Newport County manager Hayden Mullins says he is eager for Saturday's first competitive game against AFC Wimbledon. The early signal is clear: Newport expect a demanding opener against a Dons side coming off a 19th-place League One finish.
Caitlin Clark pointed to her own late mistakes after Indiana's 86-84 overtime loss to defending champion Las Vegas. The confirmed damage points were clear: eight turnovers, two missed free throws with seven seconds left in regulation, and a late turnover in a game the Fever had a chance to close.
Sixth-year quarterback James Laubstein is set to compete for New Mexico’s starting job after getting the call from coach Jason Eck. The story is less about a settled depth chart than about another experienced option entering the Lobos’ quarterback race.
New Mexico United’s road match at Birmingham Legion FC has been reset for September 16 at Dunnavant Valley Fields. The date gives both USL Championship clubs a fixed point for a fixture that had still been waiting for a playable window.
Spencer Arrighetti’s first rehab outing since moving from the Astros to the Blue Jays ended early after he appeared to hurt himself again. The setback adds immediate uncertainty to Toronto’s pitching depth plans after acquiring him in the Daulton Varsho trade.
Carson Beck made his NFL preseason debut for the Cardinals against the Panthers in the Hall of Fame game, according to Yahoo Sports. The supplied source says USA TODAY Sports graded the rookie quarterback’s performance, but does not include the underlying stats or grade.
