D'Auria: "I feel ready to help this team"Federica DAuria has renewed her contract with the Women's First Team, committing her future to the Bianconere until 2029. She has spent three seasons on loan at Cesena and Lazio.She shared her thoughts after signing the deal: Im really excited. Ever since I was a little girl, my goal has always been to wear the first-team shirt. Coming back here is really special for me; I feel at home here. I hope to repay the trust placed in me by the Director and the whole club.The right time for a returnI believe these past seasons have helped me enormously to grow and gain the experience I needed to return here, which has always been my ultimate goal. Today, I am more aware and mature as a player, and I feel ready to make my contribution to the team.New ideas and energy within the squad"There are inspiring ideas, and the coach's influence on our style of play and our determination to always be key players really gives us a huge boost. I already knew many of the girls from the national team; I grew up alongside [Eva] Schatzer, for example, but overall Im really enjoying myself. Were a great squad that works very well together."Daily progress and goalsFor me, the priority is to improve day by day: I prefer to set myself daily goals rather than long-term ones. I want to do my very best to be of use to the team, to learn from the great players here and from the manager. And to bring us all some real satisfaction this season.Advice for younger playersMy advice is to respect your own pace. When I was younger, I thought I had to make the leap from the Primavera straight away, but I just needed to follow my own path to mature and gain experience, and thats what has brought me this far. The secret is to work hard, without ever stopping having fun.

Federica DAuria renews until 2029!Its a special day for Federica DAuria, who has signed a contract extension with the Women's First Team. The deal will keep her with theBianconere until 30 June, 2029.Having been at the club since 2017, the 22-year-old player came through our clubs youth academy, initially joining the Primavera side before earning several call-ups to the first team. After signing her first professional contract, she spent the last three seasons on loan, first at Cesena and then for two consecutive years at Lazio. It has been ajourney of development and consistency that has also earned her her first call-ups to the senior national team.Her excellent performances have earned her a place in the starting line-up under manager Isaac Guerrero, making her Bianconere debut. Recently, in Biella, the UEFA Womens Champions League match against Torreense marked her first-ever appearance in Europes top club competition.Congratulations, Federica!

Niroshan Dickwella's IPL chance gone: Hilarious conversation between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan batter seconds before his dismissal leaked originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.KEY TAKEAWAYS:A stump-mic exchange between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Niroshan Dickwella has gone viral.Jaiswal jokingly promised to take Dickwella to the IPL if he hit a six.Dickwella was dismissed by Prasidh Krishna in the very same over.India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs.Hilarious conversation between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan batter seconds before dismissal leakedSledging in Test cricket rarely comes wrapped in an IPL contract offer, but Yashasvi Jaiswal found a novel way to unsettle Niroshan Dickwella on the final day in Galle.The India opener spent several minutes goading the Sri Lanka wicketkeeper into playing a big shot, and the ploy worked almost immediately.Dickwella had come out to bat with Sri Lanka in deep trouble chasing 372, and was on 10 when the exchange took place. Jaiswal, fielding close in and known for his chirpy presence, gradually edged towards the batter while urging him to attack.What followed was picked up in full by the stump microphones, and by the time Prasidh Krishna delivered the final ball of the 60th over, Dickwella's concentration appeared to have gone entirely.MORE: WATCH: Gill takes stunning catch as SL lose their fourth wicket in first session of Day 3The full Yashasvi Jaiswal and Niroshan Dickwella exchange in GalleThe banter began with Jaiswal referencing Dickwella's stroke-filled 80 in the first innings, in which the Sri Lankan had faced 100 balls for the first time in 21 Test innings."Come on yaar, there was a lot of shots in first innings. We need to see something, come on," Jaiswal said. When Dickwella responded, the India opener pressed further, pointing towards the boundary. "Yes, I want to see. Come on, show me. Hit him there. Come on, why not?"In the lead-up to Niroshan Dickwella's dismissal, here's how a conversation with Yashasvi Jaiswal played out:Jaiswal: Come on yaar, there was a lot of shots in first innings (sic). We need to see something, come on.Dickwella: Yes?Jaiswal: Yes, I want to see. Come on, show pic.twitter.com/dbdgxaOtjp Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) August 19, 2026Dickwella then delivered the line that has since gone viral, naming his price for obliging. "No requirement. Take me to IPL, then I'll hit," the wicketkeeper replied.Jaiswal did not hesitate. "We will, we will. 100 per cent. Come on, hit him a six, I'll take you to the IPL," he said, to which Dickwella simply answered, "Thank you."MORE: What India need to do to qualify for the WTC FinalWhy the joke backfired spectacularly for DickwellaThe punchline arrived on the very next delivery. Prasidh Krishna sent one down that Dickwella misread completely, stepping away from the line and managing only a faint outside edge, which Rishabh Pant collected comfortably behind the stumps.Dickwella departed for 10 off 17 balls, and the Indian celebrations told their own story. Rather than mobbing the bowler, the fielders converged on Jaiswal, with Prasidh himself walking across to acknowledge the man whose chatter had done the damage.The dismissal all but ended Sri Lanka's resistance, leaving Sonal Dinusha as the last recognised batter alongside a brittle tail with India needing four more wickets to seal a 1-0 series lead. For Dickwella, whose return to Test cricket after three years in this match, the IPL invitation will have to wait.For all the latest cricket news, opinion, and commentary and to share your voice, head to our Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) pages.

CALDWELL Coming off an 8-4 campaign and a Region 23 playoff victory, Caldwell enters the fall transitioning from a veteran-heavy group to an eager next wave of starters ready to step up. Guided by head coach Chance Rucker, Caldwell spent the offseason transforming reserve roles into varsity readiness, aiming to maintain their physical defense and high-impact ground game in a quest to return to the OHSSA postseason."We were senior heavy last year, so we had a lot of guys in the development process who learned form those veteran guys in the starting roles a year ago," Rucker explained. "They now take the next step and were able to develop and had a really, really good offseason. And I'm anxious to see what these guys can do when the lights are on Friday nights this season."CALDWELL REDSKINSHead Coach: Chance Rucker (6th year)Last seasons results: 8-4, MOVL Champion, OHSAA Playoff Win, OHSSA Division VI, Region 23Returning letterwinners : Brody Pitts, Sr. (OL/DL) (4 year starter,Has great size and has anchored the OL/DL position group); Dalton Egont, Sr. (OL/DL) (4 year starter, Dynamic player on the OL/DL. Has plenty of game experience.); Charles Gessel, Sr. (OL/DL) (3 year starter, Very strong and powerful kid who really put time in the weight room and expressed great leadership); Blake Williams, Sr. (OL/DL); (3 year starter, Another kid that is very strong, has battled injuries over the last couple seasons); GarnarGaydos, Jr. (OL/DL) (2 year starter, One of few skill guys who have real game experience.)Key newcomers: Blayz Abbott, Fr. (QB/LB); KK Moore, Soph.(WR/DB); Cam Bocek, Soph. (WR/DB); Lucas Baker, Soph. (RB/WR/LB); Ryan Christmas, Soph. (OL/DL); Bentley Barnett, Soph. (RB/LB); Mason Arnold, Jr. (OL/DL); Team Strengths: "Though we are young we are very fast. Young guys have definitelystepped up this offseason and camp by showing that they can compete at a high level.We have the potential to be explosive, and we are very experienced and seasoned on both our offensive and defensive lines.." Chance RuckerTeam areas you are looking for improvement: "We are trying to work on player depth. With a big senior class last season and a handful of athletes leaving the program, we are trying to establish a solid depth chart for each unit. That will come with developmentand training.." Chance RuckerFriday Night Blueprint 2026 Week-by-Week Schedules for area high school footballPlayers to watch | Daily Jeffersonian's 2026 high school football watchlistLeague Outlook: "We look to replicate the MOVL Championship in 2026 as we did in 2025. Also, trying to win a 2A OVAC championshipfor the first time since 2015. We also plan to make the playoffs and try to make it back to a regional championship like 2023." Chance RuckerKSutton1@gannett.com; X: @KSuttonDJSports; Instagram: kevinsutton_daThis article originally appeared on The Daily Jeffersonian: Caldwell transitions from veteran core to eager new starters in 2026-27

With the 2026 season ofhigh school footballkicking off on Aug. 21, there are plenty of defensive standout to keep your eye on.But which Wisconsin Rapids area standout do you think will have the strongest season on the defensive side of the ball? You can be the judge right here.Cast your vote until the poll concludes just a few hours before kick off on Friday, Aug. 21 at noon.MORE LOCAL COVERAGE:Newman Catholic volleyball still without head coach as season nearsWausau West snags James Kramer as new head baseball coachFour-time defending state champions SPASH XC embracing the unknownSeven must-see Central Wisconsin high school football games for 2026

Nick Kyrgios has admitted that he made a huge mistake after testing positive for cocaine.The Australian tennis player recently failed a drugs test in Mallorca and has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).I wanted you to hear this from me first. I recently failed a drug test in Mallorca after testing positive for cocaine, Kyrgios posted on Instagram.I made a huge mistake and I take full responsibility for it.Im sorry to my fans, my family, my sponsors and everyone close to me. Above all, Im sorry to the kids who follow me. I know the example this sets and Im deeply disappointed in myself."More follows...

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala (L) leaves the field with assistance during the pre-season friendly soccer match between 1. FC Heidenheim and FC Bayern Munich. (is associated with: Bayern back Musiala to stay at highest level after seizures diagnosis) Harry Langer/dpaGermany footballer Jamal Musiala's career is not at risk after he was diagnosed with absence seizures, Bayern Munich sources told dpa on Wednesday.The 23-year-old collapsed on the pitch in Bayern's 4-2 friendly win at second-tier Heidenheim on Tuesday, having done the same in Saturday's 3-1 friendly victory over RB Leipzig.He wrote on social media after the Heidenheim game that he was suffering from "brief, temporary - but treatable - absence seizures resulting from a neurological dysfunction" and that he was "optimistic."Now Bayern sources say there is no evidence that the playmaker cannot continue his career at the highest level. The sources said Musialas involvement in the two matches had been completely unproblematic and had been discussed extensively with doctors.Fans on social media had questioned why he played on Tuesday following Saturday's incident.Musiala also broke his leg in July 2025 and has been battling back to full fitness. Bayern's first competitive game of the season comes on Saturday in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup at Borussia Dortmund.There was initially no prognosis from the club on how things would develop for the attacking player in the coming days and weeks. The German double winners begin the defence of their Bundesliga title at home to VfB Stuttgart on August 28.Musiala took to Instagram on Tuesday to try to allay fan fears, writing: "First things first, I am doing well. I am incredibly grateful for your messages and your support!"I understand that many of you are worried. I would like to put those concerns to rest today and explain the situation: I have been diagnosed with brief, temporary - but treatable - absence seizures resulting from a neurological dysfunction."These can lead to the kind of incidents seen recently, such as during the match against Leipzig or the game in Heidenheim."I know they might look alarming at first glance, but for me, they are currently part of my everyday life. I am receiving excellent medical care and remain very optimistic. FC Bayern and my personal support network are right by my side, helping me through this."Form of epilepsyDoctors say absence seizures are brief, sudden lapses of consciousness which usually do not cause any long-term problems and are most common in children. They can be classed as a form of epilepsy.Bayern players Manuel Neuer and Dayot Upamecano reacted with heart emojis to Musiala's heath update, knowing how much he has been through over the last year.At the Club World Cup in Atlanta in July last year, Musiala broke his fibula and severely damaged his ankle in a defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals after a collision with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.When he returned to action, he failed to recapture his scintillating form and in March, he suffered a pain reaction in the ankle and took a break.Pundits wondered whether Musiala should sit out the World Cup, but he was selected and again struggled, just like the wider Germany team.After the last-32 exit to Paraguay, he underwent a small operation to remove a metal plate from his foot left over from last year's operation.Bayern had hoped that would free him up to get back to his best, but fans are now wondering if the absences seizures are another hindrance.The champions brought in Morocco forward Ismael Saibari during the close season after he starred at the World Cup.The signing from PSV Eindhoven could fill in for Musiala in the number 10 role as could teenager Lennart Karl and veteran Serge Gnabry, although both missed Germany's ill-fated World Cup campaign through injury and are not yet 100% fit.

INDIANAPOLIS Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN and a 1954 graduate of DePauw University who pushed to get the legendary Monon Bell football game on national TV, died Tuesday after a battle with Parkinson's disease. Rasmussen was 93.Rasmussen's death comes 48 years and two days after the moment he blurted out a really crazy idea that not only changed his life, but entirely shifted the way people consume television, launching the 24-hour news cycle."Bill was a remarkable man a visionary and an innovator who conceived the idea of a network entirely devoted to sports," ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a statement announcing Rasmussen's death. "Quite simply, none of us would be here today if it wasnt for Bills passion and all the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit he put into building ESPN in the late 1970s."It was Aug. 16, 1978, and the traffic was Friday afternoon gridlock on Connecticut's Interstate 84 as Rasmussen and his son, Scott, made their way to a birthday party on the New Jersey shore. As they sat at a standstill, the two started talking about possible programming for their newly-acquired 24-hour access to a satellite transponder from RCA, a cutting-edge, newfangled technology few knew much about.Rasmussen was a 45-year-old former sports broadcaster and public relations executive who had been fired three months before from his job as communications director for the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association. He was looking for a new way to blend his love of sports with technology."So, they were sitting in traffic and stuck and just brainstorming and spitballing," says Ken Owen, former anchor at WRTV and WISH-TV and a friend of Rasmussen. "And Bill came up with the idea of 24-hour-a-day sports. "With that, he became a major architect of that quantum shift in the way television presented itself."In July 1979, Rasmussen was named chairman of the 24-hour cable sports network. In September, ESPN launched in Bristol, Conn., with 80 employees working inside an unfinished building on less than an acre, which was purchased sight unseen.As ESPNs founder and first president, Rasmussen shaped the early successes of the company and laid the foundation for its future. Under Rasmussens leadership, SportsCenter debuted, followed by around the clock sports programming and groundbreaking coverage of the early rounds of the NCAA mens basketball tournament in the spring of 1980, which drew national attention for the upstart cable network."Bill was our George Washingtonand a good friend," said ESPN anchor Chris Berman, who joined the network three weeks after its launch. He was such a gratefulperson,and every sports fan can be grateful for Bill. He wasnt a glass half-full guy. His glass was always overflowing with optimism. He greeted everyone with asmile, and we can all smile knowing Billslegacy."Rasmussen, a humble, modest man who never seemed to grasp the gravity of his ESPN founding, talked about the early days of the network in a 2019 interview."It all started with a $9,000 credit card cash advance," Rasmussen said. "That doesn't go too far when you're buying satellite time and paying people, but it all worked out pretty well."'The Father of Sports Television'William F. Rasmussen was born Oct. 15, 1932, in Chicago and raised in nearby Columbus Manor, Ill. From the time he could play sports, Rasmussen did, but he especially liked baseball. After high school, Rasmussen passed up an invitation to a minor league affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and headed to Greencastle, Ind., to attend DePauw University where he was a Rector Scholar majoring in economics and on the baseball team.In 1954, after graduating from DePauw, Rasmussen served in the United States Air Force then later earned an MBA from Rutgers University.Rasmussens career in media began in 1962 at WTTT radio in Amherst, Mass. In 1965, he moved to WWLP-TV, Springfield, Mass., where he spent eight years as sports director and two years as news director, working on football, basketball, baseball and hockey play-by-play assignments on both radio and television. In 1974, he joined the New England Whalers, lost that job in 1978, then Rasmussen found himself in a car stuck in traffic with an outrageous idea.At first Rasmussen and his son launched a network showing Connecticut sports to state residents, but they quickly switched to a 24-hour national sports network. With financial backing from the Getty Oil Co., a programming contract with the NCAA and an advertising agreement with Anheuser-Busch, then the largest sponsorship deal in cable history, The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (changed to ESPN, Inc. in 1984) launched in 1.4 million homes at 7 p.m. September 7, 1979. "From Day 1 to today, more than four decades later,SportsCenter the program that has aired the most episodes in television history has been the backbone of the network and its signature show," ESPN said in a statement, announcing Rasmussen's death. "(It) redefined the genre of sports news on television."Owen, a 1982 DePauw graduate, remembers watching ESPN's debut from a house on the same campus Rasmussen called his college home."You couldn't have imagined that ESPN would become the cultural force it has become," Owen says. "It's just an iconic brand."ESPN came on the scene at a time when stations signed off "when you just assumed that nobody wanted to watch television overnight," Owen said. "But the score changed with ESPN. Bill was a visionary because all the stuff that followed, including CNN."Rasmussen's time at ESPN was short-lived. He left the network in October 1980 and became a sports and media consultant. Throughout his life, he had his hand in many start-up ventures in sports, often involving media, but his immense contribution to the television landscape with ESPN followed him.In 1994, Rasmussen madeSports Illustrateds Forty for the Ages, a list of sports figures who significantly altered and elevated the world of sports in the second half of the 20th century. USA Todaycalled him "The Father of Sports Television."Back home in Greencastle, Ind., Rasmussen was so much more than that."Bill was a tremendous representative of DePauw, said Rasmussens long-time friend Bill Wagner, assistant athletics director for communications. "His entrepreneurial spirit and vision made the world better. His positive attitude was unmatched and lifted everyone around him. I will miss his friendship. We lost a true legend and pioneer."'Bill had a brilliant mind and he used it for good'After leaving DePauw, Rasmussen never forgot the university. He came back often to help, to speak, to talk to students, to champion the school, and that included his beloved Monon Bell football game between DePauw and Wabash.In 1977, with Rasmussen's encouragement, ABC aired the Monon Bell as a regional broadcast. In 1979, the same year ESPN launched, CBS' Charles Kuralt did a feature on the game during his "Sunday Morning" show. It never failed. If DePauw needed Rasmussen, he was there, Owen says.In 2017, Rasmussen returned to the university for a week on campus that included interacting with students, working with the business school, attending the Monon Bell game and sitting down with Owen for the Timothy And Sharon Ubben Lecture Series "Finding Your Passion, Realizing Your Dream.""And he did not charge a dime," Owen said. "If I had a student reach out and say, 'How would I get ahold of Bill Rasmussen?' I'd say, 'I'll reach out for you.' And I'd call Bill and he'd go, 'Oh yeah, give them my number.'"He's a very modest guy. He was not at all bashful. Bill was a salesman, but he was very modest." Two years after his DePauw visit, Rasmussen revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinsons diseasein 2019. Rasmussen became an ambassador through the American Parkinson Disease Association and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research."When he went public with his Parkinson's diagnosis, he was very deliberate about it, because he was determined not to make it about him, but to help people," Owen said. "And that's a real tribute to him, because he was 86 years old. He could have just quietly gone into the night."Instead, Rasmussen made it his mission to try to create change for others, continuing to make public appearances to bring awareness to the disease."I think of all the people I've known in my life, Bill might have been the greatest impact player," Owen says. "He had a brilliant mind, and he used it for good."Rasmussen is survived bytwo sons, Scott (Laura), Glenn and his daughter, Lynn Van Hollebeke, and her husband Louie, seven grandchildren, one great grandson and one great granddaughter. He is preceded in death by his wife Lois of 56 years (2011) and his brothers Robert and Donald Rasmussen, sister Vivien and grandson Justin Van Hollebeke.Follow IndyStar sports reporter DanaHunsingeronX:@danahunsinger33.Reach her via email:dbenbow@indystar.com.This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies, a DePauw University grad who never forgot his roots

Report: Liverpool could see change of ownership within a yearLiverpool ownership deal explained as 1892 Holdings secures first refusal on controlling stakeLiverpools ownership picture has shifted significantly after 1892 Holdings completed a deal for 38% of the club, a move that immediately adds weight to the debate around FSGs long-term plans at Anfield. According to Guardian, the consortium led by Amit Bhatia has paid just over 2bn for the minority stake, a figure that keeps Liverpools overall valuation at about 5.5bn.What stands out most is the clause attached to the agreement. While FSG has maintained that this deal was not part of an exit strategy and that it was not compelled to sell more of Liverpool to the consortium at a future date, 1892 Holdings does hold a powerful position. If FSG decides to sell, or reduce its shareholding, in the next 12 months, the group has first refusal to become the majority shareholder.Photo: IMAGO1892 Holdings takes major Liverpool stakeThe make-up of the consortium is eye-catching. Jeff Bezos is described as a passive investor in Liverpool at this stage, yet his presence through the K5 Sports fund ensures global attention. Eduardo Saverin is also part of the group, while Bhatia has received support from the Mittal Family Trust. In practical terms, FSG remains in operational control of Liverpool, but the boardroom influence of the new investors is already clear.Bryan Baum will take a seat on an expanded Liverpool board, Bhatia will serve as vice-chair, and Elaine Saverin will also be involved. That means this is far more than a symbolic investment. It is a carefully structured entry point into one of the Premier Leagues biggest clubs.FSG sale option keeps future in focusThere is no certainty that FSG will leave. The clubs majority owner has stressed the clause is an option for 1892 over the next 12 months and is not a formal commitment on its part. Still, the language matters. A route now exists for a transition in control, and that makes this one of the most significant Liverpool ownership developments since FSG bought the club for 300m in 2010.For now, Liverpool have fresh capital, a broadened boardroom and a live possibility that the balance of power could change quickly.Our ViewAs a surprised Liverpool supporter, this report lands with a strange mix of excitement and caution. Seeing names like Bezos, Saverin and the Mittal backing around the club instantly makes you sit up. Liverpool valued at 5.5bn tells you everything about how far the club has come, but hearing that 1892 now owns 38% feels bigger than many expected.The key line is the one about first refusal to become the majority shareholder. That is the part supporters will fixate on, because it means this may be only the opening phase. Even if FSG says it was not part of an exit strategy, fans will naturally wonder whether this is the cleanest possible way to prepare for change without openly saying so.From a Liverpool perspective, the hope is simple. If there is new money and new influence, it must strengthen the club properly, from the squad to infrastructure to long-term planning. Supporters will not care much for billionaire status alone. They will care about whether Liverpool stay at the top, compete for the biggest honours and make ambitious decisions when it matters. Right now, this feels like a huge boardroom moment, and one that could define the next era at Anfield.Source: Guardian

Jayden Daniels is having fun learning a new offense.Tuesday, Kevin Clark was at Commanders Training Camp practice at the teams Ashburn facility. Clark spent a brief time with Commanders starting quarterback Jayden Daniels. Clark got Daniels to discuss some of the new elements of OC David Bloughs offense as the Commanders prepare for the 2026 season.Jayden Daniels joins to break down the new explosive Commanders offense: Freedom at the line, turning his back to the defense and watching Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff pic.twitter.com/0SFKVFeIK0 Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) August 18, 2026Whats new? Well, apparently David Blough has put a lot on Daniels plate this offseason. Daniels referred to the snap of the ball, stating that prior to that snap there are a lot of kills and checks because you want the opportunity to run the best play possible against the defensive alignment.Daniels also said turning his back to the defense was a big learning point this summer. Thats sort of a big thing that I am getting used to. Its been fun a part of the process, and its fun to learn. Not only has Daniels been listening to Blough to learn the new offense, but he has also been watching film of other NFL quarterbacks. When asked which quarterbacks he has been watching, Daniels gave Clark two names.I think Stafford (Matt) does it the best, expressed Daniels. He is very much up there. Then Daniels mentioned a name that may surprise more than a few fans. You know, Goff (Jared), how he does things. You know, we work out with the same QB coach. So to be able to go to him and have those conversations with him on how he did and learned. Hes been in his offense for some time, so its been fun.Daniels enjoyed a terrific rookie season in 2024, passing for 3,568 yards and rushing for an additional 891 yards. He completed 69.0 percent of his passes as well. Yet, 2025 came with lots of struggles. The wide receivers room was really beaten down with injuries, and Daniels himself was knocked out of four separate games. As a result, Daniels played in and started only seven games in 2025.Kliff Kingsbury was his offensive coordinator those first two seasons, but has moved on to the LA Rams. However, though Blough wasnt the offensive coordinator in Daniels first two seasons, he was on the staff and worked closely with Daniels. Consequently, Daniels has comfort and familiarity with Blough.Lets hope Daniels keeps having fun; that will mean more wins and more fun for the fan base, too.This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders' Jayden Daniels reveals two quarterbacks he's studied closely

Manchester United forward Zirkzee linked with Serie A returnNapoli and Juventus are among the clubs considering a move for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee before the transfer deadline.The Dutchman has struggled to make an impact in the Premier League since his 36m arrival from Bologna in 2024. Zirkzee has scored only five Premier League goals across his two seasons at Old Trafford, and started just five league games last season. Despite a positive pre-season, Zirkzee could leave before the September 1st deadline with Napoli and Juventus watching his situation.Napoli have Zirkzee on their striker shortlist, report Sky Italy, with the Italians keen to bring in competition for former Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund. Max Allegris side are also monitoring Arsenals Gabriel Jesus and Chelseas Nicolas Jackson.Another ex-United frontman, Romelu Lukaku, has left Napoli this summer, while Lorenzo Lucca and Noa Lang are also expected to depart.Zirkzee impressed in Serie A, prior to his move to the Premier League. The 25-year-old scored 13 league goals for Bologna in 2023/24 to win Serie As Young Player of the Year award.Should he depart, it could free room for Manchester United to sign another forward. The Red Devils are interested in signing an experienced number nine to alleviate the expectation on Benjamin Sesko.ReadEvery Premier League kit released ahead of 2026/27 seasonRead More Top FPL tips to help you master Fantasy Premier LeagueSee Also The five most expensive FPL players in 2026/27Follow The Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook|Instagram|Twitter|YouTube|TikTok

The calamitous Champions League play-off defeat by Kairat Almaty a year ago isn't lingering at the back of Cameron Carter-Vickers' mind as Celtic enter the fray at the same stage this season.The defender's European experience last season was a difficult one - he ruptured an Achilles tendon against Sturm Graz in October and didn't play for the rest of the campaign.All water under the bridge as far as Carter-Vickers is concerned as he prepares for Wednesday night's first leg against LASK."The reality of it is as a football player, you've got to get over the losses the same way you do the wins," he said."When you come down from a big win, you've got to go again the next week so right now it's not really on my mind personally. But we're aware this game does come with massive consequences, so we are ready. "Celtic kept two clean sheets against the Kazakhstan champions but their failure to score in either leg proved to be their undoing as they were dumped out on penalties.Carter-Vickers reckons the addition of Denmark striker Kasper Hogh and Colombian forward Camilio Duran, both proven goalscorers at Champions League level, has given the side an extra edge."I think last year we struggled to score and maybe create chances and that's probably our downfall last time. So that's something we've reflected upon," he said."There's always a boost to the squad when you make new signings. Just the energy that kind of brings to the group always helps. And two of the players (Hogh and Duran) have really the ground running, so that's definitely a positive."It feels like we are a good place and we got a bit momentum from the last couple of results so it's a good feeling around the place."Three wins from three in the Premiership and League Cup have given Celtic a confidence boost but LASK are in a good place too, with full points from their opening three Austrian Bundesliga fixtures and a cup win too."I think it'll be a difficult game, they're champions of Austria," added Carter-Vickers."They are obviously a good side, we've watched a little bit of them on Tuesday and it looked like a physical side, very well organized with good quality as well, so definitely be a tough, tough tie for us."[BBC]