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World Cup 2026: Was weather delay to England v Costa Rica sign of things to come?
England head coach Thomas Tuchel said the delay to their World Cup warm-up game with Costa Rica gave them a “little taste of what can happen” – but will that prove to be an understatement?
The match was due to start at 21:00 BST in Orlando, Florida, but heavy rain and thunderstorms pushed it back an hour to 22:00 BST.
Weather delays have been a major talking point in the build-up to this year’s World Cup, with several matches in last year’s Fifa Club World Cup in the United States impacted by thunderstorms.
This was not the first tournament warm-up game to suffer delays caused by storms either – and many fans are concerned it could become a theme throughout the World Cup.
“We were aware of that before – now we experience it,” Tuchel told ITV before the game. “It’s no problem.
“It should not be an excuse to lose our mood or patience or to lose our hunger to play the game.
“No problem at all. We realised it when we were still at the hotel so it was easy. We just said half an hour later in the bus and let’s go.”
Fans who had already arrived at Inter&Co Stadium were told to evacuate from the stands and retreat to a safe position on the concourses to avoid lightning strikes.
Thunderstorms in the US are not uncommon, but when it comes to them impacting matches, Fifa has no power to make its own rules and must adhere to the advice of local authorities.
Recommendations of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are used and they say if any lightning strike is detected within eight miles of a stadium, the game has to be stopped.
A mandatory 30-minute countdown begins and each time there is a lightning strike inside the distance, the countdown clock resets to 30 minutes.
If a full 30 minutes has elapsed, the supporters can go back to their seats and players will have a short warm-up.
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As we move closer to the upcoming 2026 college football season, it’s time to update our Preseason Top 25.
Things are bound to change once fall camp gets into full swing, but this is how I see the nation’s best teams stacking up in late July.
That said, let’s get on with the rankings.
1. Oregon Ducks
The Ducks are loaded on the offensive side of the football, with Dante Moore returning to guide the potent Oregon attack.
Moore will be the best QB in the nation this season, and he has a ton of talent to work with on the offensive side of the ball. At his disposal are a trio of talented pass catchers in Dakorian Moore, UAB transfer Iverson Hooks, and Evan Stewart.
Stewart should return from his injury and regain his 2024 form.
Dan Lanning had to replace both coordinators in the offseason; to do so, he promoted from within, meaning a smooth transition is to be expected.
Lanning has gotten the defense rolling in his first few seasons in Eugene, and that unit should again be among the best in the nation.
New DC Chris Hampton has returnees along the line in A’Mauri Washington and Bear Alexander to pair with returning LBs Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti to set the tone on defense.
The addition of Koi Perich at safety from Minnesota will make this group formidable.
2. Indiana Hoosiers
Fernando Mendoza is gone, but the offense has been retooled. Nick Marsh, Tyler Morris and Charlie Becker give Josh Hoover one of the best WR units in the nation to work with.
The stable of RBs will be deep and talented, and the offensive line they will operate behind will take a backseat to no one. Carter Smith might be the best tackle in the nation.
As good as the offense was a season ago, the defense was the key to the championship. And once again that unit will be lights out. The defense was extremely good in 2025; this unit will be even better.
The Hoosiers have a ton of playmakers on that side of the ball, and they will cause a lot of problems up front without having to bring a ton of men. The secondary is full of shutdown playmakers that will create a lot of takeaways.
3. Texas Longhorns
Arch Manning is back, and that is a really good spot for the Horns to start. Manning will be throwing the ball to Ryan Mingo, who might be as good as any player in the nation.
The addition of Cam Coleman from Auburn gives UT a pair of playmakers on the outside to throw to. Raleek Brown enters from Arizona State and will create a one-two punch in the backfield with Hollywood Smothers.
The O-Line will be a strength, anchored by All-American Trevor Goosby at tackle. The ground game was an issue for UT in 2025 as they were 90th in the nation running the ball. This season, look for them to be much more physical up front.
Changes were made on the defensive side of things with Pete Kwiatkowski fired as the DC and replaced by Will Muschamp.
The former head coach has had a ton of success leading defenses in his career and was instrumental in Georgia’s past dominance as their DC.
That unit will be led on the field by Collin Simmons on the edge and Rasheem Biles at LB and should create a lot of havoc for opposing offenses.
4. Ohio State Buckeyes
Julian Sayin will be a lot better at the quarterback position, and Jeremiah Smith might be the best player in the country.
Couple those two with Bo Jackson in the backfield and the Buckeyes’ offense will be difficult to stop. The offensive line should be improved this season as well.
Former NFL coach Arthur Smith was brought in to run the offense, and if the Bucks get similar results to the addition of Matt Patricia on defense last season, OSU will be tough to deal with.
The schedule is daunting with road tests at Texas, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska and USC. Those tests should make for a battle-tested squad come playoff time.
5. Georgia Bulldogs
Last year, Georgia was one of the youngest teams in the SEC, and Kirby Smart managed to guide them to a second consecutive conference crown.
The Dawgs pounded it out on the ground on offense and were able to shut down opponents on the ground as well. That is a pretty good recipe for success normally.
This season things could open up on offense a bit with Gunner Stockton having a year under his belt as a starting QB.
The strength of the team should be on defense, where UGA should be as stingy as anyone in the nation.
The secondary was a focal point in the offseason with transfer additions of Khalil Barnes, Gentry Williams and Ja’Marley Riddle, all of whom should offer immediate impacts.
6. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
This season, Notre Dame probably will not need to worry about the dilemma of playing in (or passing up) a Pop-Tarts Bowl appearance due to a perceived playoff snub.
The Irish should make a return to the postseason tournament this season.
The ground game was potent last season, and the Irish will certainly miss RBs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, but Aneyas Williams is ready to step into the role of main option and averaged 9.3 per tote last season.
CJ Carr will be even better in year two and has a pair of Ohio State transfers in Quincy Porter and Mylan Graham to throw to.
Defensively, the Irish return almost everything with nine of the top 10 tacklers back from last season.
The schedule will be easy as it generally is for Notre Dame. If the Irish successfully navigate games at BYU and vs. Miami at home,a ND should be in the playoffs.
7. Miami Hurricanes
The national runner-ups from a season ago should not slip too much at all in 2026.
The offense will need to replace Carson Beck at QB but seems to have found their guy in Darian Mensah, who led Duke to an ACC title a season ago.
Aside from the QB spot, the Canes return a lot of playmakers on offense, most notably RB Mark Fletcher and WR and speed demon Malachi Toney.
The defense lost a lot, especially along the line. While the NFL-level production lost will not be easily replaced, the additions of Damon Wilson and Keona Davis will continue to give The U a dangerous pass rush.
Leading tackler Mohamed Toure returns in the middle of the defense for an eighth (!!!!) season in college and the vet should again rack up the tackle numbers.
8. Texas A&M Aggies
The Aggies opened up 11-0 and then hit some speed bumps down the stretch, but A&M looks like they have some staying power under Mike Elko.
The roster was rebuilt through the portal, and the O-Line got a heavy dose of that rebuild. The revamped line will be anchored by former SEC rivals William Fornby and Tyree Adams at T and G, and Trovon Baugh.
Marcel Reed will return under center, and the Aggies will need a more consistent season from the signal caller if they are to improve upon last season’s hot start.
9. Ole Miss Rebels
Lane Kiffin is no longer roaming the sidelines in Oxford, and as good a coach as he might be, there are a lot of distractions that go along with him.
Last season, the distraction machine was on full tilt.
Pete Golding offers just as much substance but without the flash, and he did direct them to the semifinals of the playoffs last season, and to within moments of the title game.
Golding helped retain a lot of talent from that team, including All-SEC RB Kewan Lacy. Trinidad Chambliss gaining another year of eligibility may have been the Rebels’ biggest win in the offseason.
The head coach’s background is on defense, and he brought in a ton of talent on that side of the ball. The return of an AA talent at DT in Will Echoles will have the defense firing on all cylinders.
10. LSU Tigers
The Brian Kelly era in Baton Rouge is finally over, and that might be the biggest and best news for the LSU program. Anything else from the last nine months is just gravy, really.
But oh my, it was quite a bit of au jus flowing in the Bayou! Obviously, Lane Kiffin is now in charge, and let the fun begin!
Kiffin works wonders with QBs, and he has a good one leading the Tigers in Sam Leavitt. Along with the QB, he brought in a slew of talented pass catchers.
On defense, he managed to keep DC Blake Baker and his All-American LB Whitt Weeks. The Tigers will roar in 2026.
11. BYU Cougars
Outside of Curt Cignetti, I think you’d be really hard-pressed to find a better college coach than Kalani Sitake—and BYU managed to lock him up, despite suitors from some of the heavyweights of the college football world.
Sitake was left in dire straits at the QB spot last season, and Bear Bachmeier stepped in and stepped up. The QB will be improved this season, and having LJ Martin toting the rock in the backfield will keep the offense rolling.
The LB crew will reload this season with the additions of Cade Uluave and Jake Clifton in the middle. Look for the Cougs to take another step forward in 2026 and win the Big 12.
12. Michigan Wolverines
Last season was not one to remember fondly in Ann Arbor, but things could not have turned out better in the end as the Wolverines stepped right into Kyle Whittingham.
The former Utah head coach will have plenty of playmakers in his first season with Michigan. The offense has three big-time performers in QB Bryce Underwood, RB Jordan Marshall, and WR Andrew Marsh.
The defense has some holes to fill, but Whittingham brought a lot of his defensive playmakers with him from Salt Lake City. Look for John Henry Daley and Smith Snowden to step in and step up.
13. Alabama Crimson Tide
Kalen DeBoer has gone 20-8 in his opening two campaigns in Tuscaloosa. That looks pretty good, but with the Tide, that gets your seat pretty hot, fair or not.
Last season, Alabama committed way too many penalties and had trouble running the football effectively. This season, there is a change in the OL coach as Adrian Klemm was brought in. Look for more physicality up front.
Expect a more balanced offense as well. Austin Mack will be under center, and the former Washington Husky does not have much experience to fall back on.
Defensively, the Tide will have to replace a ton, especially among the front seven, but Bama still has a wealth of talent.
14. Washington Huskies
This is an extremely talented team at Washington, but had Demond Williams Jr. bolted after last season, the outlook could be far different.
Williams returned to Seattle after flirting with leaving, and despite losing Denzel Boston and Jonah Coleman, the offense is far from barren. Dezman Roebuck looks to be the real deal and a weapon in the passing game.
The backfield could be more of a committee approach this season, but there is talent in Jayden Limar, Trey Cooley and Quaid Carr.
The defense has some new faces and the secondary lost a lot, but Jedd Fisch has been building towards this season since he arrived at UW, and the pieces are in place for a breakout campaign.
15. Texas Tech Red Raiders
The Brendan Sorsby era in Lubbock was short-lived and just disastrous. But even without Sorsby, this team is still a threat to claim the Big 12.
Will Hammond is returning from an ACL injury and was named the starter for the upcoming season, so all indications are he is fully healed. Had Tech known they’d have a healthy Hammon in December, they might not have even looked for a replacement.
Tech has plenty of pieces to replace from last season, but the West Texas war chest was hardly empty, and the Red Raiders once again reloaded through the portal.
With a healthy Hammon, Tech has plenty of tools for another playoff push.
16. USC Trojans
There is a ton of excitement surrounding the USC program and for good reason. The Trojans look to be ready to take the next step under Lincoln Riley.
The offense returns Jayden Maiava, both King Miller and Waymond Jordan, along with all five offensive linemen.
Tanook Hines could be a breakout star at receiver. Gary Patterson was brought in to run the defense, and despite not having an on-field role in the last five seasons, he is still one of the best defensive minds in the game.
The schedule is brutal, but with that comes plenty of opportunities for big wins. It is a make-or-break season for Riley, but the pieces are in place for success.
17. Oklahoma Sooners
Brent Venables has led the Sooners to a pair of 10-win seasons in his first three years in Norman. If John Mateer is right and fully healthy following his hand injury, a third double-digit win campaign should be there for the taking.
His mechanics looked better in the spring than at the end of last season, so that would indicate he is not having any lingering issues.
The Sooners added a trio of good pass catchers in the portal with WRs Parker Livingstone and Trell Harris along with TE Hayden Hansen. Livingstone is a deep threat who averaged 17.8 yards per catch for Texas last season.
The defense will be good, and the front seven should control the trenches.
18. Utah Utes
Perhaps the most important off-season development for new head man Morgan Scalley is keeping Devon Dampier on campus. The QB had 3,325 yards of offense and created 34 touchdowns last season.
The offense will again be in good shape with him behind center. It also helps that leading rusher Wayshawn Parker is back.
Now, a lot of talent, both players and coaches, followed Whittingham to Michigan, but the foundation is there for Utah to enjoy a successful season.
And should things play out in their favor, the Utes could challenge for the conference crown.
19. Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa is an interesting case to watch this season. The Hawkeyes are well-coached, and despite all of the new faces, Kirk Ferentz and his staff should get the most out of the unit.
Last season, the offense was opened up over past versions, but the running game was still the bread and butter.
This year, the workhorse will be LJ Phillips, and the South Dakota transfer should put up huge numbers—and having a potential All-American in Kade Pieper leading the way at guard certainly does not hurt.
The defense has some holes, but I have no doubt Phil Parker will have a unit that does not allow much from their opposition.
20. TCU Horned Frogs
The new QB is Jaden Craig from Harvard, so you’d think the decision-making from that position should be better in 2026 than what we saw in 2025.
New OC Gordon Sammis should also bring a more balanced attack. At UConn last season, he oversaw a unit that had a 3,000-yard passer, 1,000-yard receiver and 1,000-yard rusher for the first time in school history.
The Horned Frogs may only be a couple of upsets from challenging for the Big 12.
21. SMU Mustangs
The ACC is a lot deeper this season, especially at the top. Any number of teams could step up and win the league this season, and that list certainly includes SMU.
The Mustangs return QB Kevin Jennings, and among potential ACC favorites, they might have the most potential at that position. Kendrick Raphael is a bruiser and RB and will bring some physicality to the ground attack.
Defensively, the Ponies need to retool the front four and the secondary. Both were a priority over the offseason and a slew of incoming transfers should provide instant dividends.
22. Louisville Cardinals
Once again, the offseason saw Jeff Brohm’s name floated around as the replacement for other departing coaches, and Brohm is back on the sidelines for year four at his alma mater.
He is building something in Louisville, and I don’t see him giving that up anytime soon.
Lincoln Kienholz is a dual-threat QB who comes to the Cardinals from Ohio State. Under Brohm’s tutelage, look for a big season from him.
The Cards were a few plays down the stretch last season from an ACC title and playoff berth; look for Louisville to be in the mix once again in 2026.
23. Houston Cougars
The Cougars are a program on the rise, and Willie Fritz knows how to win football games. Last season, Houston went 10-3 with six conference wins, and the rest of the Big 12 took notice—or they certainly should have!
Conner Wiegman is back at QB and was extremely efficient last season, completing nearly 66% of his passes. Mekhi Hughes will look to regain his 2024 form at RB after struggling to get on the field with Oregon last season.
The key to this team will be the O-line and if they get production from the transfers they brought in, the sky could be the limit for Houston.
24. Tennessee Volunteers
The Vols had a disappointing 2025 after being a playoff team the season before. The defense was a big reason for the problems, and Josh Huepel made a change in the offseason.
Huepel got rid of Tim Banks and replacing him with former Penn State coordinator Jim Knowles, who also had success at Ohio State during their 2024 championship run.
UT gave up almost 400 yards of offense and 28 points per game last season.
I look for major improvements on that side of the ball and with that a lot happier Saturdays in Rockey Top.
25. Arizona Wildcats
Arizona seems like a team poised to take the next step in 2026. Following the success of Jedd Fisch, Brent Brennan had his struggles early in Tucson, but things seemed to click last season with a 9-4 mark.
This season things should be even more fun for the Wildcats. Noah Fifita returns, and the offense should be wide open and put up a ton of points. The offensive line will need to hold up, though.
On defense, the Cats have a ton of talent and depth along the front and should be able to control the line of scrimmage. If they can win consistently in the trenches, this could be a huge season for Arizona.
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Grit not enough: Shirse runs with injury, ends last in men’s 110m hurdles | Other Sports News
National record-holder Tejas Shirse’s historic appearance in the Commonwealth Games’ men’s 110m hurdles final ended in pain and heartbreak but demonstrated his grit as he ran the race with a stress fracture in his left foot to finish eighth and last in the event.
The 24-year-old clocked 13.76 seconds in the Heats and became the first Indian to enter the final of the competition. But his hopes of improving on that performance suffered a massive blow a few hours later when he sustained a navicular stress fracture in his left foot during the warm-up for the final.
Instead of pulling out, Shirse ran with a heavily taped foot. He finished last in the eight-man field in 15.39 seconds, grimacing in pain before hobbling off the track.
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“In the warm-up, I suffered a navicular stress fracture in my left foot. I didn’t want to pull out, so I told my physio to tape it,” Shirse told PTI.
“I am the first Indian to qualify for the 110m hurdles final at the Commonwealth Games, so I didn’t want to let the whole nation down by pulling out.”
The pain became unbearable after the opening hurdle, but he said adrenaline carried him to the finish line.
“I thought I would stop after the first hurdle, but the adrenaline was so much that I could complete the race. But the moment I crossed the first hurdle, I knew it was gone. I am not able to put pressure on it at all,” he said.
Shirse was seen hobbling after the race and struggled to walk while speaking to reporters.
The Maharashtra hurdler said it was a recurrence of an old injury and it was too early to say whether it would affect his participation at the Asian Games in September-October.
“This is not a new injury. It had happened earlier also. I will have to get scans first and then see.”
Reflecting on his historic qualification, Shirse said he had more to offer before the injury hampered him.
“My heat was okay. My body had become cold. It was not the best performance. I know there was a lot more in the tank. I did warm up for the final but it didn’t go as per plan,” he said.
First three in each heat and the next two fastest advance to the final of the competition.
Shirse’s season’s best of 13.27 seconds, which is also the national record, came during the Indian Athletics Series 9 in Ludhiana last month.
Gilas Pilipinas’ Dwight Ramos being helped up by his teammates during a game vs New Zealand in the Fiba World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers in Auckland. –FIBA PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines— Gilas Pilipinas will be without Dwight Ramos and AJ Edu in its bid to defend the men’s basketball gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Erika Dy confirmed Tuesday that both players are unavailable due to their commitments to the Japan B.League Manila Games on Sept. 9 and 10.
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“I think it’s safe to say that Dwight and AJ won’t be available because they’re playing in the B. League Manila Games. There’s a schedule conflict with the Asian Games, so they won’t be able to join us,”,” Dy said during the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum.
Ramos plays for Levanga Hokkaido, while Edu suits up for the Gunma Crane Thunders.
Dy also revealed that the SBP has already submitted a shortlist of players to the Asian Games organizing committee, although the final 12-man roster has yet to be determined.
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“We already submitted a shortlist, but it’s not final. Just like in the Southeast Asian Games, changes can still be made, so even though we’ve submitted a shortlist, it’s not yet the final roster,” she said.
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The shortlist was drawn from the earlier 30-man pool submitted by the SBP, with Dy saying the core of the current Gilas squad is expected to anchor the country’s title defense.
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“Out of that 30-plus, Gilas’ mainstays are there,” she said.
Dy added that the pool also includes players who are ineligible to play as locals in Fiba competitions but are eligible for the Asian Games, which is not sanctioned by the sport’s world governing body, including Brandon Bates and Sedrick Barefield.
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The SBP has also submitted the women’s national team’s shortlist under new coach BT Toews.
The Yankees have won nine of their last 13 games, but their struggling offense has lost yet another key player. Cody Bellinger was placed on the injured list with a left hamstring strain Sunday, the team announced. Spencer Jones was called up in a corresponding move. Bellinger went 16 for 43 (.372) in his last 12 games, though he has not hit a home run since June 17.
On Monday, manager Aaron Boone announced Bellinger has a Grade 2 strain, and will miss 4-6 weeks. Bellinger suffered the injury legging out a double in the eighth inning of Saturday’s win (NYY 3, PHI 1). He stayed in the game to run the bases but was replaced in left field in the next half-inning. Here’s the play:
“The good thing is he’s able to move around right now. We’ll continue to do that and just allow this thing to heal and get him right,” Boone said Monday. “… Obviously we’ve had some tough injuries to some really important people, but again that is part of it. The season waits for no one.”
The Yankees are now without their starting right fielder (Aaron Judge), their starting left fielder (Bellinger), and their starting DH (Giancarlo Stanton), in addition to several pitchers. Judge is not yet ready to resume baseball activities and seems unlikely to return before September at this point, and it’s possible Bellinger will miss August as well.
Not surprisingly, the Yankees have had a real hard time scoring runs the last few weeks. They averaged 5.27 runs per game before Judge went on the injured list, fourth most in baseball. Since his injury, it’s 3.98 runs per game, fifth fewest in baseball. It’s been even worse the last few weeks. In their last 33 games, the Yankees have averaged only 3.18 runs per game.
The Yankees were already expected to be in the market for bullpen help, a catcher, and a right-handed platoon outfielder at the trade deadline. Bellinger’s injury will likely push into the market for a more everyday option. They’ll lean on Jones, Jasson Domínguez, and Trent Grisham in the outfield for the time being, but that will only take you so far.
Here are a few potential outfield trade targets:
Jo Adell, Angels: The Angels are reportedly open to trading their controllable players, or at least more open to it than they have been in the past. Adell is well off last year’s 37-homer pace, and he certainly won’t replace Bellinger’s excellent defense, but he would give the Yankees the additional righty bat they sorely need. The extra year of control would be helpful too.
Heliot Ramos, Giants: Ramos is similar to Adell in that he has big right-handed power, but he doesn’t offer much else along with it. The Giants are clear sellers and there’s little chance they consider Ramos untouchable, no matter what they say publicly. He will remain under team control through 2029 and would be more of a long-term add, which would be helpful with Grisham set to become a free agent after the season.
Luis Robert Jr., Mets: Robert returned from a back injury last week and has hit two long home runs. At this point, he needs to have his workload managed, meaning regular DH days and off-days. It’s easy to dream on his huge power, above-average speed, and strong defense. You just can’t count on him to stay on the field. Mets fourth outfielder Tyrone Taylor could be a lower-cost option. He and Robert are both rentals.
Spencer Steer, Reds: Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall recently expressed a willingness to discuss his controllable players, including Steer. There are no standout elements to his game but he’s also not deficient anywhere. Steer pairs average-ish exit velocities with average-ish contact rates and slightly better than average plate discipline. He’s also competent at first base and both outfield corners, and has second and third base experience as well. Steer will remain under team control through 2028.
Lane Thomas, Royals: A near-lock to get traded, Thomas is having his best year since his 28-homer, 20-steal season in 2023. He’s a disciplined hitter who does his best work against lefties, and also provides some speed and defense. Thomas is a rental on a bad team, so of course he’ll move. If the Yankees don’t want to surrender a big prospect package for a player with multiple years of control, Thomas might be their best option.
CHICAGO — Ali Sánchez hit a three-run shot for his first career homer and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning, and New York put away the game with four more runs in the eighth. Sánchez had the big blow, a two-out drive to left field on a 3-2 fastball from Sean Newcomb.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. had two hits, two RBIs and two steals for New York. Jasson Domínguez also had two hits and scored twice.
The Yankees (60-46) won for the sixth time in eight games and pulled within 2 1/2 games of idle Tampa Bay for the AL East lead.
Colson Montgomery had three hits for Chicago (55-50), which committed three errors in its third loss in four games. Noah Schultz allowed three runs in 3 1/3 innings for the AL Central leaders.
New York grabbed a 5-4 lead on Rice’s two-out single off Bryan Hudson (3-4). Rice drove in Amed Rosario, who led off with a pinch-hit double and advanced when catcher Edgar Quero committed a throwing error on a pickoff attempt.
Brent Headrick (6-1) pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings for the win. David Bednar got one out for his 21st save, striking out Chase Meidroth with two on after shortstop Anthony Volpe dropped Montgomery’s high popup, allowing Sam Antonacci to score on the error.
Chicago jumped in front with three runs in the first against Max Fried. Montgomery hit an RBI single and scored on Braden Montgomery’s two-out triple.
Randal Grichuk sparked the fast start with a leadoff double to left. Max Schuemann had an opportunity to cut down Grichuk at second, but Chisholm wasn’t able to catch his one-hop throw.
Chisholm then had the key hit in New York’s four-run fourth, a tying two-run double off Chris Murphy. Chisholm alertly swiped third on Quero’s throw to Murphy after a pitch and scored on Spencer Jones’ grounder to second.
The White Sox rallied in the fifth. Miguel Vargas doubled and scored on Colson Montgomery’s single off Tim Hill, tying it at 4.
Gerrit Cole (3-5, 3.92 ERA) starts for New York on Tuesday night, and left-hander Anthony Kay (7-4, 4.21) pitches for the White Sox.
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James Maddison outlines Roberto De Zerbi’s ‘very clear’ message to Tottenham squad ahead of new season
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has voiced his enthusiasm for working under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, and is confident that the Italian’s attacking philosophy will perfectly align with his playing style as the club prepares for the new Premier League campaign.
De Zerbi, 47, assumed control in March following the departure of interim coach Igor Tudor, as he successfully steered Spurs to Premier League safety with a 17th-place finish secured by a final-day victory over Everton.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the 29-year-old midfielder Maddison explained how De Zerbi is approaching his first full season as Tottenham head coach.
“The manager is very clear. The goals are to be better, to play better football, to be passionate and to be proud to play for this club,” he said.
Maddison elaborated on the importance of embracing the new approach.
“If we listen to his style, principles, if we keep the short-term targets of trying to be better and trying to implement the way he’ll play, the long-term targets will be better in the long run,” he added.
Maddison further expressed his personal anticipation, stating: “We’re still learning the way he plays. As a player he’s a coach you want to play for because he loves everything with the ball. He’s very attacking, and I’m really excited.”
Maddison, whose previous season was curtailed by an anterior cruciate knee ligament injury, which he only returned from in the final weeks of the campaign, confirmed the immediate focus is now firmly on building momentum towards Spurs’ Premier League opener against Brentford on 22 August.
The club has already commenced its pre-season tour, securing a 2-0 victory over Auckland FC in New Zealand on Sunday. They are set to face Sydney FC on Wednesday before a clash with Chelsea in Sydney three days later.
Looking ahead, Maddison underscored the significance of the upcoming campaign: “First game of the season, Brentford — a big season for us under a new manager. We want to have a successful season.
“We need to be better than the last couple of seasons. So it’s kind of all just preparation leading to that first game.”
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first major league grand slam and the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 4-2 after being held without a hit through five innings Monday night.
Connor Wong doubled leading off the sixth for the first hit against Athletics rookie starter Jack Perkins (2-6), who was pulled after walking Willson Contreras with two outs. José Suarez walked Wilyer Abreu to load the bases, setting the stage for Rafaela’s 11th homer and a 4-1 lead.
Curtis Mead struck out looking his first time up in his Boston debut and then left after he was hit on the wrist by a pitch his second time up. The Red Sox acquired Mead from the Wasington Nationals on Saturday night for rookie pitcher Connelly Early.
Tyler Soderstrom extended his hitting streak to 10 games when he launched his 17th homer to give the Athletics a 1-0 lead two batters into the bottom of the first against Payton Tolle. Jonah Heim homered for the 10th time to cut it to 4-2 in the sixth.
Tolle (6-6) allowed two runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out seven and walked one to help the surging Red Sox (55-50) win for the 18th time in 20 games.
The A’s have lost three straight and 24 of 30.
Justin Slaten got the final two outs in the sixth for Boston, and Jovani Morán and Garrett Whitlock each pitched a perfect inning.
Aroldis Chapman gave up a leadoff single to Colby Thomas in the ninth, and pinch-hitter Nick Kurtz reached on a one-out fielding error at second by Anthony Seigler. Chapman struck out Henry Bolte and Alika Williams for his 25th save in 27 opportunities.
Perkins walked three and was charged with two runs on one hit in 5 2/3 innings.
Red Sox LHP Jake Bennett (6-3, 2.58 ERA) starts Tuesday opposite Athletics LHP Gage Jump (3-6, 4.42).
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LIVE | Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 5 UPDATES: India eye medals in boxing, athletics & weightlifting | Other Sports News
India head into Day 5 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday with several medal opportunities across athletics, weightlifting and para swimming, while five boxers will attempt to secure podium finishes in their respective quarterfinals.
The contingent will look to build on a successful Day 4, when Indian athletes collected six medals. Tuesday’s programme is particularly important for the boxing squad because a quarterfinal victory guarantees at least a bronze medal, even if the boxer loses in the semifinal.
Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas, Parveen Hooda, Jadumani Singh and Kapil Pokhariya will compete in quarterfinal bouts later in the day. Each victory would confirm another medal for India and strengthen the country’s overall position in Glasgow.
Preeti will face Northern Ireland’s Nicole Clyde in the women’s 54kg category, while Priya takes on Scotland’s Niamh Mitchell in the women’s 60kg division. Parveen will meet England’s Sacha Hickey in the women’s 65kg quarterfinal.
In the men’s events, Jadumani will face Zambia’s Mwengo Mwale in the 55kg category, while Kapil will take on Scotland’s Robert McNulty in the 90kg division.
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Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 5: India’s schedule and medal chances |
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Time (IST) |
Sport |
Event |
Indian athlete(s) |
Status |
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3.26 pm |
Swimming |
Men’s 50m butterfly heats |
Sajan Prakash |
Qualification event |
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4.30 pm |
Athletics |
Men’s 400m heats |
Vishal T K, Rajesh Ramesh |
Qualification event |
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4.41 pm |
Swimming |
Men’s 100m backstroke heats |
Srihari Nataraj |
Qualification event |
|
4.57 pm |
Para swimming |
Men’s 50m freestyle S13 heats |
Karthik Budigina, Ali Imam |
Qualification event |
|
6.30 pm |
Weightlifting |
Women’s 63kg final |
Nirupama Devi Seram |
Medal event |
|
10.20 pm |
Bowls |
Men’s pairs sectional play: India vs Cook Islands |
Dinesh Kumar, Navneet Singh |
Sectional match |
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10.30 pm |
Boxing |
Women’s 54kg quarterfinal: Preeti Pawar vs Nicole Clyde |
Preeti Pawar |
Medal assured with win |
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23:00:00 |
Boxing |
Women’s 60kg quarterfinal: Priya Ghanghas vs Niamh Mitchell |
Priya Ghanghas |
Medal assured with win |
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23:00:00 |
Weightlifting |
Women’s 69kg final |
Harjinder Kaur |
Medal event |
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11.30 pm |
Boxing |
Women’s 65kg quarterfinal: Parveen Hooda vs Sacha Hickey |
Parveen Hooda |
Medal assured with win |
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11.35 pm |
Athletics |
Women’s high jump final |
Pooja Singh |
Medal event |
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11.37 pm |
Para swimming |
Men’s 50m freestyle S13 final, if qualified |
Karthik Budigina, Ali Imam |
Medal event |
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12.15 am, July 29 |
Boxing |
Men’s 55kg quarterfinal: Jadumani Singh vs Mwengo Mwale |
Jadumani Singh |
Medal assured with win |
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12.50 am, July 29 |
Swimming |
Men’s 50m butterfly semifinal, if qualified |
Sajan Prakash |
Conditional |
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12.55 am, July 29 |
Athletics |
Men’s 10,000m final |
Gulveer Singh |
Medal event |
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1.10 am, July 29 |
Bowls |
Women’s singles sectional play: Nayanmoni Saikia vs Amy Williams |
Nayanmoni Saikia |
Sectional match |
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1.30 am, July 29 |
Boxing |
Men’s 90kg quarterfinal: Kapil Pokhariya vs Robert McNulty |
Kapil Pokhariya |
Medal assured with win |
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1.33 am, July 29 |
Swimming |
Men’s 100m backstroke semifinal, if qualified |
Srihari Nataraj |
Conditional |
Gulveer and Pooja lead athletics challenge
India have two direct medal opportunities in athletics. Gulveer Singh will compete in the men’s 10,000m final, while Pooja Singh will contest the women’s high jump final.
Gulveer faces a demanding endurance test against a strong Commonwealth field. His ability to stay with the leading group before the decisive final laps will be central to his medal prospects.
Pooja, meanwhile, will aim to convert her consistency into a podium finish in the high jump. Vishal T K and Rajesh Ramesh will also begin their campaigns in the men’s 400m heats.
Weightlifters seek to extend India’s strong run
Weightlifting has emerged as one of India’s most productive sports at the Games, and Nirupama Devi Seram and Harjinder Kaur will look to continue that run.
Nirupama will compete in the women’s 63kg final, while Harjinder will feature in the women’s 69kg medal event. Their performances could prove crucial as India seek to maintain the momentum generated by their lifters over the opening days.
Swimmers chase places in evening races
Sajan Prakash will begin his campaign in the men’s 50m butterfly heats and could return for the semifinal if he qualifies.
Srihari Nataraj will compete in the men’s 100m backstroke heats, with the semifinal scheduled early on Wednesday. In para swimming, Karthik Budigina and Ali Imam will race in the men’s 50m freestyle S13 heats and could advance to the medal event later in the night.
India will also be represented in bowls, with Dinesh Kumar and Navneet Singh competing in the men’s pairs sectional event. Nayanmoni Saikia will continue her women’s singles campaign against Wales’ Amy Williams.
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