Michigan football returns home Saturday, Sept. 13, in a Week 3 matchup against Central Michigan, the final non-conference game of the regular season.
Deion Sanders ‘dumbfounded’ by Colorado’s loss to Houston but takes ‘full responsibility’
What does Colorado coach Deion Sanders do at quarterback now after losing at Houston? "I have no idea."
Who is Cal’s quarterback? What to know of Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele
Who is Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele? Here's what to know of Cal's starting QB, from his high school recruit rankings to his stats with the Golden Bears:
Who is coaching Michigan? Biff Poggi takes over for Sherrone Moore after suspension
Who is coaching Michigan football in Week 3 vs Central Michigan, as Sherrone Moore serves his suspension? Here's what to know on Biff Poggi.
Arch Manning vs Malachi Nelson: 5-star QBs’ recruiting, revisited for Texas-UTEP game
Malachi Nelson and Arch Manning, five-star recruits of the 2023 class, are set to face when UTEP travels to Texas in Week 3. Here's what to know.
Why did Jake Retzlaff transfer to Tulane? How former BYU QB landed with Green Wave
How did Jake Retzlaff end up at Tulane this past offseason after starting his career at BYU? Here's what to know:
Rich Rodriguez returning to Backyard Brawl: West Virginia coach’s record vs Pitt
Here's a closer look at why Rich Rodriguez is back at West Virginia, and his record against the Mountaineers' archrival, Pitt, in the Backyard Brawl:
Connor Stalions at Central Michigan: How staffer’s sign-stealing scheme involved CMU
With Michigan and Central Michigan set to play each other in Week 3, here's a look at how CMU was involved in Connor Stalions' sign-stealing scheme:
Why is SMU football at Missouri State? Mustangs’ road game part of home-and-home
Why is SMU football playing a road game at Missouri State in Week 3? Here's what to know about the Mustangs and Bears' series:
Who is Biff Poggi? Meet Michigan football coach during Sherrone Moore suspension
Associate head coach Biff Poggi has been named Michigan football acting coach for games vs Central Michigan and Nebraska. Here's what to know.
All Blacks humiliated by Springboks in Rugby Championship with heaviest ever defeat
South Africa thump New Zealand 43-10 in Wellington
Tourists score 36 unanswered points in second half
The All Blacks suffered their heaviest-ever Test defeat as South Africa beat New Zealand 43-10 in Wellington to revive their Rugby Championship campaign.
Cheslin Kolbe scored a try in each half and Damian Willemse, Kwagga Smith, RG Snyman and André Esterhuizen also touched down at the end of ambitious and clinical attacks as South Africa ran in six tries to one.
Continue reading...Best stats from Giants' standout performances in wild walk-off win over Dodgers
Best stats from Giants' standout performances in wild walk-off win over Dodgers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
There almost were too many incredible moments to count from the Giants’ thrilling 5-1 walk-off win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night at Oracle Park.
From Patrick Bailey’s 10th-inning grand slam and Grant McCray’s game-changing assist to another age-defying Justin Verlander start, San Francisco made MLB and franchise history in a victory that felt more like an October playoff game than a mid-September matchup.
Here are the best stats from the Giants’ win that put them just .5 games back in the NL wild-card race:
Patrick Bailey’s Walk-Off Slam
Bailey became the second catcher in Giants history with a walk-off grand slam, joining Jack Hiatt (April 25, 1969).
The blast gave San Francisco its 11th walk-off win of the 2025 MLB season, which leads the league.
Grant McCray’s Perfect Throw
Not only was McCray’s outfield assist the fastest of the Statcast era in Giants history, but it ranks No. 9 all-time in MLB during that same span. The previous Giants record was held by Austin Slater, who had a 99.6 mph throw on July 24, 2018.
Justin Verlander’s Still Got It
With his outing Friday, Verlander also became the first MLB pitcher age 42 or older to record at least two starts in the same season of at least seven innings with one or fewer runs allowed since Bartolo Colon in 2018.
After former Giants outfielder Michael Conforto hit a game-tying home run off Verlander in the seventh inning, the veteran pitcher saw his scoreless innings streak of 18 innings snapped. The streak began Aug. 26 and was Verlander’s longest since a 19-inning scoreless streak from May 10-21, 2022.
Australia on brink of Davis Cup exit as Alex de Minaur stunned by brave Belgian Raphael Collignon
World No 8 and Jordan Thompson suffer singles losses in Sydney
Belgium take 2-0 lead over Australia in second-round qualifying tie
Tennis officials have been branded “barbaric” as Australia slumped to a shock 2-0 deficit in a dramatic start to their second-round Davis Cup qualifying tie against Belgium in Sydney.
Lowly ranked Raphael Collignon overcame severe cramping to upset world No 8 Alex de Minaur 7-5 3-6 6-3 in a three-hour, 12-minute epic before Zizou Bergs beat Jordan Thompson 7-6 (4) 6-4 in Saturday’s second singles rubber.
Continue reading...Sharks break NRL finals curse to oust Roosters while Panthers keep dream of five alive
Cronulla hold off Sydney for 20-10 elimination final victory
Penrith defeat NZ Warriors 24-8 to set up semi-final with Bulldogs
Cronulla have proven they are no finals pushovers, ending the Sydney Roosters’ season with a classic 20-10 win in their sudden-death clash at Shark Park.
Often derided for their poor finals record, Cronulla overcome an early deficit and then hung on late to claim victory in a Saturday night bellringer.
Continue reading...Portsmouth’s John Swift: ‘Rivalry with Southampton is so big that the game feels like a final’
Pompey midfielder considers playing in first South Coast derby league meeting in 13 years bucket-list worthy
Inside a blue and white dugout at Portsmouth’s training ground John Swift is reliving the childhood he spent a few miles away, across the harbour in Gosport. He maps out the view he had from his front door on Dukes Road and the Forton park sports court that was his playground. It was while enjoying a kickabout there with friends, approaching his 11th birthday, that his mother, Pauline, called him in to advise he was being released by Pompey. “I remember, quite vividly, sitting on the sofa as my mum read me the letter,” he says. “And then I was almost just like: ‘Can I go back out and play?’”
At that age it was hard to comprehend what it really meant and a couple of weeks later he was representing Pace Youth, a team in Totton, the other side of Southampton. As Portsmouth prepare to face Southampton in the Championship on Sunday, the first league match between fierce rivals in 13 and a half years, the rivalry is not lost on Swift. The last meeting came in the Carabao Cup third round in 2019, when Saints ran out 4-0 winners. Then, Southampton were in the Premier League, 51 places above third-tier Pompey. Now they are equals in the Championship.
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