Chiefs announce Patrick Mahomes decision for preseason Week 1 vs. Rams originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Kansas City Chiefs are getting Patrick Mahomes back for the 2026 season after losing him late last year due to a season-ending injury.Getting Mahomes back as soon as possible is key to the Chiefs' success, and fortunately, it looks like he's trending in the right direction.But, for the time being, Chiefs reporter Matt McMullen shared that Andy Reid has made a decision about Mahomes playing in the preseason opener: Mahomes will not suit up for Kansas City just yet.Chiefs make Patrick Mahomes decision for preseason opener"Patrick Mahomes will not play on Saturday, per Coach Reid," McMullen reports. "Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier and Chris Oladokun will split up the game."This report shouldn't come as a huge surprise, as playing Mahomes during the preseason would be risking injury when the games don't matter.As long as he's good to go for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Monday night against the Denver Broncos, it's all good for Mahomes and the Chiefs.Starting in his place will be veteran quarterback and offseason trade pickup Justin Fields. Late-round steal Garrett Nnussmeier will also see some action, as will Chis Oladokun, who played a bit last season for Kansas City.MORE:ESPN analyst predicts Josh Allen is already a Hall of Famer despite lack of Bills playoff successThis shouldn't come as a surprise, but it's still noteworthy that Mahomes won't be playing in the first game of the preseason.It will be very interesting to see if the Chiefs decide to play him at all this August, as they could rest him until Week 1 without any problems.But, at least for now, Mahomes will be sidelined for the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Fans will have to wait a little while longer to see the future Hall of Fame QB suit back up for the Chiefs after his serious knee injury last season.More NFL news:Ben Johnson responds to Liam Coens pointed Caleb Williams commentLamar Jackson is already predicted to be a Hall of Fame QB for Ravens per ESPNEagles' Jalen Hurts 'shouldn't have trouble' reaching Hall of Fame if he can continue to have playoff successCowboys QB Dak Prescott projected by ESPN to be behind Lions QB Jared Goff for HOF chancePackers edge Micah Parsons already predicted to be on cusp of Hall of Fame

Manchester United's Youri Tielemans has apologized to Aston Villa fans for a comment he made about his former club -Credit:Ash Donelon, Manchester United via Getty ImagesManchester United midfielder Youri Tielemans has been compelled to issue an apology following his remarks after departing Aston Villa. The summer signing suggested that the Red Devils were above his previous club, which he assisted in securing European silverware with their UEFA Europa League victory in May.The Red Devils secured the 29-year-old during the summer by activating the 35 million ($46.8 million) release clause in his contract. Tielemans concluded his three-year tenure in the West Midlands and joined as part of the reinforcements in Michael Carrick's midfield, a problematic area at Old Trafford in recent seasons.Nevertheless, Tielemans provoked frustration with his statements in his first comprehensive interview with journalists as the finale to United's preseason preparations approaches, as per The Mirror.Kylian Mbappe drops World Cup truth bomb after absurd third-place loss to EnglandDonald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup comments -Credit:Nicol Campo, LightRocket via Getty ImagesIn an Instagram post, he stated: "Never meant for my words in the press yesterday to offend anyone or undermine the institution of Aston Villa Football Club which I massively respect and I'm grateful to for the past three years."I must however admit my mistake and apologise for my choice of words, (I) will be more careful in the future. Wishing the club the best in the future. Youri."Segments of the Villa Park fanbase appear to have taken offense with the statements made by the Belgium captain. Tielemans said: "I am very thankful to Aston Villa. I owe them the world."It is a great club, we did amazing things, and they have put me back to my best level. But there are clubs above Villa, and Manchester United is one of them."It is a great achievement for any footballer to end up here. It means you have done well in your career. But it does not end there. I want to be successful."To listen to the latest episode of 'All Out Soccer' - CLICK HERETielemans has been a regular fixture throughout preparations for the new campaign, which kicks off on August 22 with a visit to newly promoted Hull City. United's final preseason fixture comes against AC Milan, now managed by Ruben Amorim, who was dismissed by the Red Devils in January.The club has been active in the transfer market, bringing in Andrey Santos to strengthen their midfield options, while efforts continue to reinforce other areas of the squad.This represents a crucial campaign for Carrick and his team as they make their return to the Champions League after securing third place last season. Questions remain about whether they can challenge across multiple competitions, though on the field, the priority will be easing the workload on Bruno Fernandes.The United captain has been pivotal for the club throughout a challenging period in its history. Tielemans has already spoken positively about his partnership with the Portuguese midfielder.He said: "It's really natural. He is a guy that can find space easily. I just try and find him so that he can move forward."

Official|Paderborns Mika Baur moves to Celtic on record dealSC Paderborn have officially confirmed the departure of attacking midfielder Mika Baur, with the 22-year-old completing a permanent move to Scottish champions Celtic. Baur has signed a contract through 2030 in Glasgow after several weeks of negotiations between the two clubs.According to Sky UK, Celtic will pay Paderborn an initial 5.25m, with a further 2.75m available through bonus payments. The complete 8m package makes Baur the most expensive sale in Paderborn history, surpassing the 4.5m received from Wolfsburg for Aaron Zehnter last summer.Get German Football Newsfirst covered Baurs rise prominently following his late Germany U21 call-up last November. At that stage, the attacking midfielder had only recently broken through as a regular at Paderborn following an earlier loan spell with Dynamo Dresden.The transfer represents an enormous return on Paderborns original investment in the Freiburg academy product.Baur completes rapid rise from prospect to record saleBaur joined Paderborn from Freiburg in 2024 before eventually establishing himself as an important member of Ralf Kettemanns promotion-winning side. The 22-year-old made 33 league appearances during the 2025/26 campaign, scoring four goals and registering six assists as Paderborn earned promotion to the Bundesliga.His performances also transformed his standing on the transfer market. By this summer, Baurs estimated market value had risen to approximately 5m and interest arrived from several German clubs as well as Celtic.GGFNreported in July that Celtic had agreed personal terms with Baur, with the player preferring a move to Glasgow despite reported interest from Schalke, Mainz and Werder Bremen. GGFNsubsequently reported that negotiations had stalled over a relatively small valuation gap. Paderborn were holding firm at around 5m while Celtics offer stood at approximately 4m, or 4.7m.Paderborn were even prepared to retain Baur for their Bundesliga campaign despite his contract entering its final year. Celtic ultimately returned with an improved package substantial enough to convince the newly-promoted Bundesliga side to sanction the transfer.The attacking midfielder revealed that former Celtic winger Nicolas Khn helped reinforce his desire to move to Glasgow. Baur, who shares an agency with Khn, contacted the former Bayern and Leipzig prospect to ask about life at Celtic before completing the switch.Paderborn plan to reinvest record feeBaurs departure leaves Paderborn without one of their most important creative players immediately before their return to the German top flight. Head coach Kettemann admitted before completion of the deal that losing Baur hurt both sportingly and personally and made clear that the club would have to react in the transfer market.Sporting director Sebastian Lange has now confirmed that the proceeds from the sale will be used to strengthen the squad before the end of the window. For Baur, the move also provides an immediate opportunity to compete for trophies and potentially feature in the Champions League.Sebastian Lange on Mika Baurs departureAs one of our key performers from the promotion season, we would actually have very much liked to keep Mika, Lange said. When he expressed his wish to move to Celtic Glasgow, we did not want to stand in his way, particularly given that he had less than one year remaining on his contract. We want to use the very good economic solution we have found to strengthen our squad further before the end of the transfer window.Mika Baur on joining CelticThis is absolutely the right step, Baur said. It is a great club and I have heard incredible things about the fans. Celtic are champions. I want to win something, and I believe this is exactly the right place for me. I had a good preseason with good matches and tough training sessions. So I am in good shape and ready to get started.Martin ONeill on Mika BaurHe is a player with excellent qualities and great technical ability, Celtic head coach Martin ONeill said. He will play an important role in our build-up and is also extremely versatile. After my conversations with Mika, I can sense how excited he is about the challenges here at Celtic. I am sure he will be another excellent addition to the squad.GGFN|Peter Weis

Jayden Daniels is at odds with his alma mater, LSU, the place he became a Heisman Trophy winner and second overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. It's an odd dispute that leaves us with questions, but he appears to have a legitimate gripe. It's just not the one Daniels sent a cease and desist letter to the school about.On its face, the dispute is over the jersey number Daniels wore at LSU. The Tigers are allowing sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett to wear that No. 5 jersey this season, and Daniels doesn't approve."The Daniels family is deeply disappointed and feels profoundly disrespected by LSU's decision to give Jayden's number to another player," a spokesperson for Daniels said in a statement to ESPN. "Jayden and his family had every reason to believe that his number would remain a meaningful part of his LSU legacy and would be honored and protected in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the university."To be clear, this is very silly. There's no reason Daniels' number should have been or should be off limits. It isn't retired, and even if it was, LSU's policy wouldn't preclude it from being used. But from my read of things, the jersey number isn't the real issue here. The problem is people at LSU overpromised on things they couldn't deliver, and had to break one promise to honor the other.The first promise was the one made to Pickett, a five-star recruit in the class of 2025 who was told he could wear No. 5 by someone on the old LSU staff, according to new LSU coach Lane Kiffin. The second promise was the one made by former head coach Brian Kelly, who didn't want to honor the first promise without Daniels' blessing."I just wasn't prepared to do it until we got a full commitment from another Heisman Trophy winner," Kelly said, via ESPN. "We didn't want to issue No. 9, so you can't treat one differently from the other."Kelly and/or the athletic department clearly gave Daniels the impression his number was untouchable in the same way Joe Burrow's No. 9 has been. Though there's an obvious undefeated national championship-sized difference between the two players, if Daniels was given the option to block his number -- which the spokesperson says he was -- that should have been honored."Jayden made it clear that he did not want his number given to another player, and he believed his wishes would be respected," the statement said.Of course, Kelly can't uphold the promise if he isn't there. And he was replaced by Kiffin, who has no ties or loyalty to Daniels. So, Kiffin is allowing Pickett to switch from No. 3 to No. 5 to at least honor the original promise. And that's honestly the right call for a new coach whose biggest concern is keeping his current team happy.It sucks for Daniels, but he should let it go. The disrespect is in the unfulfilled promise, not in another player wearing his number. More accomplished players see their numbers get recycled too. Focus on the Washington Commanders and let another player write their story in that jersey.Russell Westbrook retiresRussell Westbrook's Hall of Fame career has come to an end, as the point guard announced his retirement Wednesday. Though it didn't end on the highest of notes, his place in history should be remembered with reverence, writes Robert Zeglinski."As far as I'm concerned, Westbrook is one of the most influential players in basketball history, let alone just the NBA. Full stop. At his peak with theOklahoma City Thunder, which culminated in a well-deserved MVP award in 2017, born of a season-long triple-double average, Westbrook was a vicious tornado of power. His motor, which is surely among the finest ever, was relentless. At times, I'm unsure he needed tangible fuel to keep going because his energy seemed perpetual, ceaseless. His ability to flip a game through an explosive ruthlessness no one else on the court possessed was unmatched."TOP 10? Where Russell Westbrook ranks all-time among point guardsWestbrook is no doubt one of the best to do it.Photo of the DayQuick hits: Bills architect talks ... Lakers sold again ... and moreThe Bills' new stadium architect offered an explanation for the obstructed-view seating drawing complaints.The Lakers are being sold for the second time in less than two years, and they're going for a record $12.5 billion.Christian D'Andrea came up with a list of the 20 best beers at the Great Taste of the Midwest after trying 42 different brews.NFL fans were shocked by what Michael Penix Jr.'s doctor said about the quarterback's surgically repaired ACL.This was For The Wins daily newsletter, The Morning Win. Did a friend recommend or forward this to you?If so, subscribe here.This article originally appeared on For The Win: Jayden Daniels has a legitimate gripe with LSU, but its not about a jersey number

Entering training camp, Pittsburgh Steelers second-year wide receiver Roman Wilson found himself at a career crossroads. Facing intense scrutiny after a quiet rookie campaign, Wilson was widely viewed as entering a make-or-break summer in Latrobe. However, through the early weeks of camp, the young playmaker has completely altered that narrative.Rather than shrinking under pressure, Wilson has emerged as one of the most decisive and reliable targets on the field. His crisp route-running and explosive playmaking have not only caught the eye of the coaching staff but have also earned the trust of veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers in high-leverage situations.Jenna Harner joined fellow Pittsburgh sports reporter Christopher Carter on his podcast, Locked on Steelers, to discuss Wilson. She highlighted Wilson's dramatic turnaround, noting how his personal mindset has translated into on-field production during critical team periods.This was such a make-or-break year for Roman Wilson coming into the season, and he has impressed me so much with what we've seen from him, Harner noted. He is so confident. He's very decisive in his routes, and he's making big plays.Harner emphasized that star receiver DK Metcalf praised Wilson's growing swagger on day one of camp. That self-assurance has paid immediate dividends during crucial situational drills, such as two-minute operations and "Franco moment" periods, where Rodgers has repeatedly trusted Wilson to deliver under pressure.Equally impressive is rookie receiver Germie Bernard, who draft analysts touted as pro-ready. As Harner observed, Bernard has made the catch every time the ball has come his way, forming a formidable young duo behind Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.For a Pittsburgh franchise that suffered deeply when top wideouts missed time in recent years, the rapid growth of Wilson and Bernard changes the entire offense's outlook. If Wilson maintains this trajectory into the preseason, Pittsburgh's wide receiver depth will transform from a lingering question mark into a major position of strength.This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: How Roman Wilson turned a make-or-break training camp into a breakout

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For the University of Hawaii football team, Wednesdays practice was just like the previous ones of training camp.And that was about to change.After an hour of drills at the Ching Complex on the Manoa campus, head coach Timmy Chang summoned the Rainbow Warriors to the Ewa end zone. Associate head coach Chris Brown then explained the days mission mindset.I told them: Can we go into unfamiliar territory and perform? Brown asked.At Browns instruction, the Warriors sprinted toward the gate on the Diamond Head-makai corner of the complex. They boarded three yellow Gomes school buses.We got into the bus, and there was some talking going on, Brown said. I had to stop that real quick, shut that up.Wearing their helmets, the Warriors rode in silence for the 3-mile drive to Kalani High School.As soon as they got off the bus, it was all business, Brown said. They ran to the field and were ready to work.Without missing a beat, the Warriors resumed the practice itinerary. They worked on special teams. The first-team offense ran plays against the No. 2 defense, then the second offense faced the top defense. Kicker Sean Olvera-Harle and punter Gehrig Heil launched diagonal kicks off metal tees from the sideline through the goal posts,The mindset stayed the same, dime linebacker Jamih Otis said. Football is football. Once weve got a field and a football, the fundamentals and everything stays the same.With six of 12 regular-season games on the road, including the Aug. 29 opener against Stanford, Chang wanted to take the Warriors out of what he described as their comfort zone. That meant an unannounced visit to Kalanis practice field. (Without permanent stands, the Falcons do not play any varsity football games at their Waialae-Kahala campus.)We wanted to put them in a different environment so they can see, feel and perform their goals, Chang said.It was just a different deal of what we wanted to do and how we wanted to do it.Because of scheduling conflicts in the past, the Warriors have practiced at Farrington High School, Roosevelt High School and Saint Louis School. This was the Warriors first practice on Kalanis artificial surface. There are no Kalani alumni on the Warriors active roster or coaching staff.The Warriors did not appear to be distracted by the proximity of the Pacific Ocean or the cars passing on Kalanianaole Highway.It was beautiful out there, running back Cam Barfield said. Weve got the ocean out there. Just seeing the different scenery and adapting to different things. Thats just the name of the game. It was being able to adapt. A different field, different wind. Everything wasnt the same. All that factors in a game.Brown said the intent was to not make it fun at all. I explained the mission to them. Its about being uncomfortable and the unknown. I told the boys, if the unknown scares you, that means we haventt prepared well enough. Its a good gauge to see where we stand.Brown said the hour at Kalani was productive with room for improvement.We have to sharpen some things, Brown said. It wasnt as sharp as we wanted it to be. Thats good. We dont want to peak right now.The Warriors are bracing for more challenges. A potential tropical cyclone is tracking toward the island chain.

Copenhagen initiate talks with Borussia Dortmund over Diant Ramaj returnBorussia Dortmund goalkeeper Diant Ramaj could return to FC Copenhagen for a second loan spell as talks continue over an exit from the Bundesliga club. According to Danish outlet Bold.dk, Sky Germany and Kicker, Copenhagen are negotiating with Dortmund over the 24-year-old. A loan containing a purchase option is under discussion, although no agreement has yet been finalized.Kicker reports that Ramaj has not yet travelled to Denmark. The goalkeeper is nevertheless open to returning to Copenhagen, where he enjoyed a successful loan during the second half of the 2024/25 campaign. The proposed purchase option is reportedly worth approximately 5m roughly the same amount Dortmund originally paid Ajax to sign Ramaj in February 2025.Ramaj has never made a competitive first-team appearance for BVB.Copenhagen return would reunite Ramaj with successful loan clubDortmund signed Ramaj from Ajax for 5m in February 2025. The goalkeeper signed a contract through 2029 before immediately moving to Copenhagen on loan. Ramaj went on to make 19 appearances for the Danish club, conceding only 14 goals and recording ten clean sheets while helping Copenhagen complete a domestic double.The former Eintracht Frankfurt prospect also made clear during that spell that he viewed regular football as essential to his development. In a March interview, Ramaj expressed considerable confidence in his own abilities while acknowledging that displacing Gregor Kobel at Dortmund would represent a major challenge.Get German Football Newsreported last summer that Ramaj had no intention of simply serving as Kobels deputy, prompting Dortmund to explore another loan. Heidenheim eventually emerged as the preferred destination. After the clubs reached an agreement, Ramaj returned to his former academy club and was immediately installed as the new No. 1.GGFNcovered the surprise decision to place Ramaj ahead of long-serving goalkeeper Kevin Mller, giving the Dortmund loanee the regular Bundesliga football he had demanded. Ramaj remained a regular despite Heidenheims difficult relegation campaign.GGFNswinter assessment of the club noted that his raw statistics including a lack of clean sheets and a high goals-conceded total did not accurately reflect his individual performances behind one of the leagues weakest defensive units.Dortmund pathway remains blockedRamaj has now returned to Dortmund, but his pathway remains effectively closed. Kobel remains firmly established as the clubs first-choice goalkeeper, while Alexander Meyer, Patrick Drewes and Silas Ostrzinski provide additional depth. Ramaj was also left out of Dortmunds preseason trip to Japan, further underlining that he does not feature prominently in the clubs plans. Copenhagen, meanwhile, may soon require another goalkeeper.For Dortmund, a loan with a 5m purchase option would also offer a potential route towards recouping most or all of the fee invested in Ramaj 18 months ago. For the goalkeeper himself, the motivation remains unchanged: regular football.GGFN|Peter Weis

Steve Smith may have been Australia's standout batter during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, but it was a brutally funny remark from a fan that grabbed attention on social media. Smith was battling through a difficult phase for Australia when he briefly stopped play because of an issue with the sight screen. As the delay continued, one spectator appeared to lose patience and decided to give the former Australian captain a piece of his mind."Just hit the damn thing, Smudge (Smith's nickname). Stop being a princess. You are not bigger than the game, Steve, deal with it," the fan said in a video. BlueBloodcric (@BlueBloodcric) The hilarious exchange was captured on camera and quickly made its way across social media, with fans amused by the spectator's no-nonsense reaction to Smith's request.Hasan Mahmud tears through AustraliaAustralia, after winning the toss and opting to bat, were bowled out for just 198 in 53 overs. The hosts' top order struggled from the outset, with Travis Head (22), Jake Weatherald (23) and Marnus Labuschagne (1) failing to provide the platform Australia needed. Smith was given an early reprieve after being dropped on two, but he made Bangladesh pay by putting together a determined 71-run knock.Hasan Mahmud was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, claiming a career-best 6/55. Ebadot Hossain and Taskin Ahmed chipped in with two wickets apiece as Bangladesh's pace attack accounted for all 10 Australian wickets.Bangladesh seize control before stumpsBangladesh responded confidently and finished the opening day at 96/1 from 24 overs, leaving them only 102 runs behind Australia with nine wickets in hand. Mitchell Starc provided Australia with their only breakthrough, dismissing Shadman Islam for 20. But Tanzid Hasan (32*) and Mominul Haque (35*) then put Bangladesh firmly in control with an unbeaten 60-run partnership.

[Getty Images]Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick wants to keep getting the best out of skipper Bruno Fernandes.The 31-year-old has entered the final year of his contract, although United do have the option to extend it by another year.However, he also has a 57m release clause and Italian giants Juventus and AC Milan, plus Turkish outfit Galatasaray are considering whether to trigger it.Ideally, Fernandes would stay at Old Trafford but so far there has been no progress on a new deal.Carrick opted against talking about the situation in Maynooth on Thursday afternoon.However, he clearly feels Fernandes has a major part to play for him this season."Listen, we want top players," he said."Every good team has players that have made a major impact. That's how it is."Bruno has had that for a period of time here. We want to keep pushing and want to get the best out of Bruno and the team around him."It is not just Fernandes' performances on the pitch that make him such an important member of the Manchester United set-up.He is also influential off the pitch, taking time to talk with younger players and offer guidance when needed."He's been so positive since I came back," said Carrick."As much as the performances, it's how he has been around the group, how he leads and takes time to help others, especially the younger players. That comes into play."He's in a really good place and looking forward to the season."