LeBron James has added a new venture to his growing list of off-the-court interests: a YouTube channel dedicated to golf.James, the 41-year-old who recently signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, released his first vlog-style video Aug. 15. The 96-minute video features James and several members of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 2016 championship team during a golf trip to Scotland in June.Former Cavaliers Tristan Thompson, Kevin Love, J.R. Smith, Channing Frye and Richard Jefferson joined James at Cabot Highlands Resort's Castle Stuart Links. Matthew Dellavedova and Iman Shumpert also attended the reunion but were not featured in the video.The group played in a 3-on-3 format while laughing and reminiscing about the Cavaliers' championship run. The 2016 team overcame a 3-1 deficit against the Golden State Warriors to win the NBA championship.Cavs schedule: LeBron James chose 76ers over Cavaliers. Don't boo him for itThe channel's first video description says James will bring fans along as golf takes him to courses around the world, with local food, wine and plenty of laughs along the way.Im looking forward to people seeing this first episode, which was the trip of a lifetime with my teammates. We got to play golf and catch up in some of the most beautiful settings Ive ever been in, James told The Hollywood Reporter. Its been a lot of fun out on the course, learning and loving all the nuances of the game, and Im excited about bringing everyone along with me on this journey through my channel.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the plan is for a new video to be released each month on a Saturday.James has previously discussed his growing interest in golf on his podcast, "Mind The Game," with Steve Nash."The (golf) bug is real. I've heard about the bug for so many years and I was like, 'Well, it's not gonna get me. I don't like golf at all. Who wants to be outside all day walking around?'" James said. "Nah, it's real. I am into it. My algorithm on social media, every other post, every other video is some type of golf video now."The first video has already topped one million views, and James has garnered nearly 400,000 subscribers.CONTRIBUTING: Marcus D. Smith, USA TODAYThis article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: LeBron James leans into new passion with YouTube golf channel

The first round could fairly be called a decision in favor of Deshaun Watson. Shedeur Sanders, though, has a chance to deliver the equalizer with the second round this week.No one believed that the Browns' quarterback competition was going to be settled in their preseason opener at the Chicago Bears. It was just the latest piece of a much bigger puzzle that will eventually provide enough evodence for coach Todd Monken to make a final decision."Well, again, I did feel going in the last game that it was relatively close in terms of both having an opportunity at the starting position," Monken said on a Zoom call Aug. 16. "So it would be unfair to not go into the next game and allow Shedeur that opportunity, albeit a different team, certainly at home. There's no guarantee that the same players will be playing this game, but it's the closest you have. And we owe it to both players who have really handled it well and have competed at a high level."Subscribe to Browns Insider newsletterTo that end, Watson did well, completing 10 of his first 11 passes, with the one incompletion being a drop. He finished 11-of-15 for 126 yards with a fumble on a sack and a 98.2 passer rating.This week provides Sanders with plenty of opportunities to make his own case. He played just the third quarter against the Bears, completing 6-of-11 passes for 79 yards with an interception and a 39.6 rating."Oh nah, I'm just excited getting reps," Sanders said after the Bears game. "Just excited getting reps. Definitely. I'm excited for this week. I'm excited to see the game. I love being able to see stuff and be able to recognize it and get it in person. That's what makes me so excited about. And it opened up a new perspective, so I'm extremely happy.Sanders, in some ways, gets a bit of an advantage this week because of the fact there will be both a joint practice Aug. 20 and a preseason game he will start and play a full half against the Bills on Aug. 22. It's also a week where he's slated to get the No. 1 offensive reps in two of the three practices leading up to the joint practice as they continue their alternating series.Monken pushed back slightly on that notion, much the same way he did when he made the well-documented switch for the Aug. 8 training camp practice to give Watson No. 1 reps. The Browns have been charting the specific snaps of each quarterback, and he added conversations with quarterbacks coach Mike Bajakian have played a large role as well."We're pretty balanced at this point, within reason," Monken said. "I mean, it's not going to be perfect. So if you're going to alternate it, well, first of all, tomorrow we'll be in shells, we'll go an hour and 45 minutes. Wednesday, we'll go in shorts and get a lot of red zone work. So really Deshaun going Tuesday in a longer practice, we'll get a few more reps in those days. And then we're going to try to split the reps."So there wasn't really a concerted effort. It's just you were going to have to decide who goes what days and who goes the others and how we get it as close as we can again to giving them an opportunity to let their talent shine."Monken said he was going to be speaking with Buffalo coach Joe Brady shortly after he ended the Zoom call to discuss the format of the joint practice. The one day means there's only so much that can get accomplished because of time contraints, making the planning of the practice even more important, especially when you're looking at a quarterback competition like the one the Browns have going on.An advantage for that planning is that both Monken and Brady are offensive-centric head coaches. Monken already had an idea for how they could maximize the reps for both quarterbacks, basically drilling down within each practice period and alternating at that level.That makes each snap even more valuable in some ways for the quarterbacks."Yeah, just again, take advantage of those opportunities," Watson said after the Bears game. "Whenever my number is called and I'm the guy out there leading the group, youve got to continue to just find ways to get better, find success and be positive with it. So yeah, you just got to take it one day at a time."Sanders' biggest opportunity comes two days later when the Browns play the Bills in a preseason game. That's where the roles will flip from what they were in Chicago, where Watson started and played the full first half before Sanders replaced him for the third quarter.Buy Cleveland Browns ticketsThe last week-and-a-half or so, if you were going to describe the competition in terms of vibes, the vibes have trended toward Watson, basically since Aug. 5. That's after Sanders had them both as the offseason program was ending in June and the first week of training camp.Sanders, though, has a real chance to make up ground this week. If he does, then it certainly extends the competition into the final week of the preseason, which includes a Thursday night prime time home game against the New England Patriots."Well, he's improved so much," Monken said. "I mean, he really has in terms of climbing the pocket, working through his progressions. I think that's a big thing. And then the operation. It's still a part of it. Getting in the huddle, getting lined up, getting the call. So does Deshaun. They're both in the same manner, so we can stack plays together. We did a good job."Chris Easterling can be reached at ceasterling@thebeaconjournal.com. Read more about the Browns at www.beaconjournal.com/sports/browns. Follow him on X at @ceasterlingABJ. Sign up for Browns Insider newsletter athttps://profile.beaconjournal.com/newsletters/browns-insider/This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Where Shedeur Sanders' opportunity exists this week in Browns QB derby

TORONTO (AP) Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.New Yorks four runs were twice as many as they had scored in the previous three games, all losses.Rice's first hit of the series was a two-run homer, his33rd this season, off Braydon Fisher (3-4). Tim Hill gave up an RBI single to Andrs Gimnez in the bottom of the 10th but held on for his second save in six chances.Toronto erased a 2-1 deficit in the bottom of the ninth but David Bednar (6-3) stranded the winning run at second base.Josh Smith reached on Rices fielding error to begin the ninth and Alejandro Kirk walked to put the tying run in scoring position. Brandon Valenzuela ran for Kirk and, one out later, both runners moved up on a wild pitch before Ernie Clement tied it with a sacrifice fly. Bednar sent it to extras by retiring Kazuma Okamoto on a grounder. The blown save was Bednar's third.Yankees left-hander Ryan Weathers allowed one run and six hits in 7 1/3 innings, retiring the first 10 batters in order. He walked one and struck out four.Toronto's Dylan Cease allowed two runs and three hits in 6 1/3 innings.Cease struck out 10, reaching double digits for the ninth time in 23 starts and boosting his AL-leading total to 201. Milwaukees Jacob Misiorowski leads the majors with 210.Cease has fanned 200 or more in each of the past six seasons.Up nextYankees: RHP Will Warren (8-6, 4.42 ERA) is scheduled to start Tuesday at Baltimore.Blue Jays: RHP Jos Soriano (9-6, 3.16 ERA) is scheduled to start at Tampa Bay on Tuesday.__See APs full MLB coverage here

Sweden's Armand Duplantis celebrates after winning a fourth European pole vault title (Ben STANSALL)Sweden's Armand'Mondo' Duplantis delivered another slick masterclass in pole vaulting to claim a fourth European pole vault title in Birmingham on Sunday.Duplantis saw off Greek rival Emmanouil Karalis for victory with a championship record of 6.15 metres at Alexander Stadium.Karalis took silver with a clearance of 6.00m, while France's Baptiste Thiery claimed bronze (5.85)."Another medal, I can't complain," said Duplantis, the double Olympic champion who has also won three world golds."It's really amazing. I'm just trying to win."I'm happy coming out with the win and that was enough for tonight."I really had a good time this week."Only three vaulters in the 14-strong field had gone over the 6m mark: Duplantis,Karalis, whose best is 6.17m, and Norway's Sondre Guttormsen, with a personal best of 6.06m.The entry point was 5.55 metres, a height that posed no problem for Duplantis or Karalis.Both vaulters passed as the bar was raised to 5.70m, which four other competitors failed to clear.The bar then went up to 5.85m, Duplantis, Karalis and France's Baptiste Thiery sailing over.There were five more casulaties, Guttormsen and Germany's Bo Kanda Lita Baehre passing after a couple of failures.With the bar at 5.95, the Norwegian and German failed, along with Thiery.Karalis went clear, with Duplantis passing.The bar went up to 6.00m and the US-born Swede failed with his first attempt, as did Karalis, with just the pair left in competition.Duplantis was successful on his second attempt to pile the pressure on the Greek, who delivered at the second time of asking.Both passed at 6.05m, Duplantis clearing 6.10m but Karalis bringing the bar down on his first attempt despite 'Zorba's Dance' booming out over the tannoy.Duplantis turned the screw as Karalis then passed, sailing over 6.15m, a championship record that beat the previous best of 6.10m he set in Rome two years ago.Karalis had nothing to lose so again passed and the bar went up to 6.20m.The Greek had one more attempt to stay in the competition, but just brushed the bar to bring it crashing down to end his evening.There was no tilt at a 16th world record for Duplantis, quick to don his tracksuit and pack up his poles as temperatures dipped.lp/ea

A true legend Kerim Alajbegovic replies to Alessandro Del Pieros praiseAlessandro Del Piero was surprised that Juventus could sign a highly regarded player like Kerim Alajbegovic this summer, particularly with Chelsea also interested in a move for the attacking midfielder. The Bianconeri won the race for his signature after he attracted attention from several leading clubs.Last season, Alajbegovi was one of the best teenagers in European football, making his arrival at Juventus a significant coup for the club. The Bianconeri hope Luciano Spalletti can bring out the best in him during the coming campaign, while the midfielder is also eager to test himself in the demanding Italian league.Alajbegovi Responds to Del PieroDel Piero knows a great deal about Alajbegovi and praised the youngster when Juventus completed the move for him. Those comments clearly meant a great deal to the midfielder, who has now responded as he prepares for his first season with the Bianconeri.As quoted by Tuttomercatoweb, Alajbegovi said: Alessandro Del Piero needs no introduction, everyone knows him: he was a truly, truly great player, a true legend. I can only take a leaf out of his book. Its an honour for me that he said something like that about me, because when a legend like him says something about you, its really special. But it doesnt end there, of course: we have to keep working hard. I just arrived and I want to do my best, show everyone what I can do: I have a long journey ahead.Juventus Hope for Immediate ImpactAlajbegovis response shows how highly he regards Del Piero and the importance he places on the praise of a Juventus legend. However, he also recognises that his arrival is only the beginning of his journey and that he must continue working hard to fulfil his potential.The midfielder now faces the challenge of adapting to his new surroundings and proving himself in Italian football. Juventus will hope that his talent translates quickly into consistent performances and that he can make a meaningful contribution during his first season.Alajbegovi is clearly one of the most exciting signings Juventus have made in recent times. The Bianconeri will be hoping he can settle quickly and return to his best form for the team as they look to benefit from the qualities that attracted so much interest in him.

Pundit thinks Juventus still needs a top strikerDespite the arrival of Randal Kolo Muani in Turin, Ciccio Graziani believes Juventus still need another striker to strengthen their squad this summer. The men at the Allianz Stadium already have some of the best players in the league in their current squad, but they have continued working hard to add further quality.After failing to qualify for the Champions League at the end of last season, Juventus do not want to suffer the same disappointment when this campaign ends. They are therefore doing everything possible to provide Luciano Spalletti with the strongest squad available.Juventus Continue to Strengthen SquadSpalletti is working to revive some of the players who have struggled for form at the club, while the Bianconeri are also adding new players to the group for him to use. Their recruitment plans remain active as they attempt to improve the squad in several areas.Juventus are still expected to sign another striker before the transfer window closes, with Graziani convinced that another addition is required. The arrival of Kolo Muani has strengthened their attacking options, but the former striker believes the club need further quality in the position.The Bianconeri want to make sure their attack is capable of competing at the highest level, and Graziani believes finding the right player could have a significant impact on the teams progress.Graziani Demands the Right StrikerAs reported via Tuttojuve, Graziani said: Juventus needs a real centre-forward. And the Bianconeri cant get their next striker wrong.His comments underline the importance of Juventus making the right decision before the transfer window closes. The club have already worked to improve Spallettis options, but Graziani believes another striker remains necessary if they want to take the next step.A more effective goal poacher could give Juventus an additional threat in attack and provide greater competition within the squad. The club will therefore need to consider their options carefully as they continue working to strengthen the team.With their Champions League qualification ambitions in mind, Juventus will hope their recruitment efforts can help them avoid another disappointing campaign. Signing another striker could be an important part of that process, particularly if they can identify a player capable of making an immediate impact.Spalletti now has the task of getting the best from his existing players while integrating the new additions. Juventus will hope the right attacking reinforcement can give him even greater options as the new season progresses.

Marie Ngah Manga's double for Cameroon in the final moved her level with Temwa Chawinga and Barbra Banda in the golden boot standings [Backpage Pix]Cameroon cruised to a 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi to claim their first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) title.Marie Ngah Manga's close-range header put the Indomitable Lionesses ahead in the 20th minute and Naomi Eto doubled the lead with a stunning volley on the half hour mark in the Moroccan capital Rabat.The Central Africans made it 3-0 in the third minute of first-half added time as Eto rounded Malawi goalkeeper Mercy Sikelo and put the ball on a plate for striker Ngah Manga.Malawi, the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2026 at 153rd in the world, reached the final on the back of the attacking prowess of the Chawinga sisters Tabitha and Temwa.However, the two Scorchers stars were well marshalled by the Cameroon defence, who ensured that the Southern Africans were unable to secure a fairy tale ending to their unexpected run at the tournament.Ngah Manga missed a glorious chance to complete her hat-trick three minutes into the second half when she went past Sikelo but fired wide from six yards with the goal gaping.The Scorchers had their best chance just after the hour mark as Cameroon keeper Michaely Bihina saved a low effort from Tabitha Chawinga before her younger sibling turned and fired the rebound wide.Who are Malawi's Chawinga sisters?Why Cameroon keeper Bihina made waves at WafconCameroon's triumph is all the more remarkable given the Indomitable Lionesses missed the 2024 edition of Wafcon and failed to qualify for these finals, losing 3-1 on aggregate to Algeria in their second round tie.However, the Central Africans advanced to the tournament on the strength of their world ranking after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) expanded the finals from 12 to 16 teams.Cameroon, who previously lost three Wafcon finals, pick up $2m (1.48m) in prize money and become just the fourth side to win the title after Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and South Africa.Both sides will feature at the 2027 Women's Fifa World Cup in Brazil alongside fellow Wafcon semi-finalists Algeria and Morocco.

Mike Moon didnt want to hear it.Atop the dais at Marmonte League media day earlier this month, the Pacifica High football coach brushed aside the praise being heaped upon his defending champions.Rat poison, Moon called it.But the Tritons return most of the weapons from a CIF-Southern Section Division 3 championship team that went 15-1 and swept through the Northern Areas top league by an average of 13.2 points per game.The biggest question in the Marmonte League entering the 2026 season isnt which team is the favorite.Its which team is capable of knocking off the Tritons?Is it St. Bonaventure, which led at Pacifica last October, before David Carranzas game-winning field goal on the games final snap?I think we should be the favorite, argued St. Bonaventure quarterback Jaxson Carper. This roster is no joke.Is it Bishop Diego, which lead Pacifica by double digits in the regular-season finale before succumbing to a Triton flurry in the second half?Is it Simi Valley, which started the leagues current run of public-school success by winning the league title in 2024?Simi Valley coach Jim Benkert, who enters the season within range of No. 6 on the states all-time list for coaching wins, understands what it takes to succeed in the Marmonte League.You have to play every down, Benkert said. You have to play every game. You have to be great in every facet of your game. Because if youre not, youre going to get beat."Everyone has players. . Its why we coach. We want to coach at the highest level. Every player in here wants to play at the highest level. Its what we do. We want to play big-time football.Oaks Christian opens a new era under first-year coach Rudy Carlton.Ive known the Mamonte League since 2008, when I was recruiting it as a (graduate assistant) Carlton said. I respect the athletes, the coaches. Im so thrilled to be here.Although the Lions return just 25 players from last seasons varsity roster, the former Azusa Pacific University quarterback and head coach has loved how much growth hes seen in his first months in charge.I said from Day 1, Im going all in, Carlton. Thats the only way this transition is going to be great.As a result of the Northern Area releauging process for the 2026-27 seasons, Newbury Park has replaced Camarillo.The last time the Panthers were in the Marmonte, they were a combined 0-8 in league play in 2019 and 2020.Although Darrien Johnson, who played nearly every skill position on the field as a sophomore, is the type of player who can make Newbury Park a dangerous opponent any Friday night.With tongue firmly in cheek, Newbury Park head coach Joe Smigiel was quick to volunteer for the leagues underdog role.Were back to being big-time underdogs, Smigiel said. Were just kind of survival mode trying to get through this year.Top returning playersTaylor Lee, Pacifica: The leagues reigning co-Most Valuable Player set the county record for TD passes in a season (53) as a junior.Isaiah Phelps, Pacifica: The leagues reigning co-Most Valuable Player led the state in tackles (232) as a junior. Jason Homan, St. Bonaventure: The league's reigning Linebacker of the Year had 150 tackles as a junior.Miguel Ledezma, Simi Valley: The 6-foot-3, 310-pound guard is a three-year starter. Caleb Pasina, St. Bonaventure: The 6-foot-4, 290-pound tackle is a singular force. Anthony Jacobs, Pacifica: The 5-foot-10 speedster caught 14 TD passes as a junior, and he'll play some defense this season.Will Jones, Pacifica: The 6-foot-2 multisport star is a big, fast target. Alijah Royster, Pacifica: Nobody in the county brings more TDs (41) into the season.Tony Dargan, St. Bonaventure: The fastest freshman in county history is now a sophomore.Alifeleti Tuihalamaka, Oaks Christian: With Matt Perez and Izak Simpson graduated, the USC commit is now the top defensive lineman in the area. Remi Boykin, Bishop Diego: A returning first-time all-league selection at safety.Phillip Wilson III, Pacifica: After flirting with retirement, the playmaking linebacker is back for a senior season.Sammy Boeddeker, Bishop Diego: A returning first-time all-league selection at linebacker.Darrien Johnson, Newbury Park: The electric playmaker, a first-team All-Conejo Coast League selection as a sophomore, can score on any snap.Newcomers to watchKeandre Lee, St. Bonaventure: The running back and linebacker will impact the game on both sides of the ball.Antonio Spann, St. Bonaventure: The transfer receiver will add more speed to the Seraphs attack.Silas Petty, St. Bonaventure: The sophomore receiver, who led Rio Mesa in receptions as a freshman, will add even more depth after his sit-out period elapses.Tadd Mitchell, Pacifica: The 6-foot-2 senior cornerback from Carlsbad High gives Pacifica another difference-maker in the secondary.Fifita Apisai, Oaks Christian: The 6-foot-6, 280-pound junior tackle from Mountain View-St. Francis will add a bookend tackle to the Oaks Christian offensive line after his sit-out period.I'Zhon Pugh, Oaks Christian: One of five freshman who will boost Oaks Christian's rebuild on the varsity.Gunnar Schmidt, Simi Valley: The 6-foot-7 basketball player and golfer has opened eyes since joining Simi Valley as a receiver.Aiden Tasci, Newbury Park: The senior quarterback, a transfer from Alemany, takes over the starting role at QB High.Biggest departuresBrady Smigiel, Newbury Park: It doesnt get any bigger than Ventura Countys all-time leading passer, who is now a freshman at Michigan.Deshonne Redeaux, Oaks Christian: The electric runner, now at USC, went from zero to 6 points in a flash.Matthew Perez, St. Bonaventure: Linemen can rest easy knowing the county's most dominant defender is now at Nevada-Reno. Izak Simpson, Simi Valley: Or was Simpson the county's most dominant defender the past three years? The argument can continue on forever. Davon Benjamin, Oaks Christian: The dynamic safety is now at Oregon.Predicted order of finish1. Pacifica: The Tritons' special Class of 2027 has one last ride left.2. St. Bonaventure: The Seraphs have already shown they can push Pacifica to the final whistle.3. Simi Valley: The Pioneers can compete, if they can stay healthy. 4. Bishop Diego: The Cardinals graduated the top five scorers and top seven yardage gainers. 5. Oaks Christian: The new era starts with a rebuild.6. Newbury Park: Darrien Johnson can lift the Panthers to a new level.Joe Curley covers football for The Star. He can be reached at joe.curley@vcstar.com. For more coverage, follow @vcspreps on Twitter/X, Instagram/Threads, Facebook, Bluesky and TikTok.This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: What you need to know about Marmonte League football in 2026

Nuno Tavares Deletes All Lazio Posts as Suitor Prepares Late-Summer OnslaughtLazio full-back Nuno Tavares stirred some controversy with his latest social media move, while Porto are obeserving his situation closely.The BackgroundThe 26-year-old has been playing his football in Rome since making the move from Arsenal in the summer of 2024. The Portuguese international enjoyed a stellar start to his Lazio stint, before being hampered by injuries. Last season, he was omitted from Maurizio Sarris starting lineup after making costly blunders, only to be restored later in the campaign.Nuno Tavares Loses Starting Berth at Lazio?This summer, the Biancocelesti acquired the services of Alfonso Pedraza on a free transfer. The 30-year-old Spaniard has done enough in pre-season to convince Gennaro Gattuso to grant him a starting role, especially with Tavares struggling with another muscle injury. Therefore, many feel this is the right time for the club to cash in on the Lisbon native.Tavares Leaves No Trace of LazioAs noted by several sources, including La Lazio Siamo Noi, Tavares has deleted every post related to Lazio on his Instagram account. Many observers believe this could be a sign of dissatisfaction with his status at the club, or a come-and-get-me plea to his suitors.Porto Still Eyeing a Move for TavaresAs it happens, Italian football journalist Matteo Moretto is reporting Portos interest in the wantaway full-back. The Portuguese giants have already been linked with the player on a few occasions earlier in the summer. Moreover, recent rumours claimed Lazio could swap him with AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, but the two clubs have yet to embark on serious talks.Lazio Must Sell Tavares or Luca PellegriniThe Biancocelesti will be expected to offload either Tavares or Luca Pellegrini before the end of the summer, as they cannot afford to keep three left-backs in the squad, especially after failing to qualify for Europe.The Italian was considered the more likely choice, as his contract will expire next year, but the Portugueses exit could be more financially rewarding, with his market value estimated at 15-20 million, although Arsenal would receive a 35% sell-on fee.

This Week In Lazio History: August 10-16Champions League Play-Offs, a win against Real Madrid, a Supercoppa triumph. A lot happened in the week of August 10-16 in Lazio history, as we also remember Claudio Garella.Matches of the WeekDate: Saturday, August 11, 2002Venue: White Hart Lane, LondonFixture: Tottenham Hotspur Lazio 2-2Lazio again concede early but come back from two goals down to draw at White Hart Lane.Date: Sunday, August 12, 1990Venue: Estadio Municipal, La Lnea de la ConcepcinFixture: Real Madrid Lazio 1-1 (4-6 on pens), Ciudad de la Lnea TrophyLazio win prestigious trophy by beating Real Madrid on penaltiesDate: Wednesday, August 13, 2003Venue: Stadio Olimpico, RomeFixture: Lazio Benfica 3-1, Champions League Play-OffA tough game in uncomfortable heat, but Lazio take two-goal lead to Portugal thanks to Corradi, Fiore and MihajlovicDate: Sunday, August 14, 2022Venue: Stadio Olimpico, RomeFixture: Lazio Bologna 2-1Down to 10 men from the early minutes of the game and losing 1-0 the Biancocelesti managed to overturn the result thanks to yet another goal from Immobile and a Bologna own goal prompted by Lazzari.Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2007Venue: Stadio Olimpico, RomeFixture: Lazio Dinamo Bucureti 1-1, Champions League Play OffLazio manage to draw a chaotic game and give themselves a chance to reach the Champions League Group stage.Match In FocusDate: Sunday, August 13, 2017Venue: Stadio Olimpico, RomeFixture: Juventus Lazio 2-3, SupercoppaJuventus who had won both the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia in the final against Lazio were clear favourites on this hot evening in Rome, but the Biancocelesti had their new star player Lucas Leiva playing for the first time, and there was hope. Felipe Anderson was injured so space for Luis Alberto, who so far had not performed too well but towards the end of the previous season had shown some signs of improvement.The Bianconeri came out flying and had three chances in the first five minutes but then slowed down and Lazio grew into the game. Their increasing confidence was rewarded just after the half-hour mark. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic anticipated Cuadrado and sent a perfect low through ball to Ciro Immobile, putting the Lazio striker one-on-one with Buffon. He went around the Italian national keeper and was clearly pulled down. Immobile scored the spot kick with a powerful low and angled shot, despite the keeper going the right way, so after 32 minutes, Lazio 1 Juventus 0.At the beginning of the second half, Lazio scored again. In the 54th minute, a Marco Parolo cross from the right was met by Immobile who outjumped Medhi Benatia and Andrea Barzagli and headed over and past Buffon. But towards the end, Juve turned the game around in six minutes.In the 85th minute, they won a free kick on the edge of the box which Dybala wonderfully curled around the wall and found the net. Lazio clung on but in the 91st minute, Juventus were awarded a penalty. A fifty-fifty ball between Alex Sandro and Marusic was reached a fraction earlier by the Brazilian who then went down, for Mr. Massa it was a foul. Dybala stepped up and coolly put a perfect mid-height penalty to Thomas Strakoshas right.Extra time was approaching with Juve on top and Lazio struggling. But in the 93rd minute, Luis Alberto fed Jordan Lukaku on the left and the big Belgian powered forward, going past Mattia De Sciglio towards the by-line. What happened next was a sublime combination of strength and agility as the Sinjoren nimbly cut in from the wing somehow keeping his balance, leaving De Sciglio behind and squaring a low ball back to the penalty spot.Who was there? Immobile? Luis Alberto? Milinkovic-Savic? No. Alessandro Murgia became a Lazio hero for life by stretching and slotting a low right foot past Buffon, under the Curva Nord. Lazio 3 Juventus 2.By the time all the players and staff had come back from their celebratory travels under the Curva Nord, there was barely time to continue before the referee whistled the end. The match went down in history as Murgias Supercoppa, a moment of glory for the then-youngster, in the right place at the right time.In Memory: Claudio GarellaClaudio Garella did not probably have fantastic memories of his stay at Lazio, but on the other hand neither did the Lazio fans. But he must be considered among the best goalkeepers in Italian football.Born in Turin, on May 16, 1955, he arrived in Rome in 1976. The manager was Luis Vinicio and Lazio finished 5th. The regular keeper however was Felice Pulici and Garella did not make any appearances. Things changed the next season as Garella was promoted to first keeper. He played 29 league games, 2 in Coppa Italia and 4 in the UEFA Cup.His performances were not always impeccable and after some hesitant displays against Lens in Europe and Vicenza in Serie A, he was harshly criticized by the fans and the media. The Lazio supporters gave him the nickname Paperella (a play on words between little duck and howler in Italian, a sort of butter fingers). A top national journalist, Gianni Brera, coined the term Garellate to refer to goalkeeping blunders. He left.In the years after Lazio he became a great keeper. He went on to win two league titles. One with Verona in 1984-85 and one with Napoli in 1986-87 alongside Diego Armando Maradona and Bruno Giordano.Garella was a tall goalkeeper at 1.84 and 80 kilos. He was also a controversial one. He had a very unorthodox style, often saving the ball with all parts of his body except his hands. He was famous for blocking shots with his feet rather than diving low. Gianni Agnelli was once quoted as saying, Garella is the best keeper in the world, without hands though.He died on August 12, 2022, following cardiocirculatory complications after heart surgery.Birthdays This WeekFrancesco Colonnese, 10/8/1971, defender, Italy, 29 appearances (2000-03)Claudio De Sousa, 10/8/1985, forward, Italy, 5 appearances, 1 goal (2004-05)Luigi Boccolini, 11/8/1946, midfielder, Italy, 17 appearances, 1 goal (1977-78)Giovanni Di Veroli, 11/8/1932, defender, Italy, 54 appearances (1952-58)Djibril Ciss, 12-8-1981, forward, France, 27 appearances, 5 goals (2011-12)Francesco Gabriotti, 12-8-1914, midfielder, Italy, 27 appearances, 6 goals (1932-37)Alfredo Monza II, 12-8-1912, defender, Italy, 253 appearances, 1 goal (1935-43, manager in 1958 and assistant 1958-59)Alessandro Capponi, 13-8-1919, midfielder, Italy, 28 appearances, 10 goals (1936-39, 1942-45)Joaqun Correa, 13-8-1993, forward, Argentina, 117 appearances, 30 goals (2018-21)Bruno Giordano, 13-8-1956, forward, Italy, 259 appearances, 116 goals (1975-85)Massimo Giacomini, 14-8-1939, midfielder, Italy, 15 appearances (1963-64)Vladimir Pektovic, 16/8/1963, Bosnia, manager of Lazio 2012-13Gino Ottier II, 16-8-1902, forward, Italy, 60 appearances 32 goals (1921-28)Berardino Capocchiano, 16/8/1966, forward, Italy, 3 appearances (1991-92)This Article Was Written by Dag Jenkins & Simon Basten from Lazio Stories. 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