Juventus to meet agent of Suzuki to tell him their plansZion Suzuki is set to move on loan to Juventus, and Calciomercato reports that the Bianconeri want to meet with his agent to seal the agreement. The goalkeeper is leaving Parma to move to PSG after the French club agreed to a deal to add him to their squad in this transfer window, but they will allow him to move on loan to Juventus.Suzuki cannot play immediately in Paris because they have two good goalkeepers, meaning he could remain their second choice. At Juventus, however, he would be the first choice, as the Bianconeri had wanted to sign him from Parma.Juventus Plan To Make Suzuki First ChoiceThe arrangement makes sense for PSG, but Juventus still have to speak to the player and his entourage. A meeting has now been scheduled, allowing the Bianconeri to discuss their plans for Suzuki and explain how they would use him during his loan spell.The meeting also gives Luciano Spalletti the chance to tell the goalkeeper why he wants him in his squad and how he would use him. This could include a promise that Suzuki would be the undisputed first choice at the club, an important factor for a player looking to continue developing.Suzuki Can Continue His DevelopmentSuzuki should welcome the opportunity because he would be joining a big club while also becoming the starting goalkeeper. Regular football at Juventus could help him improve as a player, particularly with the pressure that comes with being the first choice at such a club.That opportunity could make the move appealing to Suzuki, especially as he would have a greater responsibility at Juventus than he currently enjoys at Parma. PSG can also benefit from the arrangement by allowing the goalkeeper to gain valuable experience before returning to Paris, while Juventus would get the player they previously wanted to sign from Parma.

Juventus Moving On from Suzuki, Eye Tottenham ExileJust as Juventus seemed ready to welcome in Zion Suzuki on loan from PSG, the contacts between the parties stopped. The Bianconeri are pivoting away from him, Corriere dello Sport informs.The Japanese international is poised to complete a 35M move to the UEFA Champions League champions. However, it appears that the buyers werent going to send him back to Italy immediately. Instead, the Old Lady wishes to install their new goalie pronto. He could initially stay in the French capital to be assessed by Luis Enrique, even though they have two other starting-caliber shot-stoppers.With Suzuki losing steam, Juventus will revisit Gugliemo Vicario and Anatoly Trubin. They only want the former on loan, possibly with an option to buy, while the Ukrainians price tag is considerable, at least 25M.The Bianconeri havent planned a big disbursement. They believe they have strong chances of signing Alisson on a Bosman transfer next year. Or that some juicy options, Atalantas Marco Carnesecchi or Romas Mile Svilar, will be easier to snag.Our Take on Juventus, Suzuki, and VicarioDeveloping somebody for another sides benefit wasnt a great idea to begin with, considering that hes not a massive upgrade over their present men and that he would have missed time due to the Asian Cup. If hell be on the move again, a return to Parma is the most logical way to go.A rental isnt palatable either, even with a quality solution waiting in the wings, but itd work a little better with a veteran. If they dont want to spend now, it could make sense to try a young-ish reclamation project, like Lucas Chevalier or somebody in the same vein, and evaluate him for a year before deciding whether hes the guy.

Juventus promise Spalletti they will give him the squad he has asked forLuciano Spalletti has been promised a strong squad by the end of this transfer window, and Juventus have been doing their best to make that happen, with the Bianconeri among the most active teams in the market so far. After missing out on a place in the top four last season, Juve know they need to improve during this window and raise the quality of their squad.The men at the Allianz Stadium believe they already have a good squad, but they are working hard to ensure it is even better when the season starts. Spalletti expects more work to be done, with the reshaping of the group involving both new signings and departures.Spalletti Gives Juventus Transfer InstructionsReshaping the squad does not only involve signing new players. Juventus must also offload those who are not good enough for the team or who are unlikely to thrive under the manager. Spalletti knows which players he trusts most and wants the best possible options for his team.The manager has given names to the executives and expects them to work on the necessary moves. Juventus will continue doing its best to deliver the squad he wants, while Spalletti remains confident in the clubs ability to complete its plans.Juventus Aim To Complete The TeamSpalletti has acknowledged that there are obstacles to overcome during the transfer window, but he remains confident that Juventus can complete the work required. As quoted by Tuttomercatoweb, he said:There are always obstacles to overcome and we had to jump through them, eh But I heard the confident directors, we will get to complete the team as we said.The comments underline Spallettis belief in the Juventus executives and their ability to deliver the squad they have discussed. The Bianconeri still have work to do, both in terms of arrivals and departures, but the manager expects the club to continue working until the team is in the shape required for the new season.Juventus will therefore look to remain active in the market, with Spalletti trusting the club to address the areas that need improvement before the window closes.

A new event aims to make niche sports like korfball and ultimate frisbee more popular across Cincinnati.The Cincinnati Regional Sports Commission, which is backing the Rec Fest Cincinnati, says the event could also open the door to bring niche world championships to the city.Kyle Reiser, who runs a group called Queen City Korfball, said his organization and 15 other niche sports teams are working together to organize the event, which will take place at Downtown's Sawyer Point park on Sept. 27, noon to 6 p.m. "We kind of got our brains together and decided ... to showcase the wonder of the niche sports community here," he said. "We have so many, and we're so bountiful."Each sport will have a designated area at Sawyer Point where visitors can learn about the sport and sign up for local teams, including Cincinnati Ultimate, Cincinnati Gladiators Handball Club and Skate Downtown Cincinnati."It's kind of this walking big stadium where you get a chance to jump in and jump out of different sports and try it alongside the teams that are actively recruiting players," he said.Niche sports are 'where we go in the future'The Cincinnati Regional Sports Commission works with Visit Cincy, the city's visitors' bureau, to attract sports events that benefit Cincinnati's economy. The commission has received Hamilton County and city financial backing.Ben Huffman, executive director of the commission, said niche sports have the potential to bring millions of dollars into Greater Cincinnati. He said Warren County saw a "multimillion dollar impact" when it hosted the World Flying Disc Federation's World Ultimate Club Championships in 2018 and 2022. The 2018 event had a $10 million economic impact on the county, The Enquirer reported.Huffman told The Enquirer the commission is vying for Cincinnati to host the Men's Rugby World Cup in 2031.As niche sports participation grows across the city, there's an opportunity to bring large events to Cincinnati, he said, and it's "where we go in the future.""A lot of these events have national, international, regional championships that thousands of people come to compete in," Huffman said. "(Even if) the sport isn't directly on ESPN on a Friday night, there are a lot of people participating."What sports will be at the event?Rec Fest Cincinnati will showcase 16 sports, according to the event posting on Facebook. Some lesser-known sports include:Team handball: In this sport, two teams of seven try to pass and throw a ball into the opposing team's goal.Korfball: In this sport, which is similar to basketball, teams try to throw a ball into a netless basket on an almost 12-foot pole. The teams are made up of eight players four men and four women and players only guard players of the same sex.Gaelic football: This is a traditional Irish sport where two teams of 15 players work together to kick or punch a ball through or over the opposing team's goal. Players can only take four steps before they have to bounce the ball.Orienteering: In orienteering, competitors try to navigate an unfamiliar terrain using a detailed map. Broomball: Broomball is often played on an ice hockey rink, and players try to hit a ball into an opposing net using specially designed brooms.Other sports at the event include tennis, pickleball, rugby, Australian football, fishing, ultimate frisbee, disc golf, women's football, e-sports, roller skating and cricket.The event will also include food trucks and music. Attendance is free but visitors need to complete a waiver, available online, to participate.This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: What is korfball? You can learn at this new city event

MASON, Ohio Just a little over 16 hours before she sat in front of reporters in Mason on Friday, Aug. 14, Iga witek was lifting the National Bank Open trophy nearly 500 miles away in Toronto.witek, the WTA's No. 5 ranked player, wasn't able to fully bask in the glory of her first WTA title this year. Because within hours of winning it, the Poland native was at the airport and ready to take a flight to the Cincinnati Open, where she'll try to defend her title from last year.Cincinnati Open Caty McNally Cincinnati's Caty McNally kicks off home tournament with revenge winCincinnati Open Peyton Stearns Two WTA locals moving on in Cincinnati Open as Peyton Stearns advances"For sure the schedule is intense, and I've been speaking about that for years, so I don't want to repeat myself," witek, a longtime critic of the large tournament load in professional tennis, said. "There is no time to celebrate. You have time only after Grand Slams, I would say."But as much as witek quickly moved on from Toronto to Cincinnati, make no mistake: She had plenty to unpack on Friday regarding her recent stretch of tennis.Before defeating Elena Rybakina in the National Bank Open final Thursday, witek, 25, was on pace to have arguably her most disappointing season since first breaking onto the WTA scene with her 2020 French Open victory. The six-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 had advanced to just one semifinal prior to Toronto and was at risk of exiting the WTA's top 10 without deep runs during the North American summer hard court stretch.witek also split with Wim Fissette, her coach for all of 2025, in March. She later partnered with Fransisco Roig, former alternate coach of Rafael Nadal, in April, but the two found little significant time to train together between tournaments. But then witek bowed out of Wimbledon's fourth round on July 4, giving her exactly one month without competition before Toronto began.Though witek felt like her training with Roig was working, it wasn't matriculating as well in matches as it was in practice, as she said her old mistakes came back throughout the clay and grass swing of the 2026 season. But after a two week training block with Roig between her time in England and Canada, she seemingly figured some things out in competition this past month."I had time to reset after Wimbledon, and I came back on course much fresher and much more open to try new stuff," witek said. "The work (me and Fransisco) have done was a key to play better at this tournament and to play a game that is more patient."witek overcame past demons on the Toronto court, defeating players who beat her earlier in the season such as Marta Kostyuk, Elina Svitolina and Rybakina en route to the trophy. But she also wanted to address what had been haunting her off the court.In her post-final speech and media availabilities, witek called out those spreading negative about her online, especially critics from her home country. Though she said she "(gives) less s**t about it" now, she still felt angry about the noise, and went into further detail in Mason about how it affected her and her team."Last month I faced it, my team faced it, and my goal was not for it to interrupt my process and define who I am," witek said of the criticism toward her. "It's just the world that we live in, and it shouldn't be like that. So I took yesterday's opportunity to just talk about it a little bit more, even if it helps one person or one young athlete try to do something with it, maybe it will help a little (with their struggles)."Now, witek will have at most two days of rest before she'll begin her Cincinnati title defense in the tournament's second round this coming weekend. As she looks to maintain her streak of winning a Grand Slam every year since 2022 at the U.S. Open, there will likely be decisions made about whether she'll try keeping up her momentum by chasing back-to-back Cincinnati trophies, or conserve energy for New York.witek says she'll take her recovery process day-by-day, and that she trusts her team to decide what's best for her at Cincinnati. But regardless of what she does at Cincinnati, it's clear that this stretch of the season is a major inflection point for last year's champion.This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Iga witek season at inflection point after Toronto title

MASON, Ohio Just a little over 16 hours before she sat in front of reporters in Mason on Friday, Aug. 14, Iga witek was lifting the National Bank Open trophy nearly 500 miles away in Toronto.witek, the WTA's No. 5 ranked player, wasn't able to fully bask in the glory of her first WTA title this year. Because within hours of winning it, the Poland native was at the airport and ready to take a flight to the Cincinnati Open, where she'll try to defend her title from last year.Cincinnati Open Caty McNally Cincinnati's Caty McNally kicks off home tournament with revenge winCincinnati Open Peyton Stearns Two WTA locals moving on in Cincinnati Open as Peyton Stearns advances"For sure the schedule is intense, and I've been speaking about that for years, so I don't want to repeat myself," witek, a longtime critic of the large tournament load in professional tennis, said. "There is no time to celebrate. You have time only after Grand Slams, I would say."But as much as witek quickly moved on from Toronto to Cincinnati, make no mistake: She had plenty to unpack on Friday regarding her recent stretch of tennis.Before defeating Elena Rybakina in the National Bank Open final Thursday, witek, 25, was on pace to have arguably her most disappointing season since first breaking onto the WTA scene with her 2020 French Open victory. The six-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 had advanced to just one semifinal prior to Toronto and was at risk of exiting the WTA's top 10 without deep runs during the North American summer hard court stretch.witek also split with Wim Fissette, her coach for all of 2025, in March. She later partnered with Fransisco Roig, former alternate coach of Rafael Nadal, in April, but the two found little significant time to train together between tournaments. But then witek bowed out of Wimbledon's fourth round on July 4, giving her exactly one month without competition before Toronto began.Though witek felt like her training with Roig was working, it wasn't matriculating as well in matches as it was in practice, as she said her old mistakes came back throughout the clay and grass swing of the 2026 season. But after a two week training block with Roig between her time in England and Canada, she seemingly figured some things out in competition this past month."I had time to reset after Wimbledon, and I came back on course much fresher and much more open to try new stuff," witek said. "The work (me and Fransisco) have done was a key to play better at this tournament and to play a game that is more patient."witek overcame past demons on the Toronto court, defeating players who beat her earlier in the season such as Marta Kostyuk, Elina Svitolina and Rybakina en route to the trophy. But she also wanted to address what had been haunting her off the court.In her post-final speech and media availabilities, witek called out those spreading negative about her online, especially critics from her home country. Though she said she "(gives) less s**t about it" now, she still felt angry about the noise, and went into further detail in Mason about how it affected her and her team."Last month I faced it, my team faced it, and my goal was not for it to interrupt my process and define who I am," witek said of the criticism toward her. "It's just the world that we live in, and it shouldn't be like that. So I took yesterday's opportunity to just talk about it a little bit more, even if it helps one person or one young athlete try to do something with it, maybe it will help a little (with their struggles)."Now, witek will have at most two days of rest before she'll begin her Cincinnati title defense in the tournament's second round this coming weekend. As she looks to maintain her streak of winning a Grand Slam every year since 2022 at the U.S. Open, there will likely be decisions made about whether she'll try keeping up her momentum by chasing back-to-back Cincinnati trophies, or conserve energy for New York.witek says she'll take her recovery process day-by-day, and that she trusts her team to decide what's best for her at Cincinnati. But regardless of what she does at Cincinnati, it's clear that this stretch of the season is a major inflection point for last year's champion.This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Iga witek season at inflection point after Toronto title

Will Kolo Muani make Juventus regret losing Vlahovic?Randal Kolo Muani was pursued by Juventus for more than a year before they managed to secure an agreement to sign him this summer. He is expected to become one of the most important players in the Juventus team, and the Old Lady will do its best to ensure the Frenchman gets opportunities to score.However, after watching him against Palermo, there were concerns over his finishing. Kolo Muani missed several chances and ballooned the ball more often than the Bianconeri would have wanted, raising questions about whether he can deliver the goals expected of him.Kolo Muani Compared With VlahovicTuttomercatoweb claims that the Frenchman does not look ready to become a better player than Dusan Vlahovic. Although the Serbian became injury-prone, he was certainly a lethal attacker, which was one of the reasons Luciano Spalletti wanted him to stay.Vlahovic will now be absent from the Juventus attack, leaving Spalletti to rely on Kolo Muani. The Frenchman therefore faces significant pressure to justify the clubs decision to pursue him for such a long period and prove that he can lead the attack.Juventus Need More Clinical FinishingWith Jonathan David out of form and confidence, Kolo Muani must start scoring. Juventus need the Frenchman to provide a reliable source of goals, particularly if they are to avoid the same attacking problems that have held them back for such a long time.His performance against Palermo suggested that Juventus may not have solved one of the problems that previously affected them. Kolo Muani will need to become more clinical than he showed in the match, as continued missed chances could create further frustration.If he fails to improve his finishing, Juventus may eventually wish they had given DV9 what he wanted and kept him in Turin. The pressure will now be on Kolo Muani to prove that he can make the difference and become the attacking player Juventus expected when they secured his arrival this summer.

ONE Fight Night 46: Hemetsberger vs. Diachkova went down on Friday, August 14, live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, and the cards MMA and submission grappling talent made sure the evening had no shortage of drama.A trio of thrilling MMA contests showcased a different path to victory across the sports full spectrum of skill sets, from a first-round knockout that ended in a flash to a give-and-take striking clash that spilled onto the canvas, and a highlight-reel finishing sequence that never let up.On the mat, a highly anticipated grappling rematch saw two familiar foes run it back on the biggest stage in the sport, trading catches and dominant positions in a frenetic battle that left the judges to settle a contest that could have gone either way.Heres what went down in the MMA and submission grappling matches at ONE Fight Night 46.Aurelio Knocks Out Sangiao In 57 SecondsView this post on InstagramMarcos Aurelio needed just 57 seconds to send Jhanlo Mark Sangiao to the shadow realm via knockout in their bantamweight MMA bout.The 24-year-old Filipino entered the match with bad intentions written across his face, pacing forward and feinting light punches to test his opponents reactions. But the moment Sangiao committed to a right hand, the 22-year-old Brazilian beat him to the punch, clipping him on the chin with an overhand right that sent him crashing to the canvas.Sangiao tried to scramble to safety, but there was nowhere to hide. Aurelio followed the Team Lakay prince down to the canvas and sealed the finish with a barrage of ground-and-pound, forcing the referee to step in at the 0:57 mark of round one.The victory, which happened on the Brazilians birthday, extended his run to back-to-back stoppage wins, and the rising contender is now building a strong case to challenge Elbek Alyshov for his ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title. In the process, he moved his record to 10-1.Do Blitzes Brando For Third-Round TKOView this post on InstagramViet Anh Do maintained his flawless record in spectacular fashion, blasting Davi Ajuricaba Brando with a fight-ending assault to force a third-round TKO stoppage in their high-octane flyweight MMA showdown.The 29-year-old Kiwi-Vietnamese slugger wasted no time letting his fists go, peppering the Brazilian with left hands from the opening bell. Brando traded happily in the pocket and briefly evened the scales. But in the final minute, Do stunned his foe with left hooks to the body and right hooks upstairs, freezing the OCS Monteiro representative against the ropes.Round two saw Do floor his opponent with a sideways step-in elbow, and then he pounced on him with ground-and-pound. An up-kick violation from Brando briefly halted the action, but once the contest resumed, the two stood toe-to-toe and exchanged blows. In the waning seconds of the stanza, the Kiwi-Vietnamese stars kick landed just below the belt, causing another brief recovery period. But once the 20-year-old Brazilian recovered, the bell sounded.Do stuffed a takedown to open the third frame and resumed his assault, staggering his adversary across the ring. Backed against the ropes with nowhere left to go, Brando absorbed a final flurry before the referee stepped in to stop the contest at the 1:23 mark of the final round.The TKO victory moved Dos professional record to a clean 7-0 and kept his 100 percent finishing rate intact. Brando, meanwhile, tastes the first defeat of his career, dropping to 6-1.Alvarenga Out-Scrambles Maquine To Take Judges DecisionView this post on InstagramRuan Alvarenga has done it again. Just a year after defeating his compatriot Meyram Maquine by points, the two Brazilians made their ONE Championship debuts in a highly anticipated rematch, but it was Alvarengas aggression that earned him the unanimous decision victory.Maquine a two-time IBJJF World Champion got on the scoreboard first, chaining a heel hook into a knee bar for the first catch early in the featherweight submission grappling match. Soon, the two athletes returned to their feet and continued to engage.Alvarenga answered back by arm-dragging his 25-year-old rival back to the mat, passing from half guard into closed guard and then advancing to side control. Maquine defended smartly, controlling the ankle. Then, Alvarenga threatened with a heel hook off closed guard, but the referee ruled no catch on the attempt.The pace stayed frantic as the fight returned to the feet, but Alvarenga clung to his opponents back and soon, the pair crashed back to the canvas. There, the 28-year-old scrambled into position and secured a leg lock for the decisive bout-tying catch.When the horn sounded, the judges had a tough decision to make. Both Brazilian grapplers scored a catch, but in the end, the judges ultimately sided with Alvarenga, who displayed more aggression. As a result, Alvarenga captured his second victory over Maquine and improved his career record to 21-6.Czaban Grinds Down Salcedo, Maintains Perfect RecordPhoto Credit: ONE ChampionshipMagdalena The Powerpuff Girl Czaban had a promotional debut to remember. The undefeated Polish juggernaut stayed sharp everywhere the fight went, using crisp striking and heavy ground-and-pound to beat 34-year-old American star Natalie Salcedo by unanimous decision.Salcedo moved forward and looked to set the tone with her Muay Thai striking, but The Powerpuff Girl played the counter game, tagged the American on the feet, and damaged her nose early in round one. Overwhelmed in the stand-up exchanges, the Colorado native looked to change the complexion of the atomweight MMA tilt by dragging the action to the canvas, but neither woman could find a finish there.The American came out of the gates with more confidence in the striking department in the second frame, prompting Czaban to search for the takedown instead. Once the fight hit the mat, a few scrambles played out, but neither athlete was able to threaten with a submission.Czaban seized full control in the third and final stanza. After trading on the feet, the 26-year-old Polish dynamo hauled Salcedo back to the floor, where she battered her with knees to the head and then rained down ground-and-pound in the fights closing seconds to put an exclamation point on the win.The judges were unanimous in their scorecards, and Czaban made the most of her ONE Championship debut. With the victory, she moved her record to 5-0 and announced herself as a contender in the bustling atomweight MMA division.Source

The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring veteran point guard Dennis Schroder and cash from the Cleveland Cavaliers for guard Tre Mann, according to a person close to the situation.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because neither team had announced the trade.Schroder gives the Hornets a backup point guard behind Coby White. Charlotte traded LaMelo Ball to Minnesota earlier this offseason as part of a roster shake-up.Schroder joins his 12th franchise after being traded for the ninth time. The 32-year-old from Germany has career averages of 13.7 points and 4.9 assists.Mann appeared in 53 games for Charlotte last season, averaging 5.5 points.___See APs full NBA coverage here

CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 14: Cleveland Guardians first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (46) singles to right to die in a run during the third inning of the Major League Baseball interleague game between the San Diego Padres and Cleveland Guardians on August 14, 2026, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images(Editors note: Tonight marks Nicks last recap for us. He is moving on to law school and bigger and better things! We thank him for his hard work).It started off fun, at least! Nate Lowe started off the scoring with an oppo tank off Michael King.Big man goes oppo taco. #GuardsBallpic.twitter.com/qU3W1jjSQN Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) August 14, 2026Then, in the 3rd, the Guardians tacked on some more runs on a Brayan Rocchio homer,Bray(out of the park).#GuardsBallpic.twitter.com/jE4iEngzZW Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) August 14, 2026and a Nate Lowe RBI single.That would be where the fun ended. As youve assuredly seen countless times this season, a Guardians pitcher immediately imploded the second the offense scored. Gavin gave up a 2-run bomb to Xander Bogaerts in the top of the 4th, and then a solo missile 115 miles per hour off the bat of Fernando Tatis, jr. in the 5th. Then, a 2-run double to Luis Campusano in that same 5th inning made the score 5-3 Padres. Halpin drove in a run on an RBI-double in the 6th, but Colin Holderman gave up 2 more runs in the 7th to make it 7-4 Padres.Guardians tacked on a run in the 8th on a wild pitch, but that would not be enough. They lost the same game theyve played a billion times this year. When the offense hits, the pitchers cant do their job. When the pitchers pitch, the offense couldnt hit a beach ball with a PVC pipe. The Guardians fall to 59-64 in what is my last (for at least a while) article here on CTC.Itll be Cantillo vs. Randy Vasquez tomorrow night. Bye!