Joey Logano didnt just leave Richmond Raceway with another trophy.The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion also made one of the biggest moves in the standings.Loganos victory in Saturday nights Cook Out 400 vaulted the Team Penske driver four positions, from 13th to ninth, continuing a remarkable turnaround as the regular season enters its final two races.At the opposite end of the Chase picture, Austin Cindric climbed into 15th while Shane van Gisbergen slipped one position to 16th, leaving the Trackhouse Racing driver occupying the final Chase position.With New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Daytona International Speedway remaining before the 16-driver field is set, the margin for error is disappearing quickly.Denny Hamlin Holds Commanding Lead After RichmondDenny Hamlin remains firmly in control of the Cup Series standings.Hamlins fourth-place Richmond finish pushed him to 969 points, giving him a 115-point advantage over Ryan Blaney with two regular-season races remaining.Blaney moved up one position to second despite finishing 13th after starting from the pole. He has 854 points.Ty Gibbs slipped one position to third with 842 points, while Tyler Reddick remains fourth with 831.Richmond runner-up Chase Briscoe holds fifth at 715 points. Chase Elliott moved up one position to sixth and is tied with Christopher Bell at 695, although Elliott owns the sixth position.Kyle Larson was another significant mover Saturday. After starting 30th and recovering to finish sixth, Larson jumped two spots to eighth with 660 points.Then comes Logano.His second victory in four races propelled him four positions to ninth with 659 points, putting him only one point behind Larson. Chris Buescher rounds out the top 10 with 653.Shane van Gisbergen Holds Final Chase PositionThe most important line on the standings sheet may now be the one separating 16th and 17th.Van Gisbergen finished 14th at Richmond and sits 16th with 567 points. Ryan Preece is directly behind him in 17th with 517, leaving SVG with a 50-point advantage heading to New Hampshire.Ross Chastain sits 18th with 504 points, 63 behind van Gisbergen.Cindric gave himself some breathing room with an impressive Richmond performance. After starting 23rd, he drove all the way to third and moved up one position to 15th with 574 points, seven ahead of van Gisbergen.That leaves the current bubble looking like this:Austin Cindric 574 pointsShane van Gisbergen 567Ryan Preece 517Ross Chastain 504Richmond also formally locked several more drivers into the Chase. Hamlin, Blaney, Gibbs, Reddick, Briscoe, Elliott and Bell are shown above the clinch line in NASCARs updated standings.NASCAR Cup Series Standings After RichmondHere are the top 30 following the Cook Out 400:Denny Hamlin 969Ryan Blaney 854Ty Gibbs 842Tyler Reddick 831Chase Briscoe 715Chase Elliott 695Christopher Bell 695Kyle Larson 660Joey Logano 659Chris Buescher 653Carson Hocevar 645William Byron 630Daniel Surez 618Bubba Wallace 587Austin Cindric 574Shane van Gisbergen 567Ryan Preece 517Ross Chastain 504Brad Keselowski 489Erik Jones 486Michael McDowell 463AJ Allmendinger 442Todd Gilliland 428Zane Smith 418Austin Dillon 400Riley Herbst 399Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 389John Hunter Nemechek 388Alex Bowman 340Josh Berry 337The Cup Series heads next to New Hampshire, where the pressure surrounding the Chase bubble will only increase. After that comes Daytona, one of the least predictable races on the schedule and the final opportunity for drivers to alter the 16-driver field.

Here's everything Houston Texans offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery said following Day 12 of training camp, including his growth from Year 1 to Year 2, battles against two Pro Bowl defensive ends and his expected goals in 2026. Question: On his own expectationsAireontae Ersery: I would say, for myself, my expectations are always high. Im trying to come out each and every day and find that one little thing to get better at. Like I said before, what two better guys to go against every day, Will [Anderson Jr.] and Danielle [Hunter]. I look forward to the challenge every day. I just focus on getting better with the technique.Q: On how much T Trent Brown has been a resource for himErsery: He's crucial. A guy that's seen it all, done it all, been one of the highest-paid tackles. He's got a real vet presence. I always make a joke and call him master sensei because he always stands like this, with his hands behind his back. But, good guy, good vet to be around and I'm glad that he's here.Q: On what are some of the different ways that DE Danielle Hunter and DE Will Anderson Jr. challenge himErsery: Danielle, hes got a lot of different moves. He is another vet. He's been in the league for a long time. He has seen the best of the best during his career. Will is another up-and-coming Hall of Famer. Great player, great leader, very twitchy, got power too. He's another guy I look forward to going to against every day.Q: On if hes started thinking about going up against DE Maxx Crosby in joint practiceErsery: Yeah, we already started game planning towards that way. Definitely looking forward to joint practice to go against somebody else.Q: On having G Wyatt Teller next to him on the offensive lineErsery: He's like a life jacket. He always mentions and says, I got your back. Whatever you need. Whatever call you call, we go with it and go at 100 miles per hour. We make a mistake, we make a mistake together. So, just having a guy like that, thats a vet, played at a high level, had high success, just adds more to the room.Q: On what his impressions of C/G Keylan Rutledge have beenErsery: I love the guy, man. I think that he definitely came here A tone setter, a difference maker. A guy that you want at left guard, a guy that you want on your offensive line. I love his mentality and I think hes got a bright future ahead of him.Q: On the biggest difference between last training camp and this yearErsery: I think the heat is probably the biggest battle. You just got to find ways to get through it. It's going to be tough. It's going to happen. Then, more so, just playing for each other, knowing there's other guys on the team that's going through the same thing you're going through. So, it's all good.This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Everything Texans OT Aireontae Ersery said after Day 12 on training camp

The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix could get a dramatic send-off at Zandvoort, with a significant chance of rain during the race weekend from August 21 to 23, 2026. The latest forecast points to wet conditions on Friday and Saturday, but the chance of rain drops significantly on Sunday. However, with weather conditions constantly changing, rain cannot be ruled out entirely during the Grand Prix.F1 will return to Zandvoort on Friday, August 21, following the summer break, and drivers will have to get their car setup right in their first and only practice session at 12:30 p.m. local time, since this will be a sprint weekend. The practice session follows sprint qualifying that gets underway at 4:30 p.m. According to AccuWeather, temperatures are expected to hover around 20C during the day, while the current forecast puts the chance of rain at roughly 91%, with an 18% chance of thunderstorms.On Saturday, Zandvoort hosts its first-ever F1 sprint, which is scheduled for 12:00 p.m., followed by Grand Prix qualifying at 4:00 p.m. Temperatures should hover around the 19C mark, with a 75% chance of precipitation in the morning and a 15% chance of thunderstorms. Any wet weather could affect qualifying results, potentially influencing the starting grid and shaping how the race unfolds.On Sunday, race day, the conditions could get slightly warmer since the forecast suggests the day will be partially cloudy. While earlier predictions suggested rain during the Dutch GP, the current forecast shows a low chance of it. However, with nearly a week to go before the race begins, the weather forecast is subject to change.ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS AUGUST 31: Isack Hadjar of France driving the (6) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 leads Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on August 31, 2025 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202508310773 // Usage for editorial use only //Although Sundays rain chances are currently low, wet weather cant be entirely ruled out, and that could offer fans an entertaining race, as seen in 2023 when rain lashed the circuit during the race, helping Max Verstappen, who started on pole position, win the race, followed by Fernando Alonso and Pierre Gasly, who finished in P2 and P3.A rain-affected race could force teams to make crucial tire and strategy calls. Even a brief shower that leaves the track wet for a few laps could add another layer of unpredictability, especially with the new-generation cars introduced under the 2026 regulations. The cars have already produced close racing over extended periods, making it difficult to predict which one will come out on top in a tight duel. A chaotic and memorable race would be a fitting farewell for Zandvoort.

UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley on Selection Sunday on Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Storrs. (Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut M) The UConn men's basketball-San Antonio Spurs connection continues.The Huskies will hire Charlie Stevens, who spent the past five seasons in the Spurs' organization, as their new general manager, a UConn source confirmed. The news was first reported by Hardwood Intel on X.Stevens, a Bronx native, was a two-year captain of the Clark University men's basketball team before graduating in 2021. He was hired by the Spurs right after graduation as a basketball operations strategy and scouting assistant, then promoted in 2023 to player engagement and grassroots scouting coordinator.Last summer, Stevens was promoted to the Spurs' director of grassroots scouting.Stevens takes over for Tom Moore, who held the newly-created position for one year before announcing his retirement last month. He also continues a lineage between UConn and the Spurs. Stephon Castle was a lottery pick by San Antonio in 2024 and was NBA Rookie of the Year in 2024-25, then helped lead the Spurs to the NBA Finals this past season.A few weeks later, the Spurs made Tarris Reed Jr. their first-round draft pick after the 6-foot-11 center helped lead UConn to its third national championship game in four years.Sources told CT Insider last month thatUConn was looking for a younger candidate with NBA experience and overseas ties to fill the position. Stevens, who is said to have massive connections throughout the basketball world, certainly fits the bill.It remains to be seen exactly what his role and duties will be under Dan Hurley. In general, the position deals with name, image and likeness and transfer portal issues. But Moore wore many hats in his one season in the position, part of the reason he decided to call it a career at age 61.Stevens' hire is expected to be officially announced by UConn later this week.Sign up for the Connecticut Briefing from CT Insider. Get the biggest headlines of the day from our network of journalists around the state.This article originally published at UConn men's basketball to hire San Antonio Spurs product as new general manager.

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The New York Giants dropped their preseason opener to the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium on Saturday by the score of 13-10. It was a dull start to the John Harbaugh era, but it was a start. Now, to work things from here. "Opener, first opportunity to see us in a game as opposed to a practice," Harbaugh told reporters after the game. "It was good to see. Going to be a lot of great things to look at and work on, get better at, a lot of great things that we felt good about in the game. It'll be play-by-play, player-by-player evaluation that we'll take on tomorrow. So, proud of the guys; I thought they played hard, thought they competed, and we'll learn a lot from that game."Most writers will inundate you with technical knowledge, which is fine, but keep in mind this is preseason for a team that underwent fundamental structural change this offseason. What you saw on Saturday is just the first step in what will be a long journey. Here is our report card, but be aware, there's quite a Bell curve being applied here. Many of the players who appeared in this game won't make the 53-man roster and were playing for their NFL futures. That being said, let's proceed. OffenseJaxson Dart went three-for-four passing with a touchdown pass to rookie Malachi Fields. That happened after he took a scary hit on a blitz from Vikings safety Jay Ward that sent him out of the game for a few plays. That, and a Jameis Winston dump pass to Devin Singletary on third-and-23 that went for 40 yards, were the highlights. Third-team quarterback Brandon Allen had a rough day, throwing two picks and going three-and-out on three other drives. He did rally the team at the end of the game, but it was too little, too late. The offensive line was operating with their third-string center, Bryan Hudson, with John Michael Schmitz and Lucas Patrick hurt. Left tackle Andrew Thomas didn't play, and Jon Runyan Jr. and Jermaine Elumunor played 16 snaps each. Rookie guard Francis Mauigoa had a nice debut, moving nicely, getting to the second level, and making some key blocks.Cam Skattebo was back banging into defenders. He carried four times for 19 yards and looked like a player who was 100 percent recovered from injury. Fields had a smashing debut, making a leaping touchdown grab and catching two other passes for first downs. He looks like he can be a player in this league. Odell Beckham Jr. caught two passes for six yards and looked fluid running routes. Tight end Isaiah Likely caught both of his targets for a total of 11 yards.Grade: BDefenseThe Giants were missing quite a few starters on Saturday. Defensive linemen D.J. Reader and Shelby Harris, the two guys they hope can help Giant fans forget Dexter Lawrence, did not play. That left Darius Alexander the lone starter up front. He did fairly well with two solo stops and a sack. The linebackers were without Tremaine Edmunds and Brian Burns. Rookie Arvell Reese and Abdul Carter played sparingly. Micah McFadden, who missed most of 2025 with a foot injury, was back. He looked a bit rusty, but it was good to see him out there. Rookie Jack Kelly led the team with five tackles. Keep an eye on him.The secondary was mostly reserves and players who are on the roster bubble. They looked sluggish and drew penalties, but played aggressively and kept the Vikings from big gains. The only starter on the field was safety Tyler Nubin, so it's hard to judge here.Grade: BSpecial TeamsBen Sauls got all the work at kicker. He made his only field goal attempt, hitting from 46 yards. He added an extra point as well. His two kickoffs buried the Vikings in their own end.Jordan Stout averaged 48.7 yards on six punts with a long of 60. Three of his attempts were inside the 20.Dante Miller averaged 23 yards on three kickoff returns. Braxton Berrios had a pair of 15-yard punt returns.Grade: AThis article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants report card: How we graded Big Blue in Vikings loss

Giannis Konstantelias #65 of PAOK in action during the UEFA Europa League qualifying game, a match between RSC Anderlecht and PAOK at Lotto Park in Brussels, Belgium on August 13, 2026. As of August 16, 2026 local media in Greece and Germany report that Konstantelias agreed on the terms of the transfer to Borussia Dortmund. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty ImagesWhat a surprise to wake up to! 48 hours ago, Borussia Dortmunds final offer for Said El Mala was firmly rejected by FC Kln. Florian Plettenberg reported that BVB were already hard at work looking for backup signings, and expected action soon. I certainly didnt expect Ole Book to work this quickly!Early this morning, not one but two major signings broke. The first is for 27-year-old PSV Eindhoven midfielder Joey Veerman. BVB and PSV have agreed to a fee of 21.5 million. Joey Veerman to Borussia Dortmund, here we go! Deal agreed for 21.5m from PSV Eindhoven.Five year contract and medical booked for the midfielder whos set to leave PSV.Veerman will undergo his medical tomorrow, as @RikElfrink reports. pic.twitter.com/2CZeCo4Uqs Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 16, 2026Veerman is a central midfielder most notable for his passing. He will likely offer an upgrade over Marcel Sabitzer, who now sees his role at the club under even more threat. With 8 goals and 14 assists last season in the Eredivisie he has real offensive upside too.The second signing of the morning is not technically complete, but it should be soon. Plettenberg is reporting that Dortmund have agreed to personal terms with Giannis Konstantelias, a talented Greek attacking midfielder at PAOK. The 23-year-old is already in Dortmund while BVB and PAOK work out the final details of the transfer. Konstantelias scored eight goals and two assists last season. While those numbers dont pop off the page necessarily, PAOK fans seem absolutely apoplectic that hes leaving, which seems to be a good sign to me: . pic.twitter.com/Fxi3SHNmr5 gazzetta.gr (@gazzetta_gr) August 16, 2026If these two transfers get over the line (and theres no reason to expect they wont) then this is looking like a kick-ass summer. I am incredibly excited to see what the season has in store for BVB.

We continue the countdown to the start of the Arizona Cardinals' regular season. Today, Sunday, August 16, is 28 days away from the Arizona Cardinals' regular-season opener on Sept. 13 on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers.With 28 days until Week 1, let's look back at the 1928 season for the Cardinals.A look back at the 1928 season for the CardinalsThe 1928 season was very bad for the Cardinals. They went 1-5. They only scored seven points all season, but here is the crazy thing. They scored zero points on offense. Their only seven points came on an interception returned for a touchdown by Hal Erickson in a 7-0 win over Dayton. They scored the fewest points in the league and allowed the second-most. Their losses were 15-0, 20-0, 19-0 twice and 34-0. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify,YouTubeorApple Podcasts.This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: 28 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1928 season

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka YoshidaAnytime a player gets hurt is not a good time, but Masataka Yoshida's injury has come at a particularly unfortunate time for the Boston Red Sox.The Red Sox are looking to secure the top wild card spot in the American League, guaranteeing at least one series at Fenway Park in October. They are one of the best teams in baseball as of late and are close to being whole again. Trevor Story is starting a rehab assignment on Sunday and Roman Anthony is starting one on Tuesday. With those two back, the Red Sox would be able to replace Jarren Duran in left field, and fill one of the holes up the middle of the infield.However, with Yoshida hurt, the Red Sox will be missing another key piece. That means one of the lesser bats will have to continue to play, with the designated hitter spot wide open. Not only that, but Yoshida was red hot at the plate, so it will be nearly impossible to get that same production out of a replacement. According to MLB.com's Ian Browne, he is going on the 15-day injured list with a hamstring strain.Yoshida was hitting .324 with an 8.93 OPS in his last 34 games. He has the third-best OPS on the team since June 27 and has been a key part of the team's turnaround. He is still not the power bat the Red Sox expected when they signed him from Japan, but he has been a very important piece.Looking for the perfect gift for a baseball player in your life? Check out our brand new baseball lifestyle brand!Not only are the Red Sox losing a red-hot hitter, but there is no guarantee that he will be the same after missing a significant chunk of time. If Yoshida comes back in September and does not get hot again before the postseason, the Red Sox could be in a bad spot.In an ideal world, Yoshida misses minimal time, and the Red Sox have Anthony in the outfield and Yoshida at designated hitter for the final stretch. However, it's currently unclear how long Yoshida will be out.More MLB:Roman Anthony Rehab Assignment Start Date Revealed