's trailing 9-2, and the Rays scored three times in the eighth to take a 12-2 lead.It was Wilsons first error since July 6, 2025, and the ninth in his career over 231 games. Wilson, 24, on Sunday surpassed Mike Bordicks shortstop errorless record of 110 games. His father, Jack Wilson, played 12 years in the majors, also at shortstop.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

TORONTO (AP) Three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman went 1 for 3 and walked twice in his Red Sox debut Tuesday as Boston lost its fourth straight, 5-3 to Toronto.Really nice to get out there and play today, Rutschman said. The guys have a ton of energy, theyre rolling. Nice to be out there.Rutschman, who wore jersey No. 31, was activated off the 10-day injured list before the game. Acquired from Baltimore at the trade deadline for three of Bostons top prospects, Rutschman hadnt played since July 18 because of left wrist inflammation.Batting third, the switch-hitter struck out swinging in the first inning, reached on an infield single in the third, then walked in the fifth and seventh. He grounded out to end the game, stranding a runner at second.I thought he looked good, looked comfortable, looked confident, interim manager Chad Tracy said. I liked the buttons behind the plate, he worked with (starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval) really well, took some good ABs.Sandoval said he felt comfortable throwing to Rutschman.Hes a big-time catcher, big-time player, Sandoval said. Were very lucky to have him here.To make room for Rutschman on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox designated catcher Jake Rogers for assignment. Boston also transferred infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa (left forearm) to the 60-day injured list.The 28-year-old Rutschman is batting .252 with eight homers and 47 RBIs in 68 games this season. He has also missed time because of an ankle injury and a concussion.Rutschman went 1 for 5 with a double and two walks in two rehab games with Triple-A Worcester last weekend.He is eligible for free agency after the 2027 season.Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Harry Kane of England is put under pressure by David Raum of Germany during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on September 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) | The FA via Getty ImagesBarca, Spurs both struck out on Kane (TEAMtalk)By all accounts, Bayern Munich is closing in on signing a contract extension with star striker Harry Kane. Before things got to this point, both FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur took a last run at trying to get the Englishman:Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur have both made recent enquiries about Harry Kane this summer, TEAMtalk can reveal, but Bayern Munich are now accelerating talks over a new contract for their star striker.We understand Bayern are pushing to get Kanes future resolved as we revealed earlier in the summer, with the club increasingly confident that the England captain is ready to commit his long-term future to the Bundesliga champions.Barcelona have remained in regular contact with Kanes camp throughout the summer as they prepared for the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski.They have also continued to pursue Julian Alvarez, but we understand they have simultaneously done significant work on the possibility of bringing Kane to Spain.Kane has seriously considered what life could look like in Spain, with both Barcelona and long-term admirers Real Madrid having been options. However, we understand leaving Bayern would require something genuinely significant to convince him and, at present, that is not the case.Tottenham have also kept the door open to a sensational reunion.The pull of a return to the club will always exist for Kane and Spurs have made it clear that bringing their record goalscorer back remains something they would like to explore, particularly with Roberto De Zerbi now in charge.However, despite the interest from Barcelona and Tottenham and Manchester Uniteds willingness to consider a deal with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe known to be an admirer Kane has not been chasing a move.The new of a potential extension between Bayern Munich and Kane has been widely lauded by fans (getting Bayern Munich fans to agree on something like this is quite the achievement). Hopefully, Kane can continue his terrific form and help lead Bayern Munich to treble during this campaign. Kompany-fucius? (FCBayern Focus)Some fans in Hong Kong had an interesting way to honor Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany: Bayern fans at the match against Aston Villa in Hong Kong were holding a banner showing Vincent Kompany as the Chinese philosopher Confucius. ( via @tzmuenchen) pic.twitter.com/iDD2En80d3 Bayern Focus (@FCBayernFocus) August 9, 2026Bayern satisfied with Eberl (Sport Bilds Christian Falk)It is sure looking more and more like Bayern Munich is going to extend the deal of board member for sport Max Eberl: Max Eberl got going early in the transfer window with the deals for Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown. He always kept the supervisory board informed as to his work in the market, which is very important. But now, he has to show that he can sell players. Theres a bit of pressure on Eberl to do that, and hes giving it to the players who Bayern are looking to sell: Joo Palhinha, Sacha Boey and Bryan Zaragoza. Hes putting pressure on them to leave the club, and now he has to show the supervisory board that he can also be a hardliner as a boss.It is TRUE: Bayern are satisfied with Max Eberls work this summer. If you cast your mind back to the cup final in Berlin, Uli Hoene gave an interview on the subject of Eberls future which will be decided at the end of August when the supervisory board has their planned meeting where he admitted that the chances of Max Eberl staying were 60-40%. But now, at the Tegernsee where the training camp was held in pre-season, Hoene was asked again, and he said the chances are 100%. That means a lot, because the word of Uli Hoene on the supervisory board carries the most weight; everyone follows the opinion of Hoene.For a guy that did have some doubters (internally and externally at times), Eberl has performed and done a very good job. PSG, Ajax to resume talks over Godts soon (Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano)Paris Saint-Germain and Ajax will resume talks on a deal for Mika Godts after PSG and Aston Villa play for the UEFA Super Cup later today: Paris Saint-Germain plan to return in direct talks over Mika Godts deal after the Super Cup.Ajax expect new proposal to arrive soon as Godts already said yes to PSG project.United chasing Raum? (TEAMtalk)Manchester United could be plotting a move for RB Leipzig left-back David Raum: Manchester United have not given up on Lewis Hall but are accepting they need to explore alternative left-back targets during the final weeks of the transfer window, TEAMtalk can reveal.United identified a new left-back as one of their major priorities this summer after first strengthening the midfield, and Hall was established as their preferred option earlier in the window.One name already high on their list is RB Leipzigs David Raum, with TEAMtalk having revealed earlier this year that the Germany international is admired by United.The 28-year-old is considered an attractive option given his contract situation. Raum has less than 12 months remaining on his current deal and, although he has a release clause of around 34million, intermediaries believe a deal below 30million could potentially be negotiated if no new contract is put in place.We understand Raum has previously spoken with United. Crucially, we can confirm he would be happy with the prospect of moving to Old Trafford and competing with Luke Shaw for a place in the squad.Raum had a terrific 2025/26 season, but was banged up for the World Cup and barely played. A move to Manchester United might not be a great idea for a guy coming off an injury that limited him. Raum could be looking to cash out, though, and if he doesmore power to him (we guess). Torres getting close with PSG (Sky Germanys Florian Plettenberg)Ferrn Torres is getting closer to a move, but it is not done (at least not yet): Advanced negotiations between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona over Ferran Torres. However, there is still no final agreement on the transfer fee, particularly on PSGs side. Ongoing contact between the clubs.Torres is ready to undergo his medical with PSG after reaching a 100% agreement on personal terms, as reported. Contract expected to run until 2031. @SkySportDEICYMI: Van de Ven re-ups with Spurs (Tottenham Hotspur)Micky van de Ven inked a new deal with Tottenham Hotspur (damn it): We are delighted to announce that Micky van de Ven has signed a new contract with the Club!Congratulations, Micky Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 10, 2026City getting closer with Bouaddi (The Guardian)Manchester City is getting closer to getting the much-anticipated deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi completed: Manchester City are closing in on signing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with the midfielders expected arrival clearing the path for Rodri to join Barcelona. The 18-year-old has agreed personal terms with City, but the club are still finalising the deal with Lille who value Bouaddi at 100m (85m).Citys new manager, Enzo Maresca, wants to integrate the Morocco international into his first-team squad immediately. City meet Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday and start their Premier League campaign against Bournemouth on 23 August.ICYMI: LFC gets Arajo on loan (Liverpool FC)FC Barcelona sent Ronald Arajo to Liverpool on a loan assignment: First words as Ronald Araujo joins the Reds Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 10, 2026Phillips could be headed to Sheffield United on loan (The Sheffield Stars Danny Hall)Former Bayern Munich transfer target Kalvin Phillips could be headed back to Sheffield United: Exc: Understand United are closing in on a return to Bramall Lane for ex-England man Kalvin Phillips. Confidence that last seasons frustration a one-off and another good deal with City lined up. All in hereFenerbahe to get Lukaku? (Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano)Fenerbahe might be close to getting Romelu Lukaku: Fenerbahe are closing in on Romelu Lukaku deal after Napoli accept second official bid worth over 6m fee.Final steps to follow shortly ahead of green light for Lukaku to join Fenerbahe as new striker.Romano checked back in to give the story his here we go: Romelu Lukaku to Fenerbahe, here we go! Green light from Napoli as club to club agreement has been reached.New bid revealed last night worth over 6m has been accepted, Lukaku has also agreed all terms.Verbal agreement so far, paperwork to be checked today.If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributor Join the conversation!Sign up for a user accountand get:Comment on articles, community postsRec comments, community postsNew, improved notifications system!Fewer adsCreatecommunity posts

Subscribe to Yahoo Fantasy ForecastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubePosition Preview Week continues with the RBs! Matt Harmon and Justin Boone break down the top 12 consensus RBs you need to know, revealing their green, yellow and red light RBs at Yahoo ADP. The two identify the RBs theyre targeting, fading and keeping a close eye on at their current cost. They round out the show with sleeper RBs managers need to know, including late round backs with legitimate RB1 upside.Position Preview Week continues with the RBs! Matt Harmon and Justin Boone break down the top 12 consensus RBs you need to know, revealing their green, yellow and red light RBs at Yahoo ADP. The two identify the RBs they're targeting, fading and keeping a close eye on at their current cost. They round out the show with sleeper RBs managers need to know, including late round backs with legitimate RB1 upside.Jason Jung Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out all episodes of the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

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